We sew curtains for the kitchen with our own hands

Curtains for the kitchen organically complement and stylishly decorate the overall interior, hand-made things made independently and with love. Handmade never goes out of fashion. Even the hostess who has never done needlework before can make an exclusive element of decor. It is recommended to master the skill with simple but elegant things. In our article, we will show you how to curtains for the kitchen. They are guaranteed to be the most successful window decoration.

Choosing the right model

The interior of the kitchen, as a rule, is given great attention. After all, it is here that the whole family gathers at the dinner table in the mornings and evenings. And some housewives spend almost the whole day in the kitchen in order to please their families with the next culinary masterpieces. In order to be in this room was pleasant and easy, you need to think about its proper design. You can't do without cute "home" things here. They will complement the interior and create a pleasant atmosphere in the kitchen.

Handmade decor will be appropriate for classic, rustic and antique kitchen design. This fully applies to curtains sewn with your own hands. In order for it to organically fit not only into the design of the window, but also into the overall interior, you need to choose the right model. Photos of curtains in the kitchen with your own hands can be viewed on the Internet. The most successful models are:

• Hinged curtains;
• Austrian curtains with ruffles and lambrequin;
• French curtains with folds;
• Roman curtains strict cut;
• Curtains in country style with drawstrings, etc.

All of the above do-it-yourself curtain models for the kitchen are completed in a few hours. Even a young housewife who has never done needlework before will cope with this work.

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We carry out the necessary measurements

If you have firmly decided to sew curtains for the kitchen with your own hands and have even decided on the optimally suitable model, you need to immediately approach the matter. The first thing to do is calculate the required amount of fabric. To do this, you will have to make a number of measurements, that is, install:

• the width of the window opening;
• Distance from ceiling to eaves;
• The distance from the ceiling to the floor or from the ceiling to the window sill (when choosing a shortened version of the curtain).

If you masterfully master not only a thread with a needle, but also a sewing machine, then you can handle making a complex model of curtains for the kitchen with your own hands. For her, you will need additional measurements:

• Height of the window opening;
• Lengths from ceiling to window and from window sill to floor;
• Sizes of the right and left pier;
• The dimensions of the protrusion of the window sill;
• Radiator width.

Correct measurements will allow you to sew curtains for the kitchen with your own hands so that they hang freely, truly decorating the window opening.

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Calculate the required amount of fabric

After performing the necessary measurements, you can proceed to the calculation of the required amount of fabric. The length of the desired cut should correspond to the distance from the cornice to the floor or from the cornice to the window sill (depending on which model is chosen - long or shortened) plus 10 cm for the top hem and 15 cm for the bottom hem. As for the cutting width, the so-called assembly factor is used to calculate it. It will be different for each model, for example:

• Standard curtain on the tape - 2;
• Kitchen curtain on hinges - 2.5;
• Curtain with triple assembly - 2, etc.

In addition to the value obtained, it is recommended to add 20 cm to the hem on both sides.

Fabric for the manufacture of kitchen curtains is recommended to pre-wash and dry. This is required to avoid shrinkage of the finished product. How to sew curtains for the kitchen with your own hands, photos and videos are on the Internet. But before proceeding with it, it is necessary to prepare the workplace.

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Preparing a workplace

The kitchen curtain is a voluminous product, so you will need a lot of space to cut the fabric. If you do not have a suitable table, it is better to sit on the floor, as well as set up a sewing machine and prepare an ironing board. You should have on hand:

• Tailoring centimeter;
• Scissors;
• Crayons;
• pins;
• Sewing tape;
• Threads.

Once you are sure that everything is ready, you can start creating.

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Perform fabric cutting

For beginner needlewomen, we recommend using ready-made patterns. You can find them on the worldwide web, as a rule, in the same place where you saw the photo of the curtains in the kitchen with your own hands. As soon as you fill your hand and figure out what's what, you can develop patterns yourself, but this will be the topic of another article. Let's get back to cutting fabric. The pattern made in full size must be transferred to the fabric, fastened and tried on on the window. This is necessary in order to identify possible shortcomings and immediately eliminate them.

Before sweeping the seams, it is recommended to iron them. This will make it easier to machine stitch them and keep you from getting tangled up in the coattails.

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We sew simple kitchen curtains in country style

Shortened models of kitchen curtains are an excellent choice for a beginner needlewoman. They have a simple pattern and very simple tailoring. In addition, they will be ideal for a small kitchen in which the window sill is part of the work surface. Shortened curtains are easy to care for. You can choose one of two models:

• Sliding;
• lifting.

Sliding models are well suited to the interior of the kitchen, designed in country style. Lifting correspond to the classics or eco style. If your choice fell on cheerful kitchen curtains, then the best material for them would be satin, linen or cotton.

