A variety of curtains, curtains, tulles and drapes are decorative elements that no interior can do without. Some of them are simple and inconspicuous, while others have complex designs and bright ornate designs with many decorations and accessories. One of the most popular and effective of them is curtain tassels, which can transform even the most ordinary-looking fabric into a stylish element of room decoration.
What tasks do pick-ups solve?
The main purpose of using garters is to secure the fabric in a certain position. Provided you choose the right model, grabs provide:
Tiebacks can not only facilitate the process of opening and closing curtains, but also enliven even a boring interior, give the room a finished look, and enhance its individuality. Curtains with tiebacks can decorate not only window openings, but also doorways, the background of the stage, and the walls of the banquet hall. When choosing the type of garter, the following rule is followed: the more complex the shape of the curtains, the simpler the garter configuration should be.
Varieties
Depending on the place and method of attachment, the brushes can:
- fixed directly on the canvas;
- sew evenly along the edge of the curtain, creating an original edging;
- used as grabs.
The last option is especially popular today. Modern designers very often use tassels for curtains. With their help, curtains are finished both in small apartments and in huge halls for holding public events. Very often they are fixed using magnetic latches, which is very convenient and practical. In some cases, decorative brushes are additionally decorated with beads, plastic, glass and metal elements.
The decorative item is intended for decorating lambrequins and curtains. An accessory can also be a self-sufficient element in the design of a room.
Additional Information. In ancient times, in rich houses, brushes were decorated with semi-precious and precious stones, emphasizing the status and wealth of the owner.
How and with what to tie curtains correctly - types of garters
Bandages are made from various materials - fabric, metal, wood, plastic, they have different shapes and sizes. Conventionally, these products are divided into several groups.
Hard
They are made from stainless steel, copper and copper alloys (brass, bronze), more expensive metals (for example, blackened silver), wood, and plastic. Rigid clamps are permanently attached to the wall using dowels and self-tapping screws. Moving them to a new place is quite difficult. Shape – a hook with decorative elements, a door handle or a special product stylized as a door handle. The product can be completely invisible against the background of the curtain or decorate it, thanks to the use of stones and forged elements in the decor.
Flexible
Such garters are made from non-staining practical fabrics or plastic polymers. To hold heavy curtains, products made of natural or artificial leather are used. The most popular form is “banana”.
Fabric tiebacks usually have a lining of the same color as the front part, a companion color, contrasting. For reinforcement, a wire frame, plastic or cardboard element is placed between the layers of fabric. Lace, beads, and hairpins are used for decoration. You can sew the products yourself or order them from a studio, where they will help you choose the appropriate option and carry out the work at a professional level.
Flexible garters are attached to the curtain itself. They either tighten the fabric or move it towards an additional holder mounted on the wall. For such fastening, it is better to purchase a decorative hook from a hardware store; as a last resort, get by with an ordinary nail. Light curtains can be fixed using a small hook, which is attached to a smooth wall with double-sided tape.
An interesting option is tackling using the kanzashi technique. They are not sold ready-made, but are made individually. Such garters are flowers and leaves made of satin ribbons, in addition to which are used: organza, lurex fabric, lace, and beads. The products look great in romantic or oriental style interiors.
Another way to decorate flexible tiebacks is to use foamiran, a foam material that can change shape when heated and retain it after cooling. Very realistic flowers are made from it. Foamiran can be embossed, is easy to paint, does not fade and is not destroyed when exposed to sunlight.
Non-standard
Such grabs can have a variety of shapes - animal, bird, flower. They are made from wood, metal, improvised materials - ropes, solid or woven straps, lace strips, elements woven using the macrame technique. Cords for tiebacks are tinted with gold, silver or other paint, either solidly or with an ombre effect (a smooth transition from a dark shade to a light one). Suspenders are suitable for informal rooms.
An interesting option for a nursery, kitchen, or living room is decorating garters with plush animals and textile dolls. In eco-styles, decor made from pine cones and reeds looks great.
Hairpins
Curtain clips are rigid round-shaped clips with two holes into which a fixing stick is inserted. They tighten the fabric, but do not fix it to the wall or window unit. Suitable only for light voile or thread curtains.
Magnetic
This is a convenient option for draping light fabrics. This type of pickup is a tape with two magnets, the front part of which is usually small metal elements of regular geometric shape. To beautifully tie curtains with belts with magnets, you can choose sets decorated with stones and other decorative elements.
From beads
For heavy, plain curtains, large beads are used, collected on a strong thread or fishing line. Light transparent and translucent curtains can be assembled into several rows of small beads. The interweaving of beads and chains looks impressive and elegant; beautiful buttons, medallions and other jewelry are suitable as additional decoration.
