Ideas for DIY lambrequins. How to sew lambrequins with your own hands: simple master classes. To determine the size of a product, two indicators are needed

Hello, dear readers of our site! Today I will tell you and show you by personal example how to sew the simplest, simplest lambrequin with your own hands. It will look like a simple strip of fabric placed on a curtain tape and well gathered, even in excess, which in my opinion, however, should not spoil general view, since we will be sewing from light fabric, which is quite tolerant of errors.

You can hang such a lambrequin anywhere, but probably not in the living room or office.
In your case, it all depends on the fabric, its color and texture. If the fabric is beautiful, and most importantly - suitable for the room, complementing or favorably emphasizing the interior, or even playing the role of a color spot - the style in this case may not play an important role, and you can easily sew a lambrequin in the form of a strip on a curtain tape with your own hands.

Since I use variegated fabric, in this case the complexity of the cut becomes all the more contraindicated.

My variegated fabric was a forgotten voile curtain, 3 m wide. I just urgently needed simple temporary curtains for the children's room, which will soon change its location after renovation. Generally speaking, you need to sew from old curtains set of two new with a simple lambrequin.

Well, let's get started. The window before design looks like this:

Since the window faces north, the sun does not come in. And at the same time, it makes me happy great view to a small park. I want to leave the window as open as possible, I imagine how my youngest child, lying in his crib, will look at the stars in the night sky, so I decide to frame it minimally on the sides and on top.

For a lambrequin from the ceiling to the top of the window I will need 60 cm fabric width 3 meters how to cut them from a piece of curtain 2.5*3 meters?

Curtain height in 3m. should be left, from ceiling to floor, in order to refine the open left corner by the window, not blocked by furniture. Yes and with right side You need to close the radiator with a curtain.

Therefore, there is only one option - cut off from the side. In theory, this cannot be done because:

The product will not be sewn along the grain line;
The rhythmic pattern on the fabric will be turned in the other direction. Let's see if we can all come to terms with this:
- We are not afraid of the share line, since we will not use the lambrequin intensively in wear and daily washing. It will simply hang over the window, sometimes wearing off as it gets dirty;
- As for the pattern, this is also acceptable, because the voile fabric is light, the pattern is not bright, and you can hide it in a rich gather or in folds, which is what we will do.

Therefore, without hesitation, I cut off the strip of width I need from the side of the curtain. 60 cm.

We sew curtain fabrics

First I start processing the curtain panels - the sides, and the top, which will be attached to ceiling cornice. Since this is a used curtain, it has everything you need on the bottom and top. The curtain tape with hooks is already sewn:

The bottom of the fabric has a wonderful treatment - a sewn-in cord for weighting. Thanks to the weighting, the curtain hangs really beautifully, flexible wide waves are formed.

All that remains is to process the side seams. How to do this with your own hands, with such a thin fabric, so that it is neat, and at the same time without being completely exhausted?

I will share my experience of beautiful edge processing. You will get this thin hem, the width 5 mm. In fact, everything is very simple and clever. You need to buy a foot for processing the edges of the fabric. Of course, they are not sold in every sewing store, but I still strongly recommend purchasing at least a pair of specific feet that will often be used in everyday life. With such a device, sewing any bedding, curtains, finishing any edge yourself is a trifle, and the work looks very dignified.

Here is this wonderful foot for jewelry cutting the edge of fabric:

Let's put it in place of the standard foot and process the side seams. On top, the part on which the curtain tape is sewn is simply folded 1 time, and attach as on a regular foot:

Now comes the fun part. We wrap the fabric into the funnel of the foot so that we get an unfinished tube:

We sew the folded section and fold it again. It is convenient to adjust the fabric in this way every 10-15 cm. It may not work out very well at first, but you should practice on a piece of fabric. But the result is invariably pleasing:

From the bottom, reaching the edge of the curtain, the seam can be secured directly to the machine so that it does not unravel. To do this, you can press the reverse lever and sew a little stitch back, that’s enough 3-4 cm. Now you can simply cut the threads and process the second fabric in the same way.
We install the curtain on the window:

We are assessing whether a lambrequin is needed here. In my opinion, it is necessary. It would be nice to sew tulle, but I want to leave the window open - so we definitely sew a lambrequin.

Sewing a lambrequin

I place a piece of fabric on the window to choose the correct height. As an artist, I step away and evaluate the painting in perspective. It turns out that 60 cm is too much. Enough 30 cm, which is exactly half as much. It is very comfortable! Then I’ll simply cut the strip in half and sew two halves, thereby lengthening the lambrequin, which will allow it to be gathered more tightly, or even make folds!

