How to sew curtains in the bedroom with your own hands

The decoration of the bedroom, including the choice of curtains, is a very important element during the renovation. Psychologists have proved that it is during sleep that our body is energized and it is very important that all interior elements are set to rest as much as possible, help to relax and evoke only positive emotions.

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Bedroom curtains play an important role in interior design.

It is not always possible to purchase a ready-made curtain that would fully meet all the requirements. Therefore, many housewives decide to sew curtains for the bedroom with their own hands. A huge selection of fabrics and the availability of free access to original patterns make this task quite solvable.

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On the one hand, they protect the room from the sun's rays, and on the other hand, they serve as a decoration.

How to sew curtains with your own hands

In preparation for sewing curtains in the bedroom with your own hands, photos and patterns will come in handy, which can be found in various catalogs or downloaded from the Internet. As practice shows, it is absolutely not necessary to start the implementation of your idea from scratch. It is much easier and more effective to use ready-made samples and, based on them, create a curtain that will be the perfect addition to a particular bedroom.

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You can create your own bedroom curtain designs.

Note! If the bedroom design project is still under development, then it is advisable to adhere to a single style. This will allow you to create an integral mood of the room, significantly simplify the process of developing and sewing an original curtain with your own hands. If the finishing work in the room has already been completed, then when choosing the fabric, size and decor for the curtain, you will have to build on the existing combinations of colors and textures.

Pattern and size

Considering that we are talking about a bedroom, one should attend to sewing not short curtains, but making a solid curtain. It is not recommended for beginners to start sewing curtains with a complex model with lambrequins or other elements that require experience and sufficiently high sewing skills. At the initial stage, you can limit yourself to a simpler model, but in the original color.

patterns of curtains
Sewing the product can be done independently according to calculations, directly on the fabric and using a pattern.

This could be:

  • straight curtain covering the entire window opening;
  • two straight curtains (as an option - complementary colors and shades);
  • main curtain with two complementary curtains (on tacks).

As for the length of the panel, the curtain in the bedroom can be up to the windowsill, just below the windowsill and up to the floor. Depending on the option chosen, you should buy the required amount of fabric and build a pattern.

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To create a base for windows, namely curtains, you need to take measurements correctly, get a curtain tape and learn how to carefully handle the edges.

Ideally, you should first fix the cornice on the wall or ceiling, decide on the method of attaching the curtain, and then calculate its length. Regardless of the type of curtain, it is imperative to take into account processing allowances - of the order of 10 - 15 cm.

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Curtains are a fairly simple, basic curtain element that can be used as a base for more complex schematic designs.

Note! If the selected curtain model assumes the presence of folds in the finished product, then the width of the fabric should be bought taking into account the assembly factor (as a rule - 1: 2, that is, for a curtain rod with a length of 2.5 m, you need to buy 5 m of fabric).

Selection of tools and fabric

All popular curtain fabrics can be divided into three groups:

  • On the basis of natural fibers - flax, cotton (coarse calico, ranfors, velor, velvet, flannel, satin) - are distinguished by a higher density and weight. They are traditionally used for the decoration of windows facing the sunny side.
  • Synthetic - light tulle or organza will organically complement a heavier natural curtain.
  • Mixed - ideal for curtains. Such fabrics reliably isolate the bedroom from both sunlight and nosy neighbors. They are distinguished by their high strength and a wide range of colors.
fabric for curtains
Today, manufacturers offer a huge variety of fabrics.

From sewing supplies you will need:

  • sewing machine;
  • threads, needles and pins;
  • chalk and pencil;
  • scissors;
  • centimeter tape and long ruler;
  • iron.

Note! Calico is one of the most popular fabrics for decorating bedroom windows. It does not cause allergies, is undemanding to care for, almost does not wrinkle and does not fade in the sun. Having decided to sew curtains from coarse calico with your own hands, you will receive an original interior element that will delight you for many years.

Sewing curtains

Having cut out the required amount of fabric, you can start sewing curtains. The approximate procedure for performing technological operations is as follows:

  1. Fold up the bottom cut of the fabric (2 x 5 cm) and sew.
  2. Fold up the side cuts (2 x 2 cm) and sew.
  3. Iron the seams.
  4. Cut off excess fabric to the height of the curtain, leaving an allowance for the width of the curtain tape in the upper part.
  5. Sew on a curtain tape, with which the panel can be pulled together, forming original folds. Before sewing, tuck the edges of the tape 2 cm and secure it with pins.
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The sewing machine must have a reliable and powerful motor for the reason that even the lightest fabrics, due to the abundance of layers and gathers, can create a dense layer of material.

On this, the process of sewing curtains can be considered complete. It remains to decorate it with decorative elements and attach it to the cornice.

Note! Curtains made of fluffy fabric, velor or velvet can only be ironed on the wrong side.

Decorating

We complete the production of curtains with our own hands with the help of photos and original ideas that have already been successfully tested in practice.

curtains in the bedroom design
Before you sew curtains, carefully consider their appearance. You must initially present the finished result.

Popular solutions include:

  • decoration of curtains with ribbons and bows, complementing the decoration of the curtains or contrasting with the main color;
  • using grabs is a simple but very effective way to create an intimate atmosphere in the bedroom;
  • decorating curtains with various knitted and braided elements.

How to avoid mistakes when sewing

Sewing curtains with your own hands allows you to create a unique and inimitable element of bedroom decoration. But, far from always, the first attempt becomes successful.

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Each level of curtain length has its own functional purpose, and it should match the interior of the bedroom.

Among the most common mistakes:

  • errors in calculating the amount of starting material - before proceeding with cutting the fabric, it is imperative to double-check all the necessary dimensions and allowances;
  • the use of low-quality tools - the quality of the product largely depends on the sharpness of the scissors, not to mention the quality of the seam of the sewing machine;
  • the use of fabrics of bright, flashy colors and shades - the highest quality tailoring will not be able to help if the color of the curtain will clearly fall out of the color scheme of the room.
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In the classic combination of curtains and curtains, the first element should always be lighter than the second.

How to hang curtains and make the most of your bedroom interior

The easiest way to fix the curtain on the cornice is with the help of loops on the tape, for which the panel is hung on hooks. Tie the threads on the braid before starting to pull the curtain. Having formed folds, the curtain can be hung on the cornice.

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It is important to use only one active decorative element on the curtains.

In the vast majority of cases, the curtain should not attract excessive attention. Window decoration should be as laconic as possible and organically fit into the overall atmosphere of the bedroom.

curtains in the bedroom decor
Depending on the color and style, material and method of fastening, they look different, and when choosing curtains for the bedroom, you need to take into account the characteristics of the room.

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