How to sew curtains with your own hands from two fabrics of different colors: patterns and ideas for combined curtains and tulle

What seam to sew curtains from two fabrics. Before you sew curtains yourself from two fabrics of different textures or colors, you need to decide on the model of the product. Curtains must fit into the interior of the room.

Curtains play an important role in the interior, so their purchase or tailoring needs to be carefully considered. Faceless products can ruin any room, making it uncomfortable. Curtains made from two multi-colored fabrics can bring coziness and update your kitchen, living room or bedroom. If previously it was believed that these products should be made exclusively from one fabric, today even the most conservative housewives prefer combined window curtains. When combining fabrics for sewing curtains, it is recommended to take into account certain rules.

Properties of different colors and their shades

When choosing fabric for window curtains consisting of 2 types of material, you should first study information about what properties different fabrics have when combined. Information about this is presented in the table:

Colors	Impact on humans	Types of color combinations	The effect created by combining shades
White	Improves morale and gives a boost of energy	Monochrome (colors are in the same sector of the color wheel)	Creates a calm and elegant look
Yellow	Stimulates appetite, tones the nervous system, improves mood and thought processes
Blue	Calms
Blue	Calms, helps cope with insomnia
Violet	Reduces anxiety and promotes inspiration
Red	Excites and increases activity	Complementary (combination of two opposite shades)	Creates a visual dynamic effect
Orange	Improves mood, increases concentration
Brown	Instills confidence, gives a feeling of security and peace. May have a depressant effect.
Black	It can both depress and reduce tension and calm.
Green	Instills self-confidence, calms, balances
Grey	Disciplines, can oppress

How to combine plain, colored and patterned fabrics correctly?

Combining two fabrics is primarily a matter of taste. However, there are certain rules that, if followed, will make this task easier. When combining monochromatic fabrics, you can give free rein to your imagination. If you want to decorate a room in soothing colors, it is better to use a monochrome approach, for example, choose canvases in rich green and light green shades. When choosing the color of the material, it is recommended not only to rely on personal preferences, but also to take into account the color scheme used in the interior of the room.

If you want to add a bright accent, you can combine materials according to complementary characteristics, for example, yellow and lilac. However, in any case, they should look harmonious together.

As for the combination of canvases with different patterns and patterns, today any combination is allowed, even the most daring and seemingly not entirely correct combination. So, fabric with large flowers can be combined with striped material. The main thing is that the same shades are present on the combined materials. In this case, the tulle can be the same color as the one on the canvas.

Linen

The fabric has a number of undoubted advantages:

is a hypoallergenic material;
durable and not easily damaged;
not electrified;
gives coolness in summer and protects from cold in winter;
disinfects and disinfects the room.

Linen curtains suit almost any interior, but look especially natural in country style.

How to combine fabrics of different textures?

The most successful and harmonious look are curtains made from fabrics of the same or similar textures. This is due to the fact that, firstly, this approach allows you to increase the visual appeal of the product, and secondly, fabrics of different types can shrink differently after washing, as a result of which the curtains become deformed and will look untidy on the window.

If you intend to use materials that differ from each other in texture for sewing curtains, it is recommended to follow the following rules:

Consider whether the window curtains' mounting structure will withstand a combination of heavy materials. To prevent the cornice from sagging, it is recommended to combine a thick fabric with a transparent one, for example, the one used for sewing tulle. Curtains made from two materials with a wicker structure of varying degrees of transparency look beautiful.
To prevent combined curtains from different fabrics from looking disjointed on the windows, use some common element (braid, tieback, frill) when creating the design.

Choose fabrics that are resistant to shrinkage.
When sewing curtains for rooms in a restrained style, give preference to materials of the same color but different textures.
Consider the degree of darkening the room requires. If kitchen curtains can be made from light translucent fabrics, then bedroom curtains should be made of dense fabrics that can reliably protect the room from the bright sun.

Ideas for different models of curtains made of two fabrics

It is recommended to choose a curtain model depending on the room in which you plan to hang them: in the kitchen, bedroom or living room. There are certain requirements for the style of curtains in the listed rooms. Only if they are followed will it be possible to most harmoniously fit window curtains into the interior. What should you consider when choosing a curtain model?

Cozy or formal living room

Curtains for the living room can be of any model. The main thing is that they fit harmoniously into the overall decor of the room. Just as when choosing the color of the curtains for this room, when choosing the style of the future product, you need to take into account the interior design that was used in its arrangement.

In a modern-style living room, straight curtains without tiebacks look most harmonious. In a hall with an interior designed in a classic direction, decorative elements such as tiebacks, lambrequins, and drapery will come in handy. Minimalism and modernism require clear, simple lines; curtains of complex shapes with abundant folds and puffs would look out of place here. Curtains with ties or hourglass designs will fit perfectly into the Provence style.

