Curtain clock. Hourglass curtains: smooth flowing lines (21 photos)

Hourglass-shaped curtains are called that way for a reason. The thing is that they have a shape similar in appearance to an hourglass, hence the name. And this effect is achieved quite simply: the upper and lower parts of the curtains are attached to the frame, stretching the canvas itself, and in the center of it, on the contrary, it pulls and holds a tape, braid or bandage.

Where are appropriate?

These curtains look very original, neat and cozy. They are appropriate for windows, doors with glass inserts, panoramic windows and even kitchen cabinet doors if they have glass elements. In general, wherever you may need to hide some content from prying eyes, for example, jam on the shelves, but at the same time do not burden the interior.

By the way, it is the lightness, almost weightlessness of these curtains that is their main feature, the purpose for which they are brought into the interior. Their additional function is to make the apartment more elegant. And the advantage is that they leave room for imagination to work. Indeed, despite their deliberate simplicity, hourglass-shaped curtains can be very different, and this is very, very easy to achieve. It is enough to change the tightening element or move it higher or lower, and a completely different effect is obtained. Moreover, you can pull the curtain off with several ribbons at different distances, which will completely change appearance curtains.

It is important that such curtains not only do not allow outsiders to peep behind the light curtain, while they let in enough light so as not to darken the room, not to hide the space. Moreover, if you remove the tape tightening the curtain, then the released canvas will easily close the opening completely. Sometimes this is necessary to block access to light or to exclude the possibility of peeping into the room behind a door or window.

In addition, the use of other decorative elements is allowed: bows, ribbons, artificial flowers and the like, depending on the characteristics of the interior, etc.

Moreover, unlike conventional curtains, such a model will be more durable. After all, no one will pull the curtain fixed on the frame to and fro. It just won't be necessary. Once secured, it will hang in place until it is decided to be replaced.

Choice of fabric

The material is very important point, one might say, decisive. It is thanks to the right choice fabrics and the very lightness and airiness is achieved, without which one cannot imagine the "hourglass" curtain.

This means that you need to immediately abandon heavy, dense fabrics. With their help, you will never be able to achieve the desired effect. Much more appropriate would be tulle, tulle, organza, satin, silk, linen, cambric, veil, lace and the like. Typically transparent or translucent. However, in exceptional cases, the use of completely opaque fabrics is also allowed.

You should pay equal attention to the choice of color. Pastel shades are best suited: blue, muted pink, beige, peach, light green, and the like. It is also needed to create a sense of airiness.

How to choose a ready-made curtain

Choosing the right product in a store today is, at times, a truly difficult task. After all, the choice of ready-made "Hourglass" curtains in thematic stores is very large, you cannot do without long reflections. What to focus on?

As a rule, it is best to choose ready-made curtains that resemble an hourglass to match the color of the furniture upholstery. Other textiles can also be taken into account: bedspreads, napkins and tablecloths. The main thing is that in general the textiles are combined with each other, creating a single picture.

Another point that is important to consider is the size. The curtain must ideally correspond to the required dimensions, otherwise it will not be possible to properly stretch it on the rods over the entire window opening. If the dimensions of the opening are any non-standard, individual tailoring of the product may be required, since it will not be possible to pick up the finished product.

How to sew curtains "Hourglass" with your own hands

However, this type of curtain is so easy to manufacture that there is no need to contact professionals. even the most inexperienced, novice needlewoman can in the shape of an hourglass. This can be seen even in the patterns. It is necessary to cut a rectangular blank from the fabric according to its dimensions and sew it correctly in a couple of places.

The first step is to calculate the size of the future curtain. To do this, measure, firstly, the width of the opening, and secondly, its height. The required width is calculated by multiplying the opening width by 1.5 and 2, depending on how lush you want to make the curtain. Plus, it is necessary to make allowances for processing the cuts on the sides, unless, of course, it is possible to pick up the fabric of such a width that it exactly matches the required one. In this case, processing the trimmed edges is not required, which will only simplify matters.

