Quite often, the general direction in the design of an apartment is set by the windows. To decorate them, appropriate attributes are used: cornices, blinds, curtains and lambrequins. In interior design, it has become fashionable to use bandeaus (rigid lambrequins) instead of traditional lambrequins. They look quite impressive due to their unusual style and intricate outlines. The main advantage of a bandeau is that it can be made in absolutely any style - from classic to airy romantic. A unique hand-made openwork lambrequin adds the finishing touch to the decoration of the bedroom and living room, creating a cozy and at the same time solemn atmosphere.
Lambrequin serves as the best decoration for curtains.
What is a bando?
A lambrequin made on a frame or rigid base is called a bandeau. It is made from non-woven materials and can be smooth or openwork. Such a lambrequin, fixed above the window level, visually increases the height of the room. The effect of a spacious room can be achieved by placing the gang wider than the window opening.
An openwork lambrequin does not have to be hard, but if it is made on an adhesive basis without folds, it is considered rigid.
There is a common technology by which it is quite easy to make a lambrequin with your own hands. To do this, a shape is cut out from the base material, then it is glued onto the fabric and processed in a certain way, depending on the expected result. The process of making an openwork bandeau is considered labor-intensive, but if you have patience, you will end up with a wonderful decoration for the bedroom, living room or kitchen. You can sew a lambrequin with your own hands only if you have a sewing machine and an overlocker.
For beginners, it is better to choose a simple model and not use loose fabrics, as you will have to tinker with them.
The following materials will be needed:
- self-adhesive or hot-melt bando;
- main fabric;
- lining;
- duct tape;
- braid or cord for finishing.
To make an openwork lambrequin, it is best to use a hot-melt adhesive bando. This type of material is used most often. It is a non-woven dense material of various thicknesses with one or two adhesive surfaces. An iron or steam generator is used to attach the decorative base fabric to the lambrequin.
Thermo-adhesive paralon is used for sewing a rigid bandeau.
A steam generator is an iron that constantly supplies steam after pressing a certain button. Its difference from a simple iron is that it keeps the temperature at the same level. This protects the fabric from deformation and ensures even decaling.
Decatting is the heat shrinking of a material. Before cutting, the fabric is treated with a steam generator on both the back and front sides. Cotton and linen need to be soaked for decatification.
When working with self-adhesive material, you must not make the slightest mistake, since when correcting mistakes, you have to tear it off, and as a result, the appearance of the product may be spoiled.
The main points in making an openwork lambrequin
Dublerin is an adhesive-based material that is used for bandeau pros.
Rigid lambrequins are often made using a pro bandeau, the width of which is 45 cm. If the windows are large and the ceilings are high, then, therefore, the bandeau will be wide. But the width of the bandeau-pro is insufficient for such a product. Therefore, it is better to make a lambrequin from dublerin (a dense material with an adhesive base); it is thinner than a pro bandeau, but retains its style perfectly.
To start sewing a bandeau, you need to take all the necessary measurements of the window opening. The cornice is measured with a tailor's centimeter, thus determining the length of the lambrequin.
On the pattern, it is necessary to observe all the measurements taken: the length and height of the cornice, the length of the curves on the cornice, decorative lines and corners.
Before cutting out a product from the base material, you need to cut out a test version from oilcloth and try it on the window.
In this way, you can determine whether the proportions are chosen correctly and whether the design corresponds to the general direction in the interior.
If the openwork composition meets all the criteria, then it is transferred to the base and cut out.
The reason may be:
- doublerin;
- adhesive beading;
- self-adhesive bandeau;
- interlining;
- hot-melt adhesive bandeau;
- proclamin;
- hot-melt synthetic padding polyester;
- wooden frame.
The lambrequin is processed using a zigzag seam.
