Curtains are an important part of any interior. They complement the design of the room, giving it consistency and completeness. In order for fabric curtains to be not only aesthetic, but also practical, it is necessary to match them with accessories such as curtain holders. Today we will tell you how to make hard and soft holders for curtains with your own hands.
Drawstrings for curtains can be completely invisible in the interiors, or on the contrary, they can give the room originality. It all depends on what materials you use to create such accessories.
Usually, a hook is paired with the tack, which is mounted on the wall and holds the knotted fabric in one position, however, there are options that do not need such elements.
Depending on the material from which they are made, curtain hooks are divided into several subspecies. If you decide to choose ties that need such additions, then we advise you to familiarize yourself with the list of the most popular materials for hooks.
Types of hooks for curtains:
- Plastic hooks for curtains are one of the most inexpensive, and therefore popular, options. Such products may have the most different design, thanks to which they fit perfectly into any interior.
- Metal hooks fit perfectly in modern interiors. They are very strong and durable.
- Wooden hooks are eco-friendly and beautiful. There are carved options that have simply incredible beauty of execution.
Hooks for curtains are usually located at the level of the windowsill, however, they can be attached slightly higher. Such products are not always noticeable, very often they are hidden behind fabric sheets.
The tacks themselves can be made from the most different materials. Fabric, and ribbons, and strands of pearls, and even metal will suit you. You can make clips using only your imagination, or use one of our master classes.
Learning to make a hard grip for curtains with our own hands: a master class
Rigid curtain holders are more suitable for modern interior styles. They look quite concise and minimalistic.
To create rigid clamps, you can use the most unusual materials. For example, a grab in the form of a coffee cup without a bottom will look original.
For our version of the clamps, you will need two tablespoons, a glue gun, a screwdriver, a drill, self-tapping screws. Also, if you wish, you can add flat beads, rhinestones and any other decorative elements to the product.
Master class on making pickup from spoons:
- Take a tablespoon and gently bend its handle. The curved handle should be parallel to its round part. The distance from the round part to the handle should be 1-1.5 cm.
- Drill two holes in the round part of the spoon with a drill.
- On the handle with glue gun paste decorative elements. It can be rhinestones, beads or just fabric bows.
- Screw the spoon, along the holes made in advance, to the wall at the level of the windowsill with a screwdriver. In this case, the convex part of the spoon should be pressed against the wall, and the end of the handle should look in the opposite direction from the window.
This design is convenient because it does not need additional hooks. To use it for its intended purpose, just put the curtain in the space between the round part of the spoon and its handle.
Easy do-it-yourself pickup
In order to make a comfortable and beautiful pickup, it is not necessary to have the skills to work with a drill and a screwdriver, or the ability to sew. Beaded pendants are suitable for decorating such designs. Pieces of fur or rhinestones.
To make a pickup according to our master class, you will need a piece of felt or leather, a Chinese stick, paint in the color of the base material, acrylic lacquer, pencil, paper and scissors. Also, if you wish, you can use rhinestones, beautiful buttons or bead pendants.
How to make a simple do-it-yourself curtain tie:
- Print or draw an openwork ornament. Your drawing should be shaped so that it looks neat on the curtain. It is also very important that a Chinese stick can be inserted into the openwork holes, which will hold the curtain.
- Cut out the ornament and transfer it to felt or a piece of leather.
- Cut out the base of your pickup along the marked lines. You can sew rhinestones, buttons or other decorative elements onto the blank.
- Paint the Chinese stick with paint, let it dry, and apply several coats of acrylic varnish.
For such pickups, a hook is also not needed. To use this design, you need to attach an openwork element to the front of the assembled curtain, insert a stick in the openwork hole, pass it behind the curtain, and bring the stick out through another hole.
How to make do-it-yourself tiebacks for curtains from ribbons
Ribbon straps look very nice. However, such elements are quite difficult to make. Here you need to apply patience and skill in forming beautiful flowers from a ribbon.
If you do not want to fiddle with the tape for a long time, creating beautiful products, you can purchase artificial flowers. By cutting off a leg from them and putting them on a tape, you can quickly and easily create a great holder.
For creating similar product a wide ribbon or satin fabric for the petals, a satin ribbon for the center of the flower, a satin ribbon or fabric for the leaves. You will also need the base of the holder itself, it can be made by putting together two boat-shaped elements made of ribbons and sheathing them along the edges with ribbon tape, on both sides of this design you need to make thin ribbon ties.
To make a flower, you need to cut out five circles of the same diameter, fold them in half, and then in half again. The rounded part of the resulting triangle must be basted and pulled together so that your workpiece takes the form of a petal with warehouses. So you need to do with all the circles. Next, the circles are sewn together in a circle, and a circle or a ball of fabric of a different color is inserted into the middle. In total, for one holder, you need to make two such flowers.
To make petals, you need to cut mugs from green fabric. larger diameter. Next, they need to be folded, basted and pulled together according to the same principle as the petals.
To assemble the string together, you need to stick or sew leaves on the base, and attach flowers to them. In this case, the flowers should cover the sloppy edges of the leaves. For such a pot holder you will need a hook.