Lambrequin with folds

I love these neat folds on the lambrequins, and maybe this time I should do the pleats better? You need to check if there is enough fabric.
To form beautiful folds, one after another, you need 3 times more fabric. The width of my lambrequin should be 2.20 m. This means that the canvas should be a length of 2.20*3=6.60 m. But I don’t have that length, I only have 5 meters. Ehh, I'll sew the folds next time.
It would be possible to lay folds with indentations, for example 2 cm, and then the fabric would need to be calculated 1*2.8 meters, but I think that such indents look ugly on transparent fabric.

You will still have to make a simple lambrequin with a screed, but to learn how to sew a lambrequin with folds with your own hands, read the article on our website.

Lambrequin on curtain tape

I process the bottom of the lambrequin and the side edges with the same hem foot, and go to the store for curtain tape.

In the store, my attention is drawn to a curtain ribbon for a bow fold:

With it you can make such a complex lambrequin:

But, since the gathering factor for the bow fold remains the same - 1:3 , then we buy a simple tape for a lower assembly factor, with normal assembly.

For transparent fabrics, you need to buy a special tape made on a mesh or on a transparent backing. Be prepared for such a tape to slide and move. If the design of the cornice will hide the area with the curtain tape, then it is better to take a simple fabric one - it will be much easier to sew it on.

How to sew curtain tape, steps:

At this time, make sure that the tape does not warp, otherwise the folds will become crooked. Usually the mesh tapes on the fishing line tend to warp, so don’t let this happen.

For greater clarity on how to sew and sew curtain tape with your own hands, you can watch the video:

How to hang a lambrequin on a curtain tape

First you need to tighten the threads with your own hands to the desired width of the lambrequin. You can do this on one side by pulling out the tie threads;
We tie the threads and cut off the excess, or leave it in reserve just in case. (Suddenly you want to change the curtain tape, and in the meantime this tape will wait for new curtains for permanent place residence;
Evenly distribute the drapery along the folds;
We install hooks in increments of 10-12 cm;
We hang the lambrequin by the hooks to the cornice.

So, as you can see, everything is very simple, it is quite possible to sew it yourself at home. Feel free to get to work, learn the basics of sewing on your own, starting with such simple things.

Window decoration is an important component of a beautiful and harmonious interior, beautiful curtains They give the room an aesthetic and finished look and make it cozy. There is a wide variety of window design options, various fabrics and fittings. But decorating the window opening with lambrequins remains relevant.

Beautiful French word“Pelmet” is a fabric drapery located horizontally in the window opening at the top of the curtain composition.

Lambrequin is a decoratively draped fabric that adorns the upper opening of a window and door along the entire cornice. Sometimes they get a bed.

Self-made lambrequins not only decorate the window opening, but also give the curtain design you have in mind a finished look.

Today, the use of lambrequins in the interior is very common. They can be found in the design of bedrooms, living rooms, and children's rooms.

Despite the apparent complexity, sewing such a lambrequin is extremely simple.

Types of lambrequin:

soft;
hard;
combined.

Many lambrequins look elaborate and complex; the beauty of the fabric drapery is amazing.

Soft curtains are also divided into several types. The difference between them is the combination of fabrics and drapery variations. Here are some basic options:

swags;
transfer;
tie;
chill mold;
bell;
puffs.

Varieties of lambrequin.

There are 2 types of hard lambrequins:

with a straight, curly edge;
openwork.

Lambrequins do not always hide an aesthetic cornice. Adding window decorations completes the look.

The difference between a hard and soft lambrequin is that the hard one is stretched over the frame and represents a continuous canvas without any folds. Soft ones are the drapery of various fabrics, soft and smooth lines.

The soft lambrequin is especially popular due to its lightness and elegance.

Combined ones combine soft and hard bases.

The lambrequin is sewn from curtain fabric, duplicated with a bandeau, non-woven fabric or other rigid non-woven fabric.

When sewing a narrow lambrequin, follow the instructions. Even a novice dressmaker can cope with this process.

When sewing a lambrequin with your own hands, you initially make a pattern. It is done according to the following scheme:

take a piece of paper and draw a horizontal line on it (this is the base that will be attached to the cornice);
calculate the footage and width of the swag;
measure and subtract the length of the arc;
develop a cascade (how the folds will be draped);
cut it out;
cutting out the future product.

