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Technologies for curly lambrequins. From bias tape to laser

08/21/2015, Technologies

Today we understand curly lambrequins. There are a lot of technologies for their manufacture, and we decided to understand what their differences and advantages are.

To understand the nuances of making figured lambrequins, we invited experts. Our experts:

1. Elena Baranova
An innovator in the field of manufacturing technologies for hard lambrequins, a participant in international exhibitions. Since 2008, he regularly conducts specialized workshops on hard lambrequins in Russia and Germany. www.decorsecrets.ru

2. Ekaterina Molochnikova
Supervisor garment production and studio of textile design "DENIE". http://www.denie-decor.ru

3. Maria Soboleva
Head of the project "Figured lambrequins", a factory for the production of decor for curtains by laser cutting.
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And here's what we found out. Let's talk in order.

Figured lambrequins

Despite what they do figured lambrequins for a long time, for our market they are a fairly new concept. Yandex shows that the growth in requests for curly lambrequins began only in May last year.



Figured lambrequins are a kind of rigid lambrequins. Conventionally, they can be divided into two types:
- simple - when a curly (smooth or broken) line is cut along the bottom;
- and complex (openwork, stained glass, 3-D, etc.), when the lambrequin, in addition to the figured edge, has cuts, transparent inserts, through holes various shapes, volumetric elements, etc.

Usually, under curly ones, we mean precisely complex lambrequins.



Figured lambrequins are extremely diverse in technology and style..

Do you still need lambrequins?

Interiors change and everything more projects with a minimum amount of fabrics: roller blinds, blinds, simple open windows(in Russia still not so often). Under these conditions, is there a place for lambrequins?

Experts name three main reasons why we will have projects with lambrequins:
Classic living rooms and bedrooms. Here, lambrequins are an integral part of the style.
Projects with a pronounced style: modern, ethnic, geometry. Lambrequins can become an element that will connect all the parts into a single composition.
Children's rooms. Lambrequins perfectly set the mood and theme.



The main thing in the nursery is to create a mood.

Yet positive traits curly lambrequins.

This type of lambrequin has two extremely attractive factors:
- minimum costs decorative fabrics (you can also use leftover fabrics from other orders + combine them by connecting them together)
The possibilities for creative realization are endless. Due to the lines, ornaments, shape of the details, lambrequins allow you to make a unique design with reference to a specific interior, which means that you can set the appropriate price for your work.

In addition, with experience, time costs are greatly reduced. For some experts, the manufacture of an ordinary figured lambrequin does not take more than an hour.
At the same time, there are companies providing laser cutting services that are ready to make any complex detail to order.



Lambrequins give excellent opportunity for flight of fancy

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What manufacturing technologies exist?

The basic scheme in all variants is as follows:
We need to connect the fabric and the base
Cut out the shape and add decorative elements
Finish the edges

1 STEP. CONNECTING THE FABRIC AND THE BASIS

All methods of processing curly lambrequins imply that the first step is to glue a rigid base to a decorative fabric.
The basis that gives rigidity to the figured lambrequin, in the vast majority of cases, is thermal adhesive materials, less often - a gang with cold glue.
The bases differ in rigidity, they come with and without foam rubber, and even transparent ones. A very important factor when choosing a base is resistance to kinks and bends; the product must look good after transportation. The choice of base is ambiguous: some experts prefer a dense base with foam, others soft, it all depends on the complexity of the pattern, the length of the lambrequin, the presence of slots.
The fabric is glued to the base with a steam generator or a heat press in the case of industrial production.

2 STEP. CUTTING THE SHAPE AND ADDING DECORATIVE ELEMENTS

It can be a piping from another material, a cord, decorative braid, rhinestones, appliqué elements, the designer's flight of fancy is not limited.

Modern adhesives such as those from Döfix offer further possibilities.
There is a gang that remembers the shape after cooling and allows you to create three-dimensional elements. A double-sided glue band and glue Velcro mom and dad make it easy to create and attach appliqué elements to the main lambrequin.

3 STEP. EDGE PROCESSING

Here are the main differences in technology.

