Every housewife dreams of her home being cozy, luxurious and beautiful. Window design plays an important role in this. You can, of course, sew or buy curtains and simply hang them on the windows, or you can tie them up beautifully, and thereby add your own energy and character to the interior.
Even the most inconspicuous curtains will be transformed and look stylish if you choose the right garters for them.
Benefits of garters:
- Regulate the amount of daylight entering the room;
- Capable of elegantly decorating absolutely any curtains and tulle;
- Easy to use, they make it easy to close and open curtains if necessary;
- If there are shortcomings in the window opening, then with the help of tiebacks they can be hidden;
- Fits into any interior and style;
- They add elegance, solemnity and uniqueness to the room.
Garters for curtains are used to grab them at the bottom and fix them.
Types of garters
Curtain ties (tiebacks) are a decorative and functional element of window design. To effectively use this detail in your interior, you need to carefully study the information.
Decor stores sell different models of this accessory, but why pay money if you can make garters yourself?
Manufacturers of even the most sophisticated textile accessories are unable to predict the desires and needs of a potential buyer.
There are several types of grabs.
- Soft. They can be either in contrasting colors or to match the curtains or curtains. There are different shapes: cone-shaped and straight, using ruffles, beads and buttons, fringe, flowers and other things, decorative ribbon. Fabric ties are attached to the curtain itself or partially fixed to the wall with short holders.
Ties can be in the form of braided cords.
- Hard: made of plastic or metal. They have different shapes and colors, hold curtains tightly and look elegant. For a high-tech style, plastic or metal holders are suitable, while in a classic style it is better to use forged metal holders.
- Clips and fasteners. They can be on magnets, Velcro, in the form of hairpins, straps.
Once you’ve decorated your curtains, you can even get things going and make custom-made curtain ties.
Handmade has always been at a premium.
Jewelry in kanzashi style
Tiebacks using decorations using the kanzashi technique are very interesting and easy to make yourself. Flowers or bows using the kanzashi technique are made from fabric squares, which are neatly folded and fixed in the desired sequence.
This decoration can be the same color as the curtains or contrasting. For elements using the kanzashi technique, it is preferable to use thin fabrics such as tulle and organza. Handicraft using the kanzashi technique requires patience and perseverance, but the result is worth it.
Options for tying curtains
Important! When choosing garters, take into account the color of drapes or curtains, the texture of the fabric, the interior and style of the room.
With the help of grabs you can correct possible shortcomings.
To choose the right color for a garter, you need to either take materials for it that are only a tone different from the main one, or contrasting ones.
- If the curtains are very long, then it is advisable to use several tiebacks at different levels, creating visible folds and transitions. In this form, curtains with ties will look interesting, elegant and not banal.
- If the garters are attached at the level of the window sill, this will visually expand the window opening.
You can choose any technique for making garters.
- Tiebacks located in the middle of the curtains will make the window opening more harmonious. This technique will make the room cozy.
- To visually make the window longer and the ceilings higher, the garters need to be attached at a high level.
This method of decoration is best used for curtains that rarely fully open the window.
What tasks do pick-ups solve?
The main purpose of using garters is to secure the fabric in a certain position. Provided you choose the right model, grabs provide:
Tiebacks can not only facilitate the process of opening and closing curtains, but also enliven even a boring interior, give the room a finished look, and enhance its individuality. Curtains with tiebacks can decorate not only window openings, but also doorways, the background of the stage, and the walls of the banquet hall. When choosing the type of garter, the following rule is followed: the more complex the shape of the curtains, the simpler the garter configuration should be.
Scheme for making a garter with your own hands
The easiest way to make curtain garters is to sew them by hand or using a machine. This can be done quickly and in just a few steps. Let's look at the step-by-step instructions.
All accessories can be purchased at fabric stores or even searched at sales fairs.
- Choose fabric. The texture should be similar or identical to the curtain material. Choose a color scheme based on your taste.
- Pattern. For example, for one garter this could be two pieces of material 15 cm high and 30 cm long.
- Sewing. Place both cuts right sides together and sew by hand or machine, leaving a small hole to turn the piece inside out.
- Decor. Turn the garter inside out, sew in a ring for the holder and decorate as you wish.
Wicker and knitted models, as well as those decorated with jewelry, are in fashion today.
You can make original and bright tie-backs from CDs, soft toys, or a plastic bucket. The main thing in all this is the imagination and skills of the hostess. Don't be afraid to experiment.
Braided pendant
It will require fabric and batting, as well as a brass ring holder. From three equally sized pieces of batting, bundles of equal thickness are rolled. Their length should be sufficient to braid. She will grab the curtain.
