Curtains are one of the main elements of interior design of any room.
Today there is a huge variety of fabrics available for their manufacture. However, organza has always been one of the most popular fabrics for curtains. And if these curtains are made with your own hands, their value will increase even more.
Organza curtains in the interior
There are an incredible number of types of this fabric. She may be:
- Plain or have a pattern; Matte or shiny; Smooth or crinkled; Printed; Perforated; “Chameleon”; “Rainbow”.
Thanks to such a variety of colors and textures, any housewife will be able to choose the appropriate material for future curtains.
Bedroom
To give the bedroom an airy lightness, you can add curtains to its decor. Examples of design can be seen in the photo. For those who don’t like to wake up with the first rays of the sun, a combination of chiffon and thick fabrics is ideal.
A fabric with silver or gold plating, a voluminous pattern or an original color will add creativity to your bedroom; it will look very original and rich; an example of such design can be seen in the photo. A canopy on an organza bed will add romance to the bedroom.
Convenient, easy care of curtains
Washable by hand, in a machine on a delicate cycle without spinning at a temperature of +50°C without washing powder (with low-foaming agents). Any contamination is removed after soaking for 2-4 hours.
Does not require drying or ironing; it is smoothed out under its own weight on the window. Tip: to add shine to the curtain, add 2-3 tablespoons of vinegar to the rinse water.
Living room
To decorate the living room, in addition to the curtains themselves, a lambrequin is often used, made in a combination of chiffon of different colors with fabrics of different textures.
If the living room has panoramic windows, then curtains made of organza fabric will be a great solution. After all, thanks to their transparency, they will not interfere with enjoying the view from the window.
If you prefer a modern style, then “crash” will emphasize your taste and add originality to the interior of the living room. For fans of high-tech, shiny and rich organza curtains with aluminum thread are suitable.
A large assortment
Among the colors, white, milky, beige, blue, and purple shades are popular. From completely transparent to canvases with multi-colored patterns that fill the entire surface.
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Organza tulle with a pattern of white threads is suitable for the living room, nursery, kitchen, giving the room solemnity and nobility. Curtains with colored patterns will decorate any room, filling it with romanticism.
But when using canvases with patterns, you should adhere to the rule: the larger the ornament, the larger the window should be
Do it yourself
Once the design of the curtains has been determined and the fabric selected, the question arises of how to make them correctly.
Organza is a very beautiful and at the same time difficult material to process. However, knowing some secrets, sewing curtains will not cause any special worries. It will be enough to watch the video or carefully read the instructions below.
In order to make curtains with your own hands you will need:
- Organza; Bias tape to match the organza; Curtain ribbon; Needle and pins; Threads; Scissors; Sewing machine; Matches, candle or lighter.
Window curtain manufacturing process
Determine the required amount of fabric. To do this, measure the width of the window (or cornice/curtain) and take 1.5-2 times more, because...
organza hanging straight will lose its attractiveness; when gathered, it looks more impressive, approximately as shown in the photo. Determine the length of the curtains. To do this, measure the height from the cornice/curtain to the floor and add 2-4 cm for seam allowances. After we have decided on the length and width of future curtains, we proceed to the most difficult part - cutting and processing the edges. Processing the side cuts can be done by overlocking them with an overlocker or using a special stitch.
You should not bend the edge because no matter how hard you try, the stitching will not look neat. To reduce the fraying of the organza edge, run a match, lighter or candle along the edge. Another cutting method is to use heated scissors or a knife. When using a knife, the fabric is spread on a flat surface, the edge to be trimmed is pressed with a metal ruler or strip, and a heated knife makes the cut. It turns out that the edge has already been melted and during processing the organza fabric will not crumble or crawl.
The photo shows a perfectly straight edge from hot scissors. We process the lower edge of the cut with bias tape. If curtain tape runs along the upper edge, then it is enough to tuck it in and stitch it. Then we grind the tape (its length is equal to the width of the curtain) using pins and sew it on with two lines. Now we iron our resulting fabric and tighten the ropes on the tape. Such curtains will look beautiful and will bring a lot of joy, because they are made with your own hands. Watch this video of organza curtains and you will understand that you want the same ones for yourself.
- Date: 05/19/2015 Rating: 46
Organza is a transparent thin material made from viscose, polyester or silk by twisting two fibers. The fabric can be matte or shiny. Organza is great for making curtains.