Stylish do-it-yourself curtain ties (video)
Tacks are needed in order to beautifully fix the curtains in the open position. You can buy them in a specialty store or make them yourself from improvised materials. Use your imagination, use the craziest ideas, and you will get a bright and unique product!
Examples of do-it-yourself curtain clips (photo ideas)
Curtains in the room play an important role. Even the most ordinary and modest room will be transformed if it is decorated with curtains. Curtain holders are used as an additional decor. They are different sizes, species made from fabric or the most unusual materials. Let's consider a few ideas and try to create original pickups on our own.
What are grips for?
We have already spoken about the decorative function. But, pickups are necessary for other purposes. With their help, you can adjust the lighting in the room. At night, they are easily removed so that the light from the street does not interfere with sleep. During the day, you can open the curtains completely or grab them with tiebacks, adjusting the amount of sunlight in the room.
It is important to understand that the wrong location of the clamps can ruin the appearance of the room. For a room in classical style discreet clips are enough, one piece for each curtain. Experiment with the height yourself. The main thing to understand is that after fixing the clamp, you should get beautiful and neat folds. The denser the curtains, the more massive the tiebacks need to be selected.
Types of tacks for curtains - expanding horizons
The most common pickups are products made of fabric. Stripes can be made of any thickness and decorated with additional details. Fasten the textile clamp on a hook or Velcro. If you sew it yourself, then make each side of a different matter. One in tone with the curtains, and the second in a contrasting color. Thus, you can set the mood in the room.
You can also play with various materials. For delicate tulle, prepare strips of coarse burlap. Such a decision will add extravagance to the room. You can dilute the classic tack with the help of beads, sequins, organza, beads.
In addition to the textile version, there are such types of tacks for curtains:
- Pickup toy. Great option for the children's room. Choose suitable soft toys and sew them onto a strip of fabric. Then think about the clasp. It turns out the original pickup. By the way, this option is also suitable for the kitchen, if you make a cook toy.
- Kitchen appliances. Ladles, skimmers, spoons and even forks are used. They just need to be bent in the right position, after which they can be used as a clamp. If there is a cup left from the service, then simply cut out the bottom and pass the curtain through the porcelain product. It turns out an interesting and free option for the kitchen or dining room.
- On magnets. On the shelves you can find finished goods. Their design is the simplest, and the cost is low. If desired, they can be decorated independently, with flowers, beads, buttons. Tiebacks on magnets allow you to drape the curtains in any position.
- Hairpins. They have a strong mount. Suitable for tape curtains and curtains made of thick fabrics. When choosing them, pay attention to the design. Such a clamp looks like a decoration that visually makes the curtain long and flowing.
- Tacks from improvised materials. Anything can be used, and making such clamps is easy. For example, no special work is required to create a product if you use an ordinary door handle or a lock from an old bag. If you want an exquisite tack, take unnecessary beads, ribbon or braid as a basis. For smooth curtains, without a wave, tacks made from twisted cords are suitable.
When choosing a product, do not be discouraged if you do not find the right shade, design or size. With the help of additional details, you can decorate the most ordinary pickup.
We make tacks for curtains with our own hands
To make the simplest clip, you will need rope, twine, white acrylic paint and large shells. First you need to measure the length of the pickups. Then cut off the desired piece of rope and fold it in half. Its ends must be tied with twine. It remains to slightly paint the product with white acrylic paint and glue the shells. This option is suitable for a room decorated in nautical style.
Consider how to make do-it-yourself curtain holders from unnecessary things, for example, an old disk. We also need satin ribbons, glue and a sushi stick, which will serve as a fixative. First you need to cut out the middle of the disk. Its diameter is determined depending on the massiveness of the curtains. Then the prepared part is wrapped with a satin ribbon and fixed with glue. It remains only to decorate the clip with flowers, beads and buttons.
Textile ties are very popular. To do it, you need to follow these steps:
- First you need to make a piece of fabric. For heavy and long curtains, the width of the tiebacks should be from 7 to 10 cm. Add 2–3 cm to this indicator for allowances. Let's take a strip of 10 cm as a basis.
- At the prepared product, you need to bend 1 cm on each side, then iron it. Next, attach with wrong side curtain tape. It also needs to be tucked 1 cm, and then sewn to the tack.
- It remains to pull the curtain tape and form beautiful folds. The laces must be tied so that the clip does not unravel. To fix it, you can sew on buttons or a zipper.
Now the original curtain ties will decorate your room. There is no desire to make them yourself, get them in the store. With their help, you can make a narrow curtain more lush, a too bright room slightly muffled, or make a dark room brighter.
How to place grips correctly?
Most often they are placed on the same level with the windowsill. But, at the same time, the length of the curtains should also be taken into account. If they are short and barely reach the window sill, then divide its height into 3 parts. Position the clamp by reading the first part from the bottom. For example, the length of the curtain is 90 cm, which means that you mark 30 cm from the window sill and hang the tack.
