How to sew curtains at home

Often when buying curtains, the product does not match the size of the window and needs a filing. You can use the services of specialists by giving curtains to the atelier, or you can try to do this simple work yourself.

Ways to sew curtains

You can sew the product in several ways:

• Manual flashing with a hidden seam ;
• Using a sewing machine;
• With the help of a special adhesive tape.

The choice of a suitable method depends on the availability of the machine, the ability to own the needle and the density of the material. The first method is hardly suitable for those who do not have a certain skill. In addition, it will take a long time. The second option is used much more often, it is enough only to have minimal skills at the sewing machine. It can only be sewn with a tape if the fabric can be ironed at a low temperature.

Treatment of side seams

The first step is to process the side sections. To sew this part of the curtains a seam is used in the hem with a closed cut, but its width should not be less than 1.5 cm and more than 2 cm. To know how to sew curtains on the sides, you need to read the following instruction:

1. Press the bend. The process will be easier if you use a template. You can do it yourself. To do this, take the cardboard and cut out of it a rectangle with a width equal to the size of the fold, and the length equal to the size of the soleplate of the iron. Next, we put the manufactured pattern on the edge of the article, wrap it and press it. Then the strip needs to be moved and thus the iron is treated with the rest of the fabric.
2. The next step is to fold the hem twice and fasten it with pins.
3. You can make a corner joint.
4. Now with the sewing machine you need to stitch the seam, which should be placed 2 mm from the edge, not more. When performing work, it is necessary to observe the tissue, it should not move and deform.
5. In conclusion, the seam should be ironed.

It is important to know that if curtains have raised edges, then they do not need to be processed.

By sewing the bottom of the curtains

Consider how to properly sew the curtains below. In order to make a smooth cut, you need to make a landmark. Carefully pull the thread, then cut the product through it. After that, the bottom of the curtains is treated in the same way as the sides.

To avoid the appearance of folds on the fabric, it is recommended to use special textile weights. They can be hung over the edge of the curtains or inserted inside the fold.

Gusset

With the help of a corner connection, the hem can be achieved so that there are no thick corners, and they will not stick out. How to sew curtains in corner places:

1. All the sub-creases (lateral and lower) are pressed.
2. Mark the intersection of the creases using a pin.
3. Orienting on the marked point, bend the folds so that the corner was inside.
4. Formed diagonal bevel iron and fasten with pins.
5. On the machine to make seams.
6. Hiding the bevel with secret stitches.

How to sew curtains from organza

Curtains from organza look very attractive and, of course, decorate the interior of the room. However, the processing of such a tissue is slightly different from the usual filing. In this case, women are wondering how to sew curtains from this unpleasant work material. You need to know some features.

The cut should be pre-ground, then shorten the product to the desired length with scissors or a hot knife. If you select the first option, then you need to perform the edge processing. Using a red-hot knife, the cut is neatly fired with a candle flame or matches.

After all the edges have been processed, it is necessary to sew the oblique bake to the sides. It is important not to forget to attach the weighting agent.

However, it is possible to use a different method for sewing curtains from organza: by double folding. This requires special care, because the fabric can slip.

How to sew curtains with tape

Binding curtains with tape is the most popular method. After determining the desired length, you need to cut off an extra piece of cloth. To make the edges look neat, it is better to bend them two times. But if there is a lining on the fabric, the double fold will look ridiculous. In this case, you must perform a single option. The seam should be ironed. Further between the layers of the product, it is necessary to attach the adhesive tape and glue it using an iron.

Cost of filing curtains

Of course, not everyone knows how to find a common language with a sewing machine, and shorten the fabric with tape is risky: you can completely ruin the product. In this case, it is better to turn to the professionals of their business who probably know how to sew curtains. The price for 1 meter ranges from 50 to 100 rubles.

If it was decided to cope with this task yourself, then you need to remember that before you start the canvas should be let go. Then you can safely take up the case, following all the above recommendations.