If you want to decorate your kitchen interior with luxurious, but at the same time light and practical curtains, pay attention to the models of French curtains. They are a single piece of fabric, the length of which can be adjusted at your discretion by tucking the fabric into lush scallop folds using vertical braid. Choosing for the kitchen french curtains, they can be used either independently or in an ensemble with other curtains. But in any case, they look elegant, stylish and give the atmosphere of the room a truly Parisian charm and a bit of palace pomp.

Curtains with lush scallops were invented to decorate the interiors of banquet halls and bedrooms of the French nobility (which is why their second name is “marquise”), then the spectacular textiles began to be used in the design of theater stages. And today, almost three centuries later, French curtains are still associated with wealth and success, and can decorate the windows of any room in our home - from the interior of a romantic bedroom to cozy kitchen.

Light and airy draperies in french style

5 reasons to hang French curtains in the kitchen:

1. Short draperies do not block access to the window and window sill, but thanks to the spectacular scallops they look much more respectable than Roman or roll designs.
2. They go well with other types of window textiles - curtains, lambrequins.

A short curtain in a duet with a luxurious lambrequin fits perfectly into the kitchen interior

1. The number and splendor of folds can be varied at your discretion, so “French girls” look great on a small child. narrow window, and on wide opening.
2. Thanks to the lush folds, the French curtain covers the room well from prying eyes, so it can be used even in the kitchen on the ground floor without blinds or thick curtains.
3. Such a curtain will be an ideal complement both for expensive historical interiors (classic, baroque, renaissance, empire), and for kitchens decorated in the spirit of cozy country, romantic Provence or elegant English style.

Lush festoons in classic interior kitchens

On a note! Many people confuse Austrian and French curtains, because the models are really similar in the shape of the folds, the lifting principle and the solid fabric. The difference is that French curtains have festoons along their entire length and do not completely straighten out even when the curtain is lowered. And the Austrian ones form folds only in the lower part of the canvas.

Types of lifting curtains

Choosing fabric for sewing curtains

French curtains for the kitchen can be of any length - as practical short curtains to the window sill, and lush drapery “to the floor”. There are no special restrictions in the choice of textiles. The material can be airy or quite dense, the difference is in the shape of the folds (the heavier the fabric, the more clearly the arcs will be expressed). Dense soft fabrics will fall in smooth “waves”, and the lungs will help form lush “clouds”.

Colored transparent textures perfectly diffuse light

The most popular types of fabrics:

• Translucent - veil, organza, muslin, silk, cambric, chiffon, tulle, polyester with various additives.
• Opaque - satin, cotton, linen, jacquard.

Plain textiles with multi-colored braid

As for colors, curtains can be any color of the rainbow, although preference is usually given to white and others neutral tones. But textiles with a pattern are rarely used, because when the curtain is lifted, the beauty of the pattern can be lost in the folds. But if you really want to liven up your kitchen interior with a colorful print, use light-colored fabric with a repeating colorful pattern (polka dots, checkered patterns, flowers).

Floral motifs in the kitchen interior

You can use plain fabrics for sewing different colors

On a note! To finish the bottom edge of the curtains, you can use lush ruffles, fringe made of gilded threads or bugles, or a spectacular border bright color. The choice of decor depends on the density of the material and the style in which the kitchen interior is decorated.

Scalloping systems

Distinctive feature French curtains - a cascade of smooth arched festoons. IN classic version curtains are mounted on profile cornices, which allows the formation of more lush and expressive folds. IN modern interpretation the canvas is attached only to the upper holder with special Velcro, like other lifting models.

Types of lifting mechanisms for French curtains:

1. Manual - the curtains are raised using a system of several cords and rings.

1. Automatic - just flip a switch or press a button remote control to activate the roller, which will rotate and gather the curtain onto the desired height on one's own.

Operating principle of automatic lift

On a note! The simplest design“French” can also be static - that is, the folds will be fixed in one position without a lifting mechanism. For short curtains for the kitchen, this can be a good and very economical solution. .

We sew French curtains with our own hands

Ready-made models with lush scallops are quite expensive, but if you have a sewing machine and the desire to create unique decor For a window in the kitchen, you can sew French curtains yourself. Despite the apparent complexity of the design, such work is quite feasible even for a novice seamstress. Therefore, we will consider in detail all the nuances of the upcoming work - from window measurements to the manufacture of the product itself.