Wrap each strand of fabric in a spiral and weave a braid from them. You first need to cut three strips from the fabric, 2-3 times longer than the length of the strands, width - 1.5 cm. Before wrapping, throw all three strips of fabric through the ring. When wrapping, the ends thrown over the ring are also hidden inside along with the batting.
To prevent the braid from unraveling, you can secure its tip with a decorative clip or rubber band. Wrap it around the curtain and pass the end of the braid into the ring.
You can make all three strands multi-colored or two of the same color and the third in a contrasting color. The main thing is that the fabric does not wrinkle and is flexible enough. An old knitted T-shirt is perfect for this.
To fix the garter elements at different stages of weaving, you can use a needle and thread. But the seams should not be visible. The edges of the braid should not fray, so the choice of fabric in this work is very important.
You can weave from two strands. Moreover, if you don’t want to bother with wrapping the batting in fabric, take ready-made braid from the store of a suitable thickness and color.
How to tie curtains beautifully
Now that we have both curtains and garters, let's decorate the windows in an original and impressive way.
Double curtain
There are several ways of tying.
- Asymmetric. In this form, the window opening looks unusual and visually wider, especially if you secure them with bright colored garters.
Garters secure curtains at different heights.
- Symmetric. Curtains are tied on both sides at the same height. It looks very cozy and harmonious. If you open the curtains in a semicircle, the atmosphere will be more romantic.
Straight, drawn curtains make the atmosphere strict and formal.
- Angular. The edge of the curtain is folded in the middle and fixed on the wall.
This type of tying gives softness to the entire decoration.
- Cross-shaped. The opposite edges of the curtains are attached to opposite walls.
In this way, two functions are performed: decorative and functional.
Single curtain
Usually such a curtain is tied in the middle. If the product is of calm tones, then the garter is taken in bright, contrasting shades. A harmonious solution would be to gather the curtain on one side only and secure it with a tieback.
It can also be tied at any level with a knot.
For example, to tie curtains beautifully in the kitchen, secure the curtain with a garter on the side where the stove is located. This will add coziness and sophistication to the kitchen space, and also eliminate the possibility of staining or igniting the curtain.
To make everything look harmonious, you need to choose matching ties.
Curtains can also be decorated with decorative braid. The window opening in this case looks attractive and luxurious.
Provence or country style prefers ties with ribbons, lace, bows and bouquet hairpins.
Important! And don’t forget: the more intricate and rich the curtains, the simpler the garters should look. The same rule works in reverse.
Mounting height
The mounting height of the tiebacks influences the impression guests and residents get about the geometric parameters of the window opening.
If you install accessories close to the window, it will seem narrower; if you hang it further away, it will appear wider.
When deciding on a location, you should pay attention to a number of important points:
- Curtains gathered into draperies at the height of the window sill will not provide a visual effect. Curtains fixed to one side will not have an illusory result either. The use of such options is recommended only in cases where the curtains occupy the entire wall.
- If you want to visually expand the window, then the curtains should be draped at a distance of approximately 1/3 from the ceiling. This technique is recommended for kitchen windows and shortened curtains.
- When installing tiebacks below the height of the window sill by 250 - 350 mm, the window opening will appear taller and narrower. This method is optimal for long curtains made of heavy curtain fabrics.
We tie up the tulle beautifully
As for the design of tulle, the same rules for using tiebacks apply to it.
Functionality is as important as decorativeness.
The most popular way to make your interior original is to hang tulle in two colors. In this case, each layer is tied into a knot or bow at a different height. For tulle, elegant hairpins and clips are used, which perform an aesthetic function. They also use asymmetrical, symmetrical and multi-tiered tulle hanging. She is also the most exquisite.
This option is more appropriate to use in the living room.
Look at some examples of tying curtains and tulle and maybe you will find something inspiring for yourself.
Decorative curtains can visually change the size of the window opening.
Beautiful and practical window design is in your hands.
You can easily come up with beautiful ways to decorate curtains with different accessories yourself and thereby prove your individuality.
To choose curtain tiebacks, you should adhere to the basic rules and your personal preferences, then the purchase will become pleasant, expedient, will bring pleasure to the housewife and household members, and will also allow you to change the appearance of the rooms almost daily.
Decoration with decorative braid
Cords with tassels are the most popular in curtain decoration. They serve as both decoration and garter at the same time. Braid with tassels is more suitable for heavy curtains - tied with a decorative cord, they look richer and more refined.