Lambrequin pattern.

Tools needed during the work:

scissors;
tape measure;
cutting paper;
tailor's chalk;
square

Tools you'll need.

The next step is to measure the window:

height from floor to cornice;
window width.

Important! To the last indicator add the width from the wall to the window opening, since the product will cover this space.

Also, if you plan to sew a curtain that is not floor-length, measure the footage from the cornice to the expected lower edge of the curtain.

If you have sewing skills, then making a lambrequin will not be difficult for you.

When calculating fabric, the following indicators are taken into account:

a supply of fabric in width for the curtain (to do this, increase the length of the cornice by 2-2.5 times). This is necessary to form beautiful and smooth folds on the fabric;
length of curtains (add 15 cm).

It should be noted! The calculation of the material directly depends on the type of lambrequin that is made.

Calculation of fabric for sewing a lambrequin.

How to sew a lambrequin using a pattern

After making the pattern as in the photo step by step, proceed to cutting the fabric itself and directly to the actual sewing of the curtains.

Sew lambrequins with your own hands as follows.

The curtain must be attached to the crossbar. There are several ways to choose:

using a Velcro strip sewn to the lambrequin;
ribbons with loops, where the curtain is attached to the cornice using hooks.

Even without decorative elements, such a product looks very elegant.

The meterage of the fastening tape is measured according to the finished product.

It should be noted! Velcro tape is not suitable for heavy lambrequins.

Sewing a swag

It is most convenient to draw the cutting of the swag on a flat vertical surface and use a weighting cord.

To sew a swag for a soft lambrequin, first draw a pattern diagram.
The fabric is folded diagonally and the fold of the material is secured.
Fasten a piece of material to the rail at an angle of 45 degrees and form folds, securing them with pins or needles.
The bottom is treated with bias tape, and the product is sewn on a machine.
Adhesive tape is attached to the base of the swag.

“Tunnels” are sewn along the sides, into which the tape is threaded, then it is tightened, the edges are sewn, and the swag is ready.

Fabrics for lambrequins

The choice of material from which curtains are made is approached with special care. For soft lambrequins, light and flowing materials are chosen: voile, semi-organza, linen, light curtain fabrics.

For dark rooms More airy fabrics are suitable.

Important! Regular organza is not suitable for creating folds on curtains, as it is rigid and does not create smooth, beautiful lines.

For rigid lambrequins, dense curtain fabrics are chosen.

The density of the fabric should depend on the level of illumination in the room.

Immediately before purchasing, folds of the selected fabric are laid out.

When designing a window opening, the color of the curtains is also taken into account; if fabrics with a pattern are used, then pay attention to the relationship of the pattern in relation to the window.

Veil pattern

A popular material used for sewing curtains is voile. It is light and drapes perfectly into folds. Before starting work, make a calculation required quantity material. It depends on the variation of the future curtain, how many sections it will consist of.

If this is a simple drapery along the entire length of the window, then 15-20 cm is added to the length on each side.
If the lambrequin has one section, then the value is multiplied by 1.5 times.
If the drapery has 2 sections, then first calculate the footage of one section. To do this, the length of the cornice is divided by 5 and multiplied by 3, the resulting option is the length of one section. It is multiplied by 2 and the size of the entire lambrequin is obtained.
If the curtain is planned with 3 sections, then after calculating the length of one section (the length of the cornice is divided by 7 and multiplied by 3), multiply it by 3.
After calculating the fabric and determining the drapery option, swag, we begin the pattern. A pattern of lambrequins with life-size dimensions is made first on paper, and then transferred to a fabric canvas.

Veil lambrequins are a decorative element that can decorate not only a window, but the entire room, making it light, airy and truly comfortable.

Important! Cutting is done at an angle of 45 degrees.

The next step is to machine the cut edges and sew the bias tape to the bottom edge. Form folds and bait them. Then they try it on the window and finally stitch the curtain.

This is done with each element of the lambrequin. After sewing all parts of the curtain, proceed directly to its assembly.

A veil lambrequin will be a bright and light complement to your tulle.

Note! First, they assemble the curtain on the table and attach it, try it on the window, and after that the product is finally sewn together.

The last step is to attach the fastening tape (Velcro, with loops), steam off the folds and hang the finished product on the window.

Rigid lambrequin for curtains

This is a decorative element of curtains, a fabric stretched (glued) to a rigid base. Its second name is bando. It hides the cornice perfectly and is also used in the interior for visual increase room height.