When decorating curtains that reach the floor, you can hang products at any height. The main thing is not to forget that tacks can visually enlarge or reduce the window. Need to make the opening wider? Place the clip below the middle of the curtain. Would you like to extend the window? Hang the grip higher.
Tacks for curtains: photo examples for different rooms
It is difficult to immediately imagine whether the selected clips will look. We offer a gallery of images from original solutions where the curtain holders are located. Photo examples will help you make the right choice.
The extravagant combination of red and black is perfectly emphasized by a simple tack. Several ropes are connected in an elegant composition. This performance makes the room look like a theater stage.
Here you can see how classic ruffles fit with a children's room. Red braid complements the room and dilutes the beige shades that prevail in the interior.
Another option for children or teen room. The magnet clips are great in color and easy to open. The child will be able to independently adjust the level of lighting in the room.
Provence style consists of details. Walls and furniture are selected in light colors, the rest of the character of the room is formed with the help of decorative elements. The tie in the form of a metal bow fits perfectly into the overall composition, combined with a candlestick and flower pots.
Tacks in the shape of a bow can be made independently from textiles. Pay attention to how well the colors of the matter are chosen. The combination of squares and dots is a win-win.
This type of clip forms excellent pleats in the upper half of the curtain. The lower part of the curtain is laid out in such a way that its reverse side is visible. Cornice, curtains and tie-back are made in a single color scheme. The result is a coherent and light image that dilutes dark furniture.
Get inspired and create your own elegant and nice room with a simple accessory.
By supplementing the curtains with tie-backs, you can completely transform the decor of the room, change the proportions of the window or the room as a whole, and create the right mood. Tiebacks come in different types and are made from a variety of materials. In order not to make a mistake when choosing holders, it is worth understanding the issue a little more.
Peculiarities
The view of an entire room, decorated in a classic style, seems incomplete without the use of tiebacks. They serve as a kind of final touch, giving the room the look that was originally conceived.
Curtain holders differ from other decorative elements in that they also carry a functional load:
- Tieback curtains allow more sunlight to enter the room. If there is not enough light in the room due to straight curtains, it is enough to supplement them with this spectacular detail, and the situation will instantly change.
- With the help of pickups, you can transform the proportions of a window or a room as a whole. By placing the holders at a certain height and distance from the window opening, it will be possible to achieve the desired effect.
- Often, potholders are not removed at night, saving the owners of the curtains from having to push the curtains every time. So, tacks protect curtains from wear and pollution. If you constantly touch the curtains with your hands, they will quickly become greasy and deteriorate.
However, the role of tacks as a decorative element is much more important. They give the room the look that was originally intended. Handmade holders help to enrich the interior, adding comfort and unusualness. In addition, it is a wonderful way to make the decor of the room exclusive, expressing yourself.
The convenient design makes it easy to attach the tacks to the wall, and the curtain to the tacks.
There are closed and open designs. The closed ones are immediately sewn with a curtain, and in order to close the window, they must first be torn off. Open are made on the clasp: button, Velcro, magnet.
Tiebacks allow you to update the boring look of curtains. Thanks to this detail, spectacular draperies appear on the curtains, which makes the curtains look completely different. In addition, assemblies help to hide defects in the canvas, so you should try to drape the curtains before buying new ones.
When choosing a tieback or making it, remember that it must be made of non-marking fabric in order to last as long as possible. If the choice fell on a rigid holder, pay attention only to those models that do not cling to the curtains. So you will avoid the appearance of puffs and damage to the curtains.
Kinds
There are quite a few varieties of tiebacks for curtains, ranging from the simplest fabric to rigid curly models. To choose the most suitable option, you need to evaluate each of the types and mentally "try on" them on your curtains.
Belts
Quite often, classic black belts are chosen as a pickup for cabinet curtains. Options from several stripes, as well as wicker models, look more interesting. For a less formal room, suspenders are perfect.
Toys
The use of soft toys as pickups began relatively recently. All sorts of plush animals, textile dolls and even soft toys with logos are used. Most often, this option is chosen for the nursery, but sometimes you can see this in the kitchen and in the living room.
Cutlery
Original tacks for kitchen curtains can be made using a simple fork and spoon. It is enough just to bend the handle as needed, and the pickup is ready. An interesting and bold decision would be to use a cup. This option is only suitable for light curtains.
Door handles
An unusual door handle will compete with other types. Installing it is extremely easy. Both round and falted models are suitable for use as pickups. Attention should be paid to openwork options round handles and pressure with unusual forging.
Tissue clamps
This option opens the widest field for experimentation. The banana shape is recognized as the ideal shape. Tacks can vary in size and hardness, the hardness varies depending on the presence or absence of adhesive material.
The fabric allows you to choose many design ideas. Bow, fringe, beads are traditional decorations, but extravagant options, for example, with ordinary pins, are also popular.
magnets
Magnetic pickups will not come out to be made independently, they can only be bought. The product line includes all kinds of models: from the simplest to decorated with rhinestones and enamel. Wide choose allows you to choose the right pickup for your interior. Often magnetic tiebacks are bought together with curtain mounts in the same design. It is important that the tieback goes well with the curtain mounts.
