How to sew a lambrequin pattern. We sew original lambrequins for the kitchen on our own. How to sew lambrequins with your own hands

Krashanki and Easter eggs are considered a symbol of Easter. However, the tradition of decorating eggs appeared long before Christianity. For example, in Africa, ostrich eggs were dyed gold or silver as early as 50,000 years ago! But be that as it may, Easter is the brightest and most joyful holiday, not only for believers. On this day, let's please our loved ones with holiday crafts with our own hands. Moreover, it is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance.

So, in order to make Easter eggs from threads, you will need:

• balloon;
• paper glue or PVA;
• multi-colored threads;
• brush, needle, scissors;
• decoration elements for decoration: different buttons, beads, beads, glass beads, crystals, small toys. In general, everything that you will find at home.

1: Inflate the balloon to any desired size and tie it tightly with string. Tie the end of the rope to the ball in a knot, then start wrapping the ball with a rope in a chaotic manner until the ball is completely covered with thread. Cut the thread and leave a tail for the loop.

2: Mix PVA glue with water 2:1. With a brush, cover your workpiece with a mixture of glue and water. Hang the ball somewhere by spreading newspaper or substituting a bowl until the glue stops dripping. Before the glue has fully cured (this can take up to a few days), place the bead on a flat surface to smooth the bottom.

3: After the glue has completely dried, pierce the ball with a needle and pull it out through the hole. It remains a beautiful frame of threads.

We decorate the resulting form as our heart desires. As they say, as long as the imagination is enough.

DIY Easter baskets made of threads

Easter eggs need pretty baskets. In the same way as eggs are made from threads, we can make such funny muzzles in the form of baskets on our own. We do the first 3 steps from the top instruction, then follow these points:

4: Using scissors, cut out an oval shape for the mouth of the figurine, while leaving 5 cm at the bottom so that you have enough space to lay the eggs. Remove the broken ball.

5: Use stationery glue to decorate the figures with eyes, ears, antennae to make a bunny, chicken, monster, etc. Cut the thin wrapping paper and decorate the place inside your figurine.

Funny Easter baskets are ready. Now it remains to put eggs and sweets there.

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Window decoration is an important component of a beautiful and harmonious interior, beautiful curtains give the room an aesthetic and finished look, make it cozy. There is a wide variety of window design options, various fabrics and fittings. But the decoration of the window opening with lambrequins remains relevant.

The beautiful French word "lambrequin" refers to a drapery made of fabric, located horizontally in the window opening in the upper part of the curtain composition.

Lambrequin is a decoratively draped fabric that adorns the upper opening of the window, the door along the entire cornice. Sometimes they make out a bed.

Do-it-yourself lambrequins not only decorate the window opening, but also give the finished look to your curtain design.

To date, the use of lambrequins in the interior is very common. They can be found in the design of bedrooms, living rooms, children's rooms.

Despite the apparent complexity, sewing such a lambrequin is extremely simple.

Varieties of lambrequin:

• soft;
• hard;
• combined.

Many lambrequins look pretentious and complex, the beauty of the drapery of the fabric is amazing.

Soft curtains are also divided into several types. The difference between them is in the combination of fabrics and drapery variations. Here are some basic options:

• swags;
• perekid;
• tie;
• chill mold;
• bell;
• puffs.

Varieties of lambrequin.

There are 2 varieties of hard lambrequins:

• with a straight, curly edge;
• openwork.

Lambrequins hide a not always aesthetic cornice. Adding window decorations completes the look.

The difference between a hard and soft lambrequin is that the hard one stretches over the frame and is a solid canvas without any folds. Soft ones are the drapery of various canvases, soft and smooth lines.

Soft lambrequin is especially popular due to its lightness and elegance.

In combined, soft and hard bases are combined.

Lambrequin is sewn from curtain fabric, dubbed bandeau, interlining or other rigid non-woven fabric.

When sewing a narrow lambrequin, follow the instructions. Even a beginner dressmaker copes with this process.

When sewing a lambrequin with your own hands, a pattern is initially made. It is done according to the following scheme:

• take a piece of paper and draw a horizontal line on it (this is the base that will be attached to the cornice);
• calculate the footage and width of the swag;
• measure and subtract the length of the arc;
• develop a cascade (how the folds will drape);
• cut it out;
• cut out the future product.

Lambrequin pattern.

Tools needed for the job:

• scissors;
• tape measure;
• cutting paper;
• chalk for tailoring;
• square.

The tools you will need.

The next step is to measure the window:

• height from floor to eaves;
• window width.

Important! The width from the wall to the window opening is added to the last indicator, since the product will cover this space.

Also, if you plan to sew the curtains not to the floor, measure the footage from the eaves to the intended lower edge of the curtains.