Kitchen: beautiful and functional

Kitchen curtains require more frequent washing than curtains hanging in other rooms. To make this task easier, when sewing these products, it is recommended to give preference to simple models without complex elements. Window curtains in the form of rectangles look most appropriate in a room intended for preparing and eating food.

Various decorative elements on curtains (tiebacks, ruffles) can make a room made in the Provence style and other similar styles more comfortable. Cafe curtains will also fit harmoniously into this interior. Quite often, when sewing kitchen curtains, they do without tulle. Most apartments in our country have small kitchens. To visually expand the space in this room, it is not recommended to use floor-length curtains. Long products, on the contrary, can increase the height of the ceilings.

Calm bedroom

Straight curtains with tie-backs or free-hanging ones will fit harmoniously into a bedroom designed in a restrained style. It is not recommended to overload a place intended for rest and sleep with unnecessary details. This recommendation also applies to curtains. Their main purpose is protection from the sun and delicately maintaining the overall style of the room.

When sewing curtains for the bedroom, you should use tulle. It allows diffused light to enter the room during the day when the curtains are pulled apart.

Children's: option for girls and boys

When planning to sew curtains for a children's room, you need to take into account the gender and age of the child living in it. Not only the color of the future product, but also its model depends on this. For boys of the middle and older age groups, window curtains of a discreet shape are suitable. Curtains for the bedroom for girls and young children can be scalloped, with ruffles, slouch, trains, etc.

Eyelets

One of the terms of maritime vocabulary has become widely known today as a unique type of fittings used for fastening curtains. With their help, the design of beautiful waves-folds is achieved. Waves on two-color curtain fabrics look especially impressive.

Ideal folds transform the entire composition decorating the window opening and give the entire interior a special chic.

Details: fastening methods, sliding mechanisms, tiebacks and other decor

An important point when sewing combined window curtains is the method of fastening. It comes in the following types:

directly to the fabric;
on one cornice there are panels complementing each other;
fastening additional elements on separate structures (cornice board, additional hooks, loops).

Often, when sewing combined curtains, roller blinds and classic products are combined. The convenience of this design lies in the fact that on a hot sunny day, a lowered roller curtain will protect you from scorching rays, and in the evening, tightly closed heavy curtains will create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort, and will also reliably protect you from prying eyes. Roller and Roman blind designs are convenient if window decoration does not involve moving curtains.

A simple model of two-color curtains: DIY sewing

Even a novice seamstress can combine two fabrics to sew curtains. It is better for inexperienced craftswomen to use fabrics of the same texture, as they are easier to sew. You can sew this product with your own hands according to the following scheme:

Measure the length of the cornice and the distance from the hook to the floor. Each product requires an average of 1.5–2 lengths of fastening device. To determine the height of the curtain, you need to add the length of the fabric in the upper and lower parts to the height of the ceilings. When combining two canvases vertically, 2 cm is added to each side, and when placed horizontally, to the height of the product.
Cut the material in half vertically.
Place the pieces together with the right sides together and, stepping back 1 cm from the edge, sew with a simple seam.
Press seams.
Turning the sides of the future product 2 mm on each side, steam thoroughly. Repeat the procedure.
Place a stitch at the fold. Sew the bottom edge in the same way.
Having folded the product to the width of the existing tape, iron this area.
Apply tape to the lapel and secure the pieces with pins.
Place a line along the top and bottom edges of the tape. Do the same with the other part of the product.

What is meant by double curtains?

According to the name, this is a special way of decorating curtains, in which it is possible to combine 2 types of fabrics. Depending on the method of sewing and hanging, this group of products is divided into 3 types.

Double-layer - curtains made of 2 separately hanging panels that can be moved together or separately.

Double-sided - lined with fabric of a different color and texture.

Combined - combining 2 types of textiles in each panel.

When making any type of such curtains, you need to take into account that the fabrics of the upper and lower parts of the curtains must be combined. The choice of contrasting or shading colors depends on the overall color scheme of the room. It is desirable that one of the shades appears in the interior as an accent or is present in other details. This technique will help harmoniously fit the volumetric product into the overall style of the room.

In a classic interior, curtains made from plain layers of textiles will look most advantageous. It is also possible to use fabrics with ornaments. In this case, it is advisable to make only 1 layer of such material. If you want both panels to be patterned, then you should select curtains with the same pattern, but in different shades. In any other case, double curtains will look ridiculous. A thin transparent curtain (tulle, organza, veil) should be a neutral shade or match one of the layers of a thick double curtain.

Material selection

Combination implies not only a difference in colors, but also a difference in fabrics. When choosing between materials, you need to focus on the following factors:

functionality and size of the room;
interior style solution;
type of drawing;
fabric texture;
ability to transmit color.