If you prefer a curtain to decorate a kitchen window, then we recommend choosing a natural translucent fabric with the addition of synthetic fibers for sewing it. As for the decor, translucent curtains made in the shape of an arch or their classic variants, but assembled on the sides, about 2/3 of the length with tiebacks or curtain brackets, will look very interesting in the interior of a home kitchen. For their implementation, a perfectly shaped semi-synthetic fabric is suitable, which can be supplemented with:

• decorative cords;
• Drapery;
• Lace;
• Ruffles and flounces.

One of the simplest and most common decors for kitchen curtains is a pelmet. It serves as a stylish decoration and a good addition to any model. A huge number of photos of sewing curtains for the kitchen with your own hands can be found on the Internet, along with their patterns and a list of fabrics that are ideal for them. You can choose the best option for any interior. It will successfully complement the decorative design of the window opening, made by hand.

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We sew a kitchen curtain

No less popular in the kitchen interior is a translucent curtain. Residents of urban high-rise buildings choose it to decorate the kitchen window. Any model, including those made by hand, will organically fit into the interior space of even a small kitchen, visually expand it and add light.

It's hard to believe, but you can sew a curtain for the kitchen with your own hands. Her patterns, which can be found on the Internet, are ridiculously simple. Even a novice needlewoman can cope with this work. The key to success will be the right canvas and the correct calculation of the fabric used. It is carried out in stages:

• We align the canvases along the upper edge, and then we mark it using a shared thread;

• We align the canvas along the bottom edge and perform its processing with a seam in the hem;

• We build up the future curtain from the sides;

• We carry out the fitting of the future curtain on the window opening, then, in the absence of complaints, we attach the curtain tape.

On this, the work on sewing the kitchen curtain is considered complete. It will not take much time even for a beginner needlewoman.

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We sew a kitchen curtain with a lambrequin

Decorating a kitchen window with translucent curtains or shortened arched curtains is common in apartments in urban high-rise buildings. If you are the owner of a private house or a country cottage and prefer to use hand-made decor in the interior, then you are recommended to sew curtains for the kitchen with your own hands. Will look great in any style of the model with lambrequins. They look expensive, elegant and respectable. They give the decoration of the window opening a complete look.

Considering the photo of sewing curtains for the kitchen with your own hands, you can note the following, common types of decorative lambrequins:

• Single rectangular shape;
• Consisting of several rectangular canvases;
• Semicircular;
• Vanguard.

Curtains with lambrequin contribute to the creation of an atmosphere of warmth and comfort. For their tailoring, soft and hard decor options are used. The soft lambrequin is sewn from the same translucent fabric, natural or semi-synthetic, as the curtain itself. For sewing a solid lambrequin, you need a cushioning fabric and an adhesive tape.

Despite the apparent complexity, sewing kitchen curtains with a lambrequin is quite simple. The width of any of its models should be identical to the width of the window opening, and the height is standard - 60 cm. So:

• We take a satin, blended, cotton or synthetic ribbon to match the color of the main curtain fabric;
• We iron the canvas and make cutting according to a pre-selected pattern;
• We sew the edges of the future curtains from the bottom and from the sides;
• We turn the thickness of the cornice from the top edge and stitch it;
• We carry out the gathering of side seams on a thread for 5 - 6 stitches;
• We hang the curtain on the cornice, tighten the satin ribbon, forming the folds of the lambrequin, and tie it on a bow.

The above master class allows you to sew stylish and elegant curtains with a lambrequin in a short time, which have an interesting design and aesthetic appearance.

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We sew curtains with loops

For home kitchens decorated in country style, we recommend sewing curtains for the kitchen with your own hands, choosing a hinged model. They are made from natural fabrics - linen, cotton, satin. They are very easy to sew. Their patterns are clear and simple. The sewing algorithm is as follows:

• We cut out the basis of future curtains - two pieces of fabric;
• We cut out additional details - they will serve as a stylish decor;

• We process the side seams with a machine stitch - this is necessary to avoid damage to the fabrics when sewing;

• First we sew the entire lower trim, and then we attach it to the main canvas;
• We fold the prepared loops in half, attach them from the wrong side and turn them inside out - this technology will ensure the absence of threads, irregularities and seams on the front side of the loops;

• We attach the loops to the canvases prepared and processed from the bottom edge and sides;
• We sew the tiebacks from the inside, placing the seam in the middle.

Do-it-yourself hinged curtains can be complemented with frills, ruffles, bows and other similar decor. This option for decorating a kitchen window belongs to the economy class, but this design makes them cozy and homely.

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We sew curtains with eyelets

An excellent alternative to do-it-yourself curtains for the kitchen on hinges is an elegant curtain on the grommets - this is the name of the plastic or metal edging of the hole made in the fabric. It is intended for stringing curtains on a cornice. In the kitchen interior, this option for decorating a window opening looks very impressive.

The design of the curtain on the eyelets will be identical to the design of the standard curtains. You can use any pattern you like for sewing them. Complicates this model making holes for eyelets and their installation. You will cope with this work with a bang if you take our practical advice into service:

• The distance between the eyelets must be determined in advance, this indicator will depend on the depth and relief of the folds. Most often, the distance between the holes is 18 - 22 cm.

