Nowadays, most housewives prefer to order the production of curtains in workshops. This happens because many people consider sewing curtains too difficult. In fact, sewing curtains for the bedroom with your own hands is quite simple. And such work will not take much time.
Pattern diagram for sewing curtains.
Typically, making multi-layer curtains decorated with a lambrequin or frill requires only 2-3 free evenings and minimal cutting skills. If you know some of the nuances and rules of tailoring, then even a novice craftswoman can handle such work.
Rest and sleep area
The color of the curtains will go well with furniture or a chandelier, thereby emphasizing the style of the room. In the relaxation room, bed colors should prevail; a set of curtains for the bedroom should not be bright.
This room differs from others in its calm atmosphere and tenderness. Where after an active day you can relax and unwind.
Secrets of simple but successful drapery
You can beautifully decorate a lambrequin curtain, which is made from a mechanical crossover that smoothly turns into a de jabot. The curtain consists of a whole rectangular piece of material. To give it a luxurious look, it is necessary to drapery.
Using braid, you can create a beautiful drapery in the form of a bow or accordion. These options look quite good in the living room. Basically, various accessories and clamps with loops are used to fix folds.
Curtain tiebacks
Thus, sewing curtains with your own hands is easy; it is only important to take the correct window measurements. Beginning needlewomen are recommended to watch master classes on work.
Exposure to sunlight
The choice of fabric must be approached carefully, especially when choosing length and density. The lighting of the bedroom will depend on such nuances. Thickened curtains will let the sun's rays through less well and create a romantic atmosphere.
You can brighten and liven up the atmosphere by hanging light curtains. This option will allow you to take a photo of the curtains in the bedroom against the background of the city or a beautiful season, which will shine through them.
How to sew a lambrequin correctly
Sewing a lambrequin is a more difficult task. Especially if it has a complex cut.
In general, lambrequins are divided into ordinary and arbitrary - their options are almost endless. As they say, whoever has enough imagination for what. Perhaps you can come up with your own unique version.
To sew such an addition to the curtains yourself, you need to know how to do it correctly.
First of all, you need to decide on the cut and style. A simple type is suitable for a simple interior, a complex one for a bedroom decorated with a touch of luxury.
To sew a simple lambrequin you will need:
- main fabric;
- lining material (for rigid lambrequins);
- centimeter;
- patterns;
- threads with a needle;
- scissors;
- decorative fittings;
- special glue for fabric products.
Before you start sewing, it is recommended to draw the desired element on a piece of paper. It is important to understand exactly what you want to see as a result. Next, based on the drawing, measurements are taken of the required length and width of the lambrequin elements.
Using the received parameters, templates (patterns) are created, according to which all the details will need to be cut out.
If this is a complex lambrequin, then you will need to make several patterns, preferably from cardboard. Then, by applying, cut out the required blanks on the main and lining fabric.
There are a wide variety of options for ready-made patterns for lambrequins. The diagrams will help you sew the lambrequin you want correctly. The main thing is to have at least basic sewing skills, then everything will work out. The creation of each lambrequin model comes down to one thing - preparing a pattern and following the instructions.
The finishing of the edges of the product may vary. Some models require classic stitching on a machine, others require the use of sewing adhesive tape. It seals the edges well and leaves no stitching on the front side. To work with the adhesive strip, you only need an iron.
Lambrequins almost always involve gathered frills and sagging arches. Therefore, when purchasing fabrics, do not forget to take into account the additional consumption meters for waves.
Fashion trends
Large bows or ribbons are already a thing of the past, although some may still prefer them. Lighter fabrics such as linen or cotton are now in fashion.
You can choose from many other lightweight fabrics; these are in greater demand. Time does not stand still and the curtains for the bedroom in 2020 will be short, their length will reach the window sill.
This design move will help highlight the window, no matter what shape it may be, and will noticeably highlight it against the background of the room.