If you have sewing skills, then making a lambrequin is not difficult for you.

When calculating the fabric, the following indicators are taken into account:

• a supply of fabric in width for the curtain (for this, the length of the cornice is increased by 2-2.5 times). This is necessary for the formation of beautiful and smooth folds on the fabric;
• the length of the curtains (add 15 cm).

It should be noted! The calculation of the material directly depends on the type of lambrequin that is made.

Calculation of fabric for sewing lambrequin.

How to sew a pelmet on a pattern

After making the pattern as in the photo step by step, they proceed to cutting the fabric itself and directly to the very sewing of the curtains.

Do-it-yourself lambrequins are sewn as follows.

The curtain must be attached to the crossbar. Choose from several methods:

• using Velcro tape sewn to the pelmet;
• ribbons with loops, where the curtain is attached to the cornice with hooks.

Even without decorative elements, such a product looks very elegant.

The footage of the fastening tape is measured according to the finished product.

It should be noted! Velcro tape is not suitable for heavy lambrequins.

Swag tailoring

The most convenient way to draw is to cut the swag on a flat vertical surface and use a weighting cord.

1. To sew a swag for a soft lambrequin, first draw a pattern pattern.
2. The fabric is folded diagonally and the fold of the material is fixed.
3. Fix a piece of material on the rail at an angle of 45 degrees and form folds, fixing them with pins or needles.
4. The bottom is treated with an oblique trim, and the product is sewn on a typewriter.
5. Velcro tape is attached to the base of the swag.

“Tunnels” are sewn on the sides, into which the tape is threaded, then it is tightened, the edges are stitched, and the swag is ready.

Fabrics for lambrequins

The choice of material from which the curtains are sewn is approached with special care. For soft lambrequins, light and flowing materials are chosen: veil, semi-organza, linen, light curtain fabrics.

For dark rooms, more airy fabrics are suitable.

Important! Plain organza is not suitable for creating folds in curtains, as it is stiff and does not create smooth, beautiful lines.

For hard lambrequins, thick curtain fabrics are chosen.

The density of the fabric should depend on the degree of illumination of the room.

Immediately before purchase, folds are laid out from the selected fabric.

When designing a window opening, the color of the curtains is also taken into account; if fabrics with a pattern are used, then they pay attention to the report of the pattern relative to the window.

Veil pattern

A popular material used for sewing curtains is a veil. It is lightweight and drapes beautifully. Before starting work, calculate the required amount of material. It depends on the variation of the future curtain, how many sections it will consist of.

• If this is a simple drapery along the entire length of the window, then 15-20 cm are added to the length on each side.
• If the lambrequin has one section, then the value is multiplied by 1.5 times.
• If the drapery has 2 sections, then first calculate the footage of one section. To do this, the length of the cornice is divided by 5 and multiplied by 3, the resulting option is the length of one section. It is multiplied by 2 and the value of the entire lambrequin is obtained.
• If the curtain is planned with 3 sections, then after calculating the length of one section (the length of the cornice is divided by 7 and multiplied by 3), it is multiplied by 3.
• After calculating the fabric and determining the variant of the drapery, the swag, they proceed to the pattern. They make a pattern of lambrequins with life-size dimensions, first on paper, and then transfer it to a fabric canvas.

Veil lambrequins are an element of decoration that can decorate not only the window, but the entire room, making it light, airy and truly comfortable.

Important! Cutting is done at an angle of 45 degrees.

The next step is to process the cut edges on a typewriter and sew an oblique trim to the bottom edge. Form folds and bait them. After they try on the window and finally sew the curtain.

This is done with each element of the lambrequin. After sewing all the parts of the curtain, proceed directly to its assembly.

A veil pelmet will be a bright and light addition to your tulle.

Note! First, they assemble the curtain on the table and bait it, try it on the window, and then finally sew the product.

The last step is to attach a fastening tape (Velcro, with loops), steam off the folds and hang the finished product on the window.

Rigid pelmet for curtains

This is a decorative element of curtains, a stretched (glued) canvas to a rigid base. Its second name is bando. It perfectly hides the cornice, and is also used in the interior to visually increase the height of the room.

In the manufacture of a rigid lambrequin, the following rules are followed:

• its height should be 1/6 of the length of the curtains;
• use a material identical to that from which the curtains are sewn.

Such a lambrequin looks very stylish.

How to make a hard lambrequin with your own hands

Before starting work, you will need a lambrequin pattern. It must be full size. To find out how much material is needed, measure the length of the cornice and add 10 cm from each edge to fold the fabric.

The pattern is a canvas that has a straight line at the base of the eaves, and the bottom edge is cut out in symmetrical waves.

Make preliminary measurements of the height, width and protrusion for the future lambrequin.

The pattern is transferred to the fabric, which has an adhesive base.

