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How to Make Curtain

Importance of curtains in interior design:
Curtains are an important part of interior design for a couple of reasons. First, the doors & windows tend to be large areas of wall square footage; therefore what is being put on them will have a large impact. Second, curtains impact things like light and drafts. Choosing curtains, which are often expensive, requires consideration of these elements. There are many simple styles of curtains, shades, & valances through which one can easily create to dressings for the interiors for home at home. The key is to keep things in balance, rather than overpower the space with too many contrasting fabrics.
Selection of fabric for sewing of curtains:
Most fabrics for sewing curtains are available in either 54 in. wide, or extra wide, at 110 in. or 118 in. Extra-wide fabrics are usually intended for unlined sheer curtains, and are meant to be railroaded. They may also be used to run sideways with the selvage at the top and bottom of the curtains, allowing the curtains to be made without seams. Many narrower fabrics can also be railroaded to avoid seams. Fabrics used for sewing curtains come in a variety of weights according to their intended uses which are mainly upholstery, bedding, curtains, and sheers. There are still lots of variations within these broad categories, so one has to judge each fabric individually. For windows lightweight and loosely woven fabrics do the best as light filtering through them can be very beautiful. Hanging of quilted or matelassé-type fabrics vertically in a window should be avoided, as they can alternately stretch and shrink over time.

Sewing of curtains:

It is curtains that are sewn together in the traditional ways are sturdier and last longer, but serviceable unlined lightweight curtains can be made with no sewing at all. In the second case modern bonding web may be applied with a hot iron and a damp cloth and replacing the place of a needle and thread. If a less formal, modern look to the window treatments is required then tab top curtains serve best for the purpose. They can be made out of any weight of fabric from the finest sheers heavyweights such as velvet and brocade. The unlined curtains are the simplest form to suit the windows & the doors and are the ideal project for the beginner. These types can be made in almost any types & weights of fabric from fine voiles to heavyweight tapestries, fitted inside or outside the doors & windows recess from a pole or a curtain track.

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