It’s been four years since Abe and I moved into our newly remodeled house and believe it or not, we’re still working our way down a long list of to-dos. That may sound stressful but one of the most valuable things I’ve learned from being a homeowner is to not rush through all the details. And if you know me, you’d understand how that lesson was a difficult pill to swallow. But it turns out, taking on projects piece by piece actually makes home ownership manageable and actually more exciting! Plus, taking the time to figure out what is needed to accommodate your family’s habits and lifestyle really cuts back on any hurried mistakes. So I guess this is the moment when I confess that we’ve been without a shower curtain in our guest bathroom all this time . . .
When we designed this part of the house, we knew we wanted to raise the ceilings. This bathroom wasn’t particularly large so the idea was to bring in more light by creating high ceilings, giving the illusion of more space. So with so much height in our second bathroom – the only bathroom with a tub – we knew we couldn’t rely on an average length shower curtain. We should be accentuating the height, not distracting from it! So for years, I’ve skirted around this conundrum. That’s when Esurance came into the picture, reinforcing the value of customization and inspiring me to finally tackle this one glaring item on that to-do list. I fell in love with the amazing macramé shower curtain that Elsie from A Beautiful Mess made but was still challenged with how to add at least 10 more inches of length. Instead of sewing trip over the curtain, I added trim along the bottom edge and then tied on cords to give it the length it needed. Voila. Problem solved.
You’ll need:
- macramé trim
- 3/8″ twisted cotton rope
- shower curtain
- sewing machine
- scissors
Start by pinning the macramé trim to the bottom hem of the shower curtain. Use your sewing maching to run a zig zag stitch along the hem.
Determine how much more length is needed for the curtain to hit the floor of the bathroom. Double that amount and add 2 inches. Cut segments of rope to that length. If you’re using thick, twisted rope like I did (only because that’s what I had lying around in our shed), you can untwist it into three smaller cords.
Fold one of the cords in half.
Push the loop through one of the
Pull the cords tight. Continue the process along entire width of the trim.
Once you’re finished, hang the curtain on shower hooks. You might need to give the fringe a bit of a haircut!
Not only do I love the way it turned out, the weight of the curtain actually prevents it from annoyingly falling from the curtain rings!
It just goes to show how patience pays off. Sometimes personalization is worth the wait and doesn’t need to be overthought!
(Photography by Andrea Posadas and HonestlyWTF. Tutorial adapted from A Beautiful Mess. Baskets, bath mat and Turkish towels from The Citizenry, plant basket from Far & Wide Collective, bath towel from Anthropologie, shower curtain from Restoration Hardware. This post was created in partnership with Esurance. All opinions are my own.)
The result is absolutely fantastic! Thanks a lot for sharing.
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That curtain is so stylish, never thought that shoer curtains could actually look cool!
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This might be a dumb question but how did you keep your rope from fraying at the end?
Its too easy idee
I am not a fan of shower curtains, but I would definitely consider one if it looked like this! Totally unexpected and beautiful!
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Beautiful DIY
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Love this! So pretty and I’ve been on the lookout for a new shower curtain. https://how2livewithcancer.blogspot.ie/2017/11/35-halloween.html
What color is the curtain from RH?
But the curtain is supposed to go inside the bathtub, otherwise you still end up with a pool of water on the bathroom floor…
@Ule you’re right! I have a plastic curtain behind it that goes inside the bathtub.
Shower curtain never goes inside the tub, they are just for decoration, and or looks. The liner goes in to the tub. LOL
Hi again, can you tell us what color this curtain is? It looks almost blue in your photos but I don’t see that color on their website. Maybe the lighting? Thanks!
@Adrian it’s the Belgium Linen Shower Curtain from Restoration Hardware in Mist. It looks more grey on their site and little more blue on mine. So I’d say it’s right in between!!
Can I purchase this from you?
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Can you please make me this exact one !! I saw it the other day and was trying to find it since and had no idea where to look, I scrolled upon this and realized you had made it!!
Please let me know!!
Thanks,
Candace
Where did you get the macrame trim?
Hello, you haven’t replied to where you got the macrame trim? I’ve also been looking all over for it and I can’t seem to find some, it would help so much if you tagged where you got the trim! Thank you
Beautiful! I’m going to attempt it! May I ask where you purchased the macrame trim from? Thank you!
I love your DIY section. Great stuff.
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This idea is SO creative! It adds extra texture and a personal look that’s totally you.
Hi. I’ve left a comment and sent a message… can you advise where the macrame trim can be purchased. Thank you.
Michelle, looks like the original vendor sold out of the trim that I used in the tutorial. There are some other options here and here. I recommend using those as a base and then using twisted cotton rope (unraveled) to add to the length of the trim. You’ll get a similar effect even though the trim isn’t exactly the same. Good luck!
I found some of this trim at JoAnn’s Fabrics. I ordered it but have not received yet. Also on Etsy there are tons of trim similar. Try that.
Love the Roman shade on the window – would you share the source?
It’s from The Shade Store!
Which color shower curtain did you choose? Was it the Mist color?
Yes, it’s the Mist color!
Where is the wood side table from next to the shower ?
It’s an old piece from One Kings Lane. I don’t believe it’s available anymore but you can definitely find something similar online!
Where did you find shower curtain?
Gorgeous! Where did you get the Macrame trim from? I’ve looked online and can’t find it, thanks!
Very beautiful and tastefully done. We are starting an Airbnb and I would like to create something like this but I also wanted inside liner I wondered if this had a liner on the inside as well? Thank you.
Yes, there is a separate liner on the inside!
Yay! I have been patiently waiting to add length to my “too short” shower curtain which just happens to have fringe! This is the perfect solution! It will enhance a very small Moroccan inspired space! Thank you for sharing!
Good afternoon. Extra long shower curtains are our saving time for cleaning and visually, if properly designed aesthetically beautiful. Thanks for your article, informative. Very shabby curtain and color and style.
You can also read about extra long shower curtains on the website
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Sorry, misspelled. I meant a very beautiful curtain and color and style)))
How do wash this shower curtian?
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