Easy
Security Cage Curtains
These are the easiest curtains to make!! There are only two
pieces to my security cage curtains: the top which goes across the top of the
cage through the security cage handles and drapes down gently on each side of
the cage, and the bottom skirt which goes under the cage and hangs down in the
front of the table.. I have found that a sheer fabric is all that is needed for
the top, and a coordinating non-sheer fabric is what I used for the bottom.
The top piece will go across the of the cage and
drop down over each side. I pull this top piece down over the front of the cage
about 6 inches for a valance. This front edge is where you sew the lace or what ever
notions you want. Most fabric is 45 inches wide on the bolt, and you purchase by the
yard of running length. I found 3 yards to be more than sufficient for this top
and side drape.. Each end will need to be
hemmed where it was cut.
TOP = 3 yards
Next
is the bottom. I like my bottom to hang
down and cover my table area so I can hide my carrier and grooming box behind
the table skirt. This piece should be 22 + 30 + hem allowance 2= 54 inches. You
can use a bath rug or a towel inside the cage if you like, but all that is
really needed inside a security cage is a bed for your cat to snuggle in. Some people sew a special cage pad
out of fleece or other material that kitties like. Be careful not to get
material that is too fuzzy or you may have a problem with static. Many
exhibitors add pockets for grooming tools or decorations on this skirt part of
the curtains, as well as lace on the bottom edge. Be creative, and have fun!!
BOTTOM= 54 inches
Total Yardage:
- Top 3 yards sheer fabric
- Bottom 1.5 yards coordinating fabric
- Lace- 3 yards for edge of top, 45 inches for bottom
edge of skirt.
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