Many housewives want to know how to sew a curtain tape to tulle, a video of such an operation will help to better understand this issue and find answers to all questions that arise in the process of work.
By far, curtains are the most expensive element in the interior. And, if you choose the right ones for a particular room, then you can decorate any home in a very original and stylish way.
Curtains are an important element in the interior
But besides the fact that every woman should know how to choose the right curtains for her home, she should also remember that they will need to be changed with a certain regularity. In the process of replacing curtains, a new problem may arise, which is how exactly is the best way to sew the curtain tape.
Some women are sure that the most correct decision would be to contact an atelier and not do this business on their own. It should be noted that this operation is quite easy to carry out independently, the main thing is to study in detail all the stages of work and the rules.
It should be noted that this operation is quite easy to carry out independently, the main thing is to study in detail all the stages of work and the rules
On a note! To learn how to properly sew the curtain tape on your own, you should study in detail the entire technology of performing the work.
The technology for sewing on this decor element can be easily found on the corresponding Internet sites or in any other specialized source.
Before you carry out the hemming of curtains and not make a mistake in choosing the required tape, you should study in detail the question of what main types of this decor element exist and what is their difference. In addition, the following technological nuances should be well studied:
For example, you need to know how:
- you need to know how to sew on the braid without landing;
- be able to correctly calculate the size of the curtain, taking into account the required depth of the folds;
- disassemble and select, if necessary, the desired type of hinges.
For those who do not know how to sew at all, it is better to initially practice on an inexpensive small curtain, and only then start working with expensive curtains. For example, you can first try to sew a ribbon on organza for a small window opening in the kitchen and look at the result.
What types of tape are there?
In addition to what you need to know how to sew the curtain tape correctly, you should also understand how to choose it. We must not forget that there are different types of braid.
Types of curtain tapes
There are a wide variety of curtain tapes, the most popular with consumers are the following:
- ordinary braid, with the help of which it is possible to create a pleat in the form of a column;
- a variant of a curtain tape that allows you to create a zigzag sequence of folds, the result of using this tape is the formation of bouquets, glasses, butterflies and other geometric shapes.
If you choose the right braid, as well as know how to sew a curtain tape to the tulle, then as a result you can get a very original product that will be a unique element of the room decor and will decorate the window.
Narrow bands are most often used when they are used as an attachment to the hooks of the cornice
It should be noted that there are various options for curtain tapes. For example, there are transparent and opaque tapes, they all have their own characteristics and are used for a specific type of fabric. For example, sheer tape is most often used for sheer or very light curtains, while opaque tape is used for hemming curtains.
The width of this element of the curtain also plays a very important role. Most often, products are used that have a width ranging from 2.5 to 6 cm. Although tapes can be found on the market, the width of which varies from 2 to 10 cm. Narrow bands are most often used when they are used as an attachment to the hooks of the cornice.
Curtain tape is very often found on the windows of country houses
Such curtains are very often found on the windows of country houses. This is due to the fact that the price of the curtain tape is quite high and depends largely on its width, so it makes no sense to buy an expensive and wide tape for a country house. Using a wider tape allows for a wide variety of pleats. It is clear that the wider it is, the more sophisticated the curtain looks.
De jabot pattern with folds
But also thanks to such an element, you can hide a not very beautiful cornice, since the loops that are used to fasten the hooks can be installed at several levels. For example, if the lowest row of eyelets is used to secure the hooks, then the upper edge of the curtain can be raised above the cornice itself.
How to correctly calculate the required tape length?
After it became a little clear why curtain tape is required at all, and what types of it exist, you should understand the question of how to make the choice of the desired variety.
You should calculate the coefficient of the fold itself, which is formed thanks to the braid
Important! When the cords are pulled together, the size of the curtain is significantly reduced, and the size of the braid is also reduced.
Therefore, at the time of the purchase, it is very important to take into account the real dimensions of the curtains, it depends on how much tape needs to be purchased for a particular type of curtain.
We will try to figure it out on the example of a specific product. Let's say we are talking about buying a tape for a curtain, which will be attached to a window opening with a width of 130 cm. First of all, you need to correctly calculate how much tulle and parterre fabric will be needed for this product. When carrying out the calculation, it should be borne in mind that the curtain should look attractive. For this, the folds must be even and have a beautiful and original shape.
In order to implement our plan, it should be understood that the width of the curtain will never be equal to the width of the window itself. The width of the cornice itself is taken into account, on which the finished curtain will then be attached. This is due to the fact that the textiles will be evenly distributed along the entire length of the eaves. So, the first indicator that needs to be taken into account for the correct calculation is the width of the cornice.