The length of the curtain is the height of the opening, plus allowances for the fold, the lower and upper drawstrings and combs are decorative elements if you want to additionally decorate the finished curtain. In general, it turns out somewhere around 7-10 centimeters.

Another nuance that needs to be taken into account is the extensibility of the fabric. The better the fabric stretches, the easier it will be to spread. If the fabric stretches well, then the allowances can be left smaller, but if it does not stretch at all, then the allowances should be made to the maximum.

And then everything is simple: first you need to tuck and sew the upper edge, leaving the drawstring, then also process the lower one. If you are not sure that the calculation of the length was made correctly, and there is a fear of choosing the wrong place where to make the lower drawstring, you can fix the upper part of the curtain and mark with a pencil or soap the level at which you need to make the right place.

The finished curtain can be attached to a window or door. To do this, two rods are installed on the window or door frame: one along the upper edge, the other along the bottom. The rods are threaded into. It remains only to pull the curtain in the middle with tape or braid.

In what interiors is the "Hourglass" curtain appropriate?

The "Hourglass" curtain is a rather versatile thing. It may well be appropriate in the most different interiors and styles. However, in some specific styles, it looks especially appropriate.

First of all, these are, of course, various rural styles such as Provence, chalet or country. Moreover, now all these styles are especially popular. For Provence, any classic colors of such curtains, floral motifs or vertical stripes are suitable. For a country or chalet, plain curtains in natural colors are more suitable.

For classic interior it is also better to choose plain fabrics, but deeper colors are allowed here than in any other design. Contrasting ribbons, bows, voluminous ruffles and the like are also appropriate here. They will greatly decorate the curtain, make it richer, and in classic style such decorations fit in more easily.

The Art Nouveau interior can be decorated with a curtain with large geometric patterns. More neutral options will be appropriate literally in any style and interior and make it stylish and cozy, the main thing is to organically fit them into the overall picture. Another thing is that this is not so difficult to do.

In the world modern design it is customary to use a variety of techniques to create unique interior designs. Experts use all kinds of decoration options. One of the popular methods of creating original interior, is the use of unusual models of curtains, curtains, curtains. Curtains, presented in the form of a piece of fabric, which is pulled in the middle with a wide ribbon, are called hourglasses. With this option of curtains, you can decorate windows, doorways, doors. kitchen sets... These products are appropriate for use in kitchens, bedrooms, terraces, winter gardens.

Beautiful curtains hourglass

For the model of "hourglass" curtains, it is not customary to use heavy curtain fabric. The best choice, is a light, transparent fabric of blue, pink, beige, caramel, milky color. Products with floral ornaments and stripes look spectacular in the interior of the kitchen. The finished product includes a ribbon, which is recommended to be supplemented with braid, bow, colored ribbon, contrasting with the main fabric. If the curtains are "hourglass" white, finishing, maybe blue, red, deep green. For fabrics with floral motifs, you can use an additional decoration in the form of flowers made from fabric with your own hands.

Remember, for sewing this model of curtains, it is not recommended to choose dense, dark fabrics. The meaning of the "hourglass" model is the lightness achieved with the help of tulle fabrics.

Sewing hourglass curtains is not difficult. The main thing is not to be mistaken in taking measurements from the opening, which is supposed to be decorated with the product. An important indicator is the distance between the top points of the opening. It should be measured as accurately as possible, and then the finished curtains will have the required tension. And this is possible only with the correct cutting of the pattern of the canvas.

To calculate the width of the fabric, you need to multiply the width of the opening by a factor of 1.5 or 2. This indicator depends on how fluffy the curtain should be, plus a few centimeters of fabric for hem. It is convenient to use a material whose width matches the required width of the finished product. In this case, it is possible not to process the side cuts, and leave them in their original form.

The correct calculation of the length of the canvas is as follows: to the number indicating the distance between the cornice and the lower point of the window opening, add 20 cm for processing the lower and upper cut, as well as for the formation of the middle part of the product. In order for the middle part of the pattern to turn out beautiful and the fabric does not look stretched, it is necessary to take into account the degree of stretching of the material. If the canvas stretches well, add a smaller number of centimeters along the length, otherwise - the maximum margin. For those materials that are not subject to stretching, the length is determined experimentally.

