Calico curtains are suitable for almost any interior style. A large selection of patterns and colors allows you to make your windows elegant and unique. Calico is cheaper than curtain fabrics. It is ideal for beginning craftswomen to learn how to sew curtains from a similar fabric for the kitchen and living room.
Calico quickly fades, so those who like to change their decor will not mind replacing the old curtain with a new one. Lightweight fabric drapes well. Curtains can be decorated with borders, frills and a combination of different colors. A dressmaker can make any of her fantasies come true.
Even curtains for the bedroom
Before choosing curtains for the bedroom, you need to know: calico is thinner than curtain fabrics and bright sunlight will partially penetrate into the room. If the windows face south and people will relax in the room during the day, choose a denser material or make curtains in 2 layers. For example, plain dark ones from the window and from the side of the bedroom light ones with flowers and stripes.
The piece of fabric should be 10-15 cm larger than the distance from the cornice to the floor. At the bottom, the curtain is rolled up 6 cm.The top is made depending on the method of fastening the panel. If you are threading a cornice rod, you should tuck and stitch it in such a way that the rod passes freely. You can make a frill on top.
Calico is soft. Therefore, it is necessary to place thin interlining at the top and bottom. It is invisible from the outside, but will provide elasticity and beautiful drapery. It is especially important to seal the fabric if the curtain is attached with clips in the form of clothespins and is simply tied to the curtain rod with strips of fabric or ribbons sewn on top.
Depending on the style, calico curtains can be plain or patterned. If you sew curtains with your own hands, you can give the windows a unique edging. All kinds of inserts along and across, edging along the edges and patchwork technique are suitable for calico curtains. Decide on a style and get creative. For the bedroom, choose soft, calm tones. Colorful curtains will begin to irritate after a while.
Under dark curtains there are usually curtains of white tulle. Make nice clips to hold them in place and don't tighten them too much. Calico is a natural material and it wrinkles.
The kitchen allows you to imagine and experiment
If the fabric is cut incorrectly, ruffles and bright ribbon trim will hide everything. The curtain for the window is made up to the window sill or just above the tabletop located under it.
Ethnic and eco-styles are characterized by wide, colorful curtains. They are done:
- single-tier;
- two-tier;
- curly;
- with lambrequins in the form of frills;
- combined.
You can make curtains for the kitchen from leftover calico. Combine different colors. For a harmonious combination, simple design rules should be followed:
- the smaller the kitchen, the lighter the curtains;
- lambrequins and low ceilings are incompatible;
- combined fabrics with different patterns must have one common color;
- floral calico is combined with stripes, checks and plain fabric;
- the smaller the room, the smaller the pattern;
- Bright curtains made of calico in fiery tones are suitable for windows on the north side.
You can just make a curly pattern. In the kitchen, the windows are not completely closed. The width should be 30-50% wider than the window, then the drapery with waves will look good.
In modern high-rise buildings, kitchens cannot boast of large sizes. It is advisable to hang a light curtain on the window. White and milky ones remain universal. Finishing emphasizes the style of the kitchen. By making curtains with your own hands, you choose how to decorate the window.
A narrow strip of border with a geometric pattern creates the atmosphere of ancient Rome with its white clothes decorated with geometric embroidered designs. Cockerels and sunflowers will remind you of the village. Guests will feel the fresh sea breeze if the curtains have red and blue stripes.
It is important for novice housewives to know: calico is a thin and light fabric. It must be cut with sharp scissors. It is most convenient to lay out and cut curtains from it on the floor. It is advisable to immediately seal the edges with an overlocker or fold them twice. The bottom can not be stitched, but glued using an iron and a special mesh.
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