Often when buying curtains product is notfits the size of the window and needs to be filed. You can use the services of experts, giving the curtains in the studio, and you can try to do this simple work yourself.
Ways of sewing curtains
Hem product can be in several ways:
- manual flashing secret stitch;
- using a sewing machine;
- using a special adhesive tape.
Choosing the right method depends on availabilitymachine, ability to own the needle and the density of the material. The first method is unlikely to suit those who do not have a certain skill. In addition, it will take a lot of time. The second option is used much more often, it is enough just to possess the minimum skills to work on the sewing machine. Hemming with tape is allowed only if the fabric can be ironed at a low temperature.
Processing side seams
The first step is to process the side slices.For filing this part of the curtains, a seam is used in the hem with a closed cut, while its width should not be less than 1.5 cm and more than 2 cm. To know how to hem the curtains on the sides, you need to familiarize yourself with the following instructions:
- Hem to iron.The process will be easier if you use a piece. You can do it yourself. To do this, take a cardboard and cut a rectangle out of it with a width equal to the size of the fold, and a length equal to the size of the sole of the iron. Next, we put the fabricated piece on the edge of the product, wrap and iron. Then the strip needs to be moved and thus treated with the iron the rest of the fabric.
- The next step is to bend the fold in half and fasten with frequent pins with pins.
- You can make a corner joint.
- Now with the help of a sewing machine you needstitch seam, which should be placed at a distance of 2 mm from the edge, no more. When performing work it is necessary to monitor the fabric, it should not move out and deform.
- In conclusion, the seam must be ironed.
It is important to know that if the curtains have raised edges, then they do not need to be processed.
Having hemmed a bottom of curtains
Consider how to properly hem curtains at the bottom.In order to make an even cut, you need to make a landmark. Carefully pull the thread, then cut the product along it. After that, the bottom of the curtains is processed in the same way as the sides.
To avoid the appearance of folds on the fabric, it is recommended to use special textile weights. They can be hung over the edge of the curtains or put inside the hem.
Gusset
With the help of the corner joint, the hem can be achieved so that there are no thick corners, and also they will not stick out. How to hem curtains in corners:
- All the folds (side and bottom) iron.
- Mark the intersection of the hem using a pin.
- Focusing on the marked point, bend the folds so that the corner is inside.
- The formed diagonal bevel ironed and secured with pins.
- On the machine to make the seams.
- Sew stitches with blind stitches.
How to hem organza curtains
The organza curtains look very attractive and,certainly decorate the interior of the room. However, the processing of such a fabric is slightly different from the usual filing. In this case, women are wondering how to hem curtains from this material that is unpleasant for work. Need to know some features.
The cut should be pre-fit, afterthen shorten the product to the desired length with scissors or a hot knife. If you choose the first option, then you need to perform edge processing. Using a red-hot knife, the cut is gently fired by the flame of a candle or match.
After all the edges are processed, you should sew a slanting inlay to the sides. It is important not to forget to attach the weighting agent.
However, when sewing curtains from organza, you can use another method: double hemming. It requires special care, because the fabric can slip.
How to hem curtains with tape
Filing curtains with tape - the most popularway to. Having decided on the desired length, it is necessary to cut off an extra piece of cloth. To make the edges look neat, it is better to bend them twice. But if the fabric has a lining, then double hem will look ridiculous. In this case, you should perform a single version. The seam should be ironed. Next, between the layers of the product must be put adhesive tape and glue using an iron.
Cost of hemming curtains
Of course, not everyone knows how to find a common language withsewing machine, and shortening the fabric with a tape is risky: you can completely ruin the product. In this case, it is better to turn to professionals who probably know how to hem the curtains. The price for 1 meter ranges from 50 to 100 rubles.
If it was decided to cope with this taskindependently, it must be remembered that before starting work the canvas should be allowed to sag. Then you can safely get down to business, following all the above recommendations.