After choosing the fabric, we start sewing the product. A pattern is created on which the resulting measurements are marked. For beginner seamstresses, the "hourglass" curtains pattern is shown in the photo. According to the scheme, the markings are made on the fabric, and the blank is cut out.

On the canvas, if necessary, side cuts are folded and ironed, stitched. Next, the upper and lower cut of the pattern are processed, so that a drawstring is obtained. It is necessary for fastening the rods on which the finished product will hang.

Do-it-yourself sewn "hourglass" curtains must be fixed on the window opening. At the top and bottom of the frame, you need to fix special holders for finished curtains... The distance between the fasteners must be sufficient and uniform for reliable fixation of the product.

After installing the mounts, you need to thread the rods into the drawstrings and fix the upper part in the holder. Spread the fabric evenly, twist the curtain 360 ° and fix the lower bar in this position. In the central part, you should get a narrow part, like an hourglass. It is very important that after attaching the product, the fabric lays down evenly, does not puff up. If the fabric does not create uniform folds, the curtain is not sewn correctly.

The video presents detailed instructions sewing.

Thus, hourglass curtains are the most common model that is used in interiors decorated in different styles... This model is not difficult to execute and therefore can be created by any housewife with her own hands at home. No special skills are required to secure the product. The whole design is simple and unpretentious in execution. Feel free to use this model to decorate interiors. Despite the outward simplicity, such curtains will decorate any room in an original way.

An unsuccessfully designed window can ruin the whole impression of almost perfect interior... Such a nuisance is easy to avoid if you are not afraid of experiments, because each room, like each person, has its own image that requires an individual approach. For example, the once popular, but today undeservedly forgotten curtains hourglass will become exactly the acquisition that you have long been hopelessly looking for, trying to make the new look of your apartment complete and unique.

What are they?

Curtains of this shape look best on narrow and high glazing.
With their shape, these graceful curtains resemble the contours of an hourglass or a beautiful female figure.

The hourglass curtains are called so for their unusual appearance: their outlines resemble a classic device for counting periods of time or a lady's figure with a thin waist. But much more often, due to the fact that they cover only glass, they are called "stained glass curtains".

These curtains are ideal for vintage and romantic interiors.
They are often used to decorate the doors of kitchens and bookcases.

The design of "curvy" curtains is much simpler than the name might suggest. They are canvases, fixed at the bottom and at the top of the window opening on the frame, and in the middle intercepted by a "belt" of the same or contrasting fabric, lace, braid, something like that.

Hourglass curtains decorate both windows and doors with glass inserts, as well as glass in kitchens and bookcases, and the peak of their popularity was in the 30s of the last century.

Such curtains look most harmoniously on the windows of attics, balconies, cabinet doors. Also, this option is suitable for window openings consisting of several parts.

Dignity

Today, when everything is vintage, the hourglass curtains are back in our interiors. They bring a touch of antiquity to the atmosphere, the aristocracy typical of apartments in old stone houses with thick walls, where the entrance for residents and guests was called “front door”, and from the side of the kitchen there was another “black” one for the milkman and baker. But in addition to the aesthetic characteristics, stained glass curtains also have a number of practical advantages:

• practically do not wear out, since they do not need to be constantly tugged and corrected;
• let in a lot of light and at the same time protect the space well from outside views;
• to completely close the glass, you just need to untie the ribbon;
• to give the curtain a festive look, it is enough to tie it with a beautiful bow;
• easy to sew by yourself, with your own hands.

"Hourglass", if desired, are suitable for different rooms. They will find a worthy place in the interior of the kitchen, study, bedroom, living room, nursery. They will go up to panoramic glazing on a balcony, terrace, decorate a bay window, an attic, and will not sag on tilted glasses.

Unlike modern roller blinds and pleated blinds, the design of the "hourglass" is closer to the classics, which makes it possible to use them in country style interiors, vintage - wherever minimalism is not appropriate.