When making a rigid lambrequin, adhere to the following rules:

its height should be 1/6 of the length of the curtains;
use a material identical to that from which the curtains are made.

This lambrequin looks very stylish.

How to make a hard lambrequin with your own hands

Before you start, you will need a lambrequin pattern. It must be full size. To find out how much material is needed, measure the length of the cornice and add 10 cm from each edge to bend the fabric.

The pattern is a canvas that has a straight line at the base of the cornice, and the bottom edge is cut in symmetrical waves.

Do preliminary measurements height, width and protrusion for the future lambrequin.

The pattern is transferred to fabric that has an adhesive base.

Important! When cutting out the base, do not leave fabric allowances!

Place the adhesive base on a thick curtain, leave allowances of 2-3 cm on each edge. Secure the fabric to the base with pins or needles, iron it until the base adheres thoroughly to the fabric. Make lining material according to the same pattern, which is the basis. Then all the layers of the lambrequin are assembled and the edges are sewn on a machine, retreating 0.3 cm from it.

Attach the fastening tape.

Note! If the lambrequin has a rounded bottom edge of the fabric, then inside make small notches so that the fabric does not form unnecessary folds.

You can design a straight or curly bottom edge and decorate it with interesting decorative materials.

Also, when choosing a material, pay attention to its shrinkage during the sewing process.

Examples of design of curtains and windows with lambrequins

When choosing window design, pay attention to the following factors:

general color scheme of the entire interior;
purpose of the room (bedroom, nursery, kitchen);
ceiling height;
the number of hours of daylight in the room (the room is located on the shady or sunny side);
quantity square meters in the room.

If you decide to make a soft lambrequin, then you will need several pieces of fabric of different densities and colors.

For dark rooms in which there is not enough daylight, choose light and light curtains, soft lambrequins made of voile, linen, and semi-organza.

For lighter colors, thicker curtains are used.

If the room is small, then simple lambrequins are sewn using a minimum number of swags and elements. And for spacious ones they choose more complex designs curtains

In the interior of rooms, openwork elements are often used to decorate windows. They can be strip (along the entire length of the cornice) and modular (consisting of several elements). They are made from dense synthetic material. Dublerin is excellent for these purposes. To create such a window decoration, use a stencil. It is drawn on thick paper in life-size, and then transferred to an adhesive base. Cut out and attach to a cornice or decorative curtain.

Making curtains and lambrequins with your own hands is a time-consuming task, but still not too difficult.

Important! For a more aesthetic appearance of the openwork element, use laser cutting. It makes the edges perfectly smooth and prevents them from becoming frayed over time.

If it is not possible to use laser cutting, then the edges of the lace are processed with an overlocker.

For beautiful design Windows do not necessarily require the help of professionals. It is enough to decide on the design of the curtains, choose the appropriate fabric and accompanying elements and start sewing yourself. Following instructions and observing everything necessary recommendations, sewing curtains will not be a complicated process.

And the final appearance of the product will please you for a long time, especially from the thought that it was made by hand.

VIDEO: Do-it-yourself lambrequin for curtains.

Curtains play a huge role in creating an individual apartment interior. Moreover, an important function is performed by the details that focus attention on the overall style of the room. To get a unique and original decoration of a window opening, you can make a lambrequin with your own hands and save a lot of money.

Sewing a lambrequin with your own hands is quite simple - for this you can find a suitable pattern and know the sewing rules.

According to their shape, lambrequins are also divided into 4 types: straight, semicircular, fancy and rectangular.

It is necessary to determine exactly what specific form of decor is suitable for a particular interior of the room, and only then start making such decoration for curtains.

For each room of the apartment it is better to choose a separate type of lambrequin. To make a choice, you need pay attention to some factors:

Room area. Large, massive window decorations look great in fairly spacious rooms. For small rooms such a solution will not be successful, because the bulky decorative elements visually make the room more cramped and lower the ceiling height.
Purpose of the room. The kitchen needs the most simple options, because in this room functionality is most important. For the living room, sophisticated models with a set of decorative elements and many folds are suitable. When decorating a bedroom or nursery, it is important to both decorate the window and disguise the cornice.
Color. Lambrequins look great if they contrast in color with the main curtains. But you need to take into account that the colors of decorative elements should be harmoniously combined with color scheme room design. This season, chameleon fabrics are popular, the peculiarity of which is that they change color depending on the light falling on them.
Illumination. A room with windows on sunny side Dense fabrics are more suitable for lambrequins, and for the decoration of darkened rooms, thin translucent materials are needed.
Experience. For those who do not often sew, there is no need to immediately take up sewing combined products, as well as complicated models with an abundance of decorative elements. First, you can sew simple lambrequins with your own hands, and then apply strength to a more complex model.

