DIY French curtains

French curtains are an element of decor for your home, if you strive to do everything as luxuriously as possible. They will help to give the effect of comfort, pomposity and triumph. Such products bring chic to every home, and scallops attract the attention of every person.

French curtains are an indispensable accessory when creating a classic interior, as well as all the romantic and some fashion trends of design. These interior items relate to cascade-lifting products. They can not be moved apart, like ordinary fabric products. You can adjust the length of the curtains manually or using special mechanisms. Decorations for windows of this type have a high price and not everyone can buy them. However, you can make French curtains with your own hands. Let's take a closer look at the sewing methods, what materials are needed for this and how much time it takes to make these products.

to contents ↑

Appearance story

Marquise curtains first appeared in France during the Baroque era. At that time, the sun king, Louis 14, was at the throne. It was he who urged people to start and introduce pomp, wealth and luxury in every little thing. From this moment, the interior of each house sparkled with beauty and charm. The basis for all this was the appearance of French curtains in the rooms.

Important! At that moment, in the living rooms, halls and rooms for the ball, not only windows, but also walls were decorated with such curtains. Fabric products should be in accordance with the color scheme in which the walls were painted. French curtains were an indispensable attribute of a rich home. Each influential person equipped the interior with cornices with monograms and fabric products with scallops.

You can sew French curtains with your own hands, while you do not need to have special skills and knowledge.

to contents ↑

Choose a fabric

When deciding how to sew French curtains with your own hands, the main nuance is the choice of fabric. The modern market is replete with a variety of materials from which it is possible to make products on windows. But before you get a piece of fabric, it is worth making sure that it is characterized by properties such as lightness, softness and elasticity.

The most popular fabrics for sewing such curtains:

• organza;
• silk;
• atlas;
• batiste;
• tulle fabrics.

Important! Many people choose heavier fabrics. In this case, massive products are obtained that are always decorated with braid, lace, frills and bows. Lush voluminous pelmet in combination with curtains will decorate every home.

When planning to sew French curtains, it is worth considering that products made of heavy fabrics are not suitable for small rooms, since they are bulky. For housing with a small area, marquises made of tulle fabrics are more suitable. Light and weightless products are often equipped with lambrequins, which are decorated with tassels, fringe or ruffles.

In this regard, each owner independently chooses window decorations. For the manufacture of such a kit, tulle fabric and more voluminous, dense fabrics are often used.

to contents ↑

Choose fabric color

Before stitching French curtains, you need to determine the color. The right choice of shade is the key to sewing incredibly beautiful curtains.

The most commonly used fabrics of such shades:

• vanilla;
• pale pink;
• peach;
• pistachio;
• jasmine;
• tea rose color;
• Creme brulee;
• chocolate;
• sand;
• beige.

Important! For sewing French curtains with your own hands, you should not use bright shades, since the products on the windows are originally artsy and attract attention, even if made in pastel shades. Bright “clothing for the eyes of the house” looks ugly, vulgar and can spoil the entire interior of your home.

to contents ↑

Types of Mounts

If you decide to sew French curtains with your own hands, then, in addition to choosing the fabric, you have to decide on the type of fastening. There are two ways.

Methods of attaching fabric products to windows:

1. The first way of fixing is to use cornices. Fabric and tulle products are fastened with hooks, eyelets and clips. In some cases, the curtains are fastened with the use of a bar, using a special braid sewn along the edge of the curtain.
2. Curtains are attached through the use of special cornices, which are able to adjust the length of the product. The curtain is attached to the curtain rod using self-adhesive tape. You can adjust the height of the “clothes” for windows using the remote control. This type of fastening is perfect for windows and doorways of various shapes and sizes.

The type of fastening depends on what end result you want to receive.

to contents ↑

Calculation of festoons for curtains

When creating “clothes” for windows, one of the main problems is how to sew French curtains with your own hands. There are many options, however, it’s worth choosing the one that suits you and turns the curtain into a “highlight” of the interior.

For the manufacture of volumetric, but at the same time, weightless curtains, a lot of material will be required. When calculating the required tissue cut, consider:

• window width;
• the length of the cornice;
• the desired length of the finished product.

Important! The desired length must be multiplied by two and add a little extra fabric, and add an allowance to the width of the cornice. Thus, you will receive the size of fabric necessary for sewing French curtains with your own hands.

Additionally scallops are calculated. However, in this calculation, it is worth considering that the air shuttlecocks look beautiful on wide window openings. If the window is narrow, then it is better to abandon this venture.

to contents ↑

Sewing french curtains

Today, a large number of ateliers offer curtain manufacturing services of the most unusual design. However, what mistress herself does not want to do the best for her home? If you want to sew French curtains with your own hands, a master class will help you with this, and having spent a little time and effort, you can realize your dream into reality.

Material preparation

Before sewing, it is necessary to process the fabric that you will use:

• The cloth must be rinsed in cool water, while trying not to crush it and not deform the structure. Therefore, spinning is strictly prohibited.
• Then squeeze slightly from excess liquid and allow to dry.

Important! It is necessary to ensure that matter does not dry out.

Pattern

Let's talk in more detail about the pattern of French curtains with your own hands. All products must be sewn according to our instructions. Do everything carefully and consistently, then you will definitely get a beautiful product that will delight the eye.

Instructions for sewing curtains:

1. The first step is to process the edges. To do this, spread the canvas and bend one centimeter in two layers from each edge. Sew them with a sewing machine.
2. At the bottom, you need to retreat one and a half centimeters, also make a bend and hem the edge.
3. At this point we will mark up future festivals. They should be at the same distance from each other, and the size between them will depend on the width of the curtain. Marking can be done using soap, chalk or a special pencil.
4. Now let's arrange the scallops.It is necessary to take the prepared canvas, sew it to the marking place made in the previous step. Bending the material is on the sides by 2.5 centimeters.
5. Special cords or decorative ribbon, rope, beautiful braid are sewn into the finished festoons. It will serve to adjust the length of the curtains.
6. Festoons can be created using rings that are fixed to the curtains at a distance of 20 cm from each other along the entire length of the material. You can use a special braid, which is sold in the studio. It should be sewn in the marking places.
7. After you sewn the tape, it should easily adjust the height of the curtain, tightening the soft edges and forming beautiful folds.
8. Sew the tape for attaching to the bar.
9. We attach the curtain to the ledge.
10. Adjust the length of the resulting product.

Do it yourself French curtains! We enjoy incredible beauty and proceed to sewing products on other windows.

to contents ↑

Stock footage

As you have seen from this article, making French curtains with your own hands is not at all difficult. The main nuance is the choice of material. If you choose the right fabric and shade, then literally in one day you can sew curtains on two windows. Proceed now, and soon the interior will radically change!