Some girls like to make their own hands with various knick-knacks. Today, on the Internet, you can find many articles and videos on how to sew your own clothes, make an accessory or something for the interior. In this article we will tell you how to sew curtains for your bedroom yourself. Such curtains will look unique and delight your eyes.
The principles of choosing fabrics for curtains
If you decide to sew curtains for your bedroom yourself and do it for the first time, then it is necessary to solve a number of questions in advance. You have to choose the fabric, style, style and accessories of the fabric. Before you go shopping, decide which basic functions in the bedroom should be done with curtains. After all, curtains - this is not just an element of the decor. They should cover your room from extraneous views and protect from the sun, making the bedroom cozier. Therefore, choosing a fabric for curtains, you need to take into account all these factors and the versatility of this fabric.
There are basic requirements for choosing the fabric for the bedroom bedroom. These include: aesthetic appearance, functionality, increased tissue density, which can protect your room from the sun and looks, as well as a combination of curtains with the design of the room in style, color and texture.
Since the curtains must protect the room from the outside views and the sun, it is worth giving preference to dense and heavy cloth. They can easily be combined with a translucent light veil or thin thin. However, this advice is relevant if the windows of your bedroom are facing south or east.
Choosing fabrics for curtains? be sure to see that they are environmentally friendly. Give preference to natural materials, which are very simple in care and cleaning. Good looking curtains, sewn from cotton, linen or silk. If you need heavy curtains, then choose velvet, velor or heavy silk.
If the bedroom windows overlook the sunny side or a bustling courtyard, then it will look good velvet, brocade or blinds. If zhevas does not scare the sun, then you can sew curtains of silk, chiffon, organza.
When choosing the color of fabric for curtains, be sure to focus on the main color scheme of your room. Beige, light pink, heavenly, light green colors are perfectly combined with light-colored furniture. If the furniture in the room is dark, then saturated deep shades.
It is best to choose a plain cloth for curtains. Drawing curtains will only distract attention. However, visually expand the space will help cross strips on the curtains, and raise the low ceiling due to the vertical stripes on the fabric curtains.
If you want the accent to fall on the bed, then sew curtains out of such material from which the veil is made on the bed. You can just use a similar color. To obtain a single-style ensemble, you can decorate the bedroom with pillows. If your bedroom is made in the style of hi-tech or minimalism, then the curtains of bright colors will be appropriate.
Design choice for curtains
Ideally, the bedroom curtains should be combined with the textile coverings on the bed or pillows. If there is no such possibility, then it is necessary to leave at least a style of elements. The bedroom is well suited curtains razdnomehanizma sliding: roll, Roman, English. Such curtains look elegant and they are compact. The Austrian and French models look sumptuously lush. However, they are more suitable for a large area.
If you adhere to the classical style, then it is possible to give preference to Italian blinds made of dense fabric or to folding drapes. Such curtains are very easy to sew independently, because it consists of a rectangular cloth, which is diagonally assembled into folds with the help of rings and cords located on the underside of the curtain.
The classics also include Roman blinds. They are very practical. For such curtains suitable lightweight and dense fabric. The use of different sewing methods will make the curtain look like a horizontal jalousie. Preference for such curtains should be given, if you have a small bedroom.
Increasingly popular is the Japanese style in the interior. Curtains in this style look original on any windows. For sewing curtains you can use a fabric of different texture and material, which differs in color and density.
Processing a Curtain
Once you select the material and accessories for the curtain, you can start sewing. First you need to make measurements and cut. Identify the desired length and width of the fabric, cut off the right amount. Do not forget that you need to leave a small margin, about 15 to 30 cm in length. This will allow you to correct the error if it occurs. To mark the fabric under the blind, you need a large space. In the studio use special tables, but in domestic conditions it is best to use the floor. You will need a centimeter, a piece of soap or chalk, as well as a meter or ruler.
After you make the markings on the curtain, cut the fabric, iron the blind with an iron. Due to this you will make it rugged, which means that it will be more convenient for you to sew. During sewing, the edge of the fabric should always be in your field of vision, do not forget about it.
If the selected curtain model assumes the presence of a point, you will need two strips of 15 cm in length. Do not forget to leave the stock 2.5-3 cm. Fold the ribbons in half and sew them, making a grip. After that, cut off the stripy 21 cm, fold it in half along the length, sew and turn inside out. The resulting fabric is cut into three pieces of 7 cm in length. Rough edges and sew to the curtain in the form of a loop: one in the center, and two at the edges. Through these stitches, pass the decorative ribbon, and sew its ends to the side edges of your curtains. Slide the blind to the side and fix the drapery with a grip. The grip is attached to the wall using a Velcro or hook.
Sewing a curtain with a lambrequin
Lambrequin is the upper part of the curtain, which serves as a kind of connecting link between the halves of the curtains. It improves protection against penetration of sunlight into the room and performs an aesthetic function.
Before creating such curtains, it is necessary to calculate the width of the lambrequin in the cut. For this, you need to spread the width of the carcass with the coefficient of the selected fold assembly. If it is a multi-sided folds, then multiply it by three, but do not forget the 5 cm sprint, which is necessary for shrinkage and curtain processing.
Such a lambrequin can have different formulations: with oblique bake or in a hem. To the upper part, the usual strapping tape is sewn. Using the patterns for the base, you can sew the lining to make the construction denser.
For self-tailoring curtains, you will need such materials and tools: fabric, thread, scissors, centimeter, wooden ruler, clips for keeping curtains, cornice, accessories, pins, iron, soap bar, or sewing machine.
If you want to sew Roman blinds, you need to have the skills of sewing curtains. After all, such curtains sew much more difficult. When working always observe accuracy and accuracy. Before you cut off any excess material, double-check if you measured correctly. Damaged fabric will be much more difficult to remodel.
If you do not have a sewing machine, then you can use adhesive tape for curtains. Such tapes are sold in shops of goods for sewing. In addition, working with it is much easier. Even an inexperienced girl can make curtains on her own thanks to such a tape.