Selecting fabric and size

The very first lambrequins were made of wood, and they were intended to hide the cornice. They were made of the same type and not particularly beautiful. Today, curtains with this detail are made from a variety of fabrics in complex shapes to give the room individuality and an original appearance.

Lambrequin, as a rule, is sewn from the same fabric as curtains. The combination of the color and texture of this decorative detail with the main canvas gives the window a finished look, looks elegant and stylish.

Another option would be to choose a fabric that is contrasting in color and matches the main material.

The lambrequin usually consists of one, two or three sections. Depending on the length of the cornice, the width of the section is measured.

To calculate how much material is needed to sew a lambrequin with your own hands, you will need measure the width of the window and decide on the type of folds. Standard size the product in relation to the main curtain is approximately a sixth of its size, plus material for the upper and lower hems.

If you need braid for decoration, then you need to measure the width of the cornice, then multiply the resulting figure by the fullness that is recommended for this type of braid.

Step-by-step instructions for cutting and sewing

The material must be cut maintaining an angle of 45 degrees. All three identical parts must be cut out with a seam allowance of 2 cm. In this case, the size of the lambrequin cannot occupy more than one sixth of the height from the cornice to the floor.

Product decoration

Even the most simple lambrequin, sewn with your own hands, can be decorate in an original way and make it unique, you just have to use your imagination a little.

If you choose an elegant fabric for a lambrequin, then long fringe looks great on it, and a frill of beautiful lace goes well with floral cotton fabric.

A plain product made from natural cotton material will be decorated with a touching fringe with “bumps”.

You can sew an original frill along the bottom of the finished product. It can be made from the same fabric or in a contrasting color.

One of the most popular ways to decorate the bottom of a lambrequin is with scallops. You can take a round template, mark the contours of the scallops on the wrong side of the fabric and cut them out.

The lambrequin is a nice decorative detail that adorns window curtains . It can make the interior design strict, homely, pompous or light. It’s worth trying to make this part yourself.

The very first lambrequins were invented in order to disguise the cornices. They were made from wood. Now there is no need to hide the cornices - the industry produces beautiful cornices, which themselves can be a decoration of the room, but the lambrequins remain. Now this detail complements the curtains, gives the window completeness, and decorates the room.

If you want to create a truly stylish and interesting interior in the room, but you are not going to do any repairs yet, you can completely transform the room by cutting and sewing new curtains. And not just ordinary curtains, but stylish ones, decorated with a beautiful decorative element at the top of the window.

Moreover, sewing this very decorative element with your own hands will not be difficult either for an experienced seamstress or for a novice craftswoman. For detailed step-by-step instructions and a diagram for cutting and sewing a lambrequin with your own hands, see below.

Fabric selection

Often the main curtains and decorative elements are sewn from the same fabric. Sometimes they choose similar fabrics that combine beautifully with each other, you can also take contrasting fabrics for curtains and lambrequins. From thin fabrics they sew single-layer ones with their own hands, simple models, which go well with thin translucent curtains. If you have chosen for sewing simple diagram, compensate for this with beautiful expensive fabric. For an intricate model consisting of many elements, you can choose a simple plain fabric.

The main fabrics that are used most often:

Velvet
Polyester
Atlas
Cotton

Choose dense fabrics that hold their shape; this will determine how successful your product will turn out.

In general, choose the fabric in accordance with the room in which your product will be placed, selecting overall design interior

In addition to fabric, you will need curtain tapes, threads to match the fabric, cords, pins.

For a rigid lambrequin, also select interlining and lining fabric.

Pattern

How much fabric does it cost to buy? Lambrequin happens about one-fifth long regular curtains , plus you need to add centimeters to the hems. The width of the fabric depends on the width of the window and the model of the lambrequin you choose. There are models with fixed folds and with free ones. Remember that if you choose a fabric with a large pattern, you will need additional fabric to join the pattern when sewing the pieces together.

Often the entire design of the room depends on the choice of lambrequin model. On the Internet you can find patterns for a wide variety of do-it-yourself lambrequins of varying degrees of complexity.

Typically, lambrequins consist of sections. There can be from one to three sections. The number and width of sections depends on the length of your curtain rod and the width of your window.