Important! When cutting the base, do not leave fabric allowances!

Apply a glue base to a dense curtain, leave allowances of 2-3 cm from each edge. Fix the fabric on the base with pins or needles, iron it until the base sticks to the fabric thoroughly. Make the lining material according to the same pattern, which is the basis. Then they collect all the layers of the lambrequin and sew the edges on a typewriter, recede 0.3 cm from it.

Attach the fastening tape.

Note! If the lambrequin has a rounded bottom edge of the fabric, then inside make small notches so that the fabric does not form unnecessary folds.

You can arrange a straight or curly bottom edge and decorate it with interesting decorative materials.

Also, when choosing a material, pay attention to its shrinkage during the sewing process.

Design examples of curtains and windows with lambrequins

When choosing a window design, pay attention to the following factors:

• the overall color scheme of the entire interior;
• purpose of the room (bedroom, nursery, kitchen);
• ceiling height;
• the number of hours of daylight in the room (the room is located on the shady or sunny side);
• quantity square meters in the room.

If you decide to make a soft lambrequin, then you will need several pieces of fabric of different density and color.

For dark rooms, in which there is not enough daylight, choose light and light curtains, soft pelmets made of veil, linen, semi-organza.

For light ones, thicker curtains are used.

If the room is small, then lambrequins are sewn simple using the minimum number of swags and elements. And for spacious ones, more complex curtain designs are chosen.

In the interior of rooms, openwork elements are often used to decorate windows. They are tape (along the entire length of the eaves) and modular (consisting of several elements). They are made from a dense synthetic material. Doublerin is excellent for these purposes. In order to create such a decoration on the windows, use a stencil. It is drawn on thick paper in full size, and then transferred to an adhesive base. Cut out and attached to a cornice or decorative curtain.

Making curtains and lambrequins with your own hands is a time-consuming business, but still not too complicated.

Important! For a more aesthetic appearance of the openwork element, laser cutting is used. It makes the edges perfectly even and does not allow them to “fluff” over time.

If it is not possible to use laser cutting, then the edges of the lace are processed with an overlock.

For beautiful design windows do not need to resort to the help of professionals. It is enough to decide on the design of the curtains, choose the appropriate fabric and related elements and start sewing yourself. Following the instructions and following all the necessary recommendations, sewing curtains will not be a difficult process.

And the final look of the product will delight for a long time, especially from the thought that it was made by hand.

VIDEO: Do-it-yourself pelmet for curtains.

A beautiful lambrequin can transform your window beyond recognition. Thanks to him, a cozy atmosphere appears in the room, where every detail is in its place. Complex multi-layer fabric designs always attract admiring glances.

Modern decorative elements allow you to create a real masterpiece, which in the future will become the main focus in the interior space. Our material presents detailed instructions for sewing lambrequins with your own hands. Here are all the details of the workflow.

How to choose the right model?

To date, there are several varieties of designs that differ in the complexity of tailoring. Before starting the workflow, it is recommended to choose the right model that can decorate your window.

Modern designs of decorative curtains are divided into several types:

A simple lambrequin. It is a combination of simple straight and wavy elements. You can create the necessary drapery with your hands or with a special curtain tape.

Hard lambrequin. It is sewn from heavy curtain fabric. The necessary rigidity is achieved by laying doubler or interlining.

Next, the front side of the lambrequin is ironed with a warm iron. The effect of temperature provides a tight fixation inner material to the curtain. Decorative materials will add a kind of zest to the finished composition. A cord of crystal beads or fringe is perfect for this.

Soft lambrequin. It consists of airy fabrics such as: organza, voile, batting or silk. The soft texture provides graceful curves to the fabric. The model, as a rule, consists of simple elements: swag (sagging loop) and tie (side element).

Openwork lambrequin. The technology of its manufacture has a certain resemblance to hard. You can create an openwork pattern using templates. To do this, smooth lines are circled on the surface of the fabric with a pencil. Then they are cut out with a sharp clerical knife. You can fix the finished lambrequin with a special curtain tape, which is fixed on the reverse side.

Combined model. It contains both complex openwork details and light elements. Such designs are able to perform real professionals in their field.

If you have decided on the choice of model, then the next step will be sewing decorative curtains.

Scheme of a simple lambrequin

To begin with, it is recommended to try your hand at making a more simplified model. This process requires special care and perseverance. The main thing in this matter is to choose the right option. The lambrequin pattern should match the size of the window opening.

Before you start sewing, you need to make the correct calculation of the footage of the fabric. It includes:

• the width of the finished canvas. 3 cm is added to the height for allowances and for processing seams;
• product length. To make a simple lambrequin, you will need an average of up to 3 m of fabric. This will make the waves smoother.