It lets in a lot of light and fits perfectly into the interior. It’s not difficult to figure out how to sew organza curtains. However, before starting work, you need to choose high-quality material, taking into account the interior features of the room.
It is recommended to complement organza curtains for the bedroom with thick curtains.
Beauty with functionality goes a long way!
If you choose organza for the kitchen, then a lot depends on the chosen room design. The taste qualities of the homeowners also play an important role. Such curtains look beautiful, even if the curtains are not included in the complex.
Read: Curtains with eyelets for the living room or bedroom - 75 photos of an impeccable interior
In addition, curtains are not always needed, which is why they often choose exclusively organza, thanks to which light penetrates during the day without difficulty, illuminating the room with natural light. At the same time, it will to some extent cover what is outside the window.
Recommendations for fabric selection and pre-treatment
Before sewing curtains, you need to study the main features of this material.
Consider the fact that curtains made of this material can perform an exclusively decorative function. Organza has a high throughput and does not block light. Because of this, most people prefer to sew curtains from other materials.
Curtain pattern diagram.
The curtain can be sewn from matte or shiny fabric. Plain light organza will perfectly complement the interior and will not block the view from the window.
Choose a material that will best fit into the interior of the room. The width of the fabric must exceed the width of the cornice. There are coefficients here, which will be discussed below.
Before sewing curtains, you need to trim off the excess width or length, keeping in mind the allowances. The bottom of future organza curtains must be processed. If you fail to carefully tuck the bottom, the material will bulge.
To avoid this, you can decorate organza curtains with bias tape of the appropriate shade. First it is basted and then sewn on by machine. Instead of trim, a decorative cord or braid works well to decorate organza curtains.
It will not be possible to decorate the side edges with bias tape. Such curtains will look too rough.
The best option is to adjust the material and stitch it. Can be processed with overlock. The top of the curtains is usually treated with curtain tape.
You can easily buy it at your local fabric store. The tape can have different widths. In most cases, it has loops for the curtain rod and a cord with which you can change the width and number of folds.
It is best to sew organza curtains using transparent tape. The number of lines is determined taking into account the width of the curtains. Using curtain tapes you can create various folds.
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Organza curtains are ideal for decorating French windows.
Before you start sewing organza curtains, you need to familiarize yourself with the basic recommendations for using them for interior decoration.
So, for example, if you are going to sew organza curtains for the bedroom, they should be supplemented with thicker curtains. Roman blinds will look great. Dense material will protect you from bright sun rays.
Organza curtains with glitter and gold or silver plating look original and attractive. Choose organza with a voluminous pattern, and you will be able to highlight and emphasize the most fashionable style in the interior. Organza looks great, decorated with sequins or a decorative taffeta border.
If you are planning to sew organza curtains for the living room, then it is best to complement them with a lambrequin. It is recommended to decorate living rooms with rich and beautiful curtains, which would not be a shame to show to guests. A wonderful solution is organza with unobtrusive embroidery or a pattern, fringe along the edge and voluminous folds.
Organza curtains are one of the best solutions for decorating French windows. The room will look very chic. Sheer curtains will not hide the view of a beautiful window, so you can maintain the integrity of the interior.
The interior in a modern style can be complemented with crash organza.
This material looks like cracked glass. Many random and brittle lines form a very interesting pattern. These curtains are perfect for the living room.
It is best to sew Austrian or French curtains for the kitchen. They are very easy to adjust and fit well into the kitchen interior.
To sew curtains, you can use organza in a wide variety of colors.
The main background should be selected in accordance with the interior of the room, and various decorative elements (braid, garters, etc.) can be of a brighter color. Garters decorated with large beads, flowers and other elements look good.
A room decorated in a high-tech style can be complemented with organza curtains with aluminum thread.
Such shiny and rich curtains fit very well into a stylish modern setting. Chameleon-type organza will look no less attractive. This fabric shimmers in a variety of colors and changes its shade when the lighting changes.
To decorate a children's room, organza with a variety of children's drawings is best suited. It can be used to make not only curtains, but also a canopy for a newborn’s crib.
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To work you will need the following:
- sewing machine; organza; scissors; curtain tape and other decorative elements; threads to match the selected material.
The work begins with cutting out the material; for this you will need to know the dimensions of the future curtains, so as not to end up with curtains that are too short or too long.
Layout plan for taffeta pieces.
This guide will look at a specific example that you can use as a guide as you work, reducing or increasing the dimensions at your discretion.
