In order for the canvas on the windows to look perfect, calculations should be done correctly. The fabric should match the style of the room. Do-it-yourself curtains will decorate any home.
Roman curtain - a simple and functional solution
Modern Roman curtains are made on the same principle. The design of the product consists of the following elements:
- tissue;
- backstage;
- weighting agent;
- racks.
Roman curtains are popular today. They represent a flat canvas in expanded form, and when it is raised, folds are obtained. Decorative elements emphasize the dignity of the interior, go well with different materials. They can be the main product, in addition to other window draperies.
Advantages of Roman Curtains
- multifunctionality;
- practicality;
- beautiful appearance;
- suitable for various style decisions;
- minimum consumption of materials.
They are used in small kitchens and spacious living rooms. These curtains are suitable for skylights, balconies and standard openings. Products make it possible to translate any design idea into reality.
Disadvantages of Roman Curtains
You can fully open the window if the curtain is attached above the window opening. When using thin material, smooth folds are not always obtained. Window curtains have to be fixed.
We sew the Roman curtains with our own hands
You can sew products yourself. To do this, you will need to pre-purchase the necessary materials, perform the calculations. With the help of such a product it is easy to add originality and elegance to the interior.
What will be needed for sewing?
Before you begin, you need to purchase all the components of the structure.
For sewing you will need the following:
- fabric slightly larger than the window;
- lining (you can do without it);
- Velcro
- 7–8 rails;
- rings;
- 3 cords;
- wooden block;
- weight bar;
- metal hooks;
- stapler;
- scissors;
- tape measure;
- sewing machine.
In specialized outlets, they purchase a special cornice, as well as materials and accessories. Calculations are preliminarily performed to buy the right amount of material and fasteners.
Choose fabric
Important! Before cutting fabric, it is necessary to decorate it by soaking in warm water. After this, the canvas needs to be dried and ironed.
Products from translucent material will help protect the room from prying eyes from the street and fill it with light. For shading, they get a black out fabric that does not allow sunlight to pass through. Its seamy side is impregnated with a certain composition that prevents burnout.
For the kitchen, they choose a synthetic fabric that is easy to clean. Carefully selected color and pattern. A universal option is monophonic fabric. For country choose material with flowers, in a cage. Geometric shapes are suitable for modern and avant-garde styles.
Determine the size of the Roman curtains
It is used if it is combined with other types of curtains, as well as with a large window depth. In this case, the window sill is used even when the canvas is lowered.
The second type provides fastening along the outer perimeter of the opening. It is chosen if the opening of the translucent structure is carried out over the entire height. The width of the finished product is made more than the size of the window opening. The number, size of folds is determined taking into account the dimensions of the window. These values affect the appearance of the finished product.
The opening height must be divided by the number of folds (usually 7 or more). The result will be equal to the size of one part. Consider sewing curtains using the first mounting option. First of all, it is required to make a cutting of the fabric.
Using the obtained parameters, we calculate the sizes of the main fabric:
- workpiece width = finished product width + 7.5 cm;
- workpiece length = finished product length + 20 cm.
Lining fabric sizes:
- workpiece width = width of the finished product - 2.5 cm;
- workpiece length = finished product length + 20 cm.
Attention! The secret of sewing these curtains is the ability to correctly calculate the size of the folds.
If a fabric with repeating elements of the pattern is used, then when cutting this feature should be taken into account. This is true if you need to sew several curtains that will be located nearby. We cut out the main and lining fabrics according to the calculated sizes.
Step-by-step instruction:
We put a lining on top of the main fabric, their front parts should be in contact. Cloth the pins around the edge. We lay an even seam with a sewing machine at a distance of 15 mm from the edge. When the elements are sewn on one side, we turn the curtain and align the lining and the main material in one line on the other side. We re-lay the seam along the entire curtain. The lining fabric is centered on the fabric. The bottom edge of the product is hemmed. After that, the curtain can be turned out facing out and ironed. - It is important to consider the dimensions of the weighting when cutting. We bend the bottom edge of the product by 7.5 cm. We use a sewing machine to make a seam along the bend. This twist will become a "pocket" for the weighting compound. Sew it from the bottom edge by 3 cm. The remaining gap is necessary to insert the bar. Thanks to the laid seams, the element will be inside the "pocket" and will not fall out.
- We put the product face down, on the wrong side we draw straight lines for the "pockets" into which the slats are placed. They are made at the same distance to get a beautiful drapery. Sew the selected curtain tape along the lines received. You can pick up another braid.
You should measure the length and cut the Roman curtain. To measure it is necessary to add allowances for the seams. Now you need to wrap the decorative and lining fabric inward, stitching the soft part of the adhesive tape to the upper edge. - When attaching the rings for the lifting lines, you should start from the lower bar, skipping every second rail. To find the number of lift lines, it is necessary to divide the width of the curtain by 38 cm. Mark the position of the rings on the curtain, and then sew them manually.
- To make a mount for the curtains, purchase a block of wood. For this operation, the remains of the lining material folded in half are used. A bar is wrapped in the fabric, the material is fastened with a stapler along the upper edge. Then, with the help of this tool, the second part of the adhesive tape is fixed. This design allows you to remove the curtain for washing at any time.
It should be noted on the bar the position above the rings into which the hooks are screwed. Another hook is screwed from the edge of the bar through which the lifting cord will be inserted. - We proceed to the manufacture of a mechanism for lifting the canvas. We tie the cords to the rings on the lower rail and thread through to the upper elements. After that, draw the cords through the hooks on one side of the product, tie a knot. We weave the cords together, and at the end we fix a metal ring. The last operation will be fixing the beam of wood, covered with cloth, on the window opening.
Additional Tips for Sewing Roman Curtains
For curtains, you can use the lining fabric or do without it. Reiki made of wood can be attached to the fabric with glue, but this option will complicate the care of the product. The curtain is easy to wash, all the slats are easily pulled out of it. To get the sliding effect, you can use a fishing line instead of a cord.
Common mistakes
It is necessary to cut strictly according to the shared thread. The tightness on the sides of the curtain indicates that the thread tension is incorrectly adjusted in the sewing machine. The same defect can be observed if too dense fabric is chosen for sewing.
Concave lines appear on the side seams between the rods, which indicates improperly stretched braid when sewing. If you do not carry out special processing of the material before work, you may find the tension of the lining. Tightness at the transverse seams occurs if the braid is not steamed, and also it is not previously secured with pins.
Conclusion
Roman curtains will become a simple and practical decor for any window. Sewing such a product is easy, just follow the instructions. Careful implementation of each step will be the key to obtaining a high-quality result.
To complete the work, you need to take care in advance of the acquisition of all the necessary materials. Sewing Roman curtains requires a certain amount of time. A do-it-yourself product will fit perfectly into the window opening and will match the design of the room.