Option // In the form of a cover

This option is suitable for simple-shaped lambrequins.
Lambrequin is obtained on the front side without lines. It looks nice and neat, but this method is not applicable for the manufacture of complex openwork details, applications.

Option // Zigzag edge processing

The stitch must be tight.
The advantages of such processing: Minimum adhesive materials
Cons: inconvenience when working with wide lambrequins, difficulty in processing sharp corners, time consuming, visual sloppiness.

Option // Closing the edge with bias tape

Pros: Minimum adhesive materials.
Cons: the complexity of processing wide lambrequins, small openwork details, sharp corners. It is not always possible to get the color of the fabric.

Option // Cutting out the shape with a special soldering iron

Pros: Minimum adhesive materials. Processing speed.
Cons: not suitable for all fabrics and adhesive bases. An open white cut is visible, which is not always to the customer's liking.

Option // Application of adhesive materials

In this embodiment, the closure of the slices inside according to the scheme:
- make allowances around the lambrequin bend line
- glue them on the wrong side
- close with tape to close the sections

Pros: the ability to process lambrequins of any shape and complexity, accuracy, elegance and visual completeness.
Cons: the cost of adhesive materials (spider web + tape to close the sections).

For adhesive method you can use a cobweb or a hot gun - less reliable, or special adhesive materials - more reliable, faster, but more expensive.

Special adhesive materials for cutting:
- Tape for fixing the sides - hot-melt adhesive tape on paper basis(optimally 1 cm wide). In some cases, it can be replaced with a cobweb.
- Tape for closing sections - Thermal adhesive tape on a textile basis.
- Thermal adhesive Velcro tape (mother).

Separately, it is worth mentioning laser cutting

This option requires industrial equipment: laser machine, heat press and a number of additional devices. Therefore, lambrequins are made in factories that are engaged in laser cutting for different needs of customers.
It looks like this: the fabric is glued to a special gang using a thermal press, and the decorative elements are cut out according to the developed computer sketches on a laser plotter.

From the pros: it is possible to implement any flight design fantasy. Apart from large selection already finished elements from the manufacturer's catalog, the designer can create any lambrequin based on (wallpaper, furniture elements, fittings, fabric pattern repetition, etc.).
Savings on production time.

Of the minuses: an open cut is visible.



Use of laser cutting

Comparison of options



What models of lambrequins will be most in demand in the future?

Answers from our experts

In my opinion, the trend in window decoration that is gaining more and more popularity is the Handmade style. That is, the model must demonstrate that it was made for a specific customer and only for him - taking into account his attitude and individual preferences. If you manage to truly feel the customer, then he will remain your client for life and will gladly recommend your services among his acquaintances.
In conclusion, I sincerely wish you creative success. Love your work, value yourself and your time. Learn, improve and develop!
Elena Baranova

Time will show. However, according to our observations, textiles from the interiors do not go anywhere, it simply transforms to the needs of the interiors, so models with simple pattern(straight, regular lines) and pronounced style (geometry, ethno, floral ornaments) were both in demand and will remain in fashion for the next season for sure.
Maria Soboleva

If we all live with an eye on Europe, then none))), we will limit ourselves to blinds and straight curtains. Compared to the number of lambrequins we sewed in the past, it is noticeable that the world is moving towards minimalism in interiors. Although no one has canceled the classics, it is eternal, and what is a classic without lambrequins?
Ekaterina Molochnikova

If you have any questions about curly lambrequins, write. We will ask our experts to answer them without fail.

All photos provided by experts.

Lambrequins are divided into three types. There is a hard type of product, combined and soft. For the greatest completeness of the interior, it is advisable to sew hard lambrequin on one's own. Before starting sewing a lambrequin, it is necessary to measure the window opening in order to determine the size of the future product.

Rigid lambrequin, decorated with flowers, in combination even with simple curtains will be a worthy decoration of the bedroom.

For a lambrequin, the usual length should be provided, which will be one sixth of the entire length of the curtain. At the same time, window openings will be decorated flawlessly.

Types of product and features of its tailoring

A hard-type lambrequin is a fabric strip duplicated with a denser lining material. Used for sewing various fabrics along with the main one. In this case, you can use a dense fabric if it is pleated, non-woven or any other. This will create the perfect shape for the base.

