This DIY draft stopper is easy to make at home. It is very useful in keeping cold air from entering through windows and doors. This economical DIY is cheaper and easier to make at home, and it will save us a few dollars while keeping the cold air out.
For our draft stopper we inserted stones. Inserting small stones gives the draft stopper some weight. Some choose to insert grain and rice into the draft stopper, but these could spoil and get moldy when it comes in contact with water and would cost more in the long run.
The outer tube measurements can vary according to the size you want. This completed project measures 36" long and 8" in circular width.
For the inside, I have three tubes so we can easily move the draft stopper and it made it easy to sew and insert the stones into the long tube. Each of the tubes vary in measurement, so split it into three parts from your total project measurement. Keep 1" allowance all around.
With the right sides facing inward, stitch three sides of all the four tubes - the three inserts and the final outer tube. Then cut a diagonal piece off the corner as shown on the picture so there is no bulk in the corners when it is turned to the right side. Using a ruler to push the corners will help keep it neat.
Wash the stones and dry it well before inserting it to the tube. We used stones that we already had from a previous garden project which can be purchased at any home improvement store. Small stones are preferable. Don't pack the tubes with stones, fill it about 3/4 full so it can be flexible.
By not packing it tight, it makes it easy to fold the open part of the tube inside and stitch on the top to close it.
Cut a strip of the material and make a cord, then fold it to make a loop and attach to one end of the draft stopper. This loop is helpful to easily move the draft stopper.
Choose a material that blends in with the design of the room. We love how this simple DIY project has made the room warmer and become very functional.
Choose a material that blends in with the design of the room. We love how this simple DIY project has made the room warmer and become very functional.
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This is easy and creative thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletesuch a simple and useful item to make
ReplyDeleteI use draft stoppers in my home also.
ReplyDeleteUsing stones!! This just made my day. I love decorative draft stoppers & this seems easy to make for this not so great sewer.
ReplyDeleteI need one of these for my back door. But maybe after we get the door fixed it will be better.
ReplyDeletewe need one for the front door! looks easy to make!!
ReplyDeleteNeed one of those for my back door.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to try this on the weekend !
ReplyDeleteI so need this i have a very drafty front door , thanks for sharing i will def try and make this !! Treen Goodwin Rafflecopter name
ReplyDeleteneed this near the garage entrance door
ReplyDeletewould be very handy in our home!
ReplyDeletewe sure could use a few of these around our home.
ReplyDeleteour doors are all drafty, we need new weather strip
ReplyDeletethis would keep our living room nice and cozy until we get our floors done and the door fixed.
ReplyDeleteour front door is drafty, would be nice to make one for there!
ReplyDeleteThis would be very easy to store away until the next winter.
ReplyDeleteOh what a great idea! I so need this! If only I could sew! ;)
ReplyDeleteSo creative I love this !
ReplyDeletei remember my mom had lots of them in our drafty old home when i was growing up!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of using stones to add weight, and not overfilling it so it remains flexible. The handle is also very handy. Thanks for the instructions.
ReplyDeleteI sure could use one of these for my front door
ReplyDeleteBrenda Witherspoon-Bedard
This is such an easy and quick project to do.
ReplyDeletewould be great to make and use before we can replace our front door! has a draft!
ReplyDeleteI think this looks great. My front door can be drafty.
ReplyDeleteI don't sew but it wouldn't take hubby long to whip one of these up. He loves to sew.
ReplyDeletei think I will let my teen daughter make one! Seems easy enough!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, I need to make one of these to go against my garden door, there's such a draft there.
ReplyDeleteSuch a smart idea and so easy to make. :)
ReplyDeleteI have made one similar to this but in a cotton.
ReplyDeleteI really love this idea. I have to let hubby know about this.
ReplyDeleteThat was a cool diy door draft stopper, you make it look so easy!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea and so simple to make.
ReplyDeleteVery neat idea to keep the drafts out.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of putting stones in there. It would help to keep the draft stopper in place.
ReplyDeleteThis would get a lot of use in our home for sure.
ReplyDeleteI may end up making a couple of these and giving some to our family.
ReplyDeletei made one! easy and very useful!
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear Silvia. It is an easy to make functional DIY :)
DeleteHow awesome to make this for yourself. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI could use this tonight. Its very cold out and I can feel the draft on my feet. I will be so glad to get things fixed.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a perfect idea qith cold weather in canada
ReplyDeleteWell my renovations will soon be done and now I won't need this dodger for now. But I am going to make one just in case.
ReplyDeleteSimple and easy to make and will keep with heating bills
ReplyDeleteI know we could make great use of a few of these draft doggers.
ReplyDeleteI like this idea to keep the drafts out. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteLondia
So useful! A quick and easy project.
ReplyDeleteMy friend made me one years ago filled with quilt stuffing. I have never heard of using stones before but I think the idea is really smart. This was a very informative article.
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I need 2 off those for my doors and I notice my daughter needs one too!
ReplyDeleteIt's is a great idea! Simple and sounds very effective. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I like how easy it is to make - even for a novice
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea-thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI think the handle idea is great so that when you are not using this in the summer you can hang it up and be out of the way. Thanks for sharing. I was wanting to know what to fill it with.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to try making one now that I have my sewing machine out
ReplyDeleteWhat do you mean by making 3 tubes? Is that for each one? Or 3 for 1 window? Love the idea for a century farmhouse with beautiful kaleidoscope leaky windows!
ReplyDeleteI made three tubes and filled it with stones this is to insert into the long outer tube. The material I used is thick.
DeleteMaking the tubes and inserting is better than just filling one tube with stones. We find that this makes it easy to move the draft stopper.
We have now being using this same draft stopper for years and it has been working well.