Description and types of organza tulle: sewing curtains with your own hands

Tulle is an eternal classic. Six centuries have passed since the first samples of the fabric appeared. Due to its unusual properties, it was the most popular type of fabric in Europe. But time passed, and the appearance of tulle changed. Thus, in the 18th century, a material called organza was invented, which is still used in clothing design and as curtains in the interior.

Organza tulle: description, what it looks like, examples of curtains

Tulle first appeared in Europe in the 15th century in a small town, after which the material was named. It was woven by weavers specifically by royal decree. The first examples of tulle were very smooth, light and at the same time dense enough to hide a person’s face behind it. Their structure resembled a network of very thin threads, which were woven by hand. Most often, materials made from natural products, such as silk or cotton, were used.

With the advent of special machines, it became easier to obtain tulle. Its production took less time, and the fabric itself became better quality and more diverse. It was from this moment that tulle began to be produced with polyester elastic threads to create an original pattern.

Tulle's popularity in Europe declined in the 18th century, when a fabric called organza began to be imported from the eastern side of the continent. It was made entirely of processed silk threads and was considered a premium product.

Organza began to be used for curtains when polyester and viscose were added to it, making the material more affordable, elastic and transparent. The only drawback of the new organza is that it began to pass air worse, retain dust and require additional care.

Organza: description of models, review of varieties, structure and colors of fabric

Today, organza products are 100% synthetic fabrics that replicate the properties of the first examples of the fabric, namely: smoothness, lightness and shine.

After switching to machine production, the process of fabric production became much simpler and cheaper. Therefore, it is not surprising that it began to be used to the maximum in both interiors and clothing design. As a result, the demand for more interesting varieties of organza increased.

Based on the materials used:

• Silk

• Viscose

• Chiffon

Regarding the transmission of colors:

• Matte

• Brilliant

• "Chameleon"

By color palette:

• Monochrome

• Colored

By decorative structure:

• Smooth

• Reaping

By decorative elements:

• With print

There are several options for applying a print to organza. One of them is printing. The design is applied to the fabric using a prepared stamp with paint. When the design is printed on the canvas, it is additionally processed to fix the paint. Another option involves applying the design using oilcloth or chemical burning on dark canvases.

• With embroidery

The entire pattern embroidered on the organza fabric is made using a special error to form a defect. It is worth knowing about this type of organza: the fabric must necessarily consist of synthetic, denser threads so that the embroidery does not weigh down the fabric with its weight.

• Perforated.

A laser with a programmed pattern is passed over the entire canvas, it burns holes in the fabric according to the specified coordinates. This type of organza looks organically in interiors in the style of minimalism.

• Jacquard

Tulle is not able to withstand royal patterns, but organza is another matter. In the past, ornaments of wealthy houses were applied to it. After all, no one else could afford to buy such material. Now jacquard is used in the classic interior style.

What is better tulle or organza: comparative characteristics of fabrics

Organza tulle is a fabric that is often used as curtains for living rooms such as bedrooms, children's rooms, living rooms and kitchens. The main reason for choosing these fabrics is the following properties:

1. Translucency;
2. Ease;
3. Easy to care for;
4. Wide choice of colors, shades, models, etc.;
5. Affordable price.

However, organza and tulle are not the same material, which means they must have differences. For example, tulle has a number of disadvantages that should be taken into account, and there are also disadvantages when choosing curtains.

1. Tulle is a very delicate and light fabric that is easily deformed under the influence of chemical and mechanical influences. Therefore, using this type of fabric is not the best option for a child's room or kitchen.
2. Cream or white shades of fabric are too transparent and do not diffuse sunlight well, so tulle is not suitable for bedrooms. The exception is when light tulle is complemented by massive curtains or a denser material.
3. Tulle should be hung only on the non-sunny side. This material tends to fade quickly. Otherwise, the fabric will have to be constantly changed or painted with dyes.

In terms of wear resistance, organza, of course, has significant advantages over regular tulle. But we should not miss the fact that the synthetic threads that organza consists of significantly affect the efficiency of air permeability and dust-repellent properties of the material, unlike tulle.

Important! If there are people with dust allergies in the family, it is better to take curtains made of tulle with the maximum amount of natural threads. Such fabrics allow air to pass through better and do not retain dust.

Sewing organza curtains with your own hands: instructions on how to choose fabric, how to cut and sew curtains yourself

Gone are the days when organza was considered a premium material. Now it is available to anyone who intends to diversify the interior of their room with new curtains. Moreover, two thirds of the cost of new curtains is not so much the organza fabric itself, but the processing of its edges, which can be done at home.

Sewing organza curtains with your own hands consists of only five steps.

• Measuring length

To find out how much fabric is needed to sew curtains, you need to measure the width of the cornice on which the product will hang, and multiply the resulting figure by 1.5-2 times. Then the fabric will fall freely down, without stretching in width. The height is measured from the top of the cornice to the floor with an allowance of 2-4 cm for hemming the edges.

• Edge processing

The sides where the fabric was cut are processed with a special invisible overlock stitch to hide traces of the thread.

• Bottom processing

To do this, you need to additionally buy bias tape. First, the tape is sewn with the front side to the back side of the future curtains. Then the organza is wrapped in the tape and secured with an invisible (hidden) seam from the back side.

• Upper part processing

Additionally, buy curtain tape in any sewing store. It should be equal to the width of the structure itself. It must be sewn to the top of the canvas, where it will be attached to the cornice. After that, you need to pull the curtain together, form folds of the same size, and hang the finished curtains on the cornice. Done.

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