If you are sewing a one-section lambrequin, then its width will be the same as the width of the cornice. If there are two sections, then the width of one section is calculated using the formula:

Section width = cornice length / 5 x 3.

If there are three sections, then according to the formula:

Section width = cornice length / 7 x 3.

Patterns of some individual elements

You can safely combine various elements different lambrequins, resulting in a curtain of your own unique design.

Types of lambrequins

Exists great amount various types lambrequins.

Models are also divided into soft ones, which drape with beautiful folds, in romantic style and rigid, giving the window solidity. They are sewn on a lining and are able to retain their shape. Rigid lambrequins require non-woven sizing.

For interiors in the style of minimalism, loft, hi-tech, it is better to choose the simplest models, for classic style – complex compounds.

Fantasy models, in the form of various animals or objects, are most often chosen for windows in children's rooms.

How to sew a lambrequin

Rectangular model

This type of curtain will work well even if you have minimal knowledge of sewing. A rectangular curtain can be soft or hard. The pattern of such a lambrequin is a rectangle, with a length equal to the length of the cornice, and a width equal to approximately a fifth or sixth of the main curtains. As you can see, the pattern is very simple. If you want to make a rectangular model with your own hands with drapery, then take the length of the rectangle equal to the length of the cornice x 1.5.

Stages of work:

A composite model of rectangular elements is sewn in the same way, only before processing the edges and bottom of the parts, they are sewn together.

Model of semicircular elements

This curtain model is also very simple. The pattern of such a semicircle is a trapezoid. The height of the trapezoid should be equal to the height of the finished product x 1.5. The length of the trapezoid must be selected in accordance with the length of your cornice and the total number of semicircular elements in the lambrequin.

Stages of work:

Trapezoidal parts are cut out.
The edges of the product are processed.
Curtain tapes are sewn to the sides of the trapezoid and pulled together.
The result is drapery in beautiful semicircles.
Loops are sewn at the top of the product for fastening.

Fantasy model

Such lambrequins are always sewn rigid, so if you decide to make a fancy model with your own hands, purchase material for the lining and interlining for sizing in advance.

Sewing order:

The pattern is made in the shape you want the finished product to be. That is, if you want, for example, a lambrequin in the shape of an elephant, then we cut out the elephant.
We immediately cut out the same part from the sizing material and from the lining material.
All three parts are folded facing each other and stitched, and then turned inside out.
We process the top of the product and sew on the loops.
Iron the seams.

Decoration of the finished product

To decorate lambrequins, you can use fringe, lace or a beautiful frill. And also don’t forget about festoons. With a little imagination, you will get a unique lambrequin that will completely transform your window.

Window decoration is one of the main directions in style decision interior In order for the window opening to be framed into a beautiful frame of curtains, you need to know some of the subtleties of sewing. Curtains with lambrequins look romantic, which you can make yourself using patterns for beginner sewing enthusiasts. We offer interesting and educational master classes.

What is a lambrequin?

Beautiful word“lambrequin” came to us from France. This is the name for a beautifully draped piece of fabric, which is attached to the window opening in its upper part and is a decoration of the entire curtain composition.

Kinds

There are several types of lambrequins.

Simple

This is a piece of fabric that is placed into a gather on a curtain tape. It has a simple or figured bottom edge. The first option on the curtain tape is simple, the second is swag (a hanging gathering of fabric). In order to sew the first option, you need to fold and sew the bottom and side seams, and attach a textile tape to the top edge. The bottom of the product can be decorated with an arch. It is pulled together with tape and attached to the cornice. The swag option is draped in a certain way; to do this, you need to create the correct line of folds so that the fabric is even.

Soft

For this look, light flowing fabrics are used. They drape beautifully and look soft and airy. Soft lambrequins can be combined in various options, such as frills, bells, perekids or swags. Ruffles, ribbons or fringes are used for decoration.

Hard

For this option you need to choose a very dense fabric. It is stretched onto a frame made of wood or glued to a non-woven base. The so-called bandeau lambrequin does not have any bends or folds; it perfectly holds its shape, which can also be different types- round, straight, curly. For decoration you can use gold embroidery, tassels, cords or flowers.

Figured

This is a beautiful decorative element reminiscent of lace. The openwork pattern can be made using a stencil and burned using laser equipment.

Combined

The combination of hard and soft types of lambrequin allows you to create original models. As a rule, they use 3 or more drapery elements. The main condition is not to overload the design with unnecessary details.

