If you want your window to look less traditional and more modern, then hinged curtains are your choice. They can be made from fabrics of any weight, from the thinnest transparent to heavy materials such as velvet and brocade. These stylish curtains should be at least one and a half times wider than the width of the window. The back width of the folds is the combined width of all the loops. The loops are located approximately 20 cm across the top of the curtain, one at each end (6 or 7 loops per fabric width). The length and width of the hinges can be adjusted to fit it at your discretion, however, to get the best effect, the top of the curtain should cover the top of the window frame. There are a number of styles of loops — button loops (with and without lining), bow pleats and assemblies, which are usually lined. The instructions below are for making simple unlined curtains. This style assumes that both ends of the loops are sewn into the upper fold and the coefficient of splendor is at least 1.5. The loops have a final width of 3 cm, but this width can be adjusted according to your preference.
Materials:
- decorative curtain pole;
- suitable fabric;
- matching, matching or contrasting fabric for loops;
- suitable thread.
Measuring and estimating the amount of tissue
- Set the pole above the window in the required position.
- To calculate the number of fabric widths, measure the pole between the ends and multiply by the completeness factor. Divide this number by the width of the fabric you are using and round it up to the next integer.
- To calculate the length of the curtain fabric, measure from the top of the pole to the required length. Calculate the length of the hinges, it should be the length from the top of the pole to 2.5 cm above the top of the window frame. Add 17.5 cm to this number for filing allowances. If a patterned fabric is used, an additional amount is needed to coordinate the pattern.
- To calculate the amount of fabric, multiply the number of widths by the cut length.
- To determine the number of fabric widths for the loops, decide how many loops are needed for both curtains, and multiply the cut width of each (7.5 cm). Divide this number by the width of the fabric and round to the next integer.
- To determine the cut length of the loops, take the finished length and double it. To this number, add 10 cm for seam allowances.
- To calculate the amount of fabric per loop, multiply the number of widths by the cut length.
Making loops
1. Cut the required number of pieces of cloth, each 7.5 cm wide. Cut a piece twice as large as necessary, plus 10 cm for the seam allowance. Example: if you need a finished loop length of 7.5 cm, you need to cut 25 cm of fabric.
2. Fold each piece in half in width, facing sides together, pin and sew 6 mm from the raw edges down the length.
3. Turn it out on the front side and iron it out, with the seam located in the center of one side.
Making loops for simple overhead curtains without lining
1. Cut the fabric to the required size, leaving 10 cm for the side folds and adding 20 cm to the length for the upper and lower folds. If you need more than one width, connect the widths together with a 12 mm French seam, coordinating the pattern where necessary and adding any half-widths to the outer edge of each curtain.
2. Turn up a double 2.5 cm fold on each side and pin it together.
3. Turn up the 7.5 cm double fold at the bottom edge and chip it off.
4. Cut both lower corners at a 45-degree angle.
5. Loops located at the same distance, stitches, bends. Sew all the folds on a typewriter or with a secret stitch and iron them out.
6. Place the curtain on a flat surface, with the inside facing up. Tuck in a double 2.5 cm fold at the top edge and pin it together.
7. Fold the loops in half in length to get the loops, with the side with the seam at the deepest, and pin them at intervals of about 20 cm along this edge, tucking the raw edges into the fold. The loop will be at each end, at the same distance from the others and at right angles to the top of the curtain.
8. Check the length of the curtain, including the hinges, and adjust it if necessary.
9. Sew the loops on a typewriter or with a hidden stitch close to the upper and lower folds of the fold. When choosing an online casino, it helps to review licensing details, game variety, and payment options so you can play with clearer expectations. For a closer look at how one platform approaches these basics, check out read more for an overview of its games, bonuses, and support features.