Style dictates requirements. Luxury apartments require a similar window design, using expensive fabrics: satin, brocade, velvet, organza. Which are particularly durable and dense. Such materials are not distinguished by modern designs and newfangled colors.

The room of young dynamic people can be bright and full of accessories, so the curtains can be plain or with a clear graphic pattern in the form of lines made from natural fabrics such as linen.

A rustic country style would not be complete without sunny bright colors, small flowers and large checks printed on cotton fabric.

How to make double curtains yourself?

Depending on the option chosen from those presented above, sewing curtains from 2 layers of fabric will look different. But in any case, it is necessary to take measurements of the length and width of each panel in the lower and upper layers. Very often the second (outer) element is made solely for decorative purposes. Therefore, the top layer of textiles can be narrower and shorter than the main one, which will serve as a mobile working curtain.

Both canvases can be made functional. In this case, for one of them you should choose a more transparent fabric, using such a curtain in the hottest part of the day if the windows face south. A thicker curtain will serve as an evening accessory.

The simplest option is two-layer. To make such a curtain with your own hands you will need:

fabrics of the desired shades;
sewing machine.

Cut out 2 pieces for the bottom and top layers of the curtains. The cut is simple:

To form beautiful folds, it is advisable to multiply the value of the width of 1 panel taken from the window by 1.2-1.5. This means that for every 1 m of width 20-50 cm will be added. The length measurement does not change.
To the calculated measurements of the length and width of a separate panel, you need to add 2-3 cm for hemming each side edge and top and 5-6 cm for decorating the bottom cut.

Fold the cut rectangles and machine stitch them along the side and top edges. Leave the lower ones untreated.

Hang the curtains on a cornice with 3 guides: the first layer located near the window is tulle or other transparent fabric, the next 2 are a double curtain - all together this will be a three-layer curtain composition. Straightening each panel in turn, measure the desired distance from the floor to the bottom cut. Place marks on the fabric, fold and baste the bottom. Remove the panels and sew the hems on the machine. With this processing method, the bottom edge of the curtain will look very smooth and neat. Iron the finished double curtains and hang them on the window.

You can decorate a two-layer curtain in different ways: take the top curtain with tiebacks, tie it with a ribbon, leaving it hanging vertically, tie it with a loose knot if the top curtain is narrow and thin.

If the cornice has only 2 guides, one of which will have tulle, then the double layer can be hung on the outer rod, fixing the clips in turn on the lower and then on the upper canvas. They can only be moved together. If the top layer performs exclusively decorative functions and there is a cornice with a front strip, you can attach it with Velcro tape (Velcro). In this case, one part of it is glued to the bar, and the second must be sewn to the underside of the decorative layer of the curtain.

Operating procedure

Once you have purchased the fabric and prepared all the equipment, start sewing. First of all, cut the fabric using the sketch. You need to make the pattern on the reverse side.

Synthetic fabric must be ironed before cutting. Next, it is folded, matching the edges, the edges are folded and cut into two sheets. Then each of them is cut according to the measurements. You also use the leftovers.

Side edge finishing

There are no rules on how to properly sew the side edges: determine the processing width yourself. But usually it does not exceed two or three centimeters.

First, the edges are folded inside out, ironed and pinched, then the sides are stitched.

Processing the edges from below

The fabric is pinned at the bottom about five centimeters, ironed, folded in another five centimeters, and pinned. Then sew the bottom.

Finishing the edge from above

The fabric is folded at the top by about one and a half centimeters, ironed and stitched. Apply a tape with loops and attach it, first chopping it with the canvas. Trim and secure the edges. Next, sew the top, bottom, and then the edges. After that, tighten the thread to the desired width. Here also keep in mind that the width of the crossed panels will be more than half the cornice.

This is how the ribbon with loops is sewn.

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As you can see, the process is simple: just read everything carefully, select equipment and fabric, and sew curtains. Do not forget to pay attention to the edges, iron the product after sewing.

From leftover fabric, create decor for a room or curtains; you can sew sofa cushions; they will combine furniture with textiles. You can also make tiebacks from fabric.

Of course, you can sew more complex versions of curtains or create lambrequins or combine fabrics. But first, try something simple so that failure does not ruin your interest in decorating your own home.

How to sew a curtain with a lining?

With this option of sewing the curtain, it will be double-sided. Decorative functions are performed not only by the top, but also by the bottom layer of fabric. Therefore, textiles for both the face and the lining should be chosen of good quality, combining parts by color in accordance with the rules given above.

The measurements for all parts will be the same: half the width of the window with casing, multiplied by a factor of 1.5. The length is calculated arbitrarily, from the location of the suspension to the desired height above the floor. To the length and width measurements you need to add 1.5-2 cm seam allowances for the bottom and side cuts (for each) and 5-15 cm for the top. Depending on whether there will be a scallop and what its height is, you need to choose the size of the upper allowance.

