Super Easy No Sew DIY Magnetic Curtain for a Half Window Door

Step 1

To make your own version, start off by measuring the window and the space you want covered. (I like having a bit of light shining through the bottom, so I made my blind a bit shorter than the full window.)

Step 2

Then cut the fabric to the appropriate size, adding an additional inch and a half of extra fabric at the top of the blind and the appropriate extra fabric at the sides depending on whether you are using pinking shears (the super easy way) or regular scissors with extra fabric (the easy way).

Step 3

The magnets will go at the top so make sure you have enough space above the window with the fabric to do so.

Step 4

Important Tip: If you are using a bold pattern, make sure it is centered how you want it before you cut the fabric.

Step 5

To hem the sides and hide the unfinished edges, lay the fabric pretty side down and fold the edge over about 1/4 an inch and iron it. Then fold it over again to make a smooth edge and iron it again. Do this on both sides.

Step 6

The next step is to determine how many magnets you are going to need to hang the blind. The simplest way to do this is to place the fabric piece over the window and start adding magnets along the top until the blind is in place and doesn’t shift when the door is open and shut.

Step 7

The magnets need to be dispersed along the top for support. Start out with 6 nickel sized magnets and add more if needed.

Step 8

Once you have determine the magnet count, it’s time to pull out the fabric glue. You’ll want to cover your work surface first with a plastic tablecloth or wax paper.

Step 9

Start gluing the sides first, if you are doing the easy blind.

Step 10

Important Tip: The glue is quite messy and a bit of a pain to use, but dries well. Be patient.

Step 11

Next, position the magnets across the top and glue them down.

Step 12

Add a dot of glue to the top of each magnet and in between each one. Then fold over the top and smooth it down.

Step 13

So to recap: the magnet is glued to the fabric on bot sides, and the fabric is glued to itself in the spaces between the magnets.

Step 14

Now you just need to let it dry.

Step 15

You can leave the blind as is, hem it with glue, or embellish it with trim or add fun pom poms.