Open curtains for the kitchen on massive branches. Do-it-yourself curtain patterns for the kitchen - useful tips

Sewing curtains with your own hands in the kitchen is not an easy task, but it is quite doable. As with anything, the first thing you need to do is prepare well.

Think through all the details, subject to certain rules.

1. Kitchen curtains should be combined in style and color scheme with the rest of the interior (see also). Plain curtains are suitable for a room with colored wallpaper. If the walls are painted in one color, you can choose curtains with a pattern.

1. For a small, not very bright kitchen, it is better to choose light, light curtains.

1. By choosing the right style of curtains, you can visually change the space, make adjustments to the layout of the room, and the like.

1. In general, sewing curtains with your own hands is an important and responsible job.

Curtain making process

First of all, you need to decide on the design of the curtains. Then choose fabrics, cornice and, if any, decorative elements. At the same time, it is necessary to take into account general style kitchen interior.

For direct work, you will need sewing machine, needles with threads, pattern, scissors for cutting.

After you have clearly imagined how the curtains will look, you need to sketch them on paper. Or you can take a finished pattern in a specialized magazine.

You will also need to take measurements of the window, taking into account the design features of future curtains. Then you buy fabric, cut it, and start sewing curtains.

The following video shows how to cut and sew curtains yourself

Sewing curtains without a pattern

If you chose a simple curtain design, you can do without a pattern. After taking measurements of the window (length and width), taking into account the length of the curtains, you need to calculate how much fabric you will need.

Before cutting, it is advisable to wet and iron the fabric so that there is no problem with shrinkage.

Now you can proceed directly to cutting:

1. It is most convenient to cut curtains on the floor. you lay out the fabric front side up.

1. Define the bottom edge and align it. To do this, draw a perpendicular to the side edge of the fabric. Then, along this line, align the bottom with scissors.

1. The next step, measure the required length of the curtain, draw a perpendicular to the side edge and cut the fabric.

1. The second curtain is cut out in the same way. If the fabric is with a pattern, you need to take this into account and dock it.

After cutting, the panels are hemmed from below. A ribbon with loops for the eaves is sewn to the top.

Advice!
Prepared in this way, straight curtains can be decorated with tassels, braid or lace for decoration.

What length of curtains to choose

Depending on the style and design of the curtains, there are three basic lengths that are most commonly used in the kitchen.

The diagram shows examples:

A - length to the windowsill;

B - 15 cm below the windowsill;

C - length to floor level.

Note!
The main point when sewing curtains is to decide on the length and, depending on this, carefully calculate the amount of fabric.

The kitchen window can be of various sizes. Despite this, most often chosen short curtains, about 10-20 cm below the windowsill. This is done so that the window sill space can be used.

To sew curtains for the kitchen with your own hands, patterns are not always necessary. The simplest option is an even panel of light and transparent fabrics. It can be a veil, cambric, muslin, cotton. Via special tape such curtains are draped and hung on a wooden or metal cornice.

Straight curtains made of dense and opaque fabrics are often decorated with decorative elements such as a ribbon or a border.

Features of cutting curtains in different styles

Curtains sewn using the patchwork technique (from flaps) are perfect for this. If you are fond of needlework, you probably have a lot of colorful remnants of fabrics. These flaps are washed and ironed, then cut out with a stencil, and sewn together. For such curtains, fabrics of the same type are preferable.

A patchwork pattern is usually made up of identical parts. It can be squares, rectangles and other shapes. For strength, the panels sewn in this way are fixed to the lining. Cords, ribbons or braid can also be used as decoration for such curtains.

In a simple cut. Such a pattern of curtains for the kitchen with your own hands is possible even for beginners. You will need a bright, thin fabric, such as nylon or nylon, and a metal cornice with a beautiful tip (arrow, cone, etc.).

The highlight of Art Nouveau curtains is asymmetry and elegant draperies. The airy fabric can simply be thrown over the cornice and wrapped around it. Or a direct light curtain can be pulled together with a decorative cord or tape at the level of the window sill and fixed to the wall using a special holder.