Garters with tassels
A spectacular option to decorate curtains in the living room or bedroom is to tie them with cords and tassels. To complement the tiebacks, voluminous tassels are usually used to match the curtains (for bedrooms) or in contrasting colors (for elegant living rooms).
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The influence of textiles on the choice of holder
The heavier the fabric, the more powerful the holders should be, and the more responsible their installation is considered.
If you decide to use powerful hooks to tie up curtains, the fabric must match them: in this case, velvet, brocade, gabardine, and jacquard look harmonious. Many expensive curtains have a lining, thanks to which they last a long time and do not fade too intensely. Fabric holders in the form of braid, pins or beads are suitable for light curtains.
Textile tiebacks often match the fabric of the curtains; unobtrusive harmonious shades are acceptable. Sometimes bold color schemes are used, where bright holders act as a kind of contrasting spot, enlivening the monotonous atmosphere.
If you decide to make textile tiebacks yourself, then take into account the following nuance: expensive fabric is used for the front side, and the inner side is treated with lining for reasons of economy.
The tieback is sewn with a lining even when thin fabric such as chiffon or silk is used to attach the curtains to the wall.
Inside rooms intended for official receptions, it is not recommended to take any liberties, so the tiebacks here are made strict and monochromatic.
If the interior is rich and deliberately luxurious, then tiebacks for curtains made of gold braid, twisted cords or silk ribbons are attached.
At what height should curtain tiebacks be hung?
The height of fixation of the grabbers depends on the required practical and visual effects.
- At the height of the windowsill. This option is used mainly in cases where it is not necessary to change the proportions of the window, and the curtain itself occupies almost the entire area of the wall.
- Above the window sill. This option is suitable for curtains whose bottom is located significantly above floor level, for example in the kitchen. It allows you to visually expand the light opening and increase the size of the window sill. In this case, the fastening is located at a height equal to 2/3 of the distance from the floor to the upper edge of the opening.
- Below the windowsill. This technique visually narrows and lengthens the window opening. The tiebacks are attached to the wall approximately 30 cm below the window sill. This method is in demand for heavy velvet and brocade curtains.
How to create curtain tassels with your own hands?
As practice shows, a product created at home often looks even more attractive than a purchased one. The range of professionally made accessories is very wide and allows you to choose the optimal decor option for any curtains and the most intricate interiors. But hand-made tiebacks and tassels allow you to match the fittings to the color of the curtains as accurately as possible. As a result, the image looks complete and complete.
For creativity you will need yarn, a piece of cardboard, a wooden ring and ball, and glue. There are very simple instructions that will help you create an original and attractive decorative element with your own hands.
- Cut out a rectangle from cardboard. The size of the stencil depends on the desired size of the product.
- We wrap yarn, such as thick wool, around the resulting frame. The more turns, the more magnificent and rich the “skirt” of our curtain brush will be.
- We thread the free ends of the thread under the layer of wool and bring it out at the top. We tie the threads tightly, and cut the entire structure evenly at the bottom.
- Remove the “skirt” from the stencil and tie it tightly at the top. This end will be attached to a ring or ball, so it should be as tight and narrow as possible.
- We carefully wrap the ball and ring with selected yarn so that there are no gaps left. For better work, the ball and ring can be coated with glue in some places, so the threads will not move.
- We roll the cord or use a ready-made one. There should be a free thread on the side where it will connect to the main structure.
- We tie the cord to the “skirt” with a loose thread and thread it first through the ring, then through the ball. The structure can be further secured using slightly heated glue.
- We cut off all protruding threads; if gaps have formed, we cover them with fringe or braid. The accessory is ready.
If desired, homemade curtain tassels can be further decorated with beads, rhinestones, glass beads - often the fittings are simply glued on. Often, not one, but several types of yarn are used. The weaves of metal threads look beautiful.
Another undeniable advantage of homemade jewelry is its low price. Professional products are quite expensive, but accessories made from similar fittings, created by yourself, are several times cheaper.
Options for using curtain tiebacks
Before choosing the optimal type of pickup, evaluate the following points:
- How many draperies need to be created? You can drape only one curtain or two. Several canvases are hung on wide windows, for each of which an individual hanger is made. Moreover, you can tie the curtain not only in the middle, but also at the bottom.
- Fixation method. With any option, the curtain should lie in the tie with uniform folds. Only then will she look truly beautiful. The curtain looks impressive if it lies in the garter not in a tense state, but forms a small kink in front of it. If there are several curtains on the window, then the garters on them can be made at different levels.
- Pickup color. In simple interiors, these details are usually made in the same color as the curtain itself. Along the contour they are complemented with piping, lace, loops, and small tassels. Such models look elegant and harmonious.
When chosen correctly, these accessories increase the functionality of curtains, complete their design, and exclusive products become self-sufficient elements of the interior.