The hourglass is often used to decorate the interiors of cozy roadside cafes.
Such curtains, even made of a light, non-accent fabric, set the tone for the whole environment.
Center-drawn curtains are often used to decorate terraces in street restaurants.

What to sew

Most often, hourglass curtains are sewn from light, light, translucent fabric. After being pulled, it acquires a voluminous drapery that fills the atmosphere with a halo of weightlessness. It is desirable that their shade echoes the colors of the rest of the textiles - tablecloths, napkins, pillows, furniture upholstery.
Most often, everyone chooses transparent curtain fabrics for sewing stained-glass curtains:

• muslin;
• organza;
• veil;
• damask;
• Madras cotton.

But this is optional. Depending on the desired effect, dense fabrics that do not transmit light can be used for curtains "with a thin waist". The choice of the texture and color of the fabric depends on the characteristics of the interior, the role they must play in it - to be the main accent or, on the contrary, to balance the brightness of the rest of the participants in the situation.

Instead of a lush drapery or in addition to it, the "watch" can be decorated with:

• ruffles;
• frills;
• embroidery;
• lace;
• flowers;
• bows;
• hairpins;
• grabs;
• other similar decor.

The design of the strip that pulls the curtain in the center can be anything you like.
Even a burlap bow will look elegant if used in the appropriate style, for example, country, as in the photo.
Tie the curtain up with a neat sash, decorate it with a fabric flower and it looks like a bridesmaid dress.
A twisted cord with tassels will successfully accentuate a classic setting.
If the curtain is not dragged by the decor, but gathered in the center on the drawstring, it will look strict and laconic.

The strip pulling the curtain in the middle is its main "highlight". For strict interiors, as a rule, they choose simple ribbons from the same fabric as the curtains themselves. However, if desired, the curtain is decorated with bows, laces, braid, hairpins. They may not match the color of the curtains. For example, contrasting interceptions, complemented by various decorations - sequins, beads, rhinestones, look beautiful with plain curtains.

Despite the fact that the shape of the curtains implies only one dressing, many designers like to create several tugs vertically, due to which the curtains acquire additional volume.

Thus, well-chosen stained-glass curtains will perfectly fit into the interior, highlight its dignity. At the same time, it is not forbidden to change the accessories to suit your mood, and if you remove them completely, you get a solid canvas that completely covers the glass.

In Provence, curtains with a dull floral pattern are always in place.

The colors of stained glass curtains have many variations, so they are able to please even the most picky esthete. "Watches" are not only monochromatic, but also patterned, conservative, chic, aristocratic, due to which they are able to fit into different designs. For example, vertical stripes will suit a classic setting, Provence and country - a cage, rustic - peas, Art Nouveau - an abstract drawing.

How to hang?

The color of the stained-glass cornice can be matched to any frame.

Curtain rods for stained glass curtains are sold in specialized and large hardware stores. They are small sliding plastic, metal, sometimes wooden rods inserted into special holders (mounts). The holders are fixed with self-tapping screws.

First you need to install the fasteners, and then thread the rods into the drawstrings, fix the curtain on the frame and tie it up. It is important to make sure that the folds lie evenly and do not bulge anywhere. And then decorative elements come into play.

If desired, such curtains can be fixed on the Velcro strap without damaging the frame.

If you don't want to drill and injure plastic windows, fix the folds on the curtains themselves at the top and bottom, sew the soft part of the Velcro adhesive tape to them, and glue the hard part to the frame. It is recommended to use transparent and waterproof glue, for example "Moment". It does not turn yellow over time. Such a mount will not damage or stain the plastic, and if necessary, it can be easily dismantled.

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In this article you will find patterns of curtains in the shape of an hourglass and curtains with lambrequins. If you hang glass in the door ordinary light curtain, then when closed, it will be clamped between the door and the frame. You can solve the problem by fixing the lower edge of the curtain on the cornice. You can make such a curtain not only practical, but also original.