After that, you can proceed to the pattern of each part. For sewing swag (waves) you will need a wide strip of material. Next, marks are made on it for further drapery. They are carefully fixed with small stitches. The edges of the fabric are processed with a special stitching machine.

When all the waves are at the same level, they are fixed on a curtain tape. After the swag is fixed, you can move on to the tie (side detail). The pattern is a large triangle. The side parts are neatly fastened in the very center. The result is a smooth transition.

The tie can be made one-sided or two-sided. Everything depends on your desire. A multilayer composition requires compliance with all proportions.

The next step is to assemble all the parts in finished structure. Swag and several ties are placed on the curtain tape. This lambrequin is designed for a window opening of 2 m.

When all the details are in one place. They are fixed together with the main machine line. The lower edge of the lambrequin can be supplemented with a decorative cord. Beautiful beads will complement the simplest model.

Sewing a hard lambrequin

Stitching a rigid model is quite simple. For this, it is necessary to comply exact dimensions window space. For its manufacture, you will need an average of 3 m of jacquard or satin. The fabric should have a dense texture.

When cutting, it is important to observe the direction of the shared thread and decorative pattern. All details should have a small allowance. This will allow you to carefully sew all the parts together.

Dublerin will help add stiffness. In the process of cutting individual elements, it is recommended to strengthen each part with adhesive material. It is fixed with a hot iron.

Next, all parts are sewn together on a curtain tape. On her reverse side There are several compartments for hooks. The lower cut of the lambrequin is treated with decorative braid or oblique trim. This will add a piece of luxury to the interior space.

High-quality work will become a real decoration of your home. The photo of lambrequins shows best models, which can become a highlight of the interior space.

Do-it-yourself photo of a lambrequin

Window decoration is one of the main trends in interior design. In order for the window opening to be framed in a beautiful frame of curtains, you need to know some of the subtleties of sewing. Curtains with lambrequins look romantic, which you can do with your own hands according to patterns for beginner sewing lovers. We offer interesting and informative workshops.

What is a lambrequin?

The beautiful word "lambrequin" came to us from France. This is the name of a beautifully draped piece of canvas, which is attached to window opening in its upper part and is an ornament of a complete curtain composition.

Kinds

There are several types of lambrequins.

Simple

This is a piece of fabric that is laid into the assembly on the curtain tape. It has a plain or curly bottom edge. The first option on the curtain tape is simple, the second is swag (hanging fabric assembly). In order to sew the first option, you need to bend and sew the bottom and side seams, and attach a textile tape to the upper edge. The bottom of the product can be decorated with an arch. It is pulled together with tape and attached to the eaves. The swag option drapes in a certain way, for this you need to create the correct line of folds so that the fabric is even.

Soft

For this type, light flowing fabrics are used. They drape beautifully and look delicate and airy. Soft lambrequins can be combined in various options, such as frills, bells, flip-flops or swags. The decoration uses ruffles, ribbons or fringes.

Hard

For this option, you need to choose a very dense canvas. It is stretched on a frame made of wood, or glued to a non-woven base. The so-called lambrequin-bando does not have any bends and folds, it perfectly holds its shape, which can also be different types- rounded, straight, curly. For decoration, you can use gold embroidery, brushes, cords or flowers.

Figured

This is a beautiful decorative element resembling lace. The openwork pattern can be stenciled and burned using laser equipment.

Combined

The combination of hard and soft types of lambrequin allows you to create original models. As a rule, they use 3 or more drapery elements. The main condition is not to overload the design with unnecessary details.

What to sew

Fashion trends apply to both lambrequins and other textile products. So, in the new season, it is preferable to opt for materials in pastel shades of noble texture and simple cut. Restrained and laconic decor will advantageously emphasize the elegance of flowing curtains.

For heavy dense curtains fit:

• jacquard;
• cotton;
• atlas;
• plush;
• velvet.

They will add elegance and respectability to the design of the window opening.

For light and flowing curtains, the following are preferred:

• silk;
• taffeta;
• polyester;
• organza.

They will create a feeling of airiness, and add grace to the interior of the room.

It is necessary to select material for curtains and lambrequins, based on the style of the living space. For the living room, you can choose noble velvet or shiny jacquard; for the bedroom, linen and satin would be an excellent solution; linen, cotton and polyester are ideal for the kitchen. These materials are practical and beautiful, especially when choosing the Provence style.

Product sizing

To make the lambrequin look neat, it must match the size of the window opening.

In doing so, the following details must be taken into account:

1. The width of the lambrequin should be 20-25 cm longer than the rod on each side. In this case, the product will have a finished look and create additional protection against sunlight.
2. If you need to make a folded lambrequin, then its width should be equal to the length of the cornice, increased by a factor of 1.3 to 2.
3. The height of the product depends on the choice of model and your own preference. By classical standards, a lambrequin should cover 1/3 of the window and the wall above it. But if the ceilings are high, then, of course, it is not necessary to close the wall.

