Textile design Windows are such a complex issue that you don’t even know how to approach it. You need to choose a color, pattern, fabric, come up with a style, buy required quantity meters, give it for tailoring, hang it... And even manage not to spend a fortune on all this.
The main thing is to decide on the color of the fabric and texture. 
You will need
textile
threads
pins
pencil or chalk
tape measure or measuring tape
tape
scissors
beads, lace and other decorative elements as desired
Progress
The most important thing is to do correct measurements window. Next, decide on the length and style of the curtains. Consider the fact that the curtain is attached to the cornice above the window, so add another 20-25 centimeters. They also occupy another part of the wall on the sides. Therefore, in terms of width, you need to add at least another 25 centimeters on each side. Well, of course, don’t forget to add 2-3 centimeters on each side to finish the edge. These are measurements for a straight curtain; if there is drapery, then you need to take this fact into account. 
Now start cutting. To sew a simple curtain, you can draw with chalk directly on the wrong side of the fabric. Exactly cut off the necessary part of it and iron it. 
From each side edge of the curtain, fold the fabric to the wrong side 2 times, first 1 cm, then 2 cm. Iron and machine stitch close to the inner fold line. 
Cut a piece of braid equal to the width of the curtain + an allowance of 2.5 centimeters on each edge. On the wrong side, place the braid in the center along the top edge of the curtain and pin it with pins, departing 1 centimeter from the fold line. Then pin the bottom edge of the braid. Pull the ends of the cords from the front side of the braid and do not tie. Fold the braid inward 2.5 centimeters. To avoid wrinkles, sew seams along the top and bottom edges of the braid in the same direction. Then sew it from the sides, without touching the free ends of the cords on the front side. 
Instead of braid, you can sew loops. it’s even more interesting and stylish. 
Use different elements for decoration: buttons, beads, belts, flowers... 
We also bring to your attention several interesting samples. You just need to fill in your measurements. 
Some ideas for inspiration
Good for a summer house. 
Interesting option for kitchen. 
Don't rush to throw away your old curtains. They can be shortened, thereby giving the room a completely different look. 
A good option for the living room. 
So fresh! 
It looks very rich. 
Simple straight curtains, but harmonious combination The color immediately made the room more stylish and cozy. 
Beautiful lambrequin for the kitchen
In order to sew this lambrequin (here the length of the cornice is 1.8 m), we need: a veil of two colors, bias tape and eyelets - 11 pieces.
Step 1:(I will show step by step production lambrequin on paper - I hope, that everything will be clear to you) And so: Take a veil (colors of your choice) of these sizes and process both blanks with bias tape.
Step 2: Place the veil (color A) right side up on the front side of the veil (color B) and sew both pieces along the top edge.
Step 3: After we have secured both parts of our lambrequin along the top edge, we process the top edge with an overlock or zigzag stitch. We bend 5 cm of the top edge to the wrong side and machine stitch it. (This is the view from the wrong side).
Step 4: Turn our lambrequin with the front side up. Iron and make marks for installing eyelets. From the top edge we retreat down 1 cm. Find the center and outline inner side eyelets. Then we install the eyelets to the left and right of the center. The distance between the centers of the eyelets is 40 cm. I hope you know how to install the eyelets correctly. (For those who will do this for the first time, I advise you to watch the master class on installing eyelets on the same site ) After all the eyelets are installed, we take the bias tape, fold it in half and sew it together. From it we will make ties that will be used to attach our lambrequin to the cornice. How many meters you need it, you will determine for yourself. Cut the sewn bias tape into equal parts - in total you need 11 pieces (the length you will determine yourself) The ends need to be slightly singed so as not to crumble. Now each piece of bias tape needs to be placed in the grommet and tied with a loose loop on the round cornice. And so on all the grommets, making the loops the same size .Then you adjust our lambrequin with your hands, maintaining the same distance between the loops. That's all!!! I wish you all success.