In the example under consideration, organza curtains will hang on a curtain rod 4 m long. The height of the curtain will be 250 cm (in this case, we mean the distance between the floor and the hook on the curtain rod).
To choose the optimal curtain width, use the so-called. assembly factor.
It can vary from 1.3 to 3. The specific value depends solely on your personal preferences. If you want curtains with a small number of folds, use a gather factor of up to 1.7-1.9.
If you like fluffy curtains with many folds, you should use a higher gather factor (at least 2). In this case, the maximum permissible coefficient will be used. Multiplying the length of the cornice by the coefficient indicates that to sew curtains you need to purchase 12 m of fabric.
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After you determine the required amount of material, you can proceed directly to sewing curtains. To do this, you will need to process the organza on the top and sides.
In most cases, the bottom of the curtain does not need to be processed, since it already has a factory finish.
The side edges are processed first; for this it is most convenient to use an overlocker. If this is not available, they should be treated with a hem seam. After this, the seams must be ironed.
Attach the material to the ironing board using pins or needles and steam. Remove the pins only after the material has cooled and taken the desired shape. After this, you can begin to calculate the desired height of the organza curtains.
The height of the curtains is calculated using this simple formula: the double height of the scallop (2x2) is added to the height of the finished product (in this example 250 cm) and an additional allowance for the braid (1 cm) is added. A simple calculation shows that in this example the length of the curtain should be 255 cm.
The next stage is foundation. If the room allows you to lay out the material in one layer, then you can cut the required length without any problems.
If this is not possible, then the material will need to be folded in several layers, pinned together with pins for additional fixation and a straight line drawn. After this, you can easily cut off the excess organza. Iron the fold along which the braid will be sewn.
It will be enough to sew it with just two seams - bottom and top. There is no need to make more stitches, because...
when you pull it off, you will get a relief pattern in any case. Pull the string of tape to the required size. At this point the curtain is ready.
To hide the lace from the braid, sew pockets on the inside of the curtain at the top.
They can be made from leftover material. Cut out rectangles 100x150 mm and sew them to the finished curtain. Don't forget to trim the edges.
Follow the instructions and you will succeed. Good luck!
- Date: 05/18/2015 Comments: Rating: 19
Every woman wants to make her home cozy and warm.
Curtains and drapes are one of the main components of home comfort. But not everyone has the opportunity to buy ready-made curtains in a store or use the services of professional fashion designers and seamstresses. In this case, you can sew curtains with your own hands even from such a capricious material as organza.
This material is very beautiful and makes the atmosphere in the house much more comfortable. A woman who does not have sewing skills will not be able to sew organza curtains of a complex cut. But making a simple curtain is quite possible.
Organza curtains made gathered will look richer and more impressive.
The main features and purpose of tulle in the kitchen: photos of beautiful windows
Curtains and tulle in the kitchen have long been used to decorate window openings. Recently, an increasing number of curtains have been produced from new materials, and the design of the fabric has also changed. When choosing tulle for a kitchen window, first of all you need to take into account the style and overall concept of the kitchen room. Based on the same parameters, the colors and textures of the material are selected, which are also very diverse. Sometimes the choice is so extensive that you have to resort to the services of a designer who has experience in decorating kitchens.
Tulle is intended for window decoration and creating a more comfortable atmosphere in the room.
The tulle itself is made from various materials, but the most popular are polyester, silk and cotton, and ready-made tulle for the kitchen looks like a light transparent curtain covering the window.
This is interesting! The name “tulle” comes from the name of the city of Tulle in southwestern France, where such light curtains were first invented. The first mention of tulle appeared in the 15th century, but it gained the greatest popularity only in the 19th century.
The first original kitchen curtains were made by hand. Variants of modern tulle for the kitchen are produced using special units at manufacturers' factories. Manufacturers use cotton and silk threads for this purpose. Tulle has gained popularity because of its lightness, and its beautiful appearance and practicality make it possible to use such curtains in kitchens with a small area.
Most often, tulle is made from polyester, cotton or silk.
Thanks to its features, tulle is easy to care for and easy to wash. At the same time, interior designers are increasingly recommending the use of shortened curtains for the kitchen, which do not fall below the window sill.
How to calculate the amount of fabric?
First you need to calculate how much organza you will need for the curtain. Very often the misconception becomes that for sewing it will be enough to know the size of the curtain and the width of the window. But it is necessary to take into account the following nuances:
- will the curtain be uniform and even; will there be decorative elements such as a pendant, garter or tie; how will the curtain be attached to the cornice; calculate the width of the curtain.
