Last Updated on March 3, 2022

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bosch for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

Are you sick of fumbling with tape measures while you are DIYing? Do you think curtains are hard to make? I have solutions to both problems for you :)

I cannot tell you how many times I have wrangled with a tape measure. They are easy enough to use when you have to measure distances that are only 3 or 4 feet, but beyond that, they become a pain, especially when you are all on your own for the job. Well, have I got a solution for you?! Meet my new best friend, the Bosch GLM 15 laser measure. We are kind of in love with each other.

When it comes to measuring, nothing is more difficult for me than measuring the length for curtains. I typically make curtains myself, so I am not dealing with a pre-fab length. Instead, I have to hang my curtain rod at the height I want it and THEN I measure for the curtains. It's a PAIN with a measuring tape, especially when Joe is on shift and I am by myself. But, not with the Bosch GLM 15. With just one button to push, you can easily measure long distances in a matter of seconds. It's seriously awesome.

I just got mine and was beyond excited to whip it out this weekend while I was working on making curtains for our master bedroom. I hung the curtain rods first. Then I measured from the top of the curtain rod to the floor. In two seconds, I had a precise measurement without zero frustration. I just aimed, pointed the laser on the floor, and pressed the button.

Now, read on to learn how to make curtains out of sheets! It's so, so easy and inexpensive!

How to Make Curtains Out of Sheets:

Materials Needed: 

• Two twin flat sheets
• 1/2 inch ribbon
• Straight pins
• Sewing machine
• Thread

Steps:

1) Measure the length that your finished curtains will need to be. Hem the the twin sheet to the desired length. Mine required a finished length of 96 inches. I opted to use the top of the sheet as the bottom of my curtain, since it gives the look of a nice, finished hem. That means I placed the hem at the bottom of the sheet, which became the TOP of my curtain. 2) Cut ribbon into 3 inch lengths and pin them on the back of the top of your curtain, approximately 8 inches apart. 3) Sew the ribbon tabs in place. I stitched the tabs approximately 1/3 of an inch from each edge of the ribbon. It took about 4 minutes per panel/sheet. That's it! Beautiful back tab curtains in minutes. Best of all, my twin sheets cost only $9.00 each, so this pair of curtains cost only $18.00. I have never seen {attractive} curtains for such a low price.

Do you have a DIYer in your life that you are looking for a Christmas gift for? Get them a Bosch GLM 15–they will LOVE YOU! Who in your life do you think would love this measuring tool the most? If you got one, what is the first thing you would use it for? To make these easy curtains???

 

Be sure to head to Bosch's website and click on the “Buy Now” button to find out where you can purchase it at store near you. And if you want to learn more about my new best friend before you buy it, check out this YouTube video.

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