Many years ago, in the south of France, in the small provincial town of Tulle, sewing masters created a unique fabric, which was named after the city. A modern living room or bedroom is simply unthinkable without an elegant curtain, the material for which is airy tulle.
Tulle in the interior
The first step is to decide what type of tulle you need. There are a huge variety of types of this fabric, but the main types are distinguished: organza, veil, mesh and muslin. Natural tulle will serve you faithfully for many years, but the fabric will wrinkle and lose color from exposure to bright colors. sun rays.
Therefore, it is better to purchase tulle made from polyester fabric. It allows you to make the curtains more resistant to fading, and will also help ensure that the material does not lose its original shape after washing. Very important characteristic tulle is his throughput.
For example, the mesh does not prevent the free passage of air flows through it, but is an accumulator of dust particles. Therefore, it needs frequent washing. Organza, on the contrary, does not allow air to pass through well, but at the same time practically does not collect dust on its surface.
How to hang tulle beautifully 
Don't think that small window you need to hang narrow short tulle. On the contrary, if you decorate it on both sides with sufficiently voluminous curtains made of this material, the window will sparkle in a new way. 
If the walls are in poor condition, there is no need to make repairs. Use tulle different colors and textures, it turns out very original. 
You can also stick strips of tulle on the walls. Looks very nice. 
If there are several windows on one wall, do not hang a separate curtain on each one. This greatly simplifies and reduces the cost. It is better to hang wide tulle on the entire wall. 
If, on the contrary, you are the happy owner of a window on the entire wall, then decorate it with separate tulle. This is more practical and also gives a certain zest. 
Using tulle you can add color accents to a boring interior or simply balance the colors. 
Even if the window is protected from prying eyes using regular blinds, you can supplement it with tulle. It will immediately become more attractive. 
Short tulle curtains are suitable when you don’t want to draw attention to the windows. 
Using several layers of tulle, you can easily do without bulky curtains. 
Dividing a room into zones using tulle is a real pleasure. Looks incredible! 
Lace curtains are fraught with mystery. 
The tulle canopy looks amazing! Agree, sleeping on such a bed is much more pleasant! 
You can also decorate your bathtub with tulle. How beautiful it looks! 
And a few more ideas for inspiration.
Now you know that with the help of tulle curtains you can change your interior beyond recognition. In addition, it is much cheaper than buying wallpaper, paintings, figurines and others. The home always looks fresh and expensive.
The easiest way to change your interior is to buy new curtains. First of all, this applies to curtains. It is the decor of the windows that can become that decisive, but such a subtle nuance that either emphasizes the originality of the interior and brings comfort to the home environment, or completely destroys the entire “picture”. Try decorating the window differently, and you will be surprised how noticeably the room will change. Yes, but what to do with old curtains, they still look good, they’re just boring? In our article we will discuss what can be done from old curtains.
Deciding on an idea
Before you start doing something, it is very useful to understand what exactly you want to get in the end. This will direct your imagination in the right direction, because some fabrics can be ironed, others cannot, some need to be hemmed, others just need to be set on fire. It is better to select threads, needles and accessories for a specific type of fabric.
The following materials are most often used to make curtains:
- Brocade,
- Velvet,
- Plush,
- Synthetics,
- Linen.
Important! Curtains are rarely made from cotton fabrics. Well, perhaps you can see light cotton curtains in the kitchen, but there is no point in changing them. By the time you decide to replace them, they will have become deformed or torn. Jersey is sometimes used as a material for curtains, but this material does not hold its shape well.
Brocade
This luxurious heavy fabric is most often used to make living room curtains. This material will last a very long time, even in modern house brocade curtains can be hung for several decades. In earlier times, brocade clothing and household items were passed down from generation to generation.
Important!Very resistant dyes are used to produce this fabric, so it practically does not fade.
What can be made from old curtains if they are made of brocade? There are many ideas:
- new curtains;
- bag;
- scarf;
- shawl;
- bedspread;
- furniture covers;
- decorative pillowcases;
- decorations;
- elements of carnival costumes;
- skirt
Velvet and plush
These fabrics are similar in many ways. Plush is velvet, only with high pile. Thick materials made from silk or man-made fibers retain their color with due care for a long time, but they often have abrasions on their surface. For curtains, however, this is less common than for clothing, bedspreads or furniture covers.
