Making new things out of old things is one of the joys of crafting so most of the crafty people I know love estate sales and any other place you can buy a cache of forgotten items that recall past eras. Avid thrift shoppers and yard sale mavens know the disappointment of finding beautiful items of clothing made out of gorgeous fabric but in the wrong size. If you think in terms of re-purposing, you can still enjoy those gorgeous threads. A few years back, I came across a treasure trove at a yard sale. several good condition vintage slips from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. Friends of mine have made similar finds at thrift shops, items that look like something an old time movie star would wear in the boudoir but tragically either too small or too large to wear.

Things you need:
Vintage slips (or pretty newer ones in colors you like with nice fabric and styling)
Wooden dowel (sized to go across your window)
Hooks
Paint
Crystal Beads, Tassels, Etc.

Things to do:
1. Paint your dowel in a color that will complement your slips. Let dry.
2. Glue crystal beads to end of dowel
3. Install hooks on either side of window
4. Slide slip straps over dowel
5. Place dowel ends on hooks
6. Depending on the length of slips relative to window, you may want to make a two-tiered slip curtain.

The resulting curtains are delicate and lovely, filter the light softly. They add a feminine yet subtly witty design element to your bedroom. For greater privacy, use these curtains as part of a layered window effect, with either a heavier, thicker fabric for drapes or a pull down shade beneath the slip curtains.