How to sew a curtain tape

Creating elegant curtains for your home does not end with the choice of beautiful fabric, it is necessary to work a little to give a product of the desired look. For the design of beautiful drapery with deep waves and pronounced folds, without a curtain ribbon you can not do!

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Curtain ribbon

To date, the attribute has a large range, which causes certain difficulties in a selection of a suitable tape. The principle of a tape - inside the product tensioned a dense thread along the entire length, which provides the desired tension when fixing the curtains, so that the assembly is formed. At the end of the sewing, it remains only to fix the finished product to the eternity. When buying a tape, pay attention to some nuances:

For the decoration of Tulle, pick up a tape from a thin, translucent material. When sewing massive and volumetric porter, select a wide polyester ribbon.
The choice of fittings varies with the number of hooks, loops and rows. Pick the ribbon with the largest number of row threads, which will allow you to adjust the height of the finished product.
The pattern and the number of folds from the front side depends on the amount of filaments.
Accessories may not only be sewn, but also made on an adhesive basis that is suitable for decorated with light tulle.
Depending on the type of material being manufactured, the width of the tape selected is the width - the thickness of the material, the wider tape.

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How to sew a curtain tape - preparation

Before starting sewing, it is necessary to carry out the curtain lengths, this is a prerequisite:

Before you fit the curtains for sewing, you need to measure and cut the length of the product. Experienced masters advise to suspend the material for 3-4 hours so that it takes the final length.
At the bottom edge of the future curtains, make measurements of excess length, add an allowance to the seams 3-4 cm. After that, detect the unnecessary tissue and cut off.
To get the bottom smooth and beautiful length, it is recommended to edit the fabric in two layers, thereby you can hide in two pods up to 30 cm fabric, which is very convenient to regulate the desired height.
If you are cutting gentle fabric (silk or organza) to avoid traces from punctures when throwing, use a tissue strip with a sticky surface for pre-fixing. The principle of operation - a ribbon is placed between the folds of the pent and it is stroked the iron.
The product is ready for sewing - step up the bottom length of the curtains for strength, select a line with a frequent step.

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How to sew a curtain tape

When working with the curtains, try to make the smallest number of holes from the needle in one place. From punctures, the appearance of the material will deteriorate, and the fabric is deformed. If you treat Tulle, then consider that it has a property to pull when sewing. Choosing a tape to work with this material, take a flasher with a margin at least 0.3 meters.

Fold the fabric to the necessary width, for convenience and accuracy of work - ignore. Recommended Penage size - 2.5 cm.
Squeeze and cut the required ribbon length, add an allowance of about 3 cm, on the side of the side parts.
The braid should not climb over the edge, for this, the tape must be made by 10 mm from the edge of Tulle.
Sewing a curtain tape without a consuming is not at least an experienced master. Before sewing scrolls with ribbon and tulle pins or sweep.
We flash the product - first place the top of the fastened parts, then the bottom.
Upon completion of work, you will slightly push the fake threads and tie them with each other so that they do not jump out of the tape. Do not cut the tips, but hide under the braid for subsequent product care.
Final action - creating uniform drapery. In order to facilitate the work, pull the thread on both sides.