• The size of the indent from the top edge of the curtain to the eyelets will depend on the type of material chosen for its sewing. If the plastic or metal grommets are less than 4 cm in diameter, the soft tissue fold should be about 6 cm.

Photos of curtains for the kitchen with your own hands on the grommets can be seen on the Internet and brought to life. The main thing to pay attention to is the correct marking for installing grommet rings and cutting holes.

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Choosing a decorative finish for kitchen curtains

Any handmade interior gizmo is good because it has an exclusive decor. This fully applies to the curtains used to decorate the kitchen window. The main decoration of any model belonging to the hand-made category will be its rich finish, which can be used as:

• Lace;
• fringe;
• Tiebacks;
• Ribbons and bows.

You can use other accessories as a decor. Cheerful curtains with frills made of different, but well-matched types of fabric will look spectacular in the interior of the kitchen. The natural curtain, made in the Provencal style, will ideally fit into the rustic interior. It is distinguished by:

• Delicate, pastel colors of the canvases chosen for her tailoring;
• Visual lightness and airiness;
• Pronounced floral motifs in the overall design;
• Use as a decor of fabric inserts in stripes or large cells;
• Ease of cut and finish.

Kitchen curtains should not be overloaded with decor, because their practicality and functionality are at the forefront. Their main task is to decorate the window and organically complement the overall interior.

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Correctly hem the curtains for the kitchen

The main rule for beginner needlewomen is not to be upset with failures. If you have never held a thread with a needle in your hands before, it may not be possible to immediately create the perfect decor for the kitchen window. Fortunately, most of the mistakes made when sewing curtains for the kitchen with your own hands, photos of which were found on the Internet, can be corrected. This applies, first of all, to the length of the product. You can add it by stitching a frill or any other decorative element that will make your chosen model truly stylish and exclusive.

Reducing the length is even easier, just hem the kitchen curtain. For this you need:

• Carefully measure the length from the cornice to the floor or from the cornice to the window sill;
• Mark the obtained indicator on a curtain that is too long for a window opening;
• Leave 3 - 5 cm for the hem of the product, cut off the rest;
• Sweep the seam, smooth and sew on a sewing machine.

If there is a decor in the lower part of the curtain, before performing the filing, it is necessary to carefully unpick it, follow the above algorithm of actions and stitch it back. A lot of work, but the result is worth it. Your curtain will beautifully frame the window without folding on the floor, which will be a stylish addition to the interior.

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We use different options for attaching kitchen curtains and curtains

You need to finally decide on the option of fastening the kitchen curtains at the stage of choosing the ideal model. This is necessary to correctly determine the length of the product, its design and the decor used. Most often used:

• curtain tape;
• Hooks;
• hinges;
• eyelets;
• Rings;
• clamps;
• Kuliski.

Any option for attaching kitchen curtains and curtains will organically fit into the overall interior of the kitchen. Eyelets, rings and clips are ideal for classic curtains. A cheerful curtain, made of natural fabrics with a bright print and corresponding to the country style direction, can be attached to the cornice using rings, loops or a drawstring. As for the eco-style curtains, the best fastening for them is the use of curtain tape.

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A few practical tips for beginner needlewomen

Handmade decor has firmly entered our lives. It is actively used by professional designers to decorate home interiors. Sewing curtains with your own hands to decorate a kitchen window requires basic skills in cutting and sewing. You can learn how to work with patterns and cutting fabric using video tutorials and master classes posted on the World Wide Web.

The first step to the success of sewing kitchen curtains with your own hands will be the right choice of design and material of manufacture, as well as the knowledge of little tricks that will allow you to turn an ordinary hand-made curtain into a real masterpiece. Home needlewomen need:

• Carefully choose a sketch of the future curtain - you can sew a curtain and a curtain only if you have a visual sample;
• To make patchwork and curtains close to them, be sure to use a lining fabric that will keep the shape of the product;

• When sewing eco-style curtains from natural materials in light pastel shades, you can choose spectacular embroidery as a decor;
• When sewing a translucent curtain, it is recommended to use lining fabric to give it shape and volume only in the upper part.

For all novice craftswomen, it is recommended to choose a classic model for sewing the first curtains in their life, corresponding to the Art Nouveau style direction. They are characterized by simple design and ease of manufacture. Even an amateur can deal with their pattern and fabric cutting based on it. In the stitching of the upper, lower and side seams, there is nothing complicated at all.

Without proper decoration of the window opening, it is difficult to achieve an atmosphere of homely warmth and comfort in the kitchen. It is necessary to make a curtain, curtain or curtain with your own hands, taking into account the general style of the room, its color scheme and finishing features. Heavy dark-colored curtains will look bulky and out of place in a small kitchen of a small-sized city apartment, while country-style curtains will be lost in the luxurious interior of a country house kitchen. You need to focus on world fashion trends and their own idea of ​​beauty.

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