Then the blank for the lambrequin is glued onto the fabric. This is quite easy to do if the fabric is plain, but if there are patterns, it is recommended to choose the position of the ornament on the material that is supposed to be observed on the finished bandeau. The fabric is placed on the lambrequin pattern with the wrong side and ironed with a steam generator or iron, allowed to cool and ironed again, only without steam.
After this, the lining fabric is applied to the underside of the openwork lambrequin. To do this, you can use a special adhesive web.
Along the edge, the openwork lambrequin is treated with a zigzag seam.
If desired, add braid, fringe or cord. They are glued to the finished product without initial processing using a gun and hot glue.
Such a patterned bandeau can be complemented with a simple rigid lambrequin of a suitable color and ultimately get a spectacular and original composition for the window.
A patterned bandeau can be used to decorate any hard lambrequin.
If a regular lambrequin is lined, then leave a 2 cm allowance when cutting. The lining is cut out to the desired size and shape, then stitched and carefully ironed.
For the hem edge, leave a 1 cm allowance. Do it yourself by dividing the lambrequin into layers and adjusting the ends of the glued fabric. Then iron, fix with adhesive tape and iron again.
To decorate a rigid lambrequin with bias tape, you need to choose the appropriate color for the finish. The fabric is cut according to the lambrequin style without allowance, the binding is glued on and stitched.
The top of the lambrequin is treated with Velcro tape, called Velcro. Soft adhesive tape is sewn on a sewing machine to the top seam allowance. It is necessary to retreat 3 - 4 mm from the edge so that the adhesive tape is not visible.
The bottom edge of the Velcro is attached to the lining with a hidden seam without unnecessary stitching.
The finished lambrequin is secured to the cornice using a rigid adhesive tape located on the cornice.
To secure the openwork lambrequin to the cornice, you can use different Velcro. Sometimes Velcro consists of two elements, one part is customized onto the product, and the other is secured to the cornice. In the modern version, Velcro is glued directly to the cornice.
The lambrequin can be made in symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes. If you also combine fabrics of different textures and shades, the result will be enchanting. The bandeau goes well with details such as ties, chill necklaces, de jabots and bells.
Flowers in zero gravity
The bandeau is combined with details such as molds, ties, de jabot and bells.
It is difficult to imagine anything more wonderful for decorating windows than a transparent openwork lambrequin with flowers floating in space. But the question arises, how to achieve such an effect?
There is no secret to this, and although the process is quite painstaking, it is also exciting and interesting.
To create the impression of transparency, you will need organza. An applique in the form of flowers is glued onto it using cobwebs. All patterns are trimmed with bias tape or processed with a tight zigzag.
You can make other patterns for a rigid bandeau in a similar way. The first step is to prepare a stencil pattern reminiscent of Tula forging. The applied pattern is processed with a zigzag, cut out and sewn onto organza, which will support the “curls”. You can use a veil. To do this, it must be moistened in gelatin. The solution is prepared from 2 tablespoons of gelatin and 1 glass of water. The mixture is left to swell for an hour, and then heated until completely dissolved, without boiling. The treated veil is smoothed by hand and sent to dry in a single layer. After drying, the slightly damp veil is ironed and the desired pattern is cut out of it. Then they are trimmed with tape and stitched from the inside to the adhesive side to the main part.
The modern art of decorating fabrics, as well as their colors and textures, allows you to create real masterpieces of curtain and lambrequin design.
The design of a window opening is an independent interior decoration that should be beautiful and functional, in harmony with the overall stylistic design of the room. The desire for change with a small family budget will set you up to create your own design.
First you need to decide what is most important - impressive in size and colorful shapes or slightly modest, but no less expressive details. When creating luxury interiors, many different techniques are used, so you have to do painstaking work to visualize your own design, which will reveal all facets of your individuality.
Openwork lambrequin in the interior
A fashionable trend in interior design is a bright accent element against a background of calmer and monochromatic decor. Openwork lambrequins can play this role - they will decorate the room and add bright colors to it. The most beautiful and complex ones resemble Richelieu or Renaissance embroidery in appearance. They are made on thick fabric while maintaining the textured surface of various decorative elements.