Flowers
Tiebacks with flowers look romantic and gentle. They are made from artificial flowers or made of foamiran, fastened together with an inconspicuous braid, or flowers are sewn on a fabric tie. For light tulle, the first option is suitable, while for heavy curtains, the second method is appropriate.
Bijouterie
Often, boring beads get a second life if you pick up curtains with their help. The interlacing of stones and chains looks spectacular, glamorous and elegant. Choosing a contrasting color for the stones or matching the shade of the curtains looks equally good. The use of medallions, chains, metal buttons will perfectly fit into the rustic "girly" shabby chic style. Do not use this type of tacks with thick curtains.
Cords
Twine and rope are used to create nautical-style tiebacks. It looks beautiful as a pickup created from a folded rope, and decorated with a cunning marine knot. For elegance, potholders made of cords are sometimes tinted with gold paint. Tassels that complement the cords should be made in the same shade and from the same material as the ropes themselves. Otherwise, the whole composition looks ridiculous.
Hairpins
This type got its name due to the fact that such pickups look like hair clips. They do not require fastening to the wall and, as a rule, are used to decorate light voile or filament curtains.
Flexible tiebacks
They are a wire, complemented by all sorts of decor. Often performed in the form of plant branches.
Clips
This type is not a pickup in the classical sense, but it also helps to fix the curtain in the desired position. Depending on the density of the curtains, the clips are made from various materials.
Kugeli
Rigid rings for curtains - unusual way grab the curtains. They look like bracelets and differ in their color variations. Kugels are usually made of plastic, they can have a metal coating.
A hook is used to hold the soft pickup on the wall. It can hide under the curtain, or it can serve additional element design. There are many interesting options on the market, so choosing the right model is not difficult.
materials
Already by the list of types of pickups, one can judge the variety of materials from which they are made.
Most often, tacks are made of fabric. Abundant tissue models are presented in ready-made but you can make them yourself. Fabric tiebacks are decorated with various details: flowers from satin ribbons or foamiran, bead pendants, fringe, tassels, beads, embroideries, lace, and so on.
Metal holders are not uncommon. On the contrary, they are in demand and relevant. Like fabric, metal is a versatile material that can fit into any interior. Forged models in brass, bronze, blackened silver are especially popular. Iron hooks can also be a work of art if you plan ahead for them to serve as the main accent.
Genuine leather or leatherette- one of the possible materials for the manufacture of tacks. A rich selection of colors and textures will let your imagination run wild. The advantage of leather over conventional fabric is its durability. Sufficiently thin and inconspicuous leather bandage is able to withstand the rather impressive weight of the curtain.
The same can be said about cords. The rope is not inferior in strength to a leather product, despite the fact that it is quite thin. By choosing an expensive option with dense weaving, you can not be afraid that the heavy structure will fall apart; thin knitted models perfectly complement the curtains.
Plastic clamps are quite diverse in shape. From plastic, you can buy a ready-made pickup, or you can make it yourself. For example, some needlewomen make pickups from disks, supplementing them with homemade pompoms or tassels.
All kinds of environmentally friendly materials are becoming increasingly popular. To date, pickups are made of wood. Choice wooden models small: pens, hairpins, kugels. Wooden tiebacks are quite expensive, so more often, in order to save money, they choose plastic stylized as wood.
When buying wooden samples, you can not save. A poorly processed product can ruin the curtain, catching on the fabric and leaving puffs.
How beautiful to pick up?
In order for the curtains on the tiebacks to look beautiful, you need to drape them properly.
First, answer the question, how many draperies you want to create. The number of pickups will depend on the number of proposed arches. Models on magnets that are now popular allow you to pick up the curtain not only from the sides, but also along the bottom edge.
The draperies themselves must be even.. It looks beautiful when all the folds on the canvas are the same size. When tucking the curtain into the pickup, keep an eye on this.
It is also necessary to decide on the method of fixing the curtains. The curtain can simply be tucked into a circular catch or kugels, or you can throw it on a handle or a decorative hook. It also looks beautiful when the edge of the curtains is thrown over the hook, but the curtain does not remain in a taut position, but a kind of kink is formed in front of the hook. Such a “wavy” styling is only suitable for wide windows with such curtains that do not close it, letting enough light into the room, that is, it serves only decorative purposes and not functional.
At what height to hang?
To begin with, it is worth mentioning that the proximity of the hooks to the window opening is also determined by the intended visual effect. Tiebacks close to the window will make it narrower, while those installed at a considerable distance will widen the window.
- Tiebacks fixed at the height of the window sill are considered classic and do not create any visual illusion. It is preferable to use this method in cases where the curtains occupy the entire wall.
- Curtains gathered above the window sill make a narrow window wider. This type of fastening is suitable for decorating short curtains up to the windowsill.
- Holders are attached below the window sill when they want to visually stretch the window, make it higher, thereby balancing the proportions of the entire room. This drapery looks spectacular on floor-length curtains and can be used with both heavy curtains and light curtains.
The height of the hooks depends on what effect you want to achieve: to make the ceilings higher or to expand the room.