An accurate calculation of the pattern will save you from various alterations.

pattern making

First, you can prepare a pattern on a small scale, and then transfer it to the fabric in the right proportions.

Lambrequin pattern with dimensions:

1. For a single-section product, we take a length equal to the length of the eaves.
2. If the product consists of two parts, then one overlaps the other by one third.
3. When choosing a three-section product, the following calculation must be performed: the length of the rod is divided by 7 and multiplied by 3. Each section must be equal to the length of the obtained indicator. For example, the length of the cornice is 180 cm: 180: 7 × 3 = 77. Each cut should be equal to 77 cm. Each element should overlap the other by 1/3.

At more fold elements will begin to break, and the look of the drapery will not be so neat.

If in the chosen model the swags do not overlap each other, then the space between them is decorated with small decorative elements - a mold (decoration from a strip of fabric cut in a spiral), ties, bells. In this way, you can hide the cords formed when the parts are pulled together into folds.

Patterns of the product must be drawn on the wall or a large table.

Step by step master classes

Let's consider in detail how do-it-yourself lambrequins are made with patterns for beginners.

Simple lambrequin

Even a beginner can handle this model.

To do this, just follow a few steps:

1. Measure the length of the window opening (for example, 220 cm) and calculate the length and width of the cut.
2. Cut out a strip of fabric right size from 30 to 60 cm long and 3 m wide. 3 cm are added to the width of the finished canvas to process the edge.
3. Hem the panels along the edges and bottom of the product with a hemming foot, or do it manually.
4. Sew the fabric to the curtain tape: fold the top of the fabric to a width equal to the width of the tape plus 1 cm, and iron the hem with an iron. We sew the tape on one side of the central strip of the screed, after bending it 1 cm along the edges of the lambrequin. Then we sew the tape on the other side of the screed.

At the last stage, we tighten the canvas with a cord and decorate home interior new thing.

Soft

Choose an airy fabric: silk, organza or veil. The model consists of the following elements: a sagging loop (swag) and side elements (tie).

Step-by-step instruction:

1. We make a drawing. We divide the length of the product into 3 parts: tie (¼ cut width) + swag (½ cut width) + tie (¼ cut width). The height of the lambrequin on the side is 2 times longer than the central part. Draw smoothly the bottom line of the canvas.
2. We cut the fabric and form folds.
3. We process the bottom with an oblique trim, and attach a curtain tape on top. Do not forget to leave 3 cm at the edges of the fabric for processing.

Hard

You can sew a hard lambrequin with your own hands without a pattern, for this it is enough to accurately measure the window space. When choosing a fabric, be guided by the density of the texture. Jacquard or satin will look good.

We cut and sew:

1. Cutting the fabric should take place according to the rules: it is important to observe the direction of the shared thread and the pattern of the material.
2. When creating a pattern, do not forget to make allowances for the seams.
3. You can create stiffness of the fabric with the help of dublerin, it is fixed with an iron.
4. All parts of the canvas are sewn onto a curtain tape.
5. The lower section of the fabric is processed with an oblique trim or finishing braid.

Quality work will decorate your home.

Children's

For a children's room, you can sew an elegant lambrequin. For a girl - a lush frill, if a rigid base is used, then decor in the form of scallops, ruffles, bows, coquettes will do.

For boys, a strict simple lambrequin with a small frill is suitable.

Materials for work:

• white organza - length 4 m, width - 0.80;
• light green organza - length 4 m, width - 0.80 m;
• oblique inlay white and green;
• curtain tape.

You can prepare various decorative items for decoration.

Let's get started:

1. You need to prepare paper patterns. We begin to cut a canvas of white fabric at an angle of 45 degrees like an arch, this will create beautiful coattails. The longest part will turn out in the middle of the cut - 0.8 m. The cut of green fabric can be done along the share, the length of the product at the ends is 0.8 m, in the middle - 0.4 m.
2. Process the sections with an oblique inlay (except for the top).
3. Align the top edges of the white and green organza right side up, stitch.
4. Bend the upper cut by 4 cm, apply a curtain tape and stitch all 3 layers of fabric.
5. Pull the cord to the desired width.

You can decorate the lambrequin with flowers, appliqué or embroidery.

With pleats

In order to complete such a model, you need to take fabrics 3 times larger than the length of the cornice. For example, if its length is 2.20 m, then the fabric needs 6.60 m

Instruction:

1. Prepare a template.
2. Cut out green chiffon 10-20 cm shorter than pink.
3. Stitch two pieces of fabric along the top edge.
4. Lay folds of 8-10 cm, the central fold will turn out to be a bow.
5. Treat the cuts with an oblique trim.
6. Make a 5 cm hem on the wrong side and sew along the edge.
7. Attach the curtains and pelmet to the curtain.

