An important component in completing the interior design are curtains, which provide warmth and comfort in all rooms of the house. With their help, you can create natural lighting in your home, and in the dark, close the windows from unnecessary attention from the street. You can use an easier method for these purposes - hang the blinds. But only high-quality window dressing can create home comfort.
In stores it is quite difficult to choose a finished product that will completely fit in size, so there is a need to adjust it to the required length. In such a situation, you can use the services of an atelier. But it is better and cheaper to hem fabrics at home, especially since it is not so difficult if you follow all the recommendations.
In practice, there are several options for hemming: universal - using a sewing machine, manual method and using adhesive tape. The last option is the simplest, especially for beginners in this matter.
Certain steps need to be completed: fold the fabric to the desired length, run the iron along the seam, place double-sided tape in the seam allowance fold and hold the iron on the fabric. The advantages include ease and seamlessness of execution, but the disadvantages are that after several washes the edges begin to stick over. This can be fixed - you need to remove the old layer of tape and apply a fresh one.
Important! If the tape is used on heavy fabrics or the hem is wide, then it is better to glue it in two rows.
When using the manual method, using a hidden (almost invisible) seam, the following steps are performed. Take a needle and thread with a color close to the shade of the curtains and hem it from the wrong side, picking up one thread of the fabric without piercing through. This option is quite labor intensive.
Hemming curtains using a sewing machine requires certain skills in this matter. You must be careful to ensure that the fabric does not stretch during operation. For this purpose, we first manually stitch and iron the material, and only then sew it on a machine.
When processing seams, it is necessary to take into account the density of the material: for thin fabrics, a double hem is suitable; for thicker fabrics, it is better to use a single hem so that the seams do not seem too voluminous.
Hemming curtains at home
The process of working on curtains at home has its advantages, since it is possible to correct inaccuracies in measurements and make changes at any time.
Preparation
In order for the result of the work done to be pleasantly surprising, it is necessary to carry out some preparation before starting to hem.
First, wash the fabrics in warm water, lightly wring them out and hang them to dry.Next, iron the slightly damp curtains and hang them on the curtain rod for a while so that they take on their final dimensions.
Important! This preparation is not suitable for curtains made of the following materials: velor, velvet, and plush.
Measurements
Now let's move on to the next part - measurements. We measure the required length, add allowances for hemming, and draw a straight line along the entire edge.
Trimming
Carefully trim off the excess. Further work will continue depending on the fabric and the chosen sewing option.
Bottom hem
In order for the bottom of the finished product to be smooth and beautiful, it is necessary to perform certain actions. Using a sewing pattern, we iron the hem along the entire length. To do this, we apply the pattern to the edge, bend the fabric left for allowances and iron it.
Next, we make a double or single hem, which we secure with pins. Now you can hem with the option that is convenient for you.
How to hem curtains using tape
Once the bottom is completely ready, you can start working on the top. Here we come in handy with tape - a wide or narrow braid that serves as a frame for curtains.
Selecting the type of tape and its location
In the store you can choose a tape depending on the characteristics that suit us:
- color (white and transparent);
- width and number of rows for fastening;
- on the type of assembly for adjusting folds (coefficient from 1.5 to 3; for dense fabrics, from 1.5 to 2, to create volume in light fabrics, from 2.2 to 3).
Tape outlining and attaching
To hem using curtain tape, you must follow these steps. We bend the edges by about 2 centimeters using a pattern, iron them, and sew a ribbon to the wrong side.
Next, we sew evenly along the upper and then the lower edge of the tape.Now we adjust the folds using cords; to do this, you need to pull them on both sides and tie the pairs together. The folds are uniform, and the curtain takes on a finished look.
How to hem organza for curtains
How to cut organza correctly
Before starting work, it is necessary to take into account that organza is a very fragile and delicate fabric. To cut off excess, you can use scissors or a knife heated to high temperature.
Edge processing
To avoid fraying, cut edges must be processed using any of the presented methods.
- carefully process the edges with firing (for example, with a lighter);
- Use an overlock or zigzag stitch.
Binder
You can use a simple method - double folding. The bottom of the organza is folded 3-4 centimeters and stitched. The Moscow seam will be more invisible, which prevents threads from being knocked out of the organza.
How to hem curtains on the sides
The sides are hemmed similarly to the bottom, only the seam width is from one to two centimeters. Do not forget to make sure that the material does not move, otherwise you will end up with a crooked seam.
You can decorate the product on the sides using the ribbon edging method. We select the desired size of the ribbon, fold it in half and iron the fold. Attach with pins and sew on a sewing machine.
Important! Some fabrics that have raised edges do not need to be hemmed on the side seams.
Recommendations for hemming curtains with your own hands
To ensure that the final result pleases you and the work process does not seem laborious, you must follow the following recommendations:
- To avoid deformation of the seams, it is better to baste with long stitches, having previously connected them with pins.
- The folds will be even if you attach weights to the bottom of the curtain to weigh them down.They can be sewn into special pockets.
- In order to visually increase the space of the room, the design of the curtains is made from one side wall to the other.
- If hemming is done on a sewing machine, then it is better to choose a fine step.
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