How to fix?
The mount is fixed to the wall with a drill, dowels and screws, there are also options for light curtains on double-sided adhesive tape. To attach the pickup directly to the hook, you just need to hook it: tie a brush, thread it through the loop.
Ordinary wide fabric model of pickup, made of the same fabric as the curtain, it looks stylish and harmonious. It goes well with a heavy fabric curtain with a large pattern, without weighing down the overall look of the interior, and also does an excellent job of supporting it. The more intricate and more interesting curtain, the easier the pickup should be.
Tiebacks for curtains are a universal accessory that performs not only a practical function, but also acts as a decorative element of the interior. They give the curtains originality, bring creative notes to the interior. What options for pickups are in fashion today and how to make garters for curtains with your own hands, we will consider in the article.
Curtain clips, having appeared with the first curtains, have been and remain an accessory that never goes out of fashion.
Original accessories attract attention, transforming the visual perception of the window
In addition to the decorative function, they simultaneously perform several tasks at once:
- help to regulate the level of illumination of the room;
- smooth out minor defects in the canvas, making them less noticeable to the eye;
- act as a finishing touch in the frame of the window opening.
Using curtain ties, it is convenient to pick up a suspended curtain fabric, holding it in a given position and adjusting the level of natural light in the room.
By fixing the clips on the canvas, you can let the rays of sunlight into the room without pulling the curtains completely apart.
Such accessories look most advantageous when they are placed at a height of 1/3 of the total length in the direction from floor to ceiling. But if desired, they can be displaced, achieving symmetry, or even overlapping.
Tip: by fixing the garters below the middle of the curtain, you can visually make the window wider, and by placing decorative elements in its upper part, you can visually lengthen the size of the window opening.
Curtain Tie Design Ideas
There are a lot of design options for these stylish accessories. The basis for their manufacture can be almost any material. As clamps can be used:
- ribbons and strips of fabric;
- wood and plastic hooks;
- decorative chains and beads;
- fringe and openwork braid.
Designers do not stop experimenting, complementing accessories with embroidery, decorative buttons and even soft toys.
Quite often, ties for curtains are decorated with flowers made of satin ribbons and organza, ceramics and stones.
Clips can be made in the form of clothespins and hairpins, connected with flat magnets and fastened with hooks.
The type and design of the holder depends on the style of both the curtains themselves and the interior as a whole. An appropriate addition to the interior, made in a classic style, will be textile garters sewn from the same fabric as the curtains.
Holders can be tied in the form of bows or left in the form of wide ribbons
Tiebacks with tassels are perfect for fixing curtains made of heavy fabrics in beautifully decorated rooms in the Baroque style. With the help of twisted cords, it is convenient to collect dense materials, forming vertical soft folds.
When creating an interior in a romantic style, where the curtains are made of light flowing fabrics, holders made of silk and nylon ribbons will be an appropriate addition. Ruffled tutu skirts decorated with mesh bows will organically fit in here.
Gently bending around the canvas, the holder perfectly drapes the curtain, leaving no creases and bends on it.
An ethnic interior or a country-style room will be complemented by holders with embroidery or knitted elements.
For decorating not too thick curtains, magnetic holders are the best fit. The accessory looks like a fabric strip or cord, the ends of which are connected by two decorative magnets.
To give lambrequins waviness, magnets are placed several in a row
Holders in the form of large hairpins or door handles. They can be done in a simple laconic design and not stand out against the background of curtains, or be a real work of art.
Devices with figures of butterflies and birds frozen for a moment will bring notes of freshness and lightness to the room.
There are more than a dozen options for holders on sale. Wanting to create a single ensemble of room design, the main thing when choosing an accessory is to use motifs that echo the decor of furniture and the decoration of pillows and blankets.
Curtain holder techniques
Tiebacks for curtains, like any accessories, can be purchased at the store, or made independently. Creating tiebacks for curtains with your own hands is a great opportunity to realize the most unexpected ideas, revealing your creative potential.
Tacks from disks
The original accessory can be made from computer disks. To do this, using a compass, draw a circle on the disk with a diameter of 1-1.5 cm less than the outer edge.
You can cut out the circle with clerical scissors or a file.
The ring formed during the sawing process will act as a blank for the future holder. To eliminate burrs from the ring, surface treatment with a file or fine-grained sandpaper.
To decorate the ring, it is wrapped with a satin ribbon.
You can use satin ribbons with a width of 5 to 12 mm. Before braiding, so that the edges of the tape do not unravel, they are singeed with a lit match. You can fix the ends of the tape with hot glue and a “moment”.
As a decoration of the circle can act ready flowers, rhinestones, sequins or beads
When winding and tightly pulling the tape, a uniform pattern should be formed, maintaining the same distance between the strips.
You can use a regular knitting needle or wooden stick for sushi
To use such a clamp, you need to stretch a circle at the place where the curtains are fixed, and start a knitting needle from the back. Thanks to this, the disk fixed with a knitting needle will not slide over the fabric.
Soft toy holders
These accessories are perfect for decorating children's rooms. The principle of the pickup is that the toy will wrap its paws around the canvas, giving it the desired position.
