DIY sewing and the use of two-tone curtains
Two-tone curtains in the bedroom or living room can be a real decoration of the room. But only on condition of thoughtful selection of colors and shades, as well as high-quality tailoring.
Before you go to the store and buy your favorite fabric, it will be useful to look at the photos of ready-made solutions for two-tone curtains. On the Internet, you can find a lot of free photos that can give you an idea of how to perfectly fit the window design into the interior of the room.
For example, for the kitchen there are many photos of window decoration with curtains, roman blinds or curtains. Their decoration is traditionally dominated by monochrome color motifs, drawings with flowers or patterns.
What types of curtains can be used in two colors
The original combination curtain can be obtained using a wide variety of materials.
Among the popular types of beautification of a window opening are traditionally distinguished:
- two-tone curtains - a classic option that allows you to emphasize the sophistication of the room's decoration, are very often used in living rooms, there are a lot of color options - from contrasting black and white to smooth transitions of tones within neighboring colors (turquoise-green, blue-blue, etc.);
- curtains (tulle, veil, organza) - as a rule, they are used to create the effect of "airiness", "freshness" and visual expansion of the space in the room, a combination of light (both calm and bright, saturated) tones and shades prevails in the color scheme;
- roller blinds and roman blinds - they are made much less often at home, but if you try a little, you can create a real two-tone masterpiece with your own hands.
Many professional designers, as well as home craftsmen and craftswomen, who appreciated the beauty of the combination of various colors, shades, tones and halftones, are trying to create three-color curtains.
They often manage to achieve very effective and original results, which can be found on numerous sites.
But, for a start, it would be nice to figure out how to organically combine a double color in one curtain.
When choosing the type and texture of curtains in the living room, one should take into account the size of the room. If we are talking about a spacious room, then when decorating the living space, it is better to use a large print. A small room will fit more organically into a small room.
How to combine two colors correctly
Choosing a combination of two colors for curtains, which will complement and emphasize the sophistication of the interior of the room, is a very difficult task.
In order to cope with it, the following recommendations should be considered:
- when choosing a color scheme, one should focus on the general features of the "halves" (ornament, style, texture), which both emphasize the contrast and create a single image of the curtain;
- in the absence of experience in sewing combined curtains, it is better to refrain from radical experiments, focusing on obtaining a harmonious color composition;
- the combination of different tones of the same color makes it possible to combine the space;
- very often when sewing curtains, an original combination of emerald, scarlet, cornflower blue and olive tones with white and pastel shades is used.
White is the purest, noblest and most commonly used color. In the design of the living room and nursery, it is very often combined with yellow and shades of darker colors. In the bedroom, thick white curtains, complemented by inserts of calm, discreet and soothing tones, will look beneficial.
Choice of colors
When choosing a color scheme for walls and curtains, it should be borne in mind that when making different curtains in one room, photos from the Internet can suggest very interesting options.
In parallel with viewing the finished images, you can use a small "cheat sheet" to select a combination of the main color of curtains with shades:
- blue - pistachio, white, red, gray, orange, blue;
- lilac - pink, steel, bronze, black, pale green;
- blue - yellow, coral, terracotta, gray, pearl;
- red - blue, white, lemon;
- green - gold, black, orange, almond, gray, yellow, white.
The list can be continued. But, in the end, one should not forget that the most important thing is not to meet standard fashionable requests, but to try to create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere in a house or apartment. Curtains and wallpaper in this regard play an important role.
Black and white wallpaper, for example, in combination with two-tone curtains, allows the owner of the office to be maximally set up for efficient work. A photo curtain overlooking the ocean guarantees a romantic mood.
Among the popular options for decorating windows in an apartment, designers note:
- double-sided white and black curtains - emphasize the clarity and sustained straightness of corners, slopes and other elements of the room's decoration;
- brown color and its shades - go well with beige tones, emphasizing the calm and balanced atmosphere in the house;
- dark double-sided curtains in combination with gold - focus on wealth and sophistication;
- when choosing these colors, it is important to "catch" a sense of proportion and not turn the decoration of the apartment into a parody of a museum;
- the cool white color of the cornice very favorably sets off the red-purple curtain in the bar or living room.
Double curtains made of materials of different colors and densities protect the room from the sun's rays and help create the most comfortable atmosphere in the room.
Texture and density of fabric
Combined black and white curtains can be made from a variety of materials. Traditionally, they are sewn from:
- blackout;
- veils;
- flax;
- tulle;
- organza;
- velvet.
The easiest option is to sew a curtain from two pieces of colored fabric of the same density. It is somewhat more difficult to make a double-sided curtain, in which there is an additional layer that protects the material of the front side from fading.
How to sew these with your own hands
If, after reading the article, the question arose of how you can sew double-sided curtains, then this is the first step on the path to success. In fact, there is nothing super complicated and overwhelming in this process.Of course, sewing skills will come in handy. All the rest will follow.
Required materials and tools
Of the required equipment and tools you will need:
- a sewing machine (you can, of course, sew two panels by hand, but it is better to simplify this process);
- good scissors that will cut rather than wrinkle the fabric;
- measuring tape;
- chalk or soap for drawing lines to the fabric.
From materials you need to buy:
- curtain and lining fabric;
- non-woven fabric;
- braid.
Taking measurements
Taking measurements should begin with determining the length of the curtain. To do this, you need to measure the distance from the eaves to the intended bottom edge and add 55 cm to the folds and lapels. To the planned width of the canvas, add 2-3 cm for the folds.
Having received the required dimensions, you can start marking and cutting the selected fabric.
Traditionally, dressmakers use a centimeter for marking, but in this case it is better to use a tape measure, which gives a much smaller error when taking measurements.
Cutting and assembly
For high-quality stitching of a double-sided curtain, you must:
- carefully lay the curtain fabric on the lining and sew along the length;
- process the edges of the fabric on an overlock;
- dock and sew panels of different colors;
- iron the seams;
- fasten the braid at the top;
- cut and iron strips of non-woven fabric.
If you plan to install eyelets, then the non-woven strip will provide the necessary strength of the fabric.
The number of grommets to be installed must be even. Otherwise, the edges of the curtain will bulge in different directions.
What additional elements can be used
The effectiveness and functionality of the created two-tone curtains will not be superfluous to emphasize with the help of decorative elements:
- eyelets, which will provide not only reliable fastening of the curtain, but also allow you to get embossed folds on the surface of the curtain;
- grabs, fixing the panel in the required position and ennobling the overall picture of window decoration with the help of fringes, brushes and other decorations;
- lambrequins that turn the curtain into a real work of art.
Video: how to choose the right double-sided curtains
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