In the article I will tell you how to sew curtains with my own hands. I hope my experience in sewing curtains, which I have accumulated for many years, will be useful. A self-made knitwear will easily become your pride. Forward.
It is hard to imagine a house with no curtains hanging on its windows. They give warmth and comfort, and the interior of the room gets a finished look.
Shops offer a wide curtain selectionthat vary in size, color and texture, most importantly, choose the right. This does not mean that you can’t sew them yourself. If they sew in factory conditions, it will turn out at home.
Step-by-step plan
Sewing will require tools and materials. The list of things includes:
- decorative fabric
- sewing threads
- pins
- clear nail polish,
- scissors,
- pencil,
- ruler.
SEWING:
- I determine the size of the curtains. I measure the distance from the cornice to the floor.
- The standard width of the curtain material is 1.5 meters. This is enough for sewing two curtains.
- Marked material carefully cut. I bend the edges, fix the bends with pins and do the machine line.
- Often decorated with a toothed frill. I take a piece of fabric and process the edges. I retreat from the outer edge of the element by about 1.5 cm and, using a pencil and ruler, mark the bending line. I draw the same lines on the sides of the part.
- I measure the distance of the fabric part between the side hem. I divide the resulting number into sections. Their number must be even. The width of the teeth directly depends on the width of the section.
- Using a simple pencil, mark the boundaries of the sections.
- I put an additional line on the fabric part parallel to the outer hem line. The distance between the lines corresponds to the height of the cloves. Using a ruler and a pencil, I mark out the cloves.
- I attach a rim to the curtain, combine and fasten with pins. I cut the cloves with scissors, moving along a line resembling a zigzag.
- I hem the frill. I tuck and hem the allowances, iron the seams. To prevent the threads from opening, I slightly coat the curly section with colorless varnish and let it dry.
- I iron the trim from the front. I put it on the curtain again, put it together and attach it. I sew the serrated edges manually. Curtains are ready.
At first glance it seems that it is very difficult. Believe me, I used to think so too. Try to sew the curtains yourself, and you will understand how easy it is to do it. True, patience and imagination are indispensable.
Tailoring of curtains for the hall
Curtains look great in the room and perform important functions, for example, protect the room from sunlight.
When choosing an option, pay attention to the size, color, texture of the fabric and the style of the interior of the room. Stores offer a fine selection of shades, textures and types in textiles.
It’s easy to sew curtains with your own hands if you have a sewing machine and precise patterns.
MATERIALS:
- sewing machine,
- fabric and threads
- scissors,
- needles and pins,
- braid
- ruler or tape measure.
SEWING:
- I measure the height of the curtains. After measurements, I cut the fabric evenly. In this matter, I try not to rush, because even the slightest error will lead to curved or short curtains.
- At the edges of the material I make bends and fix with pins. I try to determine the appearance of the ends of the curtains. Most often I use wide curtain tapes.
- I adjust the sewing machine. The processes during sewing curtains on a machine include knowledge of the sewing device and the technological features of the material.
- I select a thread that is suitable in thickness. I try to correctly adjust the thread tension and adjust the presser foot. I pay special attention to setting the pitch of the line.
- Most often, the design is complemented by lambrequins. I use strips of fabric or drapery. These elements will make the appearance of the products complete, hide the mounting tape and cornice.
If this is not a true masterpiece the first time, don't be discouraged. With each subsequent attempt, increase your skill level.
We sew curtains for a bedroom
Any housewife can make curtains for the bedroom, only a set of tools and a little imagination are required. And after a few hours, the bedroom is transformed into a cozy and warm place.
The main thing is to choose the material, allocate a few hours and work. Following the instructions, create a real knitted masterpiece.
MATERIALS:
- the cloth,
- sewing machine,
- iron,
- scissors,
- pins
- centimeter,
- a small stick.
SEWING:
- Using a centimeter, measure the length from the clips to the floor and write the resulting value on a piece of paper. The record will become the basis for calculating the length of the material.
- For curtains, I pre-purchase curtain materials 1.5 meters wide in the store. I take the fabric with a margin. To do this, add about 0.5 meters to the measurements. I do not recommend end-to-end buying.
- Cutting fabric. Using a centimeter, measure the length. Next, using a straight stick, I draw a cut line. I mark the fabric with soap or chalk. Carefully cut the material along the line.
- I process the edges. I turn on the iron and let it warm. I lower the upper edge of the canvas by one meter and iron it well. I iron the bottom part in the same way.
- Sewing time has come. On the sides I make bends and fix with pins. Then I machine all sides.
- It remains to hang new curtains, hand-sewn, on the ledge.