You can make openwork lambrequins with your own hands or contact specialists who will transfer the model you like onto fabric using laser engraving, when the design is transferred directly to a two-layer base without the usual way of working with patterns.
How to make a pattern?
An openwork lambrequin consists of a fairly dense and rigid fabric base with an adhesive cushioning material applied on the reverse side - non-woven fabric or dublerin. A pattern is placed on the base to make the required pattern, which is first cut out of thick paper or cardboard; you can use a roll of unnecessary wallpaper.
You can make the drawing yourself or use a ready-made template. Draw your design on a piece of checkered paper or use carbon paper to create an openwork lambrequin. Enlarge the patterns using graph paper and select the appropriate scale. You can use the services of various advertising agencies that will print the resulting pattern in large format. Do not choose too small and complex patterns - such painstaking and complex work will become an overwhelming burden for a beginner.
The standard length of an openwork lambrequin is 2-3 m, depending on the width of the window opening. They are an excellent solution for window openings of non-standard shape: narrow, high or very small. From a variety of styles, you can choose your own model for a modern or classic interior.
How to make an openwork lambrequin with your own hands
Making openwork lambrequins with your own hands is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. The main thing is to be patient and carefully complete all the details. Before cutting the lambrequin, it is necessary to measure the window opening and the cornice located on it - this will help you choose the appropriate pattern.
Try on a paper pattern, see how it will look, determine how stylish the chosen solution is. Take your time to make a finished pattern; make sure that from the many styles you choose the model that will fit perfectly into the surrounding interior. If you like the completed pattern, start cutting out the lambrequin from the cushioning material. Then place the finished pattern on the wrong side of the fabric, connect the two materials using an iron with a steam generator. Wait until it cools down and iron again with a hot iron.
Decoration and finishing
The edge can be finished in different ways: edge edges can be edged with bias tape or decorative openwork braid, finished with a narrow zigzag stitch, or done with a lining. When cutting in this way, leave an allowance of 1.5 cm, connect all layers of the lambrequin, previously folded right sides to each other, with a machine stitch, carefully turn the resulting edge inside out and iron it well.
To decorate the window, you can choose very expensive material, and for the walls, choose discreet wallpaper - this will eliminate the irritating factor, allowing you to create a wonderful and harmonious balance. An openwork lambrequin will look very beautiful if you take smooth and shiny materials as a basis - silk, satin. Please note that this material frays greatly along the cut edge, and therefore it will be necessary to process it with a narrow zigzag stitch. You can decorate the finished lambrequin with decorative elements - beads, glass beads, flowers, butterflies.
The beautiful and relief texture of the finishing material chosen for the design of the lambrequin will help create an atmosphere of luxurious classic style. Such a product will give the interior a unique individual character with unusual decorative effects. This will be a highlight, unique only to your ingenuity.
You can not completely copy the stylistic solution of a lambrequin, but only add a touch of light romance to it, which is expressed in bright colors and recognizable shapes of accessories - this will help to place coloristic accents in the room.
Decorating the kitchen
A beautifully designed window opening harmoniously combines with the dining table setting and attracts attention. The window in the kitchen is rarely large, so it is decorated with a short curtain that barely touches the window sill.
Naturally, lush drapery is inappropriate in this case, because it will not decorate the interior. An excellent solution is to make an openwork lambrequin for the kitchen with your own hands. This design will help create a cozy homely atmosphere. The rounded shapes and smooth lines combined with geometric patterns will create a harmonious stylistic image in the kitchen.
Expanding the space
To visually expand the space, openwork figured lambrequins are made of light materials. The style solution may differ significantly from the strict classical canons, but such a game will fill the apartment with elegant shades of various styles that will perfectly combine in a harmonious ensemble.
