Making Curtains
Hanging curtains makes an ordinary door or window look elegant and
pleasing. Curtains add to the décor of the room and enhance the
beauty of the room. There are different types and kinds of curtains
that can be used for different rooms. Choosing the right one and
using the right kind and type of curtain for a particular room can
be a challenging task. Curtains can be easily made at home too.
Given below is information about some of the types of curtains and
how to make them
Cafe Curtains
Café curtain are an inexpensive way of covering the bottom half of
the window to give you the privacy that you need. These curtains can
be used in any room but are best suited for the kitchen. To hang
these curtains you can use decorative rods or curtain wires, which
are placed inside the window recess, about halfway down the window.
If you want a layered effect, then use two matching café curtains;
place one on top to look like a valance and the other halfway down
the window. You can allow the two curtains to overlap; this will
cover the window completely. You can make the top curtain smaller in
size so that there is a space between the two curtains that allows
the sun to light up the room.
No-Sew Curtains
Traditionally to make curtains one had to sew them with a thread and
a needle. Today you can make curtains without having to use a thread
and needle. All it takes is bonding web, a hot iron and a damp cloth
or curtain clips to create these no sew curtains. Apply the bonding
web on the fabric with a hot iron and a damp cloth. This method can
be used for curtains that are unlined and made from lightweight
fabric.
Use curtains clips to hang curtains. Make a double hem at the top of
the curtains, attach the clips to the hem and hang them from a thin
curtain pole or curtain wire. Curtain clips are available in a wide
variety of designs and finishes; choose one that matches the décor
of the room.
Hourglass Curtains
One normally uses a sheer or lace curtain to cover the
glass on a door. Though such a curtain looks
delicate and beautiful, it often gets caught in the door becoming a
nuisance. Using another curtain rod on the lower edge of the curtain
can solve this problem. You can tie a bow to the middle of the
curtain; this will make an ordinary door very attractive. To make
the curtain, use fabric 2 to 2.5 times the breath of the rod. Cut
the top and the bottom of the fabric in a curve. If you are using
lace that has scalloped ends, you will have to use more material so
make adjustments accordingly. When you tie a bow in the middle of
the curtain, the curtain will get a beautiful gathered hourglass
look. These curtains are the best for French windows and patio
doors. If the window or door is wide it is better to use more than
one curtain.
Lined Curtains
Fixing lining to curtains no doubt improves the appearance of the
curtains but adds to their life as well. A lining protects the
fabric from sunlight. You can choose from a wide variety of linings
available. There are linings that are used to block the sunlight;
these can be used in the bedroom. Thermal linings can be used in the
living
room to keep it warm in the winters. Lined
curtains should be dry cleaned as if they are washed the fabric and
the lining material may shrink at different rates.
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