Before embarking on creativity, it is necessary to select the fabric, accessories and measure the size of future curtains. In the first two actions, sellers will help at the outlet, but measurements will have to be done on their own.
Complete step-by-step process
In order for the products to turn out to be of high quality, by the size of the window, you need to adhere to the rules of sewing from measurements to finishing.
Where to begin
Material quantity calculation
In order for the curtain to perfectly cover the kitchen window, you need to measure the distance from one end of the cornice to the other. If, according to the idea, the curtains will be pleated, then the figure obtained should be multiplied by 2.5 (for example, the distance between the ends of the cornice is 2.2 m, then 2.2 * 2.5 = 5.5 m). The length also needs to be measured, immediately in 2-3 places in width. On lambrequins, it is necessary to count 1.5 m, on grabs - about 1 m. If future textile products will be hung on drawstrings, braid, then its length should correspond to the length of the fabric for curtains.
Uncover the basics
Important! To make the products even, before cutting, the fabric must be moistened with an iron or a spray of water, then gently ironed through the chintz fabric.
Open the suspension hinges
From the same fabric as the base of the product, you need to cut strips of the required length of the same width as the future curtains. The length of the suspension is calculated taking into account the radius of the cornice, the desired distance to the cornice (free or close glide). Do not forget about seam allowances - 2 cm on each side of the fabric flap.
Sewing basics
Sewing a suspension loop
To prepare the suspension loop, it is better to take a long workpiece. First you need to fold the fabric flap in half and connect with a seam from the wrong side, departing from the edge of the workpiece a distance equal to the width of the loop. Then the fabric needs to be ironed without touching the seam, turned to the front side and ironed the seam seam. After this, it remains to iron the blank for the loop, cut it into loops of the desired width and sew to the curtains at the same distance. This must be done from the wrong side of the product.
It’s easiest to buy finished products, but they won’t look as comfortable or home-like as hand-sewn curtains.
Anyone who knows the basics of sewing and has a sewing machine at his disposal can create a textile masterpiece.
Requirements for curtains in the kitchen
Creating a cozy atmosphere in the room is just one of the tasks of window textiles. In addition, curtains must meet other requirements:
- Resistance to pollution. To keep the product for a long time, you need to select water-repellent fabrics with Teflon impregnation.
- High density - provided that the kitchen faces the south or east side, and half the day the kitchen absorbs sunlight. Otherwise, when the room faces the north or west side, the curtains should, on the contrary, transmit light well.
- Matching colors.
Also, one should not forget about the length of the product: in small kitchens, short curtains look better, slightly covering the windowsill, and in spacious rooms curtains on the floor look more profitable.
What are the design and models of curtains for the kitchen
It is the details taken from world cultural history that help to choose the perfect option for the kitchen interior, whether it be classic, French style or space hi-tech. For the kitchen, you can choose these types of curtains:
- Classic - the composition consists of one translucent light curtain sewn from tulle (across the entire width of the window), two thick curtains on the sides and an upper lambrequin. Typically, the length of such products ends just below the windowsill, but can be up to the floor. Classical curtains accentuate the grace of Provence, Country or Mediterranean marine styles.
- Curtains are another classic, simple design for kitchen windows. For this purpose, you can use a fully transparent tulle, organza, or translucent cotton. This type of textile is suitable for all interior styles.
- Roman curtains are a thin fabric cloth with or without a pattern, which is wound into a roll manually or with the help of a built-in electric motor controlled by a remote control. Often the length of such a product does not reach the floor, and the width is equal to the width of the window opening.
- Japanese curtains - reminiscent of Roman, but occupy more of the window opening and part of the side walls. This innovation in European design is a narrow, long fabric that does not gather in ruffles. They are also used for zoning the kitchen, creating a translucent partition in the right place.
- French curtains are the top of pomp, pomp and luxury. The decoration consists of a translucent tulle, collected by dozens of folds, two side paintings and a lambrequin under the cornice. Their length is from a quarter of the window and below. The secret of full compliance with the spirit of France is a maximum of draperies, folds and shuttlecocks.
Austrian curtains are incomparable. Their design resembles Roman curtains - the fabric is collected in a roll, but at the same time the material is compressed by several strips of threads. Thanks to this, the product is transformed from a flat canvas into a generously draped curtain. The design of textiles for kitchen windows must be selected in accordance with the interior of the room.
What materials to sew curtains for the kitchen
Dense natural fabrics - linen, cotton, silk, hemp, jute - meet these criteria. Several types of fabrics can be combined to create a playful, stylish composition. To maximize ease of care for textiles for window openings, you can sew curtains made of natural materials with the addition of synthetics - polyester, viscose, polyamide. Their fibers in the fabric make the fabric indestructible, light and resistant to fading under the influence of sunlight.
Important! You should not use synthetic fabrics for decorating windows in the kitchen, as they are highly flammable, and in the kitchen the proximity to fire is the highest.
Suspensions
Eyelets are special large rings that fit into the fabric, resembling internal loops. They are more convenient than fabric suspensions, because it glides better along the cornice. Another type of suspensions - ties. Curtains with open loops or on the curtains are no less popular. Their only minus is the difficulty of putting on the cornice.
Conclusion
In sewing, precision, accuracy and creative thinking help to create and create masterpieces. When sewing curtains to decorate window openings, you need to think through and plan such details in advance: product style, size and decorative elements. Subject to these rules, kitchen curtains will turn out stylish, fashionable and not like any textile product.