Curtains for classical cuisine have more complex structure. They consist of thick curtains, tulle and lambrequin. The main thing in tailoring classic curtains is to think over everything well and make the right pattern.

The price of such curtains will be quite high. But in the end you will create a work of art.

The diagram below shows a pattern classic curtains. You can take your measurements and cut the curtains by analogy.

The use of lambrequin in the design of curtains

Lambrequin is a separate decorative element curtains, which are located at the top, under the cornice. It can be part of complex layered curtains or used as a standalone curtain..

In the Art Nouveau style, the lambrequin most often reproduces the form interesting element furniture. For country style, ruffles, bows, frills and ties will be appropriate.

To decorate a small window in the kitchen, you can sew and hang only a lambrequin. It is best to make it flat and with a small amount of folds. Since there is more dirt in the kitchen and it is more difficult to remove them.

Instructions for creating lambrequins in the kitchen:

1. To choose the most suitable lambrequin for your window, you can take a tracing paper, draw a sketch on it and attach it to the window. This will help you choose best option.
2. To cut a lambrequin, you need to mark the pattern from the center so that everything turns out uniform. Do not forget to also add to the workpiece the width of the cornice on both sides and 3 cm per allowance.
3. Flat pelmet is very easy to hang. To do this, you can use a finished cornice, or a regular board, upholstered in fabric. It is fixed on special corners and should protrude beyond the borders of the window by 5-7 cm. You can fix the lambrequin on a Velcro tape.
4. Finishing a flat lambrequin can be very diverse - from decorative braid to romantic frills.
5. For sewing you will need - a pattern, a gasket with an adhesive base, fabric, cardboard and sewing tools.

1. First, you cut out a blank of a lambrequin from an adhesive strip without any allowances for seams. Fold the fabric in half facing inward, apply a gasket and glue it with an iron. Then measure 1.5 cm for allowances and cut out.
2. The next step is to machine stitch all sides, leaving a straight top edge. Notch allowances in the corners, cut close to the seam and turn inside out.
3. Cut out a rapport from cardboard or a solid figured edge of a lambrequin. Insert this detail into the lambrequin and iron it. Trim the top hem. The edge is tucked inward by 1.5 cm and sewn with a blind seam.
   
4. Sew one piece of Velcro to the lambrequin, the second to the cornice. On a lambrequin, smooth the corners under the eaves.

Conclusion

Any hostess with certain skills can sew curtains for the kitchen on her own. Such creative work will bring great joy and satisfaction!

Window decoration in the kitchen - not like that simple task. It is necessary to think not only about the beauty of the curtains, but also about the convenience of their use. We have to take into account the length, width and matter. It is absolutely not necessary to spend a lot of money on ordering in an atelier or adjusting to size. purchased item, you can easily sew curtains for the kitchen with your own hands.

A variety of types of window draperies for the kitchen room is dictated by the specifics of the room. If the area is small, then it is better not to hang long curtains, because they will get dirty and interfere with cooking. Constant airing, the use of grease, soot, possible splashes of sauces and much more will become an obstacle to hanging expensive curtains. They will often need to be washed or dry-cleaned. What to do? AT this moment many models of curtains were invented specifically for the kitchen.

• Curtain-arch. Perfect for a small room too. It is sewn from a single piece of fabric, shortened in the center and elongated at the edges. Such a curtain has its advantages: an open window sill for using the workspace, the ability not to close the battery. In addition, it visually enlarges the room. But there are also disadvantages: it cannot be used near the stove, as it is a fire hazard, it does not protect from sunlight.

• Roman curtain. This model has been used for many centuries. Its principle resembles blinds, and the advantages are obvious: it requires a minimum of canvas, as it is cut out exactly along the window opening, various opening mechanisms make the process mechanized, does not interfere with the workflow, and it can be used in any interior and in combination with other types of curtains.

• Cafe curtains. They are popular in rooms of any size. Short, neat, usually in pleasant light colors, these curtains have earned their rightful niche. The disadvantage is that they are not suitable for every interior. Having learned how to make them, you can sew similar ones for a summer residence or a country house.

