Just like windows, closet doors can benefit from a fabric flourish. These plain doors take on French appeal when outfitted in simple stripes and ribbon bows. Choose a fabric pattern with a small repeat, such as a stripe or small geometric or floral, that lends itself to a long, vertical application.





You will need:
Patterned fabric
Paint
Paintbrush
Scissors
Sewing machine
Thread
Café rods and mounting brackets
Braided cording and tassel (or ribbon)


Here's how:
1. Determine the length and width of the gathered panels, leaving roughly 10 cm of door at the top and bottom, and 5 cm on each side.

2. Measure and cut the fabric, allowing for one and a half to two times the finished panel width, as well as 5 cm rod pockets and 1-inch headers at the top and bottom. Sew hems and rod pockets.

3. Centre café rods on the doors and mount them.

4. Hang the panels and gather middle with a wired ribbon and bow, a fabric tieback, or braided cording and a tassel.