The design of the curtains will depend on the wishes of the owner; a variety of options will allow you to take your time with the choice. If the room combines the functions of two, then it would be wisest to opt for straight curtains.
Let's begin the main process - the creative one!
It would be logical to start the creative stage with a pattern: the fabric has been purchased, the tools have been collected - all that remains is painstaking work and attentiveness. Since the scope of the product is rather large, a special workplace will be required. If you don’t have a large table at your disposal, you can draw out the pattern at home right on the floor. For marking, take a centimeter tape measure and a meter ruler, with the help of which the contours are drawn. In this case, the ruler can be easily replaced with an ordinary wooden beam. We measure the length, height, leave a margin (15 and 30 cm, respectively) and cut off the excess.
Before sewing, it is better to iron the hems for the stitches - this way there is a better chance for an unprofessional craftsman to do the job beautifully and neatly with even seams. It’s better to pre-baste the hems, and when it comes to the machine, all you have to do is keep the line straight. After ironing, you can start sewing. First the top edge is processed as follows:
- If curtain tape is selected, then the edge of the material is folded over the width of the tape and stitched. The tape is sewn on the wrong side of the curtain at a distance of 0.5-1 cm from the top edge and 3-4 cm from the side (taking into account the double hem). In this case, the lines go along the top and bottom lines of the tape. Then the side edges are folded twice - sewing goes along the edge (in this case, you must first release the ends of the cords so as not to sew them together with the fabric). At the end, the cords are pulled together to the size of the cornice, and the ends are hidden inside the braid.
- When choosing eyelets, you need to bend the top edge to a width that will be 1-2 cm larger than the diameter of the fastenings (sewing is done with a regular stitch). Afterwards, the exact location of the fasteners is marked on the fabric at the selected distance and installed here according to the instructions.
The last step is sewing the bottom part. If you want to be absolutely sure of the resulting length, then it is better to first try on the product, and only then finish sewing the curtains.
Ideas for implementation
For high ceilings, the option of combining long and short curtains is suitable, one or two ladders and the bedroom will sparkle with new colors.
If we are talking about the bedroom, then you can tie knots at the same height, or experiment with bunches secured with hooks.
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In any case, you will be able to get new ideas for decorating curtains in the bedroom, and thereby add exclusivity to the interior.
How to determine the required footage
We decided on the fabric. Now you need to calculate the required footage. After the curtain is sewn, it should cover the window completely. However, calculating the length of the curtain based on the width of the cornice is a common mistake.
Additional meters of fabric should be included in the calculations for a beautiful wave-like arrangement of the fabric. It should not cover the window with a continuous smooth surface, let it be looser, forming nice grooves. It is also important to take into account the supply of material for bends with seams.
Measurement steps:
A simple drawing of a wall with a window is made on paper (measure the height and width of the room, write down the result).
- Determining the length of the cornice (it can be located only above the window opening or along the entire wall).
- Next, multiply the required length by the width (this will give you the area of the required canvas).
- To the resulting figure, add a spare 2 - 4 m of length (depending on the need for a free position of the canvas when shifted).
- Add 20-30 cm to the height of the material (they will be needed to hem the curtain from the bottom and top).
This way you will get the area of fabric needed for sewing curtains.
These calculations are needed when selling fabric by square meters. Some stores may sell material in linear meters, where the width is predetermined, and the calculation is only based on the length.
If the proposed width suits you, then it will be enough to determine only the height of the future product and add about 30 cm to it to finish the edges.
Beneficial effect on humans
A harmonious and calming green color can decorate modern curtains in the bedroom and create an atmosphere of calm and ease. This combination will help you escape from everyday worries and difficulties in your personal life.
A shade like blue has a calming effect and can set you up for relaxation just before bed.
Psychologists consider this color favorable for intimacy, uninhibiting partners and relieving them of self-doubt.
Small rooms are not hopeless
For small rooms, installing Japanese curtains will be a solution; in a minimalist style, they will fit well into the interior.