• Classic. Plain curtain in any suitable fabric allowable length. Such products look exactly classic, for which they got their name.

• Rolled ones are somewhat reminiscent of Roman ones, but their principle is still different. Opening-closing occurs with the help of a roller, fixed in the box at the top. These are modern and comfortable curtains that can be used in any room and combined with other models.

Requirements for the material are dictated by the purpose of the room. If the window is located next to the stove, then light curtains made of gas, synthetic and other fire hazardous types of material cannot be used. Do not use expensive curtain fabric on cafe curtains - it will look ridiculous. In addition, expensive fabric will quickly become unusable from frequent washing. It is better to use natural materials: linen, cotton. For Roman and roller blinds, you can buy any material suitable for the interior. In general, curtains for the kitchen can be made from anything, even knitted and filament. Bamboo and paper curtains are popular. Some use Japanese sliding curtains or just hang blinds.

How to sew curtains with your own hands

If you have already decided on the model, then it's time to take measurements. Measurement methods are different in the case of sewing classic or roll options. Let's start with the most difficult measurements. The photo shows how and what needs to be measured. Let's give some clarifications. Ceiling height is required to calculate the length of the product. You need to know the distance from the ceiling to the window in order to properly hang the cornice. The depth of the window sill and battery is very important so as not to make a mistake with the size of the brackets on the eaves. Then the curtain will hang freely and will not go around the protruding parts. And finally, the width of the window is important in determining the length of the cornice. The walls need to be measured if you are going to drape the entire wall. True, in kitchen area this is done extremely rarely, since any free space for furniture and other items.

Attention! All measurements are made with a tape measure of at least 3 meters in length to avoid errors during docking.

Measurements required for tailoring classic curtains

For roller blinds and Roman blinds, we make slightly different measurements. The exact size of the window is very important here. The diagram gives a complete picture of how to do this.

Measurements for roller blinds and roman blinds

Pattern of curtains in the kitchen

Sew kitchen curtains DIY is not so difficult, but you need to start with a pattern. To begin with, consider the construction of a drawing of a curtain-arch. Another name for this curtain is "Cat's House" for its cozy and slightly rustic look. 2016-2017 marked the peak of country style fashion, and therefore we should not miss such a model.

Several options for patterns of kitchen "arches"

The “Cat House” model has been very popular for many years and is good because the choice of fabric for it has no limits: in a flower or plain fabrics, in stripes, a combination of several types of fabrics - everything will work!

Pattern and photo examples of "Arched" curtains

If you decide to make a Roman blind, then the following drawing will help you do this. The main thing here is to observe the technology and the sewing process.

Roman blind scheme

If you have the opportunity to drape a window opening with a classic curtain, then you will need a fabric that forms soft folds.

Curtain drawing

Lambrequin "Bell" is often used in kitchen area instead of main curtains or in combination with classic models.

Pattern lambrequin "Bell"

"Imperial" - will blend well into classic interior kitchens. Such a curtain drapes the window beautifully and is not a hindrance during cooking.

Drawing of the "Imperial curtain"

A drawing of a classic curtain will help you make a curtain on a drawstring or on grommets. You just need to change the type of attachment.

Classic curtain pattern

Procedure

If you would like to sew simple model, then you can do without a pattern. The cutting of the fabric is carried out in accordance with the measurements: from the cornice to the desired length and width in accordance with the size of the window opening. Don't forget to allow for seam allowances and half the width for soft folds!

Attention! The width of the product should not be equal to the width of the window opening!

• Open the canvases. Before proceeding with any cut, whether simple curtain or a designer model, it is necessary to iron the matter. This must be done especially carefully, since any fold can skew. It is necessary to start work with the layout. If you have two canvases, then align the drawing, its direction, and only after that start measuring the length and width.
• Processing of side seams and a bottom. Seams are hemmed in two ways: with preliminary ironing and basting, as well as hem with safety pins. In any case, a basting is necessary - the length is too long to rely on the eye. The side seams are processed with a hem of 1 cm. The bottom of the curtain is folded over by 5-10 cm, while the line takes place along the lower and upper edges of the hem. You can strengthen the bottom seam with an adhesive base or dublerin.