If desired, you can create a more complex model, as in the photo.

Ruffled

Pelmet with ruffles can decorate any room. You can sew it from two canvases: one is the main one, and the second is a decorative tie. It is necessary to take as a basis the width of the canvas equal to the length of the cornice.

What you need for work:

1. fabric yellow and white color. Yellow fabric - length 4 m and width 0.45 m. White fabric: length - 2 m, width - 1 m.
2. Eyelets - 11 pieces.
3. Oblique inlay - 2 m.

Fastening to the cornice can be done in another version, not with eyelets, but on a tape.

Let's get started:

1. Build a pattern for yellow fabric - a rectangle 4 x 0.45 m, for white - a polygon 2 x 1 x 0.45 m. Details on the fabric are cut out according to the pattern.
2. Process the details of the cut along the cuts with an oblique trim. Do not process the top cut.
3. We fold the fabrics of yellow and white colors face up, the panel of the white fabric should be in the side part of the yellow. Sew details along the upper edge and process with a zigzag stitch.
4. The upper section is folded 5 cm to the left side and stitched.
5. WTO underway - wet heat treatment iron.
6. Mark the eyelets, step 40 cm
7. The inner circumference of the eyelet is outlined with a pencil. Scissors make holes for snapping eyelets.
8. 11 ties are made from the oblique inlay to support the lambrequin.
9. Pass the pieces of inlay through the eyelets and tie on the cornice.

At the end, straighten the folds so that there is the same distance between them.

From strips of fabric

You can create an interesting model from strips of matter of the same length and different widths. The length of the finished product will be 2 m.

What you need for tailoring:

1. 18 strips of fabric, the width of the strip is equal to the length of the cornice (take, as an example, 2 m).
2. The length is multiplied by a factor from 1.5 to 2. The resulting length is divided by 18 - this will be the width of one strip (22.2 cm). In our work, the length of the strips will be different. The first strips are 1 m each, and then there is a decrease in each subsequent one by 10 cm.
3. White fabric 8.4 m long, 22.2 cm wide.
4. Beige fabric 6.4 m long, 22.2 cm wide
5. Curtain tape.

Options for the length and color of the stripes can be any, it depends on the desire and imagination.

Let's get started:

1. Hem the edges of the material with a hem seam or bias tape. When cutting, do not forget to add 1.5-2 cm to the hem of the product.
2. Lay out the strips according to the scheme, put a curtain tape on top, sew all layers on sewing machine together.
3. Hang a pelmet on the ledge. Tie the stripes together.

If the fabric strips are not rectangular shape, then you can impose them by the method of overlapping.

Secrets of successful drapery

Curtains and curtains decorated with drapery look especially attractive. For draperies, it is better to choose a fabric of solid colors. Soft gentle folds can be created from materials that drape well - cambric, silk, organza, velor.

curtain tape is lovely way set an even fold across the entire width of the curtain, since a fold is already embedded in its structure.

Using draperies made using the swag and jabot method, you can create additional decorative elements.

All these methods will help create an expressive window design and transform even the simplest curtain materials.

Video

The video shows how to sew lambrequins with your own hands, instructions are given with patterns.

- This is a soft, decorative "cornice" in the form of trims, frills, which are placed in front of a curtain or tulle, hiding its upper part and gently framing the curtain or curtain. This is the way decorative design top of the window. There are lambrequins straight or certain form, a braid or fringe is sewn to the bottom. Lambrequin is an important part of window decor. It successfully hides the sagging edge of a curtain or curtain or an ugly cornice. By fixing the lambrequin higher than usual, you will visually lengthen the window, with a wide lambrequin, the window will appear wider.

- Lambrequin can consist of one, two or three sections.
- The width of the section depends on the length of the cornice. Each section of the lambrequin has a smooth section in the middle (1/3 of the width of the part) and on both sides of it there are gathered sections (1/3 of the width of the part).

Calculation of the width of the lambrequin.

- If the lambrequin consists of only one section, then its width will be equal to the length of the cornice.
- For a lambrequin of two sections, one of which overlaps the other by 1/3, the width of the section is calculated as follows: each section consists of 3/3 = 6/3 in total; from these subtract 1/3 by which one section overlaps the other = 5/3.
Measure the length of the cornice, divide it by 5 = 1/3 of the section width. This value must be multiplied by 3 again = the width of one section of the lambrequin.
- For a three-section lambrequin, where each section overlaps by 1/3: 9/3 minus 2/3 (overlapping) = 7/3. The length of the cornice divided by 7 times 3 = the width of one section.

Drawing up a pattern of a section of a lambrequin.