It is sewn in two ways - along the outside or hidden inside. The outer braid, tied in a knot, is additionally decorated with a brooch or flower. The cords can be intertwined using the macrame technique.
The use of various accessories, selected in the same style as the design of the room, enlivens the atmosphere and makes the room more comfortable. To create home comfort, you shouldn’t focus on expensive curtains; you can decorate budget fabrics beautifully and tastefully.
Design of curtains with ties with photos in the finished interior
Curtains with ties can be the highlight of any interior style. They can look elegant, laconic, cozy, cute, sophisticated, luxurious, original, modern. It all depends on what fabric the curtains and ties are made of.
In this case, it is most convenient to attach the canvas to a thick cornice or rod, and the ties are not only a functional element, but also a decorative one. They add lightness, airiness, and an informal look to the interior design, so they are not used for decorating offices or other premises that involve a business style of design.
What to consider
Hanging curtains of this type is carried out on rod curtain rods of any shape: round, corrugated, rectangular profiles. The material from which the cornice is made does not matter. This is affected only by the chosen style of decoration of the room.
Such curtains can be combined with blinds, roller or Roman blinds, wooden screens, and curtains. When decorating kitchen windows in a cafe style, the upper level of curtains is hung from ribbons, which remains unchanged around the clock, and the lower, movable level is decorated in any other, more practical way.
Despite their functional load, curtains with ribbons have a decorative value because they are not practical: changing their position several times a day, depending on the lighting, will be inconvenient. An enhanced decorative effect can be achieved if the ties are intertwined, tied crosswise, or used to hang curtains on a rod.
The use of rings significantly improves the practical qualities of this type of curtain.
Hanging canvases of this type can be used to decorate door and window openings, stained glass windows, balconies, terrace doors, and canopies. They will allow you to realize any design idea and fantasy.
The final element when decorating a room
Curtain tiebacks serve not only for beautiful draping of curtain fabric - they add elegance and comfort to the room.
Curtain tiebacks are the final element when creating the style of a room. Therefore, when decorating curtains, you should definitely pay attention to such a detail as the tieback.
Choosing material for ties
In the interior, curtains with ribbons, ties, made from the main fabric, and also from decorative cord will look impressive. The type, shape, width of the ties, the knot depends only on the designer’s imagination.
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This window design allows you to change the overall appearance of the room depending on what type of knot the ribbons are tied with. You can use wide satin, silk, velvet ribbons or organza bows.
This decor is often used in the interior of girls’ bedrooms.
Suspensions are usually sewn double, the second layer can be from the main or lining fabric. You can use rectangular stripes made of the same material as the curtains themselves, or a contrasting color, leaving them hanging freely or tying flirty bows.
Pendants of this type look impressive when forming loops with hidden ends, placed next to each other, decorated with a decorative knot.
Curtains can be hung with ties made of decorative cord or twine.
“European Chic” curtains are hung with long ribbons that are tied at the bottom. For this purpose, bows and strips of fabric, usually of a bright, contrasting color, are used.
Thanks to this fastening, the canvas can be fixed, like a Roman blind, at any level, in addition, it can be formed into spectacular folds and draperies or rolled up like a roller curtain. This is how country-style kitchen curtains or children's room tulle are designed to diffuse light near the desktop.
Curtains of this type can be decorated with ribbons, draperies, decorative borders, and can also be made in a minimalist style - from a smooth plain fabric of pastel colors - and used as blinds, additionally decorating the window with curtains of a different type.
Screens similar to Japanese blinds are equipped with a rigid frame at the bottom and top so that the canvas holds its shape. Strips of fabric, usually wide, are sewn close together and tied without forming bows.
The ties must be secure - do not stretch or sag. They are sewn to the main fabric two at a time. You need to tie the ribbons before hanging the curtains. This will allow you to form identical knots and bows.
Hairpins and clips
Various pins will help you modify your curtains.
For light fabrics, elegant products are used, languid ones are intercepted with bulky clips that can hold them. Like tiebacks, hairpins perform a decorative and aesthetic function. With their help, you can perfectly pin up curtains in one of the following ways:
- Symmetrical or asymmetrical;
- Create puffs using magnetic clips;
- The ethnic style of the interior is complemented with wooden devices on the curtains;
- Flowers, butterflies, leaves, beads are suitable for romantic designs;
- Metal hairpins with gilding or bronze items will complement chic Baroque or Empire styles and complete the classic style.
Barrettes and clips are the most common method for perfectly tying curtains in the kitchen.
If necessary, the canvases are quickly unraveled or collected when food is being prepared. The devices are selected to match the style of the kitchen, mixed with the facades, countertops, and echo the apron.