Material calculation

The key to success when sewing any curtains is correct measurements. Therefore, we arm ourselves with a tape measure and go to the kitchen window.

We are interested in four main parameters:

1. The length of the cornice, to which you should add a margin of 1.3-1.5 in order to beautifully drape the opening with fabric and leave a seam allowance.
2. The height of the future curtain, which is measured from the cornice to the window sill or the middle of the window (however, if we're talking about about a kitchen-dining room with a large opening, you can sew a curtain up to the floor).
3. The coefficient of assembly depends on the type of textile, the pomp and bending of the folds. For dense material you need to multiply the length of the curtain by 1.8-2, for light tulle, chiffon or veil - no less than 2.5.
4. The number of strips with scallops - the length of the cornice should be divided into 4-5 equal sections (or more - depending on the size of the window).

An example of fabric calculation for French curtains in the kitchen:

Given: a standard window with a two-meter cornice, the length of the curtain is up to the window sill (175 cm).

Determine the width: multiply the length of the cornice by 1.5. Total: 2 m*1.5 = 3 meters.

We determine the height: multiply the length to the window sill by 2.5 (assembly factor for lush festoons). Total: 1.75 m * 2.5 = 4.375 m (including allowances - 4.4 m).

To form 8 rows of scallops on the curtain, the fabric will have to be cut into sheets. But if you can find required material in a narrow roll, 80 cm wide, it will be perfect option for the beginning seamstress. According to our calculations, such material will need 17.6 meters (4.4 m * 4 canvases) with the width of each row of folds being 35-40 cm.

Scheme for calculating the material depending on the number of festoons

In addition to the fabric, you will need a cornice for attaching lifting curtains, a ring and a roll of nylon cord - all of this can be bought at a sewing accessories store. And, of course, you can’t do without a home craftsman’s kit - sewing machine, scissors, thread, needles/pins and measuring ruler with chalk for marking.

Sewing technology

To get a spectacular curtain with lush folds, it is important not only to correctly calculate the amount of material, but also to provide darts in the right places of the drapery, and also to correctly fasten the rings for the lifting mechanism. In order not to miss any of the upcoming stages of work, we suggest using our hint.

Step-by-step instruction for sewing French curtains with your own hands:

1. Sew the pieces of fabric together to obtain the required width of the curtain.
2. Lay out the resulting whole canvas on a table or other flat surface.
3. Make markings, indicating with chalk the location of the central lines of the scallops, taking into account seam allowances (5 cm at the bottom and sides, and at the top according to the width of the curtain tape or Velcro).
4. Finish the bottom and side edges by folding the fabric twice and secure the fold with an even stitch.

Advice! For convenience, you can first baste the seams by hand or pin them, and then iron them.

1. Now all that remains is to form the festoons. To do this, on the sides, along the seams that fasten the stripes and along the marking of the center of the scallops, you need to lay a French (or linen) seam, with large stitches through which you can pass the gathering cord. The second option is to buy ready-made braid with stitches in a sewing accessories store (the so-called “awning” tape) and attach to the wrong side of the product with a regular stitch.

On a note! For a curtain under a two-meter cornice from our example, consisting of four pieces of fabric, you will need 9 seams and 9 175 cm pieces of cord.

1. Then we take a pin, pass the cords through the seam loops and assemble the curtain into beautiful folds. After this, you need to tighten each end and sew it to the bottom of the curtain. To get beautiful folds, you can make small darts in the center of each row of scallops or limit yourself to only the first row on top, allowing the rest to form arbitrary “waves”.

Pattern for sewing French curtains with your own hands

1. We make a bend at the top edge, then attach a fastener to it - curtain tape or one of the sides of teasel. After this, we adjust the width of the product to the size of the cornice.

At this stage, you can complete the assembly - the curtain is already ready. All that remains is to smooth the fabric, attach it to the hooks of the curtain rod or align the sides of the teasel tape on the fastening strip. But if you want a moving curtain rather than a static one, you will have to work a little more.

Installation of the lifting mechanism

In order for the curtain to be adjustable in height, you will need small rings that are sewn at the bottom of the curtain along each edge of the French seam. So that the fastenings are not visible from the front side, it is necessary to make indents - at least 5 cm at the bottom, and 12-15 cm at the top. Also, the rings need to be attached to the sides and seams of the towels in increments of 15-30 cm.