Calculation of fabric for curtains.
It is better to use a special braid to attach curtains to the curtain rod. Depending on which row - top or bottom - the hooks will be attached to, you should choose the appropriate length of fabric.
If the fastening is on the lower edge of the braid, then the fabric will need 1.8 cm less, in the case of the upper fastening - more. The width of the curtain tape also varies. Depending on the size of the braid, the length of the curtain is calculated.
It is better to make organza curtains not straight, but gathered - in this case they will look richer and more impressive.
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Scheme for making holes for eyelets on a curtain.
In order to sew organza curtains, you will need not only materials, but also patience, because the fabric is difficult to sew. To work you will need the following:
- sewing machine; piece of organza; finished bias tape of the same color as the fabric; curtain tape is required; a set of needles and pins; threads matching the color; scissors.
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Size chart for curtains made of organza and taffeta.
The length of the curtain is determined. To do this, you need to measure the height from the curtain to the floor + 3-5 cm (seam allowance). The next stage is cutting the fabric.
Depending on the design, you can make curly or even curtains (for a more complex curtain model you will need a pattern). Then you need to process the side sections by overlocking them with an overlocker. There is no need to tuck the fabric and hem the edges - organza is a capricious material, and no matter how much effort a woman makes, the stitches will still look sloppy. To reduce fraying, you need to run a burning match along the edges of the future curtain. So that the edges become smooth and do not fray, You can use the hot cutting technique: heat the knife and, holding the fabric on one side with an iron ruler, cut it. The lower part of the cut fabric must be treated with bias tape. First you need to baste it, and then stitch it on a sewing machine. Sew a braid to the top of the future curtain, which will later be attached to hooks. Iron the resulting curtain and hang it on the hooks.
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Pattern pattern for organza curtains.
When sewing curtains or organza curtains with your own hands, you need to take into account the characteristics of the fabric.
The thing is that this material is exclusively decorative - it has a high light transmission capacity. Therefore, there is no need to use it as a shadow curtain. Light and transparent material looks beautiful both with curtains and lambrequins, or simply fixed with beautiful decorative cords.
Organza is a thin and transparent material, but quite durable. It can be matte or shiny, plain or with patterns.
Designs can be embroidered or printed on fabric. It is precisely because of the strength of the material that the side curtains cannot be hemmed - it looks rough. Therefore, it is better to trim the edges with a hot knife.
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Organza material can be matte or shiny, plain or with patterns.
- The cut for the organza curtain should be 2-3 cm wider than the curtain rod (if the curtains are even). Since the fabric does not need to be hemmed, the length of the cut should be from the floor to the cornice. It is better to sew the curtain tape not immediately, only after basting - in in this case, it will be possible to make large or small folds. The color of the future curtain should be in harmony with the shadow curtains (if any) and with the color scheme of the walls; Organza curtains look much more beautiful if they are tied with laces. Before sewing on the curtain braid, you need to check , whether there are lateral distortions. To do this, you just need to hang the future curtain from the ceiling, preferably in a taut state.
It is very important to set up your sewing machine before sewing. For fabrics such as organza, the thread tension function must be adjusted and the needle placed correctly.
Do not forget that a lot also depends on the quality of the thread. It is better to sew an organza curtain with a thin thread. Thick threads will only ruin the whole look.
To ensure that the seam on the fabric is not noticeable, the machine must be set to the average stitch length, the thread tension must be adjusted, and the presser foot pressure must be set. The height of the teeth should be in such a position that the material does not collect. If you do not follow all these rules, the seams will tighten - even smoothing with an iron will not help in this case.
Before sewing organza curtains on a machine, you need to check whether all parameters are set correctly by sewing on a separate piece of fabric.
Before processing the edges of the organza curtain and sewing on the ribbon, you need to draw a pattern on paper with all the calculations and only then cut the fabric.
In the case when a woman has made her choice and knows how long and wide the curtain will be, she should definitely add 2.5 cm to the top edge for hemming and sewing the curtain tape.
When sewing organza curtains, it is very important to sew the curtain tape correctly. It comes in different types, but the most popular is braid that makes folds into a “column”.
Another equally popular type of braid is a ribbon that makes the folds curly. Of course, for a classic look it is better to choose smooth, straight folds. For organza, it is better to choose a transparent braid, at least 5 cm wide for large rooms.
