Types of curtain tapes and ribbons: a description of what to choose

It is very important that the curtains harmoniously framed the window, and the folds beautifully and elegantly complemented the decor of the interior. To create such an image is often used tape for curtains. This is a special hardware that is used in the formation of folds on curtains and curtains. They can be of various widths and shapes, translucent or white.

In the center of the ribbon for curtains are sewn ready-made loops, which involve mounting on special hooks. Hook loops can be sewn in two, three rows. Across the width of the furniture, several threads run parallel to each other, from the bottom and from the top: they are intended to create draperies.

The main purposes and advantages of braid for curtains:

• It makes it possible to elegantly and simply create a drape of fabric of any texture.
• There is no need to sew additional loops and hooks.
• Does not shrink, which allows you to wash the product in any mode.
• Reduces sewing time.
• Quickly and easily tightened with threads on the sides.
• It is possible to adjust and fix the width of curtains, drapes.

Curtain band, variations, description

The decorative band is sewn from the front or seamy side of the product. It not only performs the role of assembling folds, but also decorates the product. The original decorative braid for curtains can be sewn: on the bottom edge, around the perimeter, on the sides. It can be additionally decorated with stones, rhinestones, lurex, beads.

Types of decorative tape:

• For puffs. This type creates a decorative drapery of a special form. This technique looks great on solid materials, creating a corrugated effect.
• Ruche. They are sewn on the front side of the product. The curtain in country style is the most common model using decorative accessories in the form of ruffles.
• With an ornament. These are products with various patterns and ethnic motifs. You can find decorative braid in Greek, Moroccan, African, English, Arabic, Japanese styles. With the help of such decorative details, accents are placed and a special ethnic element in the interior is emphasized.
• With fringe. It is used in lushly decorated styles: art deco, classic, Empire, Victorian, Oriental style.
• Lace with lurex. The original finish for the curtains, which will make the product elegant and complete.

Loop with loops

Ribbon curtains with loops are widely used; they are inexpensive and sewn to the seamy surface of curtains without any particular difficulties. On the upper and middle line of the product there are rows of hook loops. There may be several.

• With two rows of loops. For the usual hanging curtains hooks.
• With four rows of loops. To adjust the length of the curtains without shortening the edge.

Note! If the curtains sag, there are not enough hooks for curtains, and they are not calculated correctly. The second reason: too thin and narrow tape.

Bands with loops can be of two types:

• Transparent. It is made of nylon, intended for light translucent fabrics: organza, veil, mesh. Such accessories will be invisible on thin and light fabric. The process of sewing transparent tape is more time consuming and requires some experience and skill.
• Not transparent tape. Made from cotton for thick curtain fabrics. Before work it is necessary to steam the tape to avoid undesirable shrinkage already on the finished product.

Band glue for curtains

The use of glue fittings for curtains is justified only if the material is light.

The procedure for fixing adhesive tape.

• Warm up the strip with an iron, the heat will melt the glue on the tape to a liquid state.
• Gently fix the tape on the curtain until the glue hardens: it is securely connected to the curtain.

Curtain tapes

Divided into two types of education types of assemblies.

• Horizontal assembly. Used for sewing traditional curtains and lambrequins.
• Vertical assembly. Used for sewing Roman, French and Austrian curtains with lifting mechanisms.

Curtain strip for curtains: description, function, photo

• Grommet Created from nylon material, on the surface of which a layer of glue is applied. It can be used to install rings of plastic or metal on the curtain. Its use is not necessary, but desirable: the curtains on the grommet curtain tape are not deformed after washing and will last much longer.
• For pipe eaves. Depending on the diameter of the pipe, the width of the ledge is selected. From the seamy side of the ribbon, threads are sewn, which are strung at the same distance on the tubular eaves.

• For string cornice. This is a construction with a stretched thin wire on which the curtain is stretched with a special tape.
• Tape with hooks and Velcro. A great option for heavy curtains. The adhesive part is attached by one side to the fabric. Hooks perform the function of a strong connection of the eaves and fabric.
• Velcro tape. It is preferable to use for curtains with a vertical type of assembly. This type maintains considerable weight, even use of the lower weighting compound.
• With a magnet. On a strip of tape of small width, small magnets are fixed at the same distance from each other.

Build curtains on tape

Consider the design of the assembly of strip curtains.

• Normal folds. Relevant to the material of any texture, suitable for almost all types of interior design.To create a beautiful drape you need 1.5 times more fabric than the length of the eaves.

• In the form of a cylinder. Such folds are relevant for heavy types of curtains. When forming cylindrical folds, it is necessary to observe that the curtains look symmetrically at the bend points.

• Radial folds. This type of assembly creates a unique elegant look. It is used to design long curtains.

• French assembly. To create a triple fold, hooks need to be fixed to the back of each fold.

• Byte drapery. Excellent option for monophonic fabrics. With the help of braid you can form even folds. The length for this drapery must be at least 2.5 times the length of the eaves.

• Puffs. In appearance, this drapery resembles a honeycomb. To create it, you need to take a wide ribbon with several rows of loops. Puffs look great on heavy monophonic and colored fabrics with a pattern.

• Waffles Modern option: suitable for short kitchen curtains, and for long curtains in the living room.

Various types of drapery make it possible to complement the interior with special chic. In models of curtains, where curtain tape is used, the types of wrinkles in the photo before and after show the obvious advantage of using this fitting in window design.

What curtain tape to choose for curtains

When choosing a curtain tape, it is necessary to take into account the style of the interior, the place where the product will hang, and what fabric will be sewn.

The main selection criteria.

• Mount. The tape must comply with the stipulated fixation option on the eaves: with hooks, velcro, eyelets. Any option is suitable for string cornice, and for pipe trumpet - eyelets and hooks.
• Type of cornice. The eaves, hidden under the plasterboard niche, makes it possible to use almost any band, as it will not be visible from under the slat.
• Fabric curtains. Dense fabrics of velvet and velor, jacquard, flax and taffeta require a wide ribbon of opaque material, since the product will have a sufficiently large weight, taking into account the assembly and texture of the fabric. For organza and satin, veils and silk, you can buy a medium or narrow curtain tape of translucent material.
• The design of the room. For classic design will be relevant to the use of conventional and radial folds. For the interior with elements of chic fit the type of puffs.
• Assembly factor It depends on two factors: the texture of the material and the type of assembly.

Choosing the right tape width.

• Narrow Suitable for light tulle and portiere without a special design, which involve only hanging on the cornice.
• Average. It has an additional row of hook loops. Width of such tape is from 40 mm. This type of tape is perfect for medium pelvic and curtains.
• Wide Has the size in width from 60 mm. The best option for heavy curtains and curtains with a high coefficient of assembly.

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