Important! The pitch depends on the size of the scallops. For small and narrow “waves” smaller indents are needed, for deep or wide ones – larger ones.

At the bottom of each gathering tape, it is recommended to hang small weights that will evenly hold the fabric in a vertical position (for light curtains, you can use heavy tassels, beaded fringe, decorative stones or bugles). After this, all that remains is to thread the pieces of nylon cord through all the rings.

This is done like this:

• The first piece is inserted into a ring located in the lower left edge of the curtain, passed through all the rings sewn along the side seam, passes through the cornice and is brought out to the right side.

On a note! The length of the cord will consist of the sum of the two lengths of the curtain and the length of the cornice (in our example (175*2)+200 = 550 cm).

• The second cord is tied to the next lower ring, also runs vertically, then along the eaves and out to the right.

• All other cords are carried out in the same way, after which their free ends on the right side of the curtain are woven into a beautiful braid and fixed on a hook. This will be the control system that will allow you to raise and lower the curtain to the desired height.

Advice! The lengthy process of sewing on rings can be simplified and speeded up if you buy ready-made “awning” tape with rings already sewn on.

Ready-made braid for French lift curtains

Video: step-by-step master class

Methods for attaching French curtains

Like any lift curtains, French models can be attached directly to window frame using adhesive tape, hang it on the curtain rod by the hooks and even directly on the bar (if the loops of the curtain tape are wide enough). But, unlike roll and Roman designs, lush festoons require free space. Therefore, you should not attach French curtains directly to plastic windows, and as shown in the photo - on a strip along the edge of a window opening or on a cornice.

Types of holders for French curtains:

1. Plank equipped with adhesive tape – excellent a budget option for static curtains. Models may differ in the type of fasteners for wall and ceiling mounting.

Ready-made cornice with Velcro and system for wall mount

1. A special curtain rod for lifting curtains has small loops, hooks, a recess or cavity for lacing, which adjusts the height of the curtain. This holder is very convenient for DIY models - you don’t have to invent a way to disguise and evenly place the cords on top of the curtain.
2. Cornice with lifting mechanism – ready-made solution for French curtains, already equipped with a system of cords that simply need to be threaded through the rings, and an adjustable chain.

Fastening for French curtains on a cornice with a chain system:

Fastening for French curtains on the cornice

On a note! You can replace the finished cornice with a piece of metal profile or wooden beam, onto which one of the strips of teasel tape should be glued or nailed with small nails (the second part is sewn to the curtain). Additionally such homemade holder wrapped in fabric or painted in the color of the walls or curtains.

French curtains in the kitchen interior are an excellent alternative to regular tulle and a real decoration for kitchen window. And what is important - despite all the sophistication and visual complexity of the design, they are quite easy to sew with your own hands from any suitable material. But if you are not into needlework or simply haven’t had time to get a sewing machine, it doesn’t matter. This model can be sewn in any studio, providing professional seamstresses with measurements of your window and the fabric you like.

Photo selection of kitchen interiors with French curtains

The French curtain is an aesthetic interior decoration that makes the room solemn thanks to its airy draperies.
French curtains

History of awning curtains

People associate the name of this textile product with its place of origin: with the ancient, surprising traditions of France. History coincided with the development of the Baroque style and the ascension to the throne of the Sun King - Louis XIV, which gave rise to pomp and solemn appearance. During his reign, even everyday little things became luxurious, including clothes and dishes, architectural nuances and interior decorations.

Massive windows, luxuriously decorated spacious premises, expensive furniture- these factors influenced the creation of a new one, later called French.

Previously, in lush halls, not only windows were decorated with fabric. The shade that was used to cover the walls. Draperies and festoons filled the atmosphere with luxury, and the French curtain with a lambrequin became a familiar attribute of the wealthy. French house.

The “companions” of French textiles are considered to be those that received the second name – scalloped. But if in the first case the emphasis is on luxury, then in the second - on practicality and convenience.

They are called blinds, drawing parallels with chain blinds. If there is a need to give access to sunlight, the canvas can be special design move to the top of the window. These are not the ones familiar to consumers, but products that retain luxurious folds even when assembled.

Sewing French curtains involves hanging the products on a profile cornice designed for lifting structures or on classic cornices. The mechanism is controlled manually or using a remote control if the console is equipped with a built-in electric drive.

Which color is better to choose?

The color scheme of the textile product depends on the surrounding decor. In this case, they start from the following interior elements:

• furniture;
• wallpaper;

Where do we start sewing?