The practicality of such panels saves the owners and gives variety in design. In such a situation, roller curtains would be appropriate to complement the bedroom.
The window opening can also be decorated with Roman blinds; they are compact and will not take up a large amount of space. Fabric slats are a good alternative to using blinds.
Fabric consumption for different styles
Curtain, from the French word “store”, translates as “fabric curtain”. “Tulle” (a masculine word) is consonant with the city where this light translucent fabric was invented at the textile manufactory.
Each cultural era offered its own style, but the name does not always coincide with the place of origin.
The most common curtain styles:
- French "marquise";
- Austrian curtain (with soft gathers at the bottom and two tiebacks);
- English multi-layer curtains (with folds and fringes, often made of velvet or velor);
- Roman (with uniform folds and a lifting mechanism);
- Italian (narrow long canvases with interceptions in the middle, often used to fill the piers on bay windows);
- Japanese (smooth screened curtains with a weighting material at the bottom edge, require special movable curtain rods with remote control and electric drive).
This is a design classification, it is very conditional, but it makes it easier to determine how complex the tailoring will be. Each type requires its own type of fastening - on a baguette, cornice or ceiling strip with runners.
The fabric pattern is determined by the style and overall design concept. Narrow fabrics are suitable for roller and Japanese curtains.
Today, many single-layer and multi-level curtain compositions, simple and complex styles have been developed. There are single curtains without drapes and multi-layer curtains with draperies, tiebacks and pelmets or color blocks.
Kitchen curtains can be decorated with ruffles and frills, but this is not always appropriate in a strict modern bedroom.
Selection of drawings for the soul
Curtains with photo printing look beautiful; the ability to choose an interesting design option will create coziness and tranquility. It could be the night sky with stars shining on it, or a marine theme.
Coming up with something with different shades will also be a good solution, and if correctly selected elements are placed on top of each other in several layers, a masterpiece can emerge.
Stitching elements
How to sew curtains with elements correctly? There are several options for how to sew elements with curtains. Usually it is curtain tape, fabric loops, ties.
- With curtain tape, everything is simple - you bend the edges of the curtain tape so that it does not crumble and stitch along the hem of the curtains from above.
- Fabric loops have different shapes, so the pattern is constructed in the form of a rhombus, rounded, rectangular.
- Ties are ribbons of different lengths that are attached at your discretion at any distance and of any length.
Sewing these elements is a process where only the fold ratio is taken into account so that the curtains hang beautifully.
Way out of any situation
To understand and choose the length, you can analyze whether the curtains will interfere with the table next to the bed; in this case, it may be more rational to choose short ones.
If, after rearranging, you still have to change the curtains, but there is not enough money for this, you can sew them yourself with fabric and accessories.
General sewing rules
How to sew curtains? So, this is a large piece of material that anyone can sew. Neat curtains can be sewn by following these rules.
- Prepare for sewing. Choose the material that you like best, consider the density.
- Calculate the fabric. Curtains are divided into: tulles and drapes. Calculate the size using the height of the window or wall and the length of the cornice. Consider the hems of the bottom and top, as well as the gathering factor.
- Take care of further care. Take any piece of fabric before you buy the entire fabric and try washing it with the product you will use in the future, in order to protect yourself from deformation of the seams. Another way to find out about care is to ask a sales consultant.
- Cut before sewing. Before working with the main fabric, it is better to do the first cutting and sewing option on any other, so you will take into account all your mistakes. Determine the front side. The curtains will be placed vertically on the window, so a precise, even seam will be visible. Don't forget about the pattern; if there is one, it should be symmetrical with the other curtain.
- Create a pattern according to your measurements. A pattern of length, width and height is created on graph paper or tracing paper.
- Open the fabric. Trace the pattern with chalk or a felt-tip pen and cut along the contour.
- Process the edges using a sewing machine , remembering accuracy and safety precautions.
Photo of curtains in the bedroom
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