The finished product must be fixed under the ceiling. In this case, you can use eyelets that are attached to a bar that is separated from the eaves. For a hard lambrequin, folds are not required, unlike soft ones. If you need to create a lambrequin with your own hands, then you should be very careful in choosing the right fabric. The shade of the material and its main tone are given increased attention, it is possible to choose a patterned fabric if you make the curtains plain.

How to sew lambrequins correctly

As a decoration of the product, you can use a cord or fringe, use all kinds of flowers made from various materials. The following tools and necessary materials will help you sew a lambrequin with your own hands:

  • scissors;
  • sticky tape;
  • sewing machine;
  • iron;
  • Decoration Materials.

If you need to start sewing a hard lambrequin, then you need to purchase sticky tape(velcro) and glue (“Moment”).

For the correct tailoring of a lambrequin, the following step-by-step instructions are provided:

To sew a product yourself, you must adhere to several rules:

If a hard type pelmet needs to be sewn for the first time, then it is better to sew it into the kitchen. For this, it is not necessary to invent samples according to the developed special design, which is complex. To decorate the window, you can sew a gang, that is, a lambrequin, which is the most suitable for this purpose.

Hard curly lambrequin: how to sew correctly

In advance, you need to compare the size of the future product with the size of the room. Transfer all obtained measurement results to a wooden panel or dense material, denoting the complex curly edges of the product and its sidewalls. Next, you need to cut out a special lining and a gasket of a similar shape and size, taking into account the 1.5 cm seam allowance on the sides of the sample. To make a hard lambrequin with curly edges, you should take:

  • a plank of wood;
  • material for the sample and lining to fit them;
  • rings for the cornice to sew on a lambrequin;
  • cord and braid;
  • glue special for any kind of fabric.

Sewing a hard-type lambrequin is possible subject to the following work order:

Strengthen ready product possible when the surface of the ceiling is flat. The tape on the sticky side is glued to the cornice with its outer surface, and the other edge of the tape should be sewn on the wrong side of the lambrequin.

If you do not need to hide the cornice under the finished lambrequin, because it is attractive enough, then 1/2 of the sticky strip should be glued from the inside of the baguette. And the other half of the Velcro tape is sewn on front side lambrequin.

Textile. It is the curtains and their details that set the tone for the interior. If you want to make your room original, adding romance and sophistication to it, then we advise you to use lace bandeau instead of standard lace bandeaus to decorate the curtains. You can buy them in a specialty store, or make your own. ABOUT independent creation openwork lambrequins - read on.

What is an openwork gang: photo and description

Decorate with lambrequins upper part curtains. These decorative elements hide, not always aesthetic connection, curtains with a cornice.

Rigid openwork lambrequins have replaced the classic decor. Such curly elements located on a rigid basis are called bando.

Rigid lambrequin allows you to visually increase the height of the room. To achieve this effect, you need to hang a gang over the window opening. Also, with the help of such elements, you can stretch the room in width, for this, lambrequins are chosen larger in width than the window.

Hard lambrequins have a lot of advantages over their soft counterparts. They can decorate the window of almost any room, the only thing is that such decorative elements cannot be hung in the kitchen.

Advantages of openwork lambrequins:

  • Due to the wide variety of shapes and colors, openwork lambrequins fit perfectly into almost any style of interior;
  • With a hard lambrequin, you can visually increase the amount free space in the room;
  • Such lambrequins are easy to clean from dirt;
  • The cost of such a decor is small, and if desired, it is quite possible to recreate it with your own hands;
  • With the installation of a solid lambrequin, you can handle it yourself as soon as possible;
  • Openwork lambrequins can be used independently, without the addition of curtains.

Rigid openwork lambrequins beautifully and unobtrusively hide the cornices. They fit perfectly into any interior and are very easy to install.

How to choose curly lambrequins

The choice of lambrequins is not easy, but a pleasant experience. To find the perfect option for yourself, you need to know some of the nuances of choice.