Like brocade, velvet can be used to make:
- new curtains;
- all kinds of covers and capes;
- belts;
- hair jewelry.
Important!Your little son He will certainly be happy to wear a real knight's velvet cloak to the carnival, and his daughter will truly love a royal dress made of this material.
Linen
Excellent material, its main advantages are that it:
- easy to process;
- hygienic;
- easy to repaint;
Not only new curtains can be made from linen. A linen scarf and bag are perfect for the warm months of the year; they will delight you with their simplicity and environmental friendliness.
But you can also make many useful things for your home from flax:
- tablecloth;
- towel;
- kitchen towel;
- diapers and sheets.
Important!For baby diapers, worn linen fabric is just perfect - it is very soft and, like any natural material, does not cause harm to health.
Synthetics
The main advantage of synthetic fiber is its strength. In addition, synthetics practically do not fade, do not wrinkle and are rarely deformed. But it also has disadvantages:
- many synthetic fabrics(except for the most modern ones) do not allow air to pass through and do not absorb moisture;
- they ignite easily and are therefore not fireproof.
What can be made from old curtains made of synthetic material?
It is better not to sew clothes from old synthetic curtains.
But for all types of bags, lampshades, jewelry, frames for flower pots this material is simply wonderful.
Beads, bracelets, belts, hair ribbons are a very worthy second life for synthetic fabric.
Important!The fabric is ideal for making all types of covers and bedspreads. It hardly wears out and does not lose color, so making a cover for your favorite chair is perhaps the best thing you can do.
Tulle
Tulle is an openwork fabric that is now most often made from synthetic fibers. The material, to the great displeasure of housewives, tends to turn yellow or gray. This is, of course, a solvable issue. But tulle curtains that have lost their color are usually replaced with new ones. You can make something beautiful and interesting out of old ones before bleaching them.
It's easy to make from tulle:
- decorations for flower pots;
- rags;
- decorations for photo or picture frames;
- basket decorations;
- decorative pillowcases.
New curtains from old curtains
So, you've decided to update your curtains. This can be done in several ways:
- make double-sided curtains:
- add contrasting elements;
- add volumetric elements;
- make an edge;
- make a picture on fabric;
- change shape;
- add photo printing.
Reversible curtains
Before you update your old curtains, think about whether you can make double curtains from what you have? They will become denser and look different. One layer can be made of tulle, the second - from a dense material of a contrasting color.
Important! TYou can also update linen curtains and curtains made from fine synthetics in the same way. But you should not experiment with velvet or brocade in this way - the material will be too heavy, not every cornice will withstand it.
You will need:
- new fabric equal in size to existing curtains;
- braid for decoration;
- curtain tape;
- threads according to the color of the fabric;
- sewing accessories.
Important!Since the curtains will be quite thick, it is better to take the most ordinary curtain tape, making small creases. In principle, this braid allows you to update the curtains without doing anything else - if the material itself is soft enough, you can buy curtain tape, which will give you the opportunity to get a cylindrical fold, which in itself is very beautiful.
You need to cut the second layer according to the existing pattern of the base curtain and strictly according to the following principle:
- Unpack and unfold new fabric.
- Place the existing curtain on top so that the edges of both parts match.
- If one of the fabrics is slippery, secure the edges with tailor's pins. Cut new fabric to match the other layer.
- Place the pieces face to face and secure them with pins.
- Baste the fabric around the perimeter, leaving the unsewn part at the top.
- Sweep and stitch decorative tape from three sides.
- Level your creation, if the material allows, and attach it to the cornice.
Surely, everyone has a special “chest” with different fabrics that seem to be outdated, but they don’t dare throw them away. And most often these fabrics are curtains that once shone on the windows like new trend. Of course, they have already faded a little, but they still retain the spirit of their time. What can be made from such fabric? Where to use it? Let's reason, fantasize and bring to life the most interesting ideas.
