Thick curtains are the most common option for window decoration. It's all about their practicality. They will protect you from excess light in the summer, keep the cold out in the winter, and reliably hide the room from view from the street. Without them, the room looks uncomfortable and a little institutional. Thick curtain fabric is a great decoration for any home.
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Thick, night curtains: description
Night curtains are a necessary solution for the bedroom. After all, a person’s health, mood, and performance depend on the quality of sleep. Bright sun rays and street noise can prevent you from getting enough sleep. The problem is solved by a thick curtain, which is often called a drape.
Initially, curtains were used to cover doorways. Heavy draperies protected the room from cold and noise. By the way, the name comes from the French “porte” – “door”.
Thick curtains have many practical functions.
- They protect the room from light.
- Reduces noise coming from the street.
- They don't let cold air through.
- Prevents dust from entering from outside.
- They hide the room from prying eyes.
Types of ready-made thick curtains
In addition to classic curtains, there are other design options for thick curtains.
- Roman. A straight blade that is controlled by a special mechanism.
- Double curtains. A thick curtain that consists of two panels placed on top of each other. Due to the double layering, it is possible to create a good level of shading. Another advantage is that they can be double-sided.
- Fabric blinds. Can be used for any room: living room, kitchen, bathroom, study, gazebo.
- Roller blind. It is a very simple and convenient design. It consists of a flat sheet and a shaft.
Curtains with a heavy texture are practical and versatile. They cope best with the task of darkening in the bedroom. But you can choose your own version of light-proof textiles for other rooms.
Hall. Massive curtains of a single color, dense in texture and rich in textiles are suitable for a spacious hall. Draperies and decorative details are allowed here: tassels, grabs, lambrequins, folds and lush gathering.
Children's. Curtains for a peaceful child's sleep should be soft, but at the same time they block light well. The design is simple, without folds and complex draperies. It is important that the opening and closing mechanism is not difficult for the child.
Kitchen. Here it is better to choose shortened curtain options: Roman, roller, cafe, Austrian or French.
Fabrics for heavy curtains
Many housewives are interested in the question: what are curtains made of? After all, the variety of materials offered by manufacturers is very large today. A night curtain is not sewn from any fabric you like. It is necessary to select a material that will meet several requirements at once.
- High density.
- Strength and wear resistance.
- Easy care.
- Good shading ability.
- Resistance to UV rays.
All these conditions are met by several types of materials, which are mainly used for sewing window textiles with a black out function.
Jacquard. A fabric with a special, dense weave of threads. On a smooth background there is usually a textured, intricate pattern. It is obtained by interweaving fibers of different thicknesses.
Black-out. Initially, blackout canvases were used for cinemas and hotels. But due to the ability to 100% shade even on the sunniest day, they began to be used to decorate apartment windows. The structure of the material is multilayer. Synthetic fibers, polyester. Sometimes metallized spraying, acrylic or polyvinyl chloride layers are used for production.
Taffeta. High-density glossy fabric. It is distinguished by silky shimmers. Due to its structure, it allows you to make folds with expressive creases and beautiful draperies.
Linen. If natural material is chosen, it will last a long time (up to 50-60 years), will become a natural antiseptic and will improve the microclimate in the room. But linen also has disadvantages: it wrinkles easily and is difficult to iron, the material shrinks after washing, the price of natural linen is high.
Chenille. A type of jacquard. Its main feature is a complex weave pattern. It is made from fleecy, combed threads. It has excellent noise- and light-absorbing properties, as well as increased strength and wear resistance. A very soft, elastic material that practically does not wrinkle and is easy to care for.
Velvet. Long forgotten velvet curtains are coming into fashion today. They are covered with short pile on the front side. If the material is of high quality, the pile is thick and does not crumble.
In addition to the listed types of fabrics, others are also used: natural silk, wool, nylon, polyester, satin, satin, velour.
How to sew curtains with lining?
Lined curtains are an inexpensive alternative to blackout textiles. They hold their shape better than single-layer curtains. They are resistant to fading, block light well, and will last for many years. They are sewn from two layers of fabric. The first is the front part of the curtains. The second is the lining layer, which protects from light, noise, and cold.
With the most basic sewing skills, you can sew dark, double-layer curtains for a nursery, bedroom or baby's room in a few steps. That is, where increased noise and light insulation is needed.
Step 1. Choose fabric
The footage of the fabric for the lining should be equal to the amount of material for the front part of the product. We select a single-color material for the lining, neutral tones: beige, cream, cream, white.
Important! If you use a bright fabric or one with a colorful print for the lining, the color of the front side may be distorted.
For the front part, we take a dark, dense, opaque texture. The classic option is a brown "face" and a beige back.
Step 2. Take measurements
The dimensions are determined using a measuring tape. The height of the curtain is measured from the cornice down to the desired length. If the length of the curtains is planned to reach the floor, then it is necessary to subtract 1-2 cm from the measurement so that the fabric does not hang down in an unsightly accordion and does not fray on the floor.
Important! You need to add a hem allowance of 10 cm to the bottom and top edges of the curtains, for a total of 20 cm.
We measure the width of the curtains along the length of the cornice. We multiply the resulting value by the assembly coefficient (AC) - from 1.5 to 3. The higher the AC, the more magnificent the assembly will be in the end. For the side seams, you need to add 5 cm (2.5 cm for each seam).
Please note! The lining side should be cut 10 cm shorter than the front side at the bottom. That is, for the lining side we make only one allowance for the top hem.
Step 3. Sewing dark thick curtains
- Fold the front part along the bottom edge by 2 cm and smooth it out.
- Then we fold it again, but this time by 8 cm. Iron it.
- Repeat points 1.2 with the lining part.
- We pin the ironed seam of the front part and make an even stitch, stepping back 3-4 mm from the inner edge of the hem.
- Repeat step 4 for the lining part.
- Remove the pins and iron the seams.
- Lay the front part of the curtain face up. Place the lining part on top with the wrong side up. The lining side should be shorter at the bottom than the front side.
- We pin the side parts together, make two side seams, stepping back 2.5 cm from the edge.
- Remove the pins, turn the product inside out, and iron the sides.
- We fold the lower corners of the product like an “envelope”, manually fix the corners and sew the lining on the bottom using a blind stitch.
We decorate the top depending on the chosen type of fastening to the cornice: curtain tape, drawstring, eyelets or loops. The easiest way is "crocodiles", which work on the principle of ordinary clothespins.
The best photos of decorating bedrooms and other rooms with heavy curtains
Photos of the best design ideas will help you choose the right option for heavy curtains for different rooms.
They show that the dense texture not only helps to block the view from the street, protect from light, cold and dust, but also looks expensive, luxurious and presentable.
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