Lambrequins are divided into two types. Modular patterned compositions are lambrequins, consisting of several parts. Such openwork accessories always have a rigid base and have a large number of curly inserts. You can buy them separately or buy together with curtains. Modular pelmets have a low cost, since the most popular technique for their manufacture is laser cutting. The openwork and rigidity of such elements are perfectly combined with both the softness of the curtains and the transparency. window glass. The modular structure of this composition allows you to collect the most unusual patterns, however, if you do not calculate its dimensions relative to the window, then it will be impossible to correct such a drawback, since the accessory loses its charm when cut off.



Decorative cornice punks feature a repeating pattern. They are not sold as a whole structure, usually such accessories are cut off by meters. This type of carved lambrequin is easy to install. It can be bought "in reserve", as it is perfectly cut to the desired size.

The nuances of choosing openwork lambrequins:

  1. The size and shape of lambrequins must be selected depending on the size of the room where they will be installed. If you are satisfied with the shape of your room, then it is better to choose a long cornice. Wide gangs are able to pull the room up.
  2. When choosing a material for making a lambrequin, consider the humidity of the room. Some types of such accessories may be deformed due to adverse conditions of the outside world.
  3. The ideal length of a lambrequin is / 6 of the curtain.
  4. The color of the lambrequin should be harmoniously combined not only with curtains, it should correctly interact with the main shades of the interior. For example, an emerald-colored ornament located on golden curtains looks great.
  5. When choosing lambrequin patterns, consider the size of the room. For small spaces, narrow products with a simple shape are suitable.

The style of the interior should also play a role in choosing a lambrequin. For the pompous classic designs products with a floral print are suitable, and abstract patterns will ideally fit into a modernist room.

How to make an openwork lambrequin from fabric with your own hands

Lambrequin can be bought at a specialized store or ordered from talented craftswomen, but it is much more interesting to sew it with your own hands. creative process You will no doubt enjoy creating such an accessory, and you will look at your window decorated with it for a long time with pleasure and pride.

To create a lambrequin, you will need textiles for lining and on the outer layer of the product, a centimeter, chalk, adhesive interlining, adhesive cobwebs, a burning machine and pattern patterns.

To make a pelmet suitable for your window, you need to take measurements correctly. It is also important that the color of the future product is combined with the curtains and with the rest of the interior elements.



Master class on making an openwork lambrequin:

  1. We choose pictures on the Internet or independently draw an ornament for the future product. We print the selected pattern on the printer and cut it out.
  2. We apply the resulting stencils to the front fabric and cut out two patterns, one of which should be made in a mirror image. For this step, you can use devor, or a piece of thin felt. At the same time, a part of the fabric equal to the girth of the cornice should remain on top of the pattern.
  3. It is also necessary to cut out two such elements from the glue gossamer, and one each from quilted fabric and glue interlining.
  4. We add all the layers in the following order: outer fabric pattern, glue gossamer, quilted fabric, glue gossamer, glue interlining and again the front fabric.
  5. You need to fasten the patterns to each other with the help of ironing. The edges of the stuck together blanks will help ennoble the burning.
  6. Now you need to do the processing of the edges on the typewriter. After you cope with this task, sew the Velcro halves to the top of the product, while the soft parts of the Velcro should be located at the very top of the product, and the lower ones are closer to the beginning of the pattern itself.

This is how easy you can make a lambrequin on a rigid base. All you need is a little diligence and imagination.

Lambrequins for curtains "Openwork" from a tourniquet: a master class

Lambrequin can be made more original way. However, if for the first time only a stencil was enough, then this manufacturing option will require all your ingenuity and concentration.

In this method, we will make openwork from a tourniquet. Such original design window opening will fit perfectly into classic interior, however, if you choose hemp rope instead of a smooth lace, your pelmet will look good in more brutal rooms.

To make an openwork from a tourniquet, you need to think over the pattern in advance. You can print it out or draw it on a long sheet of paper. Along the pencil lines, you will lay out the tourniquet in the desired shape.



To make your product keep its shape better, you can insert pieces of wire inside the cord. Then the resulting base is bent into the desired shapes. To make the design of the lambrequin more original, you can hang beads of matching color on the openwork from the bundle.

Another option for creating an openwork bandeau from a tourniquet involves the use of a rigid base made of dense fabric and a tourniquet. For example, you can cut out the middle of large elements from a fabric on a dense basis, and make an openwork addition from a rope. In this case, you do not need a wire.