Thanks to a thoughtful color scheme and proper organization of the surrounding space, the room will look more spacious and bright. This will create comfortable conditions for your pastime.
Functionality
In addition to aesthetic functions, the openwork lambrequin also has quite functional properties. On a hot summer day, especially if the window is located on the southern sunny side, it creates shading of the upper part of the window opening. This technique will avoid excessive heating of the room.
Every person wants to make their home more comfortable and beautiful. Correctly selected window design is the first step towards this goal, and figured lambrequins are perfect for achieving the task.
Peculiarities
Openwork lambrequins returned to fashion quite recently, just a few years ago, however, they have been known to designers since the second half of the 19th century. The lace cut out on this piece of interior decoration resembles cutwork embroidery and looks very elegant and airy. The cornice strip, which is framed by shaped elements, can fit into any interior, from sophisticated baroque to functional modern.
Openwork lambrequins are made using hard materials onto which a pattern is applied and cut out, which is then decorated with all sorts of elements.
Such lambrequins are called bando. The most popular model today is a custom-made bandeau with laser-cut edges. However, they are quite expensive, and many people choose to buy decorative trim for the cornice. This strip is a ribbon with a repeating pattern, from which you can cut the required length, attach it to the cornice, and the openwork lambrequin is ready. You can make a figured lambrequin yourself. There are two types of bandeau.
The shaped elements are made entirely by hand, with the exception of edge processing. Such a custom-made bandeau will turn out to be quite expensive due to the huge amount of monotonous and meticulous work of the craftsman.
At the same time, making a figured lambrequin yourself is quite difficult. To achieve a perfectly smooth contour, you need to put in a lot of effort and time.
Openwork lambrequins are not suitable for installation in every room. The climatic features of the room and its functional purpose are very important. Thus, curly gangs cannot be used to decorate a window in a kitchen, except when it has the latest exhaust, ventilation, and air conditioning systems installed. The greasy residue will be clearly visible on shiny fabric, and the material itself may swell and become deformed. The overall appearance of the interior will be completely ruined.
You also cannot install openwork lambrequins in the bathroom for the same reasons: constant exposure to hot steam will lead to damage to the lambrequin. In addition to the lambrequins themselves, you can order or make decorative elements that echo them, for example, curtain tiebacks.
Manufacturing technique
To make openwork lambrequins yourself, you need to thoroughly prepare:
- First you will need stencils. Various patterns and sketches can be found on the Internet, then simply printed and cut out. If a full-size suitable drawing is not found, you can enlarge it using graph paper, and then transfer it to a more durable material. Typically, templates are made from drawing paper or thick wallpaper. First, they need to be spread on the floor, pressed on the sides and left overnight. This way you will completely straighten the sheet and the pattern will not roll up.
This is what the stencils look like. They are presented in the public domain. Anyone can download them, enlarge them to the required size and create their own unique designer lambrequin.
- After the workpiece is made, transfer the pattern directly on a bandeau base. The bandeau can be either self-adhesive or hot-melt adhesive.
- Next, it's time to apply the main decorative material. When choosing fabric, pay attention to the fact that it must be synthetic. Natural materials are not suitable for making lambrequins. The material should not be loose, as there is a risk that the edges will fray and look sloppy. Also, the synthetic material you choose should have a dense texture and hold its shape well. Most often, an openwork lambrequin is made from a fabric such as satin.
Iron the fabric thoroughly before applying the bandeau sticker. Otherwise, folds and unevenness may form on the material. Glue the fabric to the base depending on the type of bandeau you choose. Usually it is enough to simply iron the fabric, first with steam, then without it.
- Decide how you will process the edges of your future lambrequin. If possible, you can use a laser. Laser cutting is good because the edges are simultaneously perfectly smooth, and the material along the edges is, as it were, “soldered.” The disadvantage of this method is that from certain viewing angles the light bandeau material will be visible. In general, this method is recognized as the best today.