To create a functional decoration, it is best to use small toys with long legs or tails: monkeys, crocodiles, seahorses
To fix the toy on the canvas, you can sew to it auxiliary elements: loops, buttons or laces.
A loop of rubber band is sewn onto one paw of the toy, and a button of the appropriate size is sewn onto the second.
Compositions of pairs of animals that wrap around the curtain on both sides look interesting, as if climbing it to the ceiling.
Magnetic latches
To make an accessory you will need:
- a pair of magnets;
- a piece of fabric or tape for connecting elements;
- additional decorative embellishments.
Choice decorative ornaments limited only by the preferences of the master: dry leaves, textile flowers, beads, rhinestones, key rings
To sew a pickup strip for curtains with your own hands, suitable simple pattern details: a rectangle 30 cm long and 12 cm wide. If desired, the corners of the rectangle can be rounded.
Important! When transferring a paper pattern to the canvas, do not forget to leave 1 cm from the edge for allowances.
The tape or the selected piece of fabric must be made of dense material. Due to this, the product will retain its shape under the weight of the suspended fabric.
To give the product greater rigidity, a plastic strip or a piece of interlining can be placed inside between the pieces of fabric
Having docked the edges of the two patterns, they sew the workpiece from the wrong side. After that, turn it on the front side. Using hot glue, magnets are fixed to it.
You can decorate the magnets with a piece of fabric, covering them from the outside and fixing them with PVA glue
Attention! Keep in mind that if the magnets have the same poles, then when connected, they will repel each other. You can correct the situation by turning one of the magnets 180 °.
Using magnetic clips, it is easy to make the curtains more visible and expressive, and the interior design - lively and elegant.
Video master classes for needlewomen
We sew a pickup from fabric
Decorate the clip with an organza rose
Having mastered at least one of the techniques, you can not only realize your original ideas, but also to bring a "flavor" to the interior in the form of an exclusive holder. And created with my own hands holders can only be the first "swallow" on the way to the transformation of their home.
Anyone who has ever thought about the interior of his house, noticed how important role it is played with accessories that combine utility and attractiveness. Tiebacks for curtains are just such an attribute of the situation: the use of curtains with them will become more convenient, and the room will receive another bright touch. They can be made in the form of solid holders or soft fabric products attached to the finished curtains. However, a more interesting option would be not to buy factory products, but to make them yourself. So you can match them to the design of a particular room and emphasize your taste and personality.
Varieties of pickups and materials used
These accessories perform several functions:
- first of all, they hold the curtains so that sunlight enters the room;
- decorative: making an ensemble with curtains and lambrequins, they improve the overall appearance of the room;
- they can visually change the shape of the window opening: when they are located in the upper third of the curtain, the window seems higher, and in the lower one - wider;
- with their help, it is also possible to partially hide the old ugly window sill.
Pickups are performed in different versions.
Holders must be combined with the curtains themselves. The same (or contrasting color) fabric is used, the same decorative elements: fringe, tassels, cords, etc. The general style must also match.
The appearance of this accessory depends on the style and materials of the curtains and the design of the room:
- fabric tie-backs are suitable for classic curtains;
- magnetic tiebacks are a good choice for light curtains, such as tulle, lace, sewn from organza, and the material for them themselves can be lace, braid, cords, ribbons, beads and beads, etc .;
- plain tiebacks are suitable for curtains with a pattern, while they can be additionally decorated with flowers, beads, embroidery, kanzashi-style decorations, etc.;
- rigid tiebacks are usually buckled or ring-shaped and are more suitable for thicker curtains of more modern styles.
With handmade tiebacks, even ready-made curtains will take on a more individual and stylish look. It is important at the same time to choose the right size so that the pickup holds neither too tight nor too loose. Then the fabric will drape beautifully.
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How to make a do-it-yourself curtain tie - step by step instructions with photos
There are quite a few here interesting options grabs. Some are more difficult to make, others do not even require sewing skills.
Products on a magnet
Magnetic holders are convenient because they do not require additional hooks on the wall - the curtains can be grabbed with them anywhere. Such curtain accessories are made of fabric, with cord, braid and other decorative elements.
In the manufacture here are used components such as:
- fabric, cord or cable, beads - for the main part, which may be different;
- magnets - 2 for each pickup;
- hot glue and glue gun;
- bows, ribbons, buttons, various metal decorative elements, shells or small flat stones in the case of a room in a marine style - to decorate the product.
Magnets are sold in craft stores. The required size depends on the severity of the future pickup and the thickness of the curtains. The heavier the pickup and the thicker the curtains, the more powerful (and, therefore, more) the magnet should be.
Laconic, convenient and simple - such features of this type of accessories are very attractive.
Step by step master class:
- A strong braid or cord of a suitable length is taken. If there is fabric left after sewing curtains, you can sew strips from it.
- A magnet is attached to each end with hot glue (on the wrong side). First you need to make sure that the magnets on one pickup will be attracted to each other, and not repelled.