Next, you should calculate the coefficient of the fold itself, which is formed thanks to the braid. For example, a decision was made to purchase a braid that forms an assembly with a coefficient of 2. That is, the curtain itself will be pulled twice on the cornice. If we talk about a window, the width of which is 130 cm, then the size of the bearing element of the cornice will be 150 cm, respectively, three meters of fabric will be needed.
It should also be taken into account when carrying out the calculation that when sewing you will have to use additional centimeters of our tape
On a note! It should also be taken into account when carrying out the calculation that when sewing you will have to use additional centimeters of our tape.
This indicator depends on the type of fabric from which the curtain is made. For this reason, before purchasing the material, you need to learn how to properly sew a curtain tape on a curtain, tulle or organza with your own hands.
How to properly sew the tape on the curtain yourself?
For high-quality processing of curtain cuts, you need at least three centimeters of fabric. It should be borne in mind that the product itself will need to be leveled, that is, correctly cut off the bevels, which in any case are allowed in the store. That is why you need to purchase curtain fabric, tulle or organza with a small margin. The stock should be at least 10-15 cm, and when buying for hemming the tape, this indicator should be at least 50 cm. The amount of stock when buying curtain tape depends on the type of curtain.
Curtain making process
Before proceeding with the direct process of sewing the ribbon onto the fabric, you should correctly set up your sewing machine. You need to sew a small piece and then adjust the thread tension. With the correct adjustment of the threads, they should not stick out, they should not be visible on the finished product, neither from the front, nor from the seamy side.
In the process of adjusting the sewing machine, one should not forget about the correct adjustment of the foot, it is necessary that the level of its pressure on the fabric is appropriate. If the foot presses very hard on the fabric, then it will begin to pull into folds and even using an iron will not help to cope with the problem. It is especially important to consider this rule when it comes to light fabric like tulle or organza.
It is very important to check whether the fabric was actually aligned correctly, otherwise the finished product will turn out to be crooked
When deciding how to sew the curtain tape to the tulle on your own, the procedure for correctly aligning the fabric is of great importance. Various methods can be used to check if the alignment is correct.
Next, the fabric is leveled. After the edge of the fabric is aligned strictly perpendicular to the lobar thread, you can proceed to further operations. It is very important to check whether the fabric was actually aligned correctly, otherwise the finished product will turn out to be crooked. To check this, it is enough to fix the entire section of the canvas on the wall and see if one side rises up.
Tips from an experienced seamstress
After the curtain has been correctly trimmed, experts recommend making a hem on the seamy side of the canvas by 1.5-2 cm. By the way, if we talk about how to sew a curtain tape to organza, then it is important to take into account that in most cases its width is greater than the height of the ceiling. If this is the case, then the excess fabric may not be cut off, but simply wrapped on the front side. Thus, it will turn out to make one more decoration on a curtain with a width of about 2-40 cm.
After the curtain has been correctly trimmed, experts recommend making a hem on the seamy side of the canvas by 1.5-2 cm
After that, the hem should be ironed well. Moreover, the iron should not be very hot. Then you can start adjusting the braid.
The tape is tucked inward by 1.5 centimeters and pinned with a pin. After that, the top line is made. To do this, retreat from the edge of the braid by 1.5 centimeters. Do not forget that the tape should not peek out from the top edge of the curtain.
Curtain tape scheme
After the top line has been sewn, there is no need to cut off the remaining piece of tape. It should be laid out on the table and chopped together with the cloth, using the pins used by tailors. In this case, the distance between the chips should be about 30-40 centimeters. This is necessary for the second line. If you don't first plant the fabric, then it will be very difficult to make such a line.
Second line and cord bag
Of course, doing the second line requires special skill. After all, you need to understand that the tape with the fabric should be connected in such a way that, as a result, a landing does not form. To do this, during stitching, pull the fabric along with the tape and do not allow the machine to sit on the canvas. But here another problem arises, if you pull the fabric too much, you can displace or break the needle. This can be avoided if with both hands evenly and smoothly stretch this section of the canvas in different directions and at the same time fix the braid with a stitch.
You need to understand that the tape with the fabric must be connected in such a way that, as a result, a landing does not form
When the second line is finished, you need to proceed to the bag for cords. First of all, after the process of stitching is completed, you should pull the cord from the other edge of the product and tie it in a knot. This is to prevent the cords from slipping out of the loops. Then the extra edge of the tape is cut off and tucked inward. The ends of the lace are hidden there. Then the edge of the tape is overlaid. The cords need to be tied together in a knot, this will prevent them from slipping out.
In the process of carrying out sewing work, special attention should be paid to the choice of threads for sewing, since the quality of the work performed largely depends on their quality
A pouch for cords allows you to hide the remnants of the cord from prying eyes. It is made from braid and sewn to the edge of the curtain. In the process of carrying out sewing work, special attention should be paid to the choice of threads for sewing, since the quality of the work performed largely depends on their quality.