- Burning patterns is another great way to get a neat and beautiful result. Guilloche, or the creation of openwork patterns on fabric using burning, appeared not so long ago, however, it immediately won an army of fans. All you need is a special burning machine, a little skill and patience. This method is much more practical than laser cutting, since many people have a burning machine at home.
- The most affordable way to finish the edge is to use an overlocker or a sewing machine.. In this case, you need to add a couple of centimeters of fabric on each side to the seam allowances. When finishing the edges with bias tape, no allowances are included. Achieving a perfectly smooth edge is almost impossible when using this method. It is also very painstaking, since all the trim is done by hand, with the exception of places where it is possible to use an overlocker. Small twisted patterns cannot be made using this technique either.
- Further, at your discretion, you can glue the lining to the wrong side of the lambrequin However, usually the bandeau looks quite good from the inside. Next, you need to work on the mounting method. Typically, Velcro tape is used for these purposes. The soft fleecy side is attached to the lambrequin, and the adhesive layer of the tape is glued to the cornice using double-sided tape.
Please note that it is not necessary to use the fuzzy side if there is no lining. The base of the bandeau is perfectly attached to the sticky part of the tape.
You can watch a detailed master class on making an openwork lambrequin in the following video.
How to choose?
Reading reviews of people who made their own or bought patterned curtain bands, we can come to the following conclusions:
- Many people do not recommend making a base from felt, since this material is not rigid enough. However, doublerin is an excellent substitute that allows you to create any lace shape. In this case, the openwork will be light, neat, and thin.
- You can finish the edge not only with bias tape. The edging around the edge looks very stylish and modern, placing emphasis on the pattern. At the same time, it will help to “hide” uneven edges.
- All kinds of decorative items are often used to decorate a lambrequin. Thermal decal is a great way to dilute the color and design. For example, flowers glued on top of a lace lambrequin look very beautiful. Stencil decorations also look trendy. You can choose interesting embroidery for curtains that echoes the bandeau.
- In order for the lambrequin to look more harmonious in the room, you can add various finishing elements that echo it. For example, cord tiebacks will be an excellent addition to openwork bandeaus with fringe. It is also important that the color of the lambrequin matches the surroundings. Ideally, choose a shade that is repeated in other interior details. For example, an openwork gold lambrequin, gilded door handles, a gilded headboard - a very harmonious “trio”.
- When choosing a finished lambrequin, represented by a solid strip, pay attention to the pattern. You can choose an ornament whose repetition step is from 1 m to 4.5 m. It is important to buy such a strip with a small margin, since you definitely need to hide the corners of the cornice.
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- Cornices with rounded sides are often found. The owners of such cornices are very lucky; they can afford to buy a lambrequin that is exactly the length of the cornice. For owners of simple straight cornices, it is better to slightly bend the edges of the tape, hiding sloppy cuts.
- Another factor that is of great importance when choosing a suitable openwork lambrequin is the shape of the window and the shape of the room as a whole. So, a narrow window can be visually enlarged if you make the lambrequin wide and hang the curtains so that they cover a little of the space around the window, without covering the frame itself.
- In a narrow room, it is recommended to install a lambrequin the width of the entire wall. By choosing light colors, you can visually expand the space of the room.
- If the ceilings in the room are low, it is better to avoid installing a carved bando. It will “steal” a few more centimeters of height, making the room cramped. However, this does not apply to very openwork models; on the contrary, they look very good.
- The style of the room also plays an important role. So, for modern styles it is advised to choose not very openwork models, advising to leave the openwork to baroque and classics.
- A lace lambrequin made of large details looks good in a minimalist design. An eco-theme made in graphic abstract design is well suited for the Scandinavian style.
- For classical, baroque, rococo, art deco, as well as ethnic Indian interiors - the more details, the better.
Ornate, sophisticated designs are welcome here.
How to care and clean?