Openwork curtains

Curtains made of dense fabric are best combined with a gang. However, openwork curtains will look charming.

This combination will add romance and sophistication to the room. Combining white openwork curtains with a dark lambrequin, you will get an elegant interior in the French style.



This decor is perfect for a bedroom or living room. Of course, an openwork curtain and patterned lambrequins can also be hung in a nursery, but in this case, a hard accessory should be of a bright color.

How to sew an openwork lambrequin (video)

Openwork lambrequins look unusual and stylish. To decorate your home with such products, you do not have to spend a lot of money. Make patterned bandeaus with your own hands, and the look of the windows will amaze your guests!

How to make curtains more refined and original? Complete the window decoration with lambrequins! The presented products look elegant and do not require special care.

Openwork lambrequins are a decorative element that is actively used in the design of the window. They are created using laser cutting from bando (rigid base). The presented products easily change the style of the window and can become an exclusive addition to the curtains. Opportunities choice of configuration, color and shape make it possible to create hundreds various options design.

The production technology of lambrequin is as follows. The curtain fabric is applied to the gang - foam rubber base. Then, with the help of laser cutting, the lambrequin is given its final shape. The result is a perfectly executed and quality product.

Standard Models- This is a one-piece design with repeating elements of the pattern throughout its length. This type of lambrequin is sold by cut. An individual model includes a set of modules. They are used both by the full set and element by element.

Simple and complex products

The simplest openwork lambrequins, which you can see in the photo below, are assembled products with a figured or straight bottom edge. They are a piece of fabric laid in a fold by hand or assembled using a curtain tape. Such lambrequins are attached to cornices of any kind, decorating with bows or flowers. Loops are used on a round cornice for mounting the presented products.

Soft lambrequins are made from lightweight fabrics that lend themselves well to drapery. However, they can also be made from curtain fabric, if it is not rigid. The presented products can be made from a set of the following elements:

  • bells;
  • swags;
  • ties;
  • perekidy;
  • chill mold;
  • dejabo.

On the background after the presented lambrequins, a curtain fabric can be placed. But for this it must be manually laid in the fold.

Openwork hard lambrequins are made from curtain fabric. It is installed on a rigid gasket: interlining, gang or proklamin. The lower edge of the product can be different - curly or straight. For decoration, glass beads, braid, fringe or cord are used.




Figured products

Recently, openwork lambrequins made with laser processing. This innovation has already been appreciated by housewives of all ages. The presented type of drapery makes the room more elegant. At the same time, the style of the interior itself is changing. It becomes more original and refined.

Window drapery is attached to the eaves along the width and significantly "enlarges" the window opening. Among other things, with the help of the product you can easily mask the defects of the cornice or walls. It is best to install lambrequins on the windows of the bedroom or living room. In the kitchen, they will not look so good.

In addition to lambrequins, there are other accessories that help to give a finished look and add zest to the interior. For example, curtain ties will not only add sophistication to the room, but also fix the curtains in the position you need.

But tiebacks are not the only accessory for decorating curtains; there are quite a lot of them, the main thing is to find the right one →

How to attach a bandeau?

How carved openwork lambrequins look like, you can see in the photo. Products not only in a favorable light represent the interior of the room, but also are easy to install. Among other things, care for them is also simple. So how to attach a lambrequin? Very easy, no professional assistance required.

To begin with, it is worth noting that the gang has a self-adhesive strip. This strip must be attached along the eaves, with the adhesive side to it, and the soft side to the lambrequin. The whole job will only take a few minutes! So:

  1. clean the cornice from dirt and dust;
  2. we attach a self-adhesive tape to the cornice with the soft side outward;
  3. we attach a lambrequin to the Velcro.



If there is a need to swap the elements of the product, this is very easy to do. Just unstick the pelmet from the eaves.

How to choose a bando?

If you decide to purchase an openwork lambrequin based on a gang, first you have to determine the height of the ceiling. Remember! Drapery makes the ceiling visually lower. What else needs to be considered? It is important to determine the height of the wall above the window.