- On the front side, if desired, the holders are additionally decorated. Beads, ribbons, braid are sewn on, embroidery is done. Small decorative elements are attached to magnets.
If it fits into the decoration of the room, you can stick rhinestones and sequins. Sometimes holders with high-quality artificial flowers look good.
There are more complex options decorations.
Video: magnetic pickup with a rose
From beads
It is quite simple in execution, but stylish and spectacular option. In the manufacture here, both beads are used, matched to the color and texture of the curtains, and just old unnecessary jewelry.
For work you will need:
- soft durable cord (better than rope weaving);
- fishing line;
- wire;
- beads, seed beads, glass beads, etc.;
- scissors.
Materials must be selected so that the pickups are the same. You can use glass, wood, plastic, metal and other decorations. Depending on this, pickups are obtained in a different style.
The combination of a decorative cord and matching beads looks quite impressive.
Step by step process:
- Cut off about 50 cm of wire or fishing line. It is folded in half, a central bead is put on it. The wire is twisted into several turns. The same bead is strung on both ends of it. This is repeated several times. Then, by twisting, the ends of the wire are fastened.
- They are threaded into a cord and fixed. Gets a pendant. You need to make several of these, placing them at a small distance from each other. The same is repeated for the second curtain.
- In addition to brushes, the cord is decorated with a braid. To do this, a long fishing line is wrapped several times at the base of the cord and fixed. Then beads and/or glass beads close to the tone of the cord or contrasting colors are strung on it.
- The fishing line is wrapped around the cord, fastened with threads suitable color. Then its end is attached in the same way as the beginning.
This decoration looks good with and without bead tassels.
There is also an easier option. good holder for curtains is obtained from old long beads. One of its ends is thrown on a special hook. Beads must be strung on a strong fishing line, as ordinary thread will not support the weight of the curtain. You can also additionally decorate such a pickup with antique keys, pendants, etc.
Thus, unnecessary jewelry turns into a useful accessory.
Cord (macrame)
Macrame is a type of nodular weaving. Using this technique, decorative napkins are often made, but tiebacks made in this style look original and elegant.
Such pickups are woven from thick ropes.
You will need:
- jute, linen rope or a thin rope of both natural tones and dyed - only 24 pieces of cord about 2.5 meters long, two or three colors can be in harmony with each other and with curtains;
- pillow for needles;
- button to secure the pattern.
This type of product requires the least types of materials.
Step by step:
- Curtain holders are woven with flat knots. The cords are folded together and folded in half to find the middle of the segments. It is attached to the pillow with pins. 5 flat knots are made from a third of the threads in any direction (left or right). Then the pad is turned and the same number of knots are made, but in the opposite direction (that is, right or left).
- The knots are folded to form a loop. If weaving is made from threads of different colors, the cords of the used color are hidden in the middle of the bundle, and two knots are made with segments of a different color for fixing. For this, 8 cords are used.
- All cords are divided into three parts. Flat knots are woven from each part. For the extreme you need 7-8, and for the middle ones - 5-6 knots. Then they are connected together and again fixed by two knots. It turns out a chain link.
- Weaving continues until desired length. At the end, it is fixed in the same way, with two flat knots. The ends of the cord can be left, you get a beautiful brush. A button is sewn on. Its size should match the diameter of the first loop.
It is not necessary to strictly follow the instructions. You can take more or less threads, then the pickup will become thicker or narrower. When changing the number of nodes in the links, their size changes. The main thing is that the general appearance of the product is in harmony with the curtain.
This option will give the room an ethnic character.
Video: an interesting pickup in a marine style from a rope
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From disk (hard)
The original pickup can be made from an unnecessary CD. IN classic interior it will not fit, but it will perfectly fit a more modern one.
There are also few constituent elements here:
- a few old CDs - it's better to take them with a margin in case you can't immediately cut the core correctly;
- twine, ribbon, braid or leather cord for decoration;
- knife or scissors;
- glue gun.
Step by step:
- First you need to cut from the disk inner part. To do this, a circle is drawn on it. It is convenient to mark it by attaching a mug, vase, etc. The inner circle is cut out. To make it easier, you need to heat the knife.
- Then the resulting ring is tightly wrapped with twine or ribbon. The beginning and end are fixed with hot glue. Then the product is decorated. You can stick bows, buttons, beads, twine folded into patterns, etc.
The work is painstaking, but the result already at this stage looks elegant
On the curtain, the catch is held with a stick. It is decorated with the same materials: wrapped and glued in the same way.
Butterfly decoration looks very nice here
Sometimes the pickup is done without a stick, then the curtain is simply threaded into it.
This option is reminiscent of the disco style
From fabric
This option is suitable for curtains in a classic style. Fabric tiebacks are made in different shapes. Curtains are beautifully draped with such tie-backs in the form of a crescent. At the same time, the material is collected in beautiful folds and is not deformed.
For work you will need:
- thick paper (for patterns);
- piece of fabric;
- threads that match the color;
- adhesive sealant (for example, interlining);
- braid for ties (in tone with the main material or in harmony with it);
- pencil, chalk or a special fabric marker;
- scissors;
- iron;
- sewing machine or needle.