Textile
Of course, it all depends on what kind of fabric is on former curtains. The once flirtatious Scarlet sewed a magnificent “new” dress from heavy curtains. By the way, there is nothing wrong with this, especially if the fabrics are natural.
Linen
This is generally a fabric outside of time and space. Len has always been and has always been an example of nature, and most importantly, good taste. Therefore, linen curtains made of decorative linen are not a reason to put the fabric deep in a drawer. You can make wonderful sailing Roman blinds from them. To do this, in addition, you will only need a few strips, braid or lace, sewing machine and scissors. To put it simply, the most primitive set for cutting and sewing. The main thing is to make the correct calculation in the instructions for Roman blinds, so that all sections look equally organic, and when assembled, there is a single beautiful composition. Since the Roman version often requires a smaller amount of material, you can choose the best preserved paintings.
In addition, you can make wonderful napkins for the kitchen, decorative items for the living room. You can try to apply embroidery yourself or purchase it at a sewing accessories store. This will decorate and refresh the fabric a little. And if you stretch linen onto the dial of an inexpensive watch, you can get a stylish piece of furniture. To do this you will need a watch, a small screwdriver, as well as a needle and thread or a stapler - depending on how the fabric will be attached with reverse side. The watch is pre-disassembled down to the dial. Numbers or other elements used to indicate time can be peeled off using a thin small screwdriver or a thin metal spatula. Then the fabric is stretched over the dial and well secured in a taut state on the reverse side. Then the clock is reassembled, and the number designation is glued back, and the hands are screwed on.
Brocade
Here we rather mean either classic fabric with gold and silver embroidery, or imitation. So, such curtains can get new life in the form of interior pillows. It’s not at all difficult to sew small pillowcases, which are then stuffed with leftover fabric or foam rubber. To do this, you need to cut out square or rectangular parts with double the length or width - depending on the design of the pillow. After this, grind off the part from the back side, leaving space for the filler. When the pillow is filled, you can sew it up; it is very important to distribute the filler correctly. It is best to knock it down in the opposite direction at the time of sewing, then simply align it by shaking it slightly. Such pillows can be placed on armchairs, sofas, floors, windowsills - depending on the direction of the interior and its condition.
Synthetics
With the help of old synthetic curtains, you can, for example, repair chairs well, namely, soft back and sitting. To do this, you need to measure the chair and transfer the dimensions to the pattern with additional allowance. Afterwards you can cut it out. You can fasten it with a regular industrial or construction stapler if you are dealing with wood. In other cases, you can use interior adhesive.
In conclusion, about the main thing. Leftover fabrics are always material for new ideas. For example, from the best pieces you can make a wonderful blanket and much more.
Beautiful curtains can emphasize the style of a room, and sometimes even set the color mood, but the same curtains sometimes get boring, and you want something new,
If at the same time you love creativity with your own hands, it will be very simple to refresh the curtains; it will not require any special expenditure of money or time, but the result will please you, and the room will get a new look.
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First you need to determine what exactly you are going to change. For example, add interesting details around the cornice. Or diversify the curtain fabric? Or maybe he can come up with new way fixing them in a certain position?
Experienced decorators are sure: curtains look beautiful if they are not overloaded with details. Therefore, to update, you should choose one “area of attention” (the top of the window, the canvas or the tiebacks) and try to decorate it.
#1: How to update the top of your curtains
We will not suggest you sew lambrequins or any other complex additions. We will talk about how to hang curtains from the cornice and add a little decor in the area closest to it. Changing the type of curtains is really very simple - in a time of 1 to 2 hours, depending on your dexterity and sewing skills.
This part of the curtains is very easy to decorate. New original shuttlecock or fastening method. Additional decorations in the form of ribbons, large buttons and buckles, small pieces of contrasting fabric or style details.
Look in your closet for interesting items left over from other creative endeavors: any of them can make an unexpected and fresh decoration!