Correct top
Sewing curtains for the kitchen
If you want to learn how to sew curtains for the kitchen, then you want to bring into the interior of the apartment a part of your own vision of beauty and a piece of personality. If you connect your own made curtains with washed tulle, windows will look gorgeous.
Remember, if near the window there is a table on which household appliances are located, teapot or microwave, make the curtains short.
MATERIALS:
- the cloth,
- needle,
- scissors,
- threads
- sewing machine,
- ruler.
SEWING:
- First of all, I measure the window. As a result, it becomes known how much material is needed.
- In most cases, the material is uneven, so I put it on the table and, using it as a template, carefully trim it.
- From an even angle, measure out the required length and put a mark. To process the edge, bend twice in the opposite direction.
- Be sure to bend the bottom edge. I make the hem a little wider. Be sure to trim the side edges. In this case, the fabric will not protrude.
- I carefully iron and stitch the resulting workpiece. The bottom of the canvas is doing a little wider. In this case, the curtains will hang evenly.
- If the material is thin, I sew plastic or a strip of denser fabric into the lower hem. After that, I sew around the perimeter to completely align the seams. I process the upper edge in the same way.
- It remains to sew the braid. I attach it to the curtain from the wrong side and fix it with pins. I align the braid, and cut off the excess with scissors.
- I take the ends of the shoelaces, tighten them tightly and tie. I hide the knotted knots from the inside. I do the same on the reverse side. Drapery is ready.
- I sew the braid to the curtain and fasten the loops on the hooks. The curtain is completely ready.
How to make curtains
If you wish, add accessories or decorations to create a unique product that will bring beauty and comfort to the kitchen.
We sew curtains on grommets
Curtains on grommets have many advantages - careful fastening, silent sliding and even folds, and metal rings act as a kind of decoration and make curtains more luxurious.
Sewing curtains on the grommets is very painstaking, and it takes a lot of time.However, the result will be worth the effort.
MATERIALS:
- the cloth,
- pins and threads
- eyelet tape
- eyelets
- scissors,
- iron,
- sewing machine.
To get beautiful folds, I buy wide curtains. Ideally, the width of the widow's curtains is greater than the width of the window. The length should be slightly above the cornice.
I use an even number of rings. In this case, the edge folds are turned to the wall. I note that I change the depth of the folds by increasing or decreasing the distance between the grommets.
SEWING:
- First of all, I prepare the cuffs. I take a piece of fabric 30 cm wide and mark the middle.
- I put a grommet tape to the intended line and glue it with a heated iron.
- On the side where the tape is, I iron the seam allowance. I iron the second allowance, which is located on the front side.
- Stitching the ends of the cuff.
- I turn the ends of the cuff and put the curtain inside. I make sure that the glued edge remains on the outside. Laying a line.
- Before installing the eyelets on the curtain with chalk, I make markings for the rings. The distance between the grommets is approximately 8 cm.
- I cut holes a few millimeters more from the marked line.
- I put in the grommets and close the upper part until a soft click.
- As a result, I get smart curtains. I hang on a cornice of circular cross section.
Curtains for summer cottages
Some people spend new year holidays at sea, others go on a trip abroad, and the third like a trip to the country. If you are a fan of country rest, make sure that the interior of the country house is comfortable and cozy.
This does not mean that you will have to make a European-quality repair and force the premises into appliances and furniture. To make the cottage comfortable, pay attention to the little things, including curtains.
MATERIALS:
- the cloth,
- roulette,
- scissors,
- sewing machine,
- needles and pins.
SEWING:
- I apply fabric to the window to select the optimal curtain length. To the resulting value I add about 20 centimeters, which will be required for seams and fasteners.
- I measure the width of the window. I cut off the fabric so that it is twice as wide as the window opening.
- I cut off the material on the floor or table. I fold the resulting workpiece in half in width and carefully cut into two parts. The result is two country drapes.
- The fabric is not overcast. On three sides, with the exception of the top, I make small bends and fix them with pins. Later here will be a machine line.
- In the upper part I leave some free material. I mark this area on the workpiece with pins. It will be required to hide the braid or curtain rod.
- I’m stitching all the sketches on a typewriter. As a result, seams are obtained along the edge of the fabric, and the material gets a processed and beautiful look.
- I return to the free material at the top. I fold the fabric in half to make a double layer of material. For even stitching, I fasten the material with hairpins, and only after that I use the machine.
- It remains to make the tie. Curtains can be moved and opened or tied with ribbons. In the latter case, the effect is more interesting.
- For ties I use the material from which I sew the curtains. You can use a fabric of a different texture and color.
Country curtains are ready. It remains to hang on the ledge and enjoy their beauty.
At home, it’s easy to sew curtains for a bedroom, kitchen or hall. Hand-made curtains have many advantages, they warm the interior of the room better than factory analogues.
Good luck and see you soon!