Very little paper is required here.
The length of the cut should be slightly longer than the width of the curtains. In width, it can be quite narrow, from 20 cm (for two products - from 40 cm). The tieback is often made from the same fabric as the curtains themselves. It also looks interesting such an accessory, made in a contrasting color. Purl details can be any color.
The pickup, as a rule, is attached to a special holder driven into the wall at the desired height. These fasteners come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors.
Step by step master class:
Kanzashi technique
In this technique, such decorative elements as flowers, leaves, individual petals and more are made from silk ribbons. Initially, they were used to decorate women's hairstyles and outfits, and then moved to the interior.
To pick up in the style of kanzashi you will need:
- satin ribbons;
- pieces of tulle or organza;
- scissors;
- threads;
- glue;
- beads (optional)
- thin wire (also optional).
Step by step:
- First you need to make a base. Then it is decorated with flowers or other elements using the kanzashi technique. The base itself can be anything. For its manufacture, the following master classes are suitable:
- on a magnetic holder;
- tissue;
- or hard.
- In order to get flowers, ribbons and fabric are cut into squares. The diagonal of such a square is a little more than the length of the petal. For example, the dimensions can be 3x3, 5x5 cm, etc.
- The edges of the resulting squares are carefully processed with a lighter or a wood burning tool. So they won't crumble. Then these squares are folded according to the scheme and fastened with a thread.
- Flowers are made from ready-made petals, also fastened with a thread. In their middle, you can stick a bead or a rhinestone, make “stamens” out of wire.
Snowflakes, butterflies and other figures made in this technique look interesting. They are attached to the pickup with hot glue.
Thus, gradually the squares of the fabric turn into petals.
The result of this long work looks much better than using any artificial colors.
Fairy Ties
Such decorations are well suited for a girl's room. Colors are selected taking into account the entire interior.
You will need to prepare the following materials:
- pattern paper;
- thin fabric (flesh or white, cotton is better);
- satin, tulle or organza in bright or pastel colors (for dresses);
- satin ribbons and lace;
- filler (synthetic winterizer, synthetic winterizer, cotton wool, etc.);
- threads in the color of fabrics;
- floss threads for face embroidery;
- beads, buttons, etc.;
- magnets for fasteners;
- of the tools you will need needles and scissors.
The fabric for this pattern here makes sense to choose flesh-colored
Step by step:
- The pattern is transferred to the fabric. For one fairy, you will need 4 parts for the legs and arms, and 2 for the head and torso. They need to be cut a little larger (2-3 mm) to get seam allowances.
- Details need to be sewn with small neat stitches, leaving small holes. Then the parts are turned inside out and stuffed tightly. For convenience, the filler can be pushed into the arms and legs with Chinese chopsticks. After stuffing, the hole is sewn up with a blind seam (except for the neck). In order not to knock out the filler, it is better to use the “needle back” seam. Then the parts are sewn together. Legs and arms should be symmetrical. It is desirable to turn the head to the side. Then the fairy will look into the room, and not hide her face in the curtain.
- Eyes (can be closed) and lips are embroidered on the finished face. Hair is made from thread. They are pulled through the head tissue and then cut to the desired length.
- The dress is made from ribbon and small pieces of fabric. For example, you can take two trapezoidal shapes. From above, they are cut in a semicircle, and from below they are made wavy or remain straight. Pieces are applied to the toy and sewn together. Ribbon ties are attached at the top. The feet are either left bare or wrapped with ribbon so that it looks like pointe shoes. You can make and sew wings.
- To attach to the hands, magnets are glued or ribbons are tied. Depending on the width of the curtain and the density of the fabric, one or two fairies will be needed for each. In the latter case, the couple's hands are neatly sewn together.
With a dress, hair and wings, she looks really magical.
You can independently make not only unusual ties for curtains, but also lambrequins. In our next article, you will find out what types are, how they are combined, and also find patterns and step by step master classes: .
Ideas for inspiration
There are many more options for making curtain tiebacks than one article can cover. For this, the most unexpected materials and various technologies are used, allowing you to make exclusive accessories with your own hands, not only adding convenience to everyday life, but also pleasing to the eye.
This option looks good on folk-style curtains.
Wrapping this accessory with a thread in the color of the curtain connects them into a single composition.
This decor looks good on thick fabric curtains
The contrast of thin fabric and natural dense thread looks impressive
This version of the product will fit perfectly into the interior of the kitchen.
Metal, stones and key - a good combination
On thick fabric looks concise and cute
Sometimes the curtains stick like this unusual items like ties or belts. The straps, if necessary, are shortened and attached to the wall. Or they simply pull the curtain down, like ties.
This version is at least very original.
The pattern here must either absolutely match, or be on one of the elements - a combination of two different textures is undesirable
In children's rooms, you can decorate curtains not only with fairies, but also with other toys.
Delicate colors and themes of teddy bears and honey look very positive
One such large and bright initial will broadcast to the child warm attitude by parents
So the child unconsciously learns a respectful attitude towards nature.
Pickups in a marine or eco-style look interesting.
