There are many options for attaching curtains to the curtain rod. One of them is to fasten the canvases to metal or plastic rings that are installed in the material. It is not difficult to sew such curtains yourself, even without special sewing skills.
What are eyelets
Masters involved in sewing are familiar with the design of the eyelet and its purpose. This fittings are designed to enhance the strength of the edges of the product. It is used for threading various ropes, cables, cords and cornices through it.
The original mount has a number of advantages:
- versatility and compatibility with any interior;
- ease of installation regardless of the thickness of the material;
- aesthetics and attractive appearance;
- ease of moving the curtain along the cornice;
- low labor intensity when sewing yourself;
- beautiful and uniform waviness of the canvas;
- high wear resistance.
There are also negative aspects that can occur during the operation of curtains with eyelets:
- metal fasteners corrode or wear out after several washes;
- high risk of damaging the fabric when cutting;
- You need to take the time to sew beautiful curtains yourself.
Eyelets are usually made of round shape from metal or plastic. They are often imitated to look like wood, leather or steel. Sewing stores sell eyelets in the form of triangles, ovals, squares and other decorative shapes.
Important! Before you go shopping for rings, decide on the fabric and cornice. During the purchasing process, the fastener must be applied to the fabric to make sure that it really fits and matches in color and texture.
How to sew curtains with eyelets, detailed instructions for beginners
Any housewife can create an original thing that will decorate the interior of a room. To do this, it is enough to know how to thread a needle and operate a sewing machine. In addition, sewing curtains with your own hands will significantly save your family budget.
Fabric preparation
After purchasing the material and accessories for it, you need to wash and iron the cloth. After washing and ironing, it will acquire its final shape and will not change it during the cutting process.
Reference! When purchasing, you should consider the thickness of the cornice beam that will hold the curtain. The thin crossbar may bend if the curtain is too heavy.
Cutting fabric
Before you start cutting out fabric, you need to check the dimensions and make sure that you have all the materials and tools for the job.
To work you will need:
- small scissors with sharp ends;
- basting needle;
- ruler or tape measure, chalk or piece of soap;
- iron;
- fabric, threads, eyelets and eyelet tape;
- sewing machine.
Attention. You can ask the store to cut the fabric into two pieces in advance so that you don’t have to worry about it at home and waste time on it.
Cutting fabric involves performing the following steps:
- bottom processing. All seams: side, top and bottom are folded with a double seam. The bottom is folded 5 cm to the wrong side, ironed and folded again to the same distance. The resulting seam must be secured with pins or a basting stitch;
- top treatment. Make a 2 cm bend at the top, iron it and bend it another 12 cm. Then you need to measure the grommet tape. It should be 8 cm shorter than the material (side seam allowances are 4 cm on each side). Next, unbend the resulting seam and put the tape inside. The seam should completely cover the lining layer and have exactly the same width. After this, the top of the curtain is ironed well so that the reinforcing strip sticks to the fabric. The result obtained is fixed with pins or a basting stitch;
- processing the sides of the curtains. On the sides, the panel is folded 2 cm with a double seam and basted.
Important! To ensure that the fabric does not move and the seams turn out smooth and beautiful, you should baste manually: with a needle and thread. Pinning may cause injury when operating the sewing machine.
Sewing curtains
Sewing curtains involves finishing the side seams, making holes and installing rings. Before starting work, you need to check the operation of the machine and the correct installation of the thread in the device.
- all seams are sewn almost along their very inner fold (1 mm). The top seam is made last.
- The holes are prepared from the edges of the future curtain. By retreating 3 cm from the top and 4 cm from the side, the center of the eyelet will be determined.The fastener is placed in this place and its internal diameter is outlined.
- the resulting circle is cut out with scissors. The hole should be 2 mm wider than the circled circle.
- the grommet consists of two parts. The decorative fastening element is placed on the front part of the canvas. From the wrong side it is clamped by the second element until a click is heard. The remaining eyelets should be located at a distance of no more than 20 cm from each other. It is necessary to mark in advance the installation locations of the fasteners and secure them to the fabric in the same way.
Important! If you don’t want to make holes for the curtains yourself, stores sell ready-made tapes for curtains with punched holes and inserted grommets.
Size calculation
An important role is played by the initial stage of measuring the window and calculating the material consumed. When sewing curtains, you need to take into account several nuances:
- Before you buy fabric, you need to know the distance from the cornice to the floor. Then add to this number 14 cm at the top and 10 cm at the bottom for the hem.
- the future curtain should be twice as wide as the window opening. The width of the curtains must be adjusted by 4 cm on each side.
- the number of eyelets must be even.
After all the calculations have been carried out, you can safely go to the sewing store and buy all the consumables there.
Sewing tips
I would like to give some recommendations to amateurs and experienced seamstresses:
- if you plan to hang two curtains on the cornice, you should give an additional allowance of material to adjust the pattern;
- the thinner the material, the fewer folds it requires, and, consequently, the width of the material;
- before installing the grommet, you can practice on a piece of fabric and after a successful result, move on to the main material;
- It is best to wash curtains by hand.
Careful and high-quality tailoring, as well as careful washing and use will preserve the original appearance of the curtains.
Which fabric is best for sewing curtains?
For curtains with eyelets, any material is suitable, regardless of its density. Transparent fabrics can compete with their dense competitors. When sewing items made of thin material, it is important to place the rings closer to the top edge of the curtains.
Less hassle is provided by dense materials whose edges do not fray. This will make it easier for the seamstress to make holes and attach fasteners. This curtain will last for many years.
In addition, designers suggest purchasing fabrics with vertical stripes. This pattern will emphasize the presence of waves, which are obtained thanks to the eyelets.
The material can be of any colors and combinations. It is not forbidden to combine several shades. For example, orange top and transparent bottom of the canvas.
The contents of the article will allow any housewife to sew curtains with eyelets, even without much experience in sewing. Thanks to the selection of fabrics and accessories sold in sewing stores, you can create unique curtains that will only be in your home.
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