What to sew from

Fashion trends extend to both lambrequins and other textile products. So, in the new season, it is preferable to opt for materials in pastel shades with a noble texture and a simple cut. Discreet and laconic decor will advantageously emphasize the elegance of flowing curtains.

For heavy, thick curtains, the following are suitable:

jacquard;
cotton;
atlas;
plush;
velvet.

They will add elegance and respectability to the design of the window opening.

For light and flowing curtains, the following are preferred:

silk;
taffeta;
polyester;
organza.

They will create a feeling of airiness and add grace to the interior of the room.

It is necessary to select material for curtains and lambrequins based on the style of the living space. For the living room, you can choose noble velvet or shiny jacquard; for the bedroom, linen and satin would be an excellent solution; for the kitchen, linen, cotton and polyester are ideal. These materials are practical and beautiful, especially when choosing the Provence style.

Product sizing

For the lambrequin to look neat, it must match the size of the window opening.

In this case, you need to take into account the following details:

The width of the lambrequin should be 20-25 cm longer than the rod on each side. In this case, the product will have a finished look and will create additional protection from sunlight.
If you need to make a folded lambrequin, then its width should be equal to the length of the cornice, increased by a factor of 1.3 to 2.
The height of the product depends on the choice of model and your own preference. By classical standards, the lambrequin should cover 1/3 of the window and the wall above it. But if the ceilings are high, then, naturally, it is not necessary to close the partition.

Accurate calculation of the pattern will save you from various alterations.

Making a pattern

First, you can prepare a pattern on a small scale, and then transfer it to the fabric in the required proportions.

Lambrequin pattern with dimensions:

For a single-section product, take a length equal to the length of the cornice.
If the product consists of two parts, then one overlaps the other by one third.
When choosing a three-section product, you need to perform the following calculation: the length of the rod is divided by 7 and multiplied by 3. Each section must be equal to the length of the resulting indicator. For example, the length of the cornice is 180 cm: 180:7×3=77. Each cut should be equal to 77 cm. Each element should overlap the other by 1/3.

At more elements of the folds will begin to break, and the appearance of the drapery will not be so neat.

If in the chosen model the swags do not overlap each other, then the space between them is decorated with small decorative elements - chill molds (decoration from a strip of fabric cut in a spiral), ties, bells. In this way, you can hide the cords formed when the parts are pulled into folds.

Patterns of the product must be drawn on the wall or big table.

Step-by-step master classes

Let's look in detail at how to make lambrequins with your own hands with patterns for beginners.

Simple lambrequin

Even a beginner can handle this model.

To do this, just follow a few steps:

Measure the length of the window opening (for example, 220 cm) and calculate the length and width of the cut.
Cut out a strip of fabric the right size from 30 to 60 cm long and 3 m wide. 3 cm is added to the width of the finished canvas to process the edge.
Finish the panels along the edges and bottom of the product using a hem foot or do it by hand.
Sew the fabric to the curtain tape: bend the top of the fabric to a width equal to the width of the tape plus 1 cm, and press the hem with an iron. We sew the tape on one side of the central strip of the tie, first bending it 1 cm along the edges of the lambrequin. Then we sew the tape on the other side of the tie.

On last stage we tighten the canvas with a cord and decorate home interior new thing.

Soft

Choose an airy fabric: silk, organza or voile. The model consists of the following elements: a sagging loop (swag) and side elements (tie).

Step-by-step instruction:

We make a drawing. We divide the length of the product into 3 parts: tie (¼ of the cut width) + swag (½ of the cut width) + tie (¼ of the cut width). The height of the lambrequin on the side is 2 times longer than the central part. Smoothly draw the bottom line of the canvas.
We cut the fabric and form folds.
We process the bottom with bias tape, and attach curtain tape on top. Don't forget to leave 3 cm at the edges of the fabric for processing.

Hard

You can sew a rigid lambrequin with your own hands without a pattern; to do this, you just need to accurately measure the window space. When choosing fabric, be guided by the density of the texture. Jacquard or satin will look good.

We cut and sew:

Fabric cutting should be done according to the rules: it is important to follow the direction of the grain thread and the pattern of the material.
When creating a pattern, do not forget to allow seam allowances.
You can create rigidity of the fabric using dublerin; it is fixed with an iron.
All parts of the fabric are sewn onto curtain tape.
The bottom cut of the fabric is treated with bias tape or finishing braid.

High-quality work will decorate your home.

Children's

You can sew an elegant lambrequin for a children's room. For a girl - a lush frill; if a rigid base is used, then decor in the form of scallops, ruffles, bows, and coquelets will be suitable.