- To make a pattern of a lambrequin section, pin a large sheet of paper to the wall, draw a horizontal line with a length equal to the calculated width of the section (in the drawing of line 1-2), and using a hanging cord fixed at points 1 and 2, draw the shape of the lambrequin section (dashed line on the drawing).
- Transfer this form to a sheet of paper. From the midpoint of the section width (3), draw a vertical line down and mark on it:
section height (4) = intersection point of dotted line and vertical
paper pattern height (4a) \u003d section height plus desired allowances (depending on the density of the fabric, they are 50 - 80% of the section width, more for thin fabrics and less for dense ones).
- Draw the bottom edge of the paper pattern part with a compass: center at point 3, draw an arc through point 4a, see drawing.
- 1/2 the length of the lower edge of the lambrequin section (1-4) transfer to the circle line from point 4a, we get point 1a. Point 2a is determined in the same way.
- Divide the width of the section into three parts - see points 5 and 6 = smooth section. Now connect the points 1a and 5, 2a and 6 with straight lines - in these areas we will then tighten the fabric.
- To avoid too tight drapery on both sides, along the bottom edge of the pattern on the right and left, in areas equal to 1/3 of the length of the bottom edge, straighten a little, see drawing.
Connect points 5 and 6 with a slightly rounded line. Cut out the resulting piece.

Open.

- The fabric is cut at an angle of 45 degrees.
- We cut out three identical parts with a seam allowance of 2 cm.

Description of work.

- On the rounded edge of each section, make a double hem 1 cm wide.
- It is better to put a special flexible metal tape into the hem. Fasten the ends.
- Fold the three pieces wrong side up. The middle section is located under the two side ones (fig. left).

- Sew along the top edge with a 1 cm seam allowance.
- Iron the top of the received part on the wrong side to a width of 2 cm.
- From the inside of the lambrequin, at a distance of 1 cm from the top edge, sew on both sides of the curtain braid.
- Stretch the threads of the braid so that only 1/3 of the width of each section is pulled together on the right and left, and the middle third remains smooth
- Hang the lambrequin and fix it on the cornice with clamps at the beginning, end and between sections.

The simplest lambrequin. (with ponytails)

Such draped pelmets are good for windows that do not need curtains, but which you still want to decorate somehow.

You will need:

1. Main fabric.
2. Fabric for lining (if necessary)
3. Gasket (if necessary) - interlining, etc.
4. Cornice or plank for lambrequin, 5x2 cm in size, desired length
5. Decorative cord - approximately 1 m
6. 50 cm tape.
7. Soft pencil.
8. Furniture studs, hammer or stapler.
9. Drill, screwdriver, screws.

Operating procedure:

1. Attach a pelmet bar or cornice to the wall above the window. It should be about 10 cm higher window frame and so that its ends protrude beyond the window also by about 10-15 cm. Cut off the required amount of fabric. In order for the drapery to sag by 50 cm, you need a fabric 70 cm wide. The length of the fabric is determined by the length of the cornice plus 10 cm plus two lengths of the side "tails". If this length is less than 140 cm, cut the desired piece from a 70 cm wide fabric. If not, cut and sew two pieces together. Please note that the seam allowance should be 1.5 cm for each edge.

If you need to join two widths of fabric, then do it so that the seam is not located in the middle. It is better to attach small pieces of fabric to the main part on the sides.

If desired, cut the fabric for the lining and/or lining, the same size as the main fabric. The lining will make the lambrequin more voluminous, its contours and folds - softer. However, lining is not required.

If you do decide to use a liner, place the cut-out liner fabric, smooth it out, then place the main fabric on top, face up, and place the lining on top of it, face down. Pin all fabrics with pins.

2. Sew all fabrics on the machine, 1.5 cm from the edge, leaving 30 cm unstitched along the top edge. Remove the pins, make light transverse cuts in the corners. Turn the fabric inside out and iron, making sure that the lining fabric is not visible from the front. Sew up the unstitched hole by hand.

Mark the middle of the top of the plank and the middle of the pelmet. Using a stapler, attach the middle of the lambrequin to the center of the top of the plank with paper clips. Then attach the entire fabric to the plank. The ends of the fabric should hang freely around the edges of the plank.

3. Tie the hanging ends of the lambrequin with a decorative cord. Consumption of approximately 50 cm of cord on each side. Tie the cord with a large bow, straighten the folds.

If you have enough experience, then the next lambrequin looks more beautiful.

Lambrequin - consisting of one swag plus garland curtains on the sides.

To properly sew such a lambrequin, a certain skill is required. Indeed, in order for the lambrequin to look harmonious, it is necessary to determine the number of sagging garlands so that they look beautiful with a curtain, carefully cut out and sew.