Caring for lace lambrequins is not difficult. Carved bands cannot be washed in a washing machine and, in general, try to avoid wet cleaning if possible, but they lend themselves well to dry care. Using a regular clothes brush you can get rid of dust and dirt. Due to the fact that synthetic fabrics are used to make lambrequins, you don’t have to worry about their structure and color saturation.
- If the contamination is severe, you can use very little water and washing powder or washing gel:
- Dilute the powder with water until it becomes mushy. There is no need to dilute the gel.
- Remove the lambrequin and lay it on the floor.
- Apply the product to the stain, spread and leave for about 10 minutes. Using a brush, try to remove as much dirt as possible. Do not overdo it, as you may deform the lambrequin.
- Use a soft sponge and water to remove any traces of product from the fabric. Try not to wet the bandeau too much; use a slightly damp sponge.
Iron the lambrequin several times.
As you can see, cleaning the lambrequin does not take much time. The main rule is to be careful. Then a clean bandeau will delight you for a long time.
Options in the interior
Modern fashionable techniques allow you to create a space in the interior of your home or apartment that reflects your individuality. One of these techniques is to create a special design for window openings - openwork lambrequins help with this. All of us, at least once in our lives, have cut something out of paper and glued it onto an existing base - here, approximately the same principle of operation, so there should not be any difficulties.
How to make an openwork lambrequin yourself
Today it is absolutely not necessary to spend a lot of money to create luxurious curtains. You can make any accessory with your own hands, including lambrequins. Master classes compiled by specialists allow novice craftswomen to create unique items to add comfort and sophistication to the atmosphere.
The work begins with the housewife choosing a base suitable for the main curtains. The simplest option would be self-adhesive material. Advice: you should work with it as carefully as possible, since the slightest inaccuracy will ruin the appearance of the entire product.
After the base has been chosen, it is time to create a blank - a pattern for the future lambrequin. The master class indicates that it is better to start by creating the shape of the product on paper and only then, having removed all the inaccuracies and flaws, transfer it to the fabric. 
To create an openwork lambrequin with your own hands you will need:
- Material for base and lining;
- Heat-resistant fabric (bando);
- Decorative fringes and cords;
- Scissors;
- Paper (whatman paper);
- Threads in the color of the main fabric.
In the process of creating a pattern, you need to ensure that there is room for allowances at the edges - about 5 cm. The blank should be made on paper. 
Main stages of work
The resulting openwork pattern must be transferred to the base for the lambrequin, and then glued to heat-resistant fabric. Next, the master class recommends doing the following - attach a lining to the wrong side, using special adhesive webs for convenience.
The edges are carefully finished with a seam called “zig-zag”, while at the same time decorating them with cord or fringe. All these steps are easy to do with your own hands, even if you have little sewing experience. Additionally, the resulting openwork lambrequin can be decorated at your own request with sparkles or appliqués, which are also not difficult to make with your own hands. 
You can attach the openwork base a little differently, using an iron, since the heat-resistant fabric is easy to connect to the base and will adhere firmly to it; a sewing web will also help secure it. The peculiarity of this device is that the adhesive base is completely colorless, so it will not be noticeable on the finished product, but the web will hold all the components tightly. It even allows you to wash the product.
Thus, making a lambrequin with your own hands, even the most unusual one, is very simple. The master class will allow you to show your imagination, since it does not limit the author’s flight of imagination at all - the shape, size and complexity of the drawing can be varied. You can experiment a little with fabrics and their combinations - this type of work opens up wide opportunities for self-expression for the housewife.
Openwork patterns have long been considered an elegant decoration. Thanks to them, the product acquires an elegant and original appearance. This design is found in clothing, furniture decoration, and also in interiors. The latter option has not gone out of fashion for many years. The carved openwork lambrequin is proof of this. These models appeared relatively recently, but quickly became popular and fell in love with people.