The textile industry offers many options for ready-made French curtains. average price French curtains range from 2 to 5 thousand rubles.

Nowadays, French tailoring is often practiced. It's fun, profitable, and also allows you to take into account personal preferences. If that doesn’t work, for sewing French curtains will do light tulle or artificial silk.

The tougher and lighterfrench curtain fabrics– the more magnificent the drapery, and when using soft and heavy fabrics, the coattails are more rounded and seem to “sag”.

Fabric calculation

First, a mandatory calculation of the fabric for a French curtain is performed. To do this, take a gathering factor equal to 1.5 in width and factor 2 in height (to properly sew French curtains 2 meters high, you need to take 4 m of fabric).

An important condition is that during the sewing process a special one is used, which guarantees that the assembly will not slip during use of the product. It is also important to take into account a strip of 5 cm high at the bottom for the hem of the fabric and 2 cm for processing at the top.

Festoons are calculated according to diagrams that can be found on specialized websites. A pattern of French curtains is also published there, which is examined in detail in order to better understand the principle of operation.

Sometimes, in order to sew French curtains with your own hands, the canvases have to be joined. In order to disguise the resulting seam, decorative braid is sewn onto it to match the fabric.

Important: the distance between the ruffle lines is 50 cm! This also needs to be taken into account when preparing materials for sewing.

Preparation of tools and materials

For work, stock up on the following things:

• textile;
• matching threads;
• braid, with which the fabric is then tightened;
• a strip along the width of the window opening or a finished cornice.

Sewing steps:

As you can see, to sew French curtains, you need simple sewing skills and perseverance.

If awnings are made from dense expensive fabrics, it is recommended to clean the products in a professional dry cleaner. French curtains should be ironed only when absolutely necessary, carefully using an iron that is not too hot and without disturbing the drapery.

Interior nuances

French chic is welcome in living rooms, bedrooms or offices. Awnings for the kitchen are selected taking into account functional purpose premises. They are sewn from synthetic fabric, which does not shrink during regular washing and is not afraid of contamination.

In order to focus on the French spirit, posters or panels with thematic images are placed on the walls of the room: Eiffel Tower, cozy street cafes, vineyards.

In addition to being used in home interiors, awnings are used in in public places such as museums, theaters, exhibition halls.

A room decorated with French-style curtains will never look boring and monotonous, because draperies and folds give a feeling of eternal celebration. Don't forget to watch the video on how to sew French curtains with your own hands. There a real master Class.

At first glance, it is quite difficult to implement, but after you read the article to the end, you will change your opinion about the process of making French-style curtains. You will learn to choose and count required amount fabrics for work, cutting and sewing curtains. Let's figure it out.

Let's get ready for work

For sewing, you need to prepare everything you need before starting work. You will need to sew on sewing machine, This required condition. Next, prepare everything according to the list below.

To make French curtains you need:

1. Textile. Calculation required footage will be given below.
2. Decorative braid or fringe. Our window will need 180 centimeters.
3. Threads to match the fabric.
4. Scissors, pins, ruler or measuring tape.

When everything is ready, you can start working. First, let's calculate the required amount of fabric.

Selection and calculation of fabric

The master class below shows how to sew a French curtain. The window size in the example above is 100 by 170 centimeters. Where 100 is the width of the window, and 170 is the height.

A window curtain with these dimensions should be 120 by 150 centimeters. Let's calculate the required amount of fabric for sewing as follows:

• width: 120 x 1.5=180 cm;
• height: 150 x 2=300 cm.

But that is not all. Since our curtain is planned on a drawstring, we need to add another 15 centimeters to the width of the calculated cut. So we get a width equal to 195 centimeters.

If you make a curtain with gathering tape, then there is no need to add these 15 centimeters.

We calculated the fabric this way, because our curtain will be assembled according to the “awning” principle.

An awning is a French curtain made from a single fabric - a scallop, which is assembled into lush folds.

We will make 2 festoons on our window. You can determine their number yourself based on the width of the window opening and your desire.

In this example there will be 2 scallops, so we will make 3 drawstrings: 2 on the sides and 1 in the center. For a wider window (if you plan 3 or 4 scallops) the number of central curtains will increase proportionally.

As for the texture and quality of the fabric, it is better to choose a light translucent one so that the curtain fits beautifully in the folds, is light and lets in a little light.

