Roman blinds entered the circulation in the first half of the 18th century, but despite this they are still popular all over the world. Although, of course, most often they can be found in homes and apartments in Western Europe.
And all because, despite the simplicity of its design( and to cure Roman curtains, you can with your own hands), they have excellent functionality, while retaining the ability to become a genuine decoration of your room.
If you want to sew curtains in the Roman style yourself to , then you need to know that they consist of two elements, each of which can be used separately: from blinds made of linen or cotton, and the curtains themselves, which are usually sewn from satin, although for kitchens traditionally use the fabrics of their natural materials.
When manufacturing blinds, you must use small clamps that allow them to climb up or down. No mechanisms in Roman blinds are traditionally used, and all actions with them are done manually, therefore the main task of the clips that you make in the blinds is to keep them at the level to which you raise them. And the clips are fastened to two ropes hanged on different sides of the window.
You also need to draw your attention to the fact that the blinds are stitched as follows: first, individual rectangles are stitched together in fabric folded twice and carefully ironed, and then they are sewn onto the fabric tape, from the inside of your future blinds.
Well, in the manufacture of curtains and there are no secrets at all. The only thing you need to know is that the number of folds on them will depend only on the frequency with which you sew on them fastenings for the cornice - the closer the fasteners, the more magnificent the curtains. And also you should know that holders for curtains in Roman style can be completely arbitrary - from twisted silk cords decorated with brushes and gold-plated casting, to fabric rings sewn from the same fabric as curtains themselves and even blinds.
So before you open more than a broad perspective for creativity, allowing you to to sew yourself roman curtains , which will decorate your apartment, as well as hide your life from prying eyes.
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