Probably no one will argue that the windows in the room occupy one of the main places in the interior. Therefore, it is extremely important to choose the appropriate drapery for them. Tulle, curtains, cornice make up a single composition. However, simple models, as a rule, do not carry a semantic load, they simply perform a functional role, and in order to give them a decorative one, you can use an openwork lambrequin (photos of options are presented in the article).
Bando: introduction to rigid lambrequins
Bando is a certain type of rigid lambrequins, which is made using special technology. As a rule, they are given a variety of styles, which are filled with intricate, sinuous and smooth lines. The basis of such a product is a rigid frame that retains its given shape. Curtains with an openwork lambrequin fit perfectly into any interior: classic, Provence, Renaissance, country, etc. Also, using a bandeau, you can reproduce several effects. For example, a fixed cornice with drapery under the ceiling will visually increase the height of the room, and a lambrequin wider than the window opening will give the room additional volume.
The manufacturing technology of such a product is quite simple. An openwork pattern is drawn on a rigid base, cut out, then the fabric is glued on and decorated with braid. In this article we will conduct a master class on making openwork lambrequins.
What you will need during the work process
First of all, in order to make an openwork lambrequin, you will need a base (bandeau). It comes in several types: hot-melt and self-adhesive. Next you will need to choose the main type of fabric.
The material must be: sufficiently dense; non-flowing; retaining its shape, that is, not stretching
The next stage of preparation is choosing a lining. As a rule, these types of fabrics are currently presented in a wide range in stores. The purchase of adhesive tape is mandatory, since it will be responsible for the quality of fastening the fabric to the base. And the final touch is the decor. To do this, use braid or braided cord. Its color should be contrasting with the main fabric. This is what will highlight the openwork of the ornament.
When making a carved lambrequin yourself, you must have an overlocker and a sewing machine.
Three rules for successful selection
In order for the openwork lambrequin to fit into the overall interior as harmoniously as possible, you must adhere to the basic rules.
1. Product shape. The determining factor here is the size of the room and its style. It must be remembered that an overly intricate and complex ornament can significantly narrow the space, so it is recommended to use simple shapes in small areas, but in large areas, give free rein to your imagination.
2. Color scheme. The palette of colors used in the interior is one of its most important components. It is thanks to the play of shades that maximum harmony can be achieved. A win-win solution is a lambrequin of the dominant color. This will complement the overall composition, however, there is no need to try to match the tone to the tone, just opt for compatible shades. Contrasting solutions are also a good option. For example, brown curtains are a golden lambrequin. However, there is one caveat: these colors must be duplicated in the interior.
3. Optimal size. The overall impression of the room will depend on the width and length of the lambrequin. If it is very narrow, then the size of the drapery should be from one wall to the other, and vice versa, in large rooms the dimensions of the window side slopes are taken as the basis.
What to pay special attention to when making
1. Before you start sewing, you need to take accurate measurements from the window. The length of the lambrequins directly depends on the size of the cornice.
2. If you need to make a fairly wide base, then it is preferable to choose doublerin, since the width of the bardo pro does not exceed 45 cm.
3. The pattern is drawn up taking into account all the measurements taken, as well as roundings, angles and features of the ornament.
4. Before cutting out an openwork lambrequin, be sure to make a trial version to assess the qualityornament. And only after that can you transfer it directly to the base.
Manufacturing technology
Making the base for a rigid lambrequin is already half the battle. Now you can start decorating it.
1. D In order for the openwork lambrequin to have the appropriate appearance, it is necessary to glue fabric material onto the workpiece. The front side is processed first. The gluing process itself takes place using an iron in two passes: the first - with steam, the second - without.
2. Processing the wrong side. The prepared base is placed on the lining and stitched along the edges with a zigzag seam. For strength, you can use adhesive tape.
3. Trim excess fabric.
4. Decoration stage. Fringe or braid is ideal for this. It is glued using hot glue.
How to make an openwork lambrequin: subtleties of work
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