How to sew curtains?

The original curtain , as a rule, can be beautifully sewn by any mistress, who is a little familiar with the art of needlework. To do this, first you need to choose a simple model and use a sewing machine.

Following the step-by-step instructions for beginners, it's all right to sew simple curtains with your own hands, as modern accessories and decorations will help to turn a piece of tulle into a beautiful product. To make a curtain of tulle, organza , chiffon, decorating it with pickings or drapery, it is easy, quick and easy.

Masterclass on sewing curtains

Measure the width of the window and the desired length of the product, the fabric is purchased about three times wider than the window opening, so that it can be beautifully draped. In this case, the "corner" model is selected for sewing, consisting of two parts of chiffon, superimposed on each other in a cross order.

To work, you need material, hardware and tools:

• chiffon color (length - 3 window lengths);
• chiffon monophonic (length - 3 window lengths);
• oblique bake in the tone of colored fabric;
• Curtain tape with hinges (3 window widths);
• thread;
• scissors;
• centimeter;
• a piece of chalk;
• candle;
• needle;
• pins;
• sewing machine.

1. On the floor as much as possible is laid out color chiffon. A cutting line is planned using roulette, chalk or remnant. It is cut diagonally into two halves.
2. Similarly, a white curtain is cut.
3. The edges of chiffon quickly need to be held over the candle. This will protect the fabric from spillage. Thus, the oblique cut and the upper part of the product are machined. The side of the curtain has a factory edge and does not need any processing - thus the elements were cut out.
4. Under the color fabric is selected oblique bake and thread.
5. The bacon bends in half and appears to the oblique section of the parts. On the edges on it is made allowance for the gate.
6. After basting, the bake is stitched with a machine stitch.
7. The bake mark is removed. Likewise, a similar color beika is applied to a white piece of cloth. Both parts of the curtains are laid out on the floor. The color part is put on top. On the upper edge of the curtain, two parts of it are swept together.
8. According to the design, the seam is hooked.
9. The upper front part of the curtain is tucked over the width of the curtain tape and is swept out.
10. Curtain tape is applied by loops to the top and is labeled to the edge of the product along the bottom and top edge by two lines. It will be used to further drape the product and suspend it on the cornice. Tape - a useful and convenient fittings for this kind of needlework and much easier work.
11. The tape is attached by two machine seams on the top and bottom edge. Then, the entire outline is deleted.
12. The curtain is ironed with steaming, picked up with the help of ropes in braid and hung on the window by the hinges in the curtain tape.
13. Similarly, using similar elements of the curtain, you can sew and a wider version of the curtains on the two windows.

Such a transparent product makes the interior of the kitchen light and airy and does not block the sill, freeing it to install beautiful indoor flowers. The color of the top part of the tulle can be selected under the shade of furniture, then the curtain will look especially harmonious. Even without unnecessary adornments, chiffon transforms the room.

Thus, it is possible to decorate or update the window opening in an original way without the help of professional decorators. Even a simple curtain model can organically supplement the interior of a kitchen or another small room.