Important! Do not forget to match the thread to the color of the material!

Product hem

• Sew on the top of the product curtain tape and hang the curtain.

Sewing curtain tape

Sewing curtains in a rustic style

And now let's look at how sewing a simple curtain differs from country-style curtains. First of all, it is the choice of fabric and accessories. Rustic style implies light, colored matter. It is better to take linen or cotton of the appropriate colors. You will need braid, curtain tape and duct tape for gaskets or dublerin.

Two designs in rustic style

After cutting the main canvases, it is necessary to cut the lambrequin, which in this case looks like a cut one and a half times the width of the window. We process the side seams and the bottom according to the same principle as in the previous description. But the upper part is done in a different way. In the first case, we see a lambrequin, dressed directly on a curtain stick. This can be done in three ways: by simply bending the fabric to the diameter of the stick, sewing in the drawstring, or simply threading the curtain stick through the holes of the curtain tape as in the photo.

Threading a curtain stick into a curtain tape

In the second photo we see overhead "loops" for attaching to the eaves. Their tailoring is easy. Cut out 6 pieces of fabric measuring 8x16 cm, taking into account the hem of 1 cm on each side. With the help of an iron, an adhesive fabric base is applied to the wrong side to strengthen future “loops”. The edges are folded over adhesive base, are ironed and detached.

The only negative in these curtains is the presence of two cornices, the upper and the middle of the window opening. These curtains will look great not only in the kitchen, but also in the country, and making them is not difficult. In the country, sew something similar from the remnants of different fabrics. Then beautiful decoration the window will cost you absolutely free.

What to hang curtains on

In previous chapters, we have already described fastening with curtain tape. But this method is not always suitable. Some curtains are threaded through the curtain through special holes - grommets. Many people wonder if they can be attached to curtains at home. There is a definite answer to this question - yes, it is quite possible to make an exclusive curtain with your own hands. True, there is a small condition - fastening the eyelets requires care and utmost accuracy: ugly or incorrectly set, they will not decorate, but will spoil the product. You can't do this kind of work.

Variety of grommet rings

We start with the purchase. Eyelets come in plastic, wood and metal in all shapes and sizes. The most optimal are plastic round ones. They win over other easy fasteners and beneficial use: curtains with such fasteners can be safely washed. We select the size based on 1.5-2 cm more than the diameter of the eaves.

Now for them you need to mark places on the curtain: every 18-20 cm. To top part the curtains did not sag, but looked tough, doublerin was glued into the hem. The further process is the following:

1. We apply the grommet ring to the mark and draw it along the inner circle.
2. Cut out the excess fabric with a sharp knife or scissors.
3. We put one part of the eyelet under the material, and the other on top and fasten both parts until it clicks.

Attention! Some types of eyelets are attached using special devices. When buying, you must ask the seller a question!

Eyelet fastening with a clamp

How to sew on hooks

Among the wide variety of fastening methods, hooks occupy a special place. They are comfortable, suitable for both string curtain systems and models with furrows.

Types of plastic hooks

The advantages of hooks are obvious: they are very cheap, so you can not be afraid of breakage or loss, they are convenient and easy to attach to the curtain. Hooks have not been sewn for a long time, now they are threaded into the loops of the curtain tape, and with the base into the furrow or onto the string of the eaves.

Attaching hooks to curtains

How to hang curtains on rings

Rings are a beautiful and comfortable mount. Despite the diversity modern ways, rings remain in demand and do not go out of fashion. But you can attach rings to curtains, not only by sewing or tying them tightly to the fabric. Today, the rings are connected to hooks or clips, which is much more convenient, because in this case you will not be forced to remove the curtain rod to wash the curtain.

Ring fastening

Any housewife can make curtains for the kitchen with her own hands, the main thing is to choose the level of complexity, model and methods of fastening. Any thing done by yourself is not only a cost saving, but also an opportunity to be proud of a unique product that no one else has.