For boys, a strict simple lambrequin with a small frill is suitable.

Materials for work:

white organza - length 4 m, width - 0.80;
light green organza - length 4 m, width - 0.80 m;
white and green bias tape;
curtain braid.

You can prepare various decorative elements for decoration.

Let's get started:

You need to prepare paper patterns. We begin to cut the white fabric at an angle of 45 degrees, like an arch, this will create beautiful coattails. The longest part will be in the middle of the cut - 0.8 m. The cut of green fabric can be done along the lengthwise lines, the length of the product at the ends is 0.8 m, in the middle - 0.4 m.
Finish the edges with bias tape (except for the top one).
Align the top edges of the white and green organza right sides up and stitch.
Fold the top edge 4 cm, apply curtain tape and stitch all 3 layers of fabric.
Pull the cord to the required width.

You can decorate the lambrequin with flowers, applique or embroidery.

With pleats

In order to make such a model, you need to take fabric 3 times longer than the length of the cornice. For example, if its length is 2.20 m, then the fabric needs 6.60 m

Instructions:

Prepare a template.
Cut the green chiffon 10-20 cm shorter than the pink one.
Sew two pieces of fabric along the top edge.
Place folds of 8-10 cm, the central fold will be a bow.
Finish the edges with bias tape.
Make a 5 cm hem on the wrong side and stitch along the edge.
Attach the curtains and lambrequin to the curtain.

If desired, you can create a more complex model, as in the photo.

With ruffles

A lambrequin with ruffles can decorate any room. You can sew it from two fabrics: one is the main one, and the second is a decorative tie. You need to take as a basis the width of the canvas equal to the length of the cornice.

What you need for work:

Fabric yellow and white. Yellow fabric - length 4 m and width 0.45 m. White fabric: length - 2 m, width - 1 m.
Eyelets - 11 pieces.
Bias binding – 2 m.

Attaching to the cornice can be done in another way, not with eyelets, but with tape.

Let's get started:

Create a pattern for yellow fabric - a rectangle 4 x 0.45 m, for white - a polygon 2 x 1 x 0.45 m. Using the pattern, cut out the details on the fabric.
Finish the cut details along the edges with bias tape. Do not process the top cut.
We fold the yellow and white fabrics with the front side up, the panel of white fabric should be on the side of the yellow one. Sew the parts along the top edge and finish with a zigzag stitch.
The upper cut is bent 5 cm to the left side and stitched.
WTO is carried out - wet heat treatment with an iron.
Mark the eyelets, step 40 cm
The inner circumference of the eyelet is outlined with a pencil. Using scissors, holes are made for snapping the eyelets into place.
11 ties are made from bias tape to support the lambrequin.
Thread the trim pieces through the eyelets and tie them to the cornice.

When finished, straighten the folds so that there is an equal distance between them.

From strips of fabric

You can create interesting model from strips of fabric of the same length and different widths. The length of the finished product will be 2 m.

What you need for sewing:

18 strips of fabric, the width of the strip is equal to the length of the cornice (take 2 m as an example).
The length is multiplied by a factor from 1.5 to 2. Divide the resulting length by 18 - this will be the width of one strip (22.2 cm). In our work, the length of the stripes will be different. The first stripes are 1 m long, and then each subsequent strip is reduced by 10 cm.
White fabric 8.4 m long, 22.2 cm wide.
Beige fabric 6.4 m long, 22.2 cm wide
Curtain tape.

The length and color of the stripes can be any, it depends on desire and imagination.

Let's get started:

Finish the edges of the material with a hem stitch or bias tape. When cutting, do not forget to add 1.5-2 cm to the hem of the product.
Lay out the stripes according to the diagram, put curtain tape on top, stitch all layers on sewing machine together.
Hang the lambrequin on the cornice. Tie the strips together.

If the strips of fabric are not rectangular shape, then you can apply them by overlapping.

Secrets of successful drapery

Curtains and drapes decorated with drapery look especially attractive. For draperies, it is better to choose fabric of solid colors. Soft delicate folds can be created from materials that drape well - cambric, silk, organza, velor.

Curtain tape is a great way to create an even fold across the entire width of the curtain, since the fold is already built into its structure.

Using draperies made using the swag and jabot method, you can create additional decorative elements.

All these methods will help create an expressive window design and transform even the simplest curtain materials.

Video

The video shows how to sew lambrequins with your own hands, instructions are given with patterns.