We sew on the patterns of curtains

To do this, it must be collected in the center and tied with a ribbon so that the shape resembles an hourglass. Best result can be achieved by making a curtain 2-2.5 times wider than the curtain rods, and cutting off the upper and lower edges of the curtain in an arc. If you are using serrated lace fabric, adjust the fullness factor based on the width of the fabric. These curtains are ideal for decorating patio doors or French doors. If the door or window is too wide, it is best to cover the opening with a few curtains.

Materials:

Thin lightweight fabric or mesh

Two cornices or rods

Threads in the color of the fabric

Ribbon, about 5 cm wide and long enough to wrap
around the curtains (about 1 meter).

Measurements and calculation of the amount of fabric:

1. Fasten the curtain rods above and below the glass approximately 2.5 cm.

2. Measure the distance between the curtain rods. We will call this distance CD (central length)

3. Make a mark on the glass that will halve it horizontally.

4. Determine the width of the "waist" and make marks on the glass.

7. To calculate how many strips of fabric are needed to fill the opening in width, measure the length of the cornices and multiply it by the factor of fullness. Divide the size by the width of the fabric and round up to the nearest whole number.

Making curtains:

Step 1

Cut the fabric out of the fabric, adding another 20 cm to the ID as hem allowances. ... This allowance has already taken into account the ruffles at the top and bottom of the curtain 2.5 cm wide. If you need several strips of fabric, sew them using a French seam. Place the shade blank in the center of the glass, leaving equal parts on both sides. If you need to sew side edges, fold 12 mm on each side twice, and smooth and sew on the hem. Fold the curtain in half widthwise so that the faces touch.

Step 2

Measure the distance equal to ID minus CP, divided by 2, from the top edge and mark on the side of the fold.

Step 3

Draw an arc from this point to the upper outer corner.

Step 4

Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the bottom edge. The distance between the marks should be equal to the CP plus 20 cm.

Step 5

Secure the curtain to the curtain rods with thread, and distribute the folds evenly.

Step 6

Wrap tape around the center of the curtain to form a "waist".

Fabric curtains are a simple way to decorate a door beautifully and not themed. We offer detailed description the process of sewing curtains on the door with your own hands.

We will sew the curtains with attachment to the cornice from the bottom and from the top, if you wish, you can decorate them with an interception in the middle to get the "Hourglass" model.

The idea of ​​hourglass curtains has been brought to perfection - compositionally more advantageous height, color combination, decorative bow

Fastening

Before choosing a style, determine the appropriate mounting method:

1. On sale you can find special sliding-type door curtain rods, which are fixed in the door grooves by pressure from unwinding.
2. Finding such miniature curtain rods can be quite difficult, so you should consider the assortment in the furniture fittings department and assemble such curtains yourself.

You will need:

• Suitable railing with a cross-sectional diameter of 0.8-1 cm;
• matching holders;
• decorative small tips;
• self-tapping screws and a screwdriver for installation.
  

  Such a curtain, made by hand, will hold the curtains for the doors very tightly, but it will also cause some damage to the doors, in the form of holes from the screws.

• Fastening to double-sided tape - you will need the same set of fittings as in the previous version, but the railing holder must have a solid base on which you can attach the tape.

Sewing curtains for doors

Before you start working with the fabric, wash it in a mild soapy solution, dry it and iron it so that the fabric shrinks. Or make good stock in all directions if you don't want to spoil the original look of the fabric.

Sewing simple curtains of the "hourglass" type is carried out with your own hands by the most in a simple way:

1. Above and below the canvas, you will need an allowance for the belt loop for the curtain - lay the curtain diameter plus 1-2 cm, and optionally - an allowance for the formation of ruffles along the edge, 2-4 cm... (The thicker the fabric, the smaller the seam allowance.)
2. Fold in hem allowance on the sides. 1-2 cm.
3. Process the side edges of the fabric, top and bottom - lay the belt loop, follow two lines.
4. Sew a grip from the same fabric, or take a ready-made tape, braid.
5. Hang the curtain over the curtain rod.

Summarizing, we can say the following: curtains for doors perform decorative functions, protect the room from excess light and prying eyes, give it a certain charm. We recommend that you sew the curtain on the door with your own hands - it will be cozy and fresh.