For this you will need:

- textile
- curtain tape
- a board for the eaves, best of all, covered with fabric.

measure the width of your cornice. Plus seam allowances. Decide how long the pelmet will be, and increase this size by two and a half times (do not forget the allowances!). Decide the number of folds on the lambrequin. Buy curtain tape - it's easier to make folds. The choice of braid depends on what kind of folds you are going to make - small, medium or large. Draw a drawing.

The dotted line is the fold line. To make the folds lie better, you can cut out the lambrequin along the oblique: fold the fabric diagonally and attach the pattern to this diagonal with a dotted line. True, in this case you will need more material ...

Given the length of the curtain tape in the assembled state, calculate the width of the middle, not draped part. What I mean: the drapery consists of three parts - the drapery itself on both sides and the middle part between the beginning and end of the first fold. Knowing the length of the cornice, you subtract from it the length of the drapery tape in the finished state (twice! - two sides). The remainder is side A.

Cut out the detail of the swag. Perform a hem, stitch. Sew curtain tape to the straight side edges of the lambrequin. Gather the tape, form folds. Align the draped and non-draped sections in a straight line, attach them to the eaves of the top with small studs.

The swag can also be fixed on the front of the eaves, but in this case you will need to “mask” it with a figured baguette.

Already in the fixed state, form folds.

Curtains-cascades or molds (ties), the eternal companions of the swag, are also easy to sew. For them, you decide the required height and width. Increase the width by two and a half times. Cut out the figure from the fabric according to the pattern

Then work on the edges. Sew curtain tape along the top edge. Assemble the tape according to the instructions. Iron the top of the folds to the desired side. Fasten to the eaves before you attach the swag to it.

Such a curtain-cascade, as in the figure, can be made without a curtain tape. The pattern is the same, but you form the folds with your hands, so that you get a drapery from the picture, that is, one on the other.

Manual method of laying drapery.

This method requires a measuring stand or a thick sheet of packing cardboard of the required size.

We impose a previously cut pattern from the fabric on the measuring stand, observing the middle and the beginning of the shoulders of the model, without stretching or fitting the middle of the part.

The formation of the first fold begins from the starting point of the right shoulder of the part, lowering the so-called “roller” of the fold down from the cornice line by 10–15 cm. This value depends on the depth of the model.

In the same way, observing the depth of the fold (approximately 8 - 10 cm), it is laid at the starting point of the left shoulder.

We fix the first fold, like all subsequent ones, with 2-3 pins, so as not to warp with further laying.

Since the shoulder calculations were made, we know the distance between the folds along the eaves line (see the advice “Pelmet shoulder calculations”). We mark this distance along the ruler with chalk or a disappearing felt-tip pen. It is very important to observe this value down to the millimeter, since the difference in the distance between the folds can lead to a distortion of the entire model as a whole.

Each subsequent fold is formed in the same way. The same amount of sagging between the folds and the distance between the folds along the cornice line are strictly observed.

The depth of each subsequent fold increases by 3-5 cm. This value depends on the drape of the fabric and the length of the model. The stiffer the fabric, the deeper the tuck solution.

After laying all the necessary folds, the most correctly and beautifully laid shoulder of the part is selected, and the tucks formed after laying and cutting are mirrored from one side of the model to the other.

Then they stab (very often, after 1.5 - 2 cm) with pins the selected shoulder of the model along the cornice line. If the model is asymmetric, then both shoulders of the model are stabbed and drawn.

With chalk or a disappearing felt-tip pen, draw a line of the cornice with a processing allowance of 1.5 - 2 cm along the line of the middle and shoulder of the model.

With chalk, a disappearing felt-tip pen or pins, mark the bottom line of the sag of the model (along the selected half).

The stabbed and marked to the middle pattern is removed from the measuring board. Without stretching the fabric, they also split the undrawn shoulder of the model.

On the cutting table, departing from the intended line of the cornice 1-2 cm, cut off the excess fabric allowance for laying. Thus, a line for processing the part along the cornice is obtained.

Splitting the shoulder of the part, we get the depth of each fold (dart solution).

For the most accurate and correct laying, it is necessary to mirror the solution of tucks from one half of the part to the other. To do this, fold the pattern exactly in half and cut out a solution of tucks. Then the drawn lines of the cornice are transferred.

Align the pattern folded in half along the bottom line of the sag of the model, observing the processing allowances of 1 - 1.5 cm.

A pattern with worked out shoulders and a lower sag line is laid on a fitting stand to check all sizes.

The lower section of the model is treated with a double stitching seam, an “American” seam (“Moscow seam”), or the entire detail is duplicated with a lining.
In the "overshoot" model, the upper sag of the part is processed in the same way.

As a rule, the upper allowance along the cornice line is processed with Velcro or mounting tape, the so-called "belt".

Examples of a combination of lambrequins and curtains.