For example, you have light, plain curtains. You can match them silk ribbons tone on tone or, conversely, bright striped ones. Notice how the mood changes: from restrained elegiac to youthful adrenaline:
If you have a suitable texture braid + remnants of fabric from the same curtains + large buttons, - you can give the curtains a country charm:
Do you like strict classics, but do your curtains have a more laconic look? Please note this solution - thick neutral curtains + braid + decorative cord:
And sometimes it’s enough just to come up with something a new way of draping around the curtain rod. Let's say something more traditional:
or completely creative:
No. 2: how to update curtain fabric
You will need leftover fabric that is gathering dust unattended somewhere in the back corner of the closet. The simplest option is like simple geometric applique: “patches” or pockets made of fabric, best in contrasting colors, but no more than 3-4 shades in total. They are sewn evenly onto the front part of the fabric.
Requires a little more time and attention finishing the curtain fabric with ribbons or fabric borders.
Usually sewn along the edge, it can be combined with other types of trim of the same color, such as buttons. And the aerobatics, of course, is quilting, which is sewn on the bottom of the curtains:
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#3: Creative ideas for curtain tiebacks
In stores, as a rule, they only sell classic options: with tassels or wide stripe. But you can come up with something on your own. From the funniest options to quite discreet or glamorous:
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For other examples of the implementation of the above ideas, see our full gallery.
No one is surprised that just yesterday fashionable and modern curtains today they are becoming a relic. But don’t throw away strong fabric just because it’s out of fashion or faded a little in the sun. By showing imagination and resourcefulness, you can remake old curtains in such a way that you get new decor for the interior of your home or cottage.
How to give new life to old fabrics
First, you need to understand the type of fabric from which the curtains that have gone out of use were sewn.
Brocade
This thick fabric made of silk with an ornament made of silver or gold threads. Fibers made from alloys of these metals are sometimes used. During the production process, thread with gold is wound onto linen, cotton or silk weft. Natural brocade is an expensive fabric, so in residential premises they often use imitation, which visually differs little from the original.
It’s a pity to throw away such products, so every housewife has the power to update old curtains, giving them a new life. The easiest of the old ones is the new ones.
Synthetics are wear-resistant, so they are ideal for upholstering the backs and seats of old chairs. To alter curtains, first take measurements taking into account the overlap, then cut out the parts and, after preliminary fitting, sew them from the inside out if they are made in the form of covers. But it’s easier and more convenient to work if pieces cut from old synthetic curtains are glued to the base with interior glue or nailed with a stapler.
Tulle
Tulle is considered a type of synthetic fabric. After prolonged use, it turns yellow or gray, as a result of which it is replaced with a new one. But there is always the opportunity to use an old one to make the interior more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. First, the fabrics are returned to their original color using bleach. To do this, use strong saline solution, blue or white.
From ready-to-use material, flower pots, decorations for frames on old photos. If they decorate Vacation home or a dacha - baskets or pillows are decorated with tulle. For a pillow you will need a base stuffed with batting or holofiber and openwork material folded several times. The tulle pillowcase is sewn inside out, placed over the pillow, and then carefully sewn by hand.
Old tulle is used to decorate tablecloths: it looks especially beautiful on fresh air in the garden.
Ideas for old curtains
By turning on imagination and creative thinking, they can “reanimate” even the oldest curtains lying in the chest. To realize the idea, you need simple sewing skills and a little patience.
Patchwork
It happens that many small ones have accumulated, and they are all different in style, texture and color. In this case, they do it. Assembled from pieces, they become the most striking and exclusive design element that attracts attention. The end result is cute: the pride of the hostess and the surprise of the guests.
Tip: if you wash all the pieces before work and iron them well with a steamer, the fabric will not shrink or fade during use.
Practical options for sewing curtains or bedspreads in patchwork style the following is considered:
- Cotton fabric.
They are easy to care for and can easily withstand frequent washing, which is so important in the case of a kitchen.
Patchwork