We will cut 4 identical rectangles (2 from front fabric and 2 from textile for lining). Each half of the curtain is sewn using the following technology:

Place the lining and top pieces facing each other, aligning the bottom and side edges. Baste and machine stitch with a simple stitch. Pull the fabric lightly along the line.
It is imperative to process all sections, regardless of the fact that they will be inside. Very often the fabric on the window is visible through, and the fibers sticking out inside will look sloppy.
The edges of each seam must be ironed onto the front part of the curtain clearly along the stitch line.
Turn the resulting “bag” onto your face, steam the seams, pulling them a little with your hand.
To prevent the lining from pulling the front part together, when stitching the top edges, you need to make an allowance on the wrong side of the panel. To do this, lay the curtain with the lining facing up and carefully straighten it. Fold the edge 1-1.5 cm inward, releasing the lining layer by 1-2 mm. Sweep the product, hang the curtain, evaluate the appearance. If the seams are well ironed and the top is carefully processed, defects usually do not occur. Remove the curtain and place the top at a distance of 1-2 mm from the edge.
Sew the curtain braid from the inside out (right along the edge, 5-7 mm below the edge or to form a scallop). Gather the panel and hang it on the cornice.

An option for decorating the top can be decorative loops made of fabric. In this case, the parts need to be prepared separately, each strip of fabric should be folded in half, and the free ends should be inserted between the layers of the curtain. Only after this will it be possible to sweep away the edges of the upper cut.

Straight panels will look very elegant and decorative if the lower corner of each is raised and secured at the level of the window sill on a hook attached to the wall near the window opening. You can also connect the 2 sides of the panel approximately in the middle of the height of the curtain, bending them over the face so that the beautiful lining becomes visible.

Lambrequin

This type of fabric design dates back to the Middle Ages. It was used to decorate blankets for war horses at knightly tournaments.

The most magnificent, rich decoration of windows is obtained if they are decorated with lambrequins. You can easily verify this by looking at photographs of curtains in two colors posted on various websites of salons and stores.

Combined curtain

You can make a double curtain by combining different fabrics if you have a beautiful cut, which is too small to create a two-layer model or a lined version. Narrow strips of beautiful fabric, of course, cannot serve as curtains as such. They can be used as an excellent decorative element, which will look different when the curtains are closed or open, but always original and very successful.

For the main curtain in this case, it is better to take a plain, dense material. Determine the dimensions of the panel as usual: width depending on the size of the window with casing, multiplied by 1.5. The height is arbitrary. Allowances for finishing the edges: 2 cm for side cuts and top, 5-10 cm for hemming the bottom.

The sizes of decorative stripes will have to be selected based on the amount of textiles. Process the side cuts of all parts. The main, large canvas can be simply and elegantly combined with 1-2 stripes of a decorative layer as follows:

Lay the main fabric on a flat surface and straighten it.
If there will be a single decorative strip, it is better to sew it on the outer edge of the curtain (closer to the wall near the window opening). If there are 2 of them, then you can place them side by side closer to the outer edge or attach them to opposite sides of the panel. In any case, you will get an unusual decorative effect with different positions of the main curtain.
To carefully sew combined curtains with your own hands, you need to lay the decorative strips in the selected place on top of the front side of the base, align the sides and baste the top edges to each other at a distance of 1-1.5 cm from the edge. Fold the edges to the wrong side of the base so that the seam is invisible from the face. Pin or iron the hem of the top.
Turn it inside out. Baste the curtain braid at a distance of 0.5-1 cm from the fold line, machine stitch along the top and bottom edges. Hang the curtain on the rod.

Process the bottom of the main canvas and each decorative strip separately. To do this, you need to measure the height of the edge of the curtain from the floor, as indicated for a two-layer curtain.

You can sew curtains from 2 layers of fabric for the kitchen, bedroom or living room. It is advisable to approach the matter with all possible care. Only in this case the result will be magnificent.

Seam decoration with tape

There is another option for sewing a curtain to a curtain. We fold the two sections together, inside out, and pin them together so that the fabric does not move while sewing. We sew together the details, retreating from the edge 0.5 cm (along the front side). The allowances are made on the front side, and a beautiful seam is made on the wrong side. To hide the seam, we put a decorative tape or braid on it and attach the trim along the edges, hiding the cuts under it.

How to sew ribbon to a curtain? You should not baste it before stitching, so as not to deform the delicate material. If you pin the ribbon with pins, it will also fall in waves. It needs to be fixed only at the edge of the stitch, and then laid on the fabric, and with light tension held exactly above the seam, laying the stitch on one side of the tape. Then lay a second line on the other side of the tape, constantly adjusting it so that distortions and creases do not form on it.