Drafty windows and doors mean air leaks and wasted heat. Save money and make your home more comfortable with an easy fix- draft stoppers!
Our home was built way back in 1905. Yes, a very long time ago! We’ve lived here for 15 years now and have made changes as we can afford to do so. One important improvement we’ve made was to add insulation. Yet, we still need to replace windows.
They are quite drafty, these old windows. Fixing the windows is one repair that we’ve put off because, quite frankly, it has been way out of our budget. So, for now, I’ve come up with a quick, decorative fix that is easy to make. They can also be used as a door draft stopper.
Even a non-crafty person can make this draft stopper. With just a scrap of fabric and a bag of rice, along with some time, you can put a stop to those drafts with the draft stopper! 🙂
Steps to make your own Draft Stopper:
1. Measure the window seal or door that you want to put this against to get the desired length (add a 1” to allow for the end seems. The width should be about 9” give or take depending on how thick around you want the finished product to be.
2. Cut and then fold the material in half, with the right sides together (you want the inside of the finished product to be showing right now.
3. Sew about a ¼ inch seam around 2 of the openings. On the third opening, leave about an inch or two opening for filling.
It would be a good idea to stitch around the stopper again, or back-stitch around it just to ensure it is secure enough to avoid it splitting open.
4. Next, turn the material right-side out.
5. Begin filling it. I suggest getting a large bag of cheap rice for filler. It is moldable and great in case any moisture happens to collect.
I have found that using a large measure cup with a spout is the easiest way to pour the rice in without making a gigantic mess. {It would be advantageous to grab a partner to help out with this part!}
Fill the rice to an inch from the opening, ensuring plenty of room to sew it up.
6. Tuck the ends of the opening in nice and neat and then hand stitch the opening to secure it and keep the filler in. Then stitch it tightly with your sewing machine. I use a zigzag stitch to help make sure it holds exceptionally nice.
If you’re crafty, you can embellish with ribbons, buttons or other cute additions. Or you can leave them as is and enjoy the comfort and no draft with your draft stopper!
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Repurpose Old Towels
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Using sand would be much cheaper and probably work much better… I like calling them Draft Dodgers. 😉
I’m going to have to try this! We have very drafty windows here.
Your windows look in these photos look exactly like mine. This is definitely what I need to take care of my cold draft problem.
Glad to offer a DIY that will help you!
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