For a kitchen curtain, a braid 2 cm wide is quite suitable. How to correctly calculate the length of the braid? For example, with a cornice length of 125 cm, 150 cm of braid and 2.5 m of fabric will be required.
After the curtain tape is sewn, you need to pull out the laces from the edges and tie them in a knot to prevent them from slipping out of the loops.
Another important point: when stretched, no one pays attention to the laces, but when the curtain is assembled, they become too long. Under no circumstances should they be cut; it is better to make a small bag out of braid and sew it to the back of the curtains. When the time comes to wash the curtain, it is better to stretch the braid.
If you cut the laces, then there can be no question of any stretching. By the way, organza curtains do not need to be ironed; they just need to be washed in a machine, adding the “no ironing” function. After a light squeeze, the organza curtains can be hung on the curtain rod.
When choosing fabric for sewing curtains yourself, many people pay attention to organza.
In Europe, this type of fabric has been known since the 18th century and initially it belonged to expensive, elite materials, the purchase of which only representatives of the upper classes of society could afford. The raw material used was selected natural silk thread, which has no flaws. As a result of twisting two fibers and then interweaving them, a strong, transparent and dense fabric was obtained.
Variety of organza
Currently, natural or synthetic raw materials are used to make organza.
As before, silk thread is used to produce expensive types of fabric, but more affordable options are made from polyester. Modern technologies have made it possible to reduce the cost of fabric and give it new properties using thread cutting, laser cutting or perforation. Both matte and shiny materials are produced in a single color or with patterns applied in various ways.
Organza in the interior
Decorating a window opening with translucent or transparent lightweight fabrics has its own characteristics, because with their help it is impossible to mask visible defects or hide the irregular geometric shape of the window. At the same time, with the help of curtains made of light, airy, almost weightless fabric, you can give the interior a special emotional shade, introduce an element of romance and emphasize the design features of the room.
From a practical point of view, such curtains diffuse too bright sunlight, make it soft and pleasing to the eye, and they also serve as a barrier to the penetration of dust and insects. Compared to tulle, chiffon or other types of lightweight fabric, organza provides much more opportunities for window decoration . It is durable, breathable, does not wrinkle and is easy to wash. And the variety of design options allows you to choose the optimal type of fabric for any interior.
Pros of use
Externally, the fabric can be glossy and matte, plain and multi-colored, flat, smooth and voluminous, fluffy. Among the advantages of the fabric are:
- Excellent breathability. The canvas does not interfere with air or light. Prevents the formation of drafts;
- Does not block the penetration of sunlight. Does not fade in the sun, the room is well lit;
- Wear resistance. Service life 8-10 years, no wrinkles, no signs of deformation after washing and hanging;
Curtain models
One of the main advantages of organza is the versatility of the material. Depending on the purpose of the room and the chosen design style, the type of fabric, color, density, pattern and other characteristics are selected.
Models for the kitchen. When choosing organza curtains for the kitchen, you need to take into account the specifics of the room; such curtains must combine practicality and meet the requirements of the chosen style. Considering that housewives spend a lot of time in the kitchen, organza curtains should provide good lighting and not tire the eyes with overly bright colors, so preference is given to white, beige and other light tones.
For kitchens decorated in country style, the solution would be short light curtains with an unobtrusive pattern or embroidered organza. Models for children's rooms. Organza for curtains in a nursery is selected taking into account the color of the curtains and the predominant colors in the room’s design. This material provides the opportunity to create interesting models for children - multi-colored butterflies on a translucent background look lifelike, and the “chameleon” fabric, which changes color depending on the viewing angle, will attract the attention of an inquisitive child. Models for the living room.
A combination of chiffon and organza curtains will provide access to natural light into the living room and create an environment conducive to openness and friendly conversation. The choice of colors allows you to choose an option that harmonizes with any type of curtains and style of the room. Models for the bedroom. Muted, soft tones of matte curtains will add a touch of romance, comfort and peace to the atmosphere, and light-proof curtains, matched to match, will complement the interior.
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Design secrets: advice from the experts
Some tips from experts to help you choose the right window decor:
- Organza “chameleon” looks unusual and beautiful. Especially in a modern style living room.
- Snow-white curtains can be decorated with scarlet lambrequins. This will add laconicism and become a kind of accent in a bright room.
- Curtains with a printed pattern can be decorated with additional elements: tassels, cords, ribbons, etc.
- "Crash" is great for long curtains.
Light, translucent organza allows you to create an extraordinary decoration in any type of room. It is only important to maintain color balance and know the window parameters.