It is worth noting that lambrequins immediately catch your eye when you enter the room. This means that you need to choose them according to the color that is dominant in the room. Let's say the bedroom is made in blue tones. This means that the lambrequins should be of the same color.


Among other things, it is necessary to take into account the size of the room. If it is small, there should be little folds on the curtains. Multi-layered and artsy products in this case will not work. They will cut without small space.

Is it worth it to sew lambrequins with your own hands?

We decided to perform openwork lambrequins based on a gang, then you can watch the video below, which will tell you about the technology of the process. However, this does not guarantee that the products will be durable. If you have the necessary sewing skills, that's another matter. It is worth stocking up on a pattern, tools and a great desire, and everything will work out!

You can sew both hard and soft products. At the same time, soft ones are easier to perform. However, it is worth starting from which room you intend to install the decor. Familiarize yourself with the patterns, and then you will definitely be able to sew the design for the windows correctly.

So, lambrequins quickly won the love and respect of designers around the world. Figured products are an integral part of well-designed windows. A variety of patterns and shapes makes it possible to choose decor for any style of interior. Lambrequins do not require careful care and, if necessary, can be easily dismantled.

Everyone knows that lambrequins act beautiful decoration any window. Curly lambrequins have recently come out, which immediately gained popularity. They will be discussed below.

After the repair is completed, each hostess strives to choose beautiful curtains so that they fit harmoniously into general interior. But it often happens that the curtains themselves are perfectly matched, but you want to add something to them so that the overall picture impresses the owners even more.

The designers have provided this missing detail and created lambrequins, which became a real highlight for curtains.

Types of lambrequins

Before proceeding with the design of the window, you need to know what lambrequins are and how they differ.

  1. Simple lambrequins are a regular assembly with a straight or figured bottom edge. It is perfectly attached to any cornice, it is often decorated with flowers and bows.
  2. Soft models of lambrequins are made from lightweight fabrics that can be draped. During their tailoring can be used various elements- dejabo, flip-flops, ties and bells.
  3. Another type is hard lambrequins. They are made from curtain fabric, which is preliminarily planted on a rigid lining. It is interlining, proklamin and so on. As for the lower edge of this type of lambrequin, it can be either completely straight or figured, as well as decorated decorative elements- fringe, cord or braid.
  4. Combined lambrequins include combinations of both hard and soft models.
  5. In relatively recent times, figured lambrequins have appeared, which immediately gained incredible popularity. Therefore, they should be discussed separately.



What are curly lambrequins

First of all, this is a beautiful openwork decoration, which is made of curtain fabric. On a dense base, which has the name of a gang, is glued decorative material.

It is impossible to make ornate lines on your own, they are made on special equipment, in production. It is worth noting that such an innovation as laser cutting has recently begun to be practiced here.

Figured lambrequins, photos of which can be viewed at the bottom of this article, are very easy to remove and put on the ledge. After all, it is attached with ordinary Velcro, so every woman can easily complete this a simple task.



When choosing lambrequins for the kitchen, be guided by the material, it must be fireproof and have a grease-repellent property.

Is it possible to make a curly pelmet yourself

After such elegant models came into fashion, many housewives began to think about how to make figured lambrequins on their own, from the materials that they had at hand.

  1. First of all, you need to find a plank or plywood on which the masterpiece will be made. In addition, you will need several types of fabric, one for the braces and one for the lining. Also worth stocking up cushioning material, braid, cord and ordinary tools for sewing curtains.
  2. First you need to make and cut the frame, and attach the gasket to it. After that, the whole product must be covered decorative fabric to make everything look nice. It is glued, it is necessary to sew a lining to it and make a fringing of the sidewalls.
  3. If the hostess is at least a little versed in sewing, it will not be difficult for her. You can also make a figured pelmet in a pleat , it will look great in any room, as it will be created with your own hands. As practice shows, if you hang such beauty in the hall or bedroom, the premises immediately acquire a certain sophistication and elegance.
  4. In addition to bandeau, you can decorate windows with other charms - applications, tassels, braid or fringe.

As you can see, the figured lambrequin is a real decoration of the room, so every housewife should make the interior so that all friends and family admire it.

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