Progress

Advice to all needlewomen and craftswomen: before work, moisten the fabric and iron it. This way you will be sure that during use your curtains will not change shape or size. After that you can start. Let's start with the pattern. It is quite simple in the form of a rectangle of the size we need.

1. First, you need to cut an even strip of 15 centimeters across the entire width of the fabric. We will need it in order to make three drawstrings. Cut this strip into 3 equal parts in length and 5 centimeters wide. Then fold and machine stitch each part lengthwise. Our drawstrings are ready, let's move on.
2. We process the lower parts of the curtain, make a bend of 2 centimeters and sew.
3. Now it’s the turn of the drawstring pocket. We sew a pocket along the entire length of the curtains on the sides and in the center. For the central pocket you need to fold the curtain in half front side fabric inward and stitch, retreating from the fold 1 centimeter. We lay a stitch along the entire length of the curtain, leaving 2.5 centimeters to the edge in order to sew the fringe to the bottom of the curtain.
4. Now it's the turn of the side pockets. You need to bend the edges of the curtains 1 centimeter on both sides and stitch.
5. Sew fringe or decorative braid along the bottom of the curtain across the entire width.
6. All that remains is to make the top pocket for the cornice. To do this, bend the top edge of the rectangle by 5 centimeters and stitch it.

Our French curtain is ready. As you can see, everything is very simple and fast. All that remains is to insert the drawstrings into the pockets on both sides and in the center, put the curtain on the curtain rod and tighten the drawstrings to the desired length of the curtain.

The process of making curtains is very simple and exciting. As a result, you get a stylish update for your interior. As you can see, the sewing principle is very simple; once you understand it, you can change the details of the curtain to your taste. So, instead of a drawstring, you can use a lace or make other fasteners to the cornice.

Dear craftswomen, that’s all for today. I hope you find this tutorial useful and can easily make a French blind for your window. Thank you for your attention to my blog, recommend the article on social networks to your friends. Good luck with your creativity!

The refined beauty of French curtains evokes aesthetic delight. Their folds are so perfect that it seems incredibly difficult to create such beauty yourself. But in fact, even a beginner can sew French curtains with his own hands. By following a simple step-by-step algorithm for making this interior product, you can create a lush window decor in an aristocratic style for your living room or bedroom.

If this is your first time starting to sew French curtains yourself, we offer a guide: detailed step-by-step master class with photos.

Calculations for French curtains

At first glance, this model seems complicated due to the splendor and beauty of the folds, but in fact there are no particular difficulties in sewing. You won’t need much to sew French curtains:

• Fabric is preferably translucent, transparent or translucent. French curtains are often made from delicate tulle, since this model is the very embodiment of elegant chic. However, French curtains are also made from denser, satin fabrics: such window framing is suitable for halls and luxurious bedrooms.
• Curtain tape to gather fabric. But this is an optional element: you can cut out a drawstring from curtain fabric.
• Fringe - its use is also optional.

As you can see, in the simplest version you can limit yourself to only fabric and threads.

It is not difficult to calculate the required amount of material. The width is set to a coefficient of one and a half. This means that the width of the piece of fabric that is taken to sew French curtains should be 1.5 times the width of the window opening.

Calculating the length is a little more complicated. You can choose a standard pattern, which means that the length of the fabric is 2 times the height finished product. But there are other options: the length of the piece of material depends on the folds in the future product. What coefficient to use in length will be indicated in the specific pattern.

If you do not use ready-made braid, but drawstrings made of the same fabric, add another 5 cm to the width for each. How many drawstrings will be required? It's simple: one more than scallops. For example, if the window is narrow and there are only two festoons, then three drawstrings (or pieces of braid) will be required. Two will be located on the sides, and one will be located between the scallops. If there are three festoons, then four drawstrings will be required, and so on.

When buying curtain tape, similarly calculate the number of pieces needed, and then multiply by the length of the piece of fabric.

As for the festoons, you choose their number yourself depending on the width of the window. They can be both wide and narrow. There are many different patterns of French curtains on the Internet with varying amounts festoons.

How to sew French curtains?

In our example, for simplicity, there will be only two scallops and three drawstrings. The algorithm for sewing French curtains is as follows:

French curtains with several scallops are also sewn using the same principle, only in point No. 3 the fabric is folded not in the center, but along pre-drawn lines corresponding to the number of drawstrings.