Installation process
Find the required mounting point. Attach the holder and mark the mounting points for the holder using a regular pencil or a small piece of tape. Using a drill, drill holes and, using a screwdriver, attach the holder with self-tapping screws.
The main rule to determine the location of the holder: measure seven times and attach only once.
But professionals in this field suggest not to rush to make a decision, but to try every type of fastener and live with it for a little while. This is the only way to choose the ideal fastening method for you. This will create an atmosphere of comfort, coziness and harmony in the room.
Conclusion
When choosing suitable brushes or decorative tiebacks based on them, do not forget about the functional purpose of the room. No one forbids the use of such decorative elements in the kitchen, but they must be made of practical materials and not oversaturated with details.
Elements that perform only a decorative function should not be used for tying curtains that are constantly collected and unraveled. In all other cases, brushes do not cause much trouble, bringing only aesthetic pleasure.
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About the beautiful garter
Having various pins and garters on hand, you can tie the fabrics in such a way that it will change not only the curtains, but the entire room. The use of different methods is determined taking into account the fabric of the curtains, the location of the windows and the number of panels on it.
For single curtain
One piece of cloth is usually tied in the middle. If the fabric has calm colors, then you need to use a bright tie. The patterned fabric is tied with a garter according to the tone of the ornament or the main color of the fabric. A single curtain can also be tied with a knot at any level.
Also relevant are gatherings on the curtain on one side and placing it behind a stationary holder, which is grabbed by a fabric tie or hidden behind puffs.
For double
The presented composition can be tied in different ways:
- Symmetrical method. In it, the ties and tacks are made at the same level. It looks orderly and harmonious. Stretch curtains add austerity to the design, while curtains opened in a semicircle add romance.
You can easily come up with beautiful ways to decorate curtains with different accessories yourself and thereby prove your individuality.
Decoration with decorative braid
Cords with tassels are the most popular in curtain decoration. They serve as both decoration and garter at the same time. Braid with tassels is more suitable for heavy curtains - tied with a decorative cord, they look richer and more refined.
It is sewn in two ways - along the outside or hidden inside. The outer braid, tied in a knot, is additionally decorated with a brooch or flower. The cords can be intertwined using the macrame technique.
The use of various accessories, selected in the same style as the design of the room, enlivens the atmosphere and makes the room more comfortable. To create home comfort, you shouldn’t focus on expensive curtains; you can decorate budget fabrics beautifully and tastefully.
Buffs
To make the curtain garter look beautiful and original, you can pay attention to the puffs.
Puffs are lush gatherings of fabric that are created from curtain panels by intercepting and tying with a cord. Such curtains are also called “bishop’s sleeve.” Looping curtains add elegance and sophistication to a window opening. They have a lush and expensive appearance. Craftswomen can make such curtains with their own hands. Such curtains can be created from both thick and light fabrics. In the first case, the curtains will take on a voluminous appearance, and curtains made of light fabric will have a thin flowing silhouette and hang almost straight, expanding beautifully over the area where the overlap is tightened. A version of such a curtain is shown in the photo.
Window decoration
Buying new curtains or sewing them yourself, and hanging the curtains on the window opening is not the point in its design. In order for the interior renovation to be complete and unite all the elements, it is necessary to drape them in an original way. It is necessary to make a garter or a hairpin - this way two functions are performed: decorative and functional.
Using various clips, garters and brooches, you can turn old curtains into an interesting and new-looking window design. Outdated old curtains look different when the following methods are used:
- Using original drapery.
- General design of curtains in the interior.
- The use of a connecting goal when thinking about a general idea in the design of a room. For example, the intended color is played out in the garter of curtains and the edging of textile accessories in the room.
To make everything look harmonious, you need to choose matching ties. To do this, you need to take into account the type of fabric, interior style and personal tastes:
- To stick to the classics in the interior, it is recommended to use decoration options with tassels and fabric garters.
- Provence or country style prefers ties with ribbons, lace, bows and bouquet hairpins.
- High-tech and minimalism trends - metal or plastic hairpins.
Functionality is as important as decorativeness. Decorative curtains can visually change the size of the window opening. Incorrect curtain lengths can be corrected using garters. How to do it right:
- The garter attached just below the placket creates interesting folds in the fabric. This method visually lengthens the window and the height of the ceilings in the room. It is used if the canvases do not often diverge.
- If you tie the curtains exactly in the middle, this option will ensure harmony and structure.
- When attaching the garter at the bottom, stepping back a third from the beginning of the curtain, you can visually expand the window opening. It is recommended to make such clips unnoticeable.
- If you hang too long canvases, you need to make several garters on both sides with your own hands using different levels.
Beautiful and practical window design is in your hands. How to do this more elegantly, in this case it is necessary to take into account all the nuances: the shape and size of the window opening, which side the windows face and your own preferences.
