Curtains play an important role in the design of an apartment. They can not only be a harmonious addition, but also advantageously emphasize the main idea of the interior. Modern designers put a lot of effort into creating interesting curtains that will satisfy the requirements of any consumer. Not so long ago, muslin curtains appeared, or as they are popularly called, thread curtains.
What is a muslin curtain
Kisey is a light translucent cotton weave fabric. It falls beautifully from top to bottom in long threads. The threads at the top are united by an unusual strong weave, and at the bottom they fall freely, creating comfort and uniqueness. The fabric has been popular in Eastern countries for a long time, as there is a hot climate. The curtain allows fresh air to pass through well and creates shade, which is so necessary in that area. Currently, muslin is the most popular decorative element in European apartments and houses. Today they are made from synthetic materials, they are all different in thickness, and therefore have different textures.
Which room are muslins suitable for?
Thread curtains are perfect for the living room. If the room is made in a classic style, then designers advise hanging multi-layer curtains made from a variety of textures. A high-tech room needs light shades, and the threads should be at different levels.
Option for window design in the living room
For the bedroom, you can choose muslin of dark colors, so it will protect the room well from sunlight. When decorating a children's bedroom, you can opt for thread curtains; they can be decorated with children's drawings. Kisey looks great in the kitchen, because you can choose the appropriate material yourself. Some of them have a special coating that protects them from soot and odors, and most importantly, they are easy to care for.
Multilayer muslin in the kitchen
An excellent solution would be to purchase thread Roman blinds. They look stylish and impressive in any room. When choosing curtains, you can pay attention to the various curly cutouts.
Features of thread curtains
String curtains in the interior add extraordinary beauty, style and sophistication to the living space. The peculiarity of such curtains is that they can be hung not only in the home, but also in public institutions (cafes, restaurants).
What’s noteworthy is that rope curtains are used to implement a wide variety of ideas:
- curtain the windows;
- zone the space;
- decorate the doorway;
- create a separate decorative element.
Advantages
Thread curtains in the interior not only look beautiful, but also help protect the room from sunlight. The quality of protection directly depends on the density of the product, which can be increased by layering muslin.
Among the significant advantages of these curtains are:
- Practicality. The material is easy to care for and does not require ironing.
- Versatility. Can be hung in any room.
- Democratic prices. Thread curtains are sold at very attractive prices, unlike other curtains.
- Easy to install. Hanging curtains on the cornice is very easy and convenient. No special fasteners are required for installation.
- Decorative. Such “pendants” make it possible to change the appearance in a short time and without high costs due to fittings that are easily attached to them.
- Prevents insects from entering the room when the window is open.
- Convenience. If you need to go out onto the balcony, there is no need to move the entire curtain.
Flaws
Thread curtains have very few disadvantages. However, when choosing window decor, you should take into account all the nuances.
Disadvantages of rope curtains:
- Quite often they get confused. This drawback mainly concerns thread curtains with beads.
- Fragile design. Under the influence of external factors, some parts may come off. However, not everything is so bad. Torn decorative elements can be easily and quickly returned. To do this, you only need to purchase accessories and additional threads.
Thread curtains - how to hang to decorate a room
With the help of such curtains you can create interesting window decorations that will look different every day. They look great if the threads are just hanging, and they can also be decorated with special accessories or simply tied. Thanks to its lightness and transparent texture, the material is very malleable to any manipulation.
Manufacturers produce a huge number of accessories. One of them is artificial flower hairpins. They are collected in beautiful bouquets and will give the curtains a great look. You can also use different tiebacks (brush, flower ball, decorative pendants).
Clip made of artificial flowers for muslin curtains
Designers recommend using several colors of muslin in the interior. An advantageous combination of shades will fit perfectly into any interior and create a cozy atmosphere. These curtains can be chosen on the side or in the middle, in any case it will turn out very stylish. You can use the threads to tie an interesting knot or weave a braid. Such curtains are a universal material with which you can change the appearance of the window every day. It is important to approach this issue creatively and be sure to include imagination.
An example of using muslin curtains of different colors in the living room
How to hang string curtains beautifully
The plasticity and fluidity of thread curtains allows you to give them new shapes each time with the help of drapery and curtain accessories, changing the mood and atmosphere of the entire interior of the room.
Any accessories for fabric curtains are also suitable for decorating muslin. It can be:
- tassels with twisted cords;
- clamps;
- magnetic clips;
- clothespins;
- hairpins;
- pins;
- pendants.
The brushes are suitable for both simple and plain muslin, as well as rainbow or decorated with beads and lurex. They can be used to gather curtains or simply hang them on a curtain rod.
Fabric tiebacks. These accessories can be made independently from fabric that contrasts or matches the curtains. They are usually supplemented with adhesive tape, buttons, snaps, or simply tied with a bow.
Magnetic clips. Such decorative magnets consist of two parts connected by braid or cord. They are used as tiebacks, or attached to curtains as decorative elements.
Clothespins. The design of these drapery accessories can also be very different. Today, clothespin bouquets are very popular.
Decorative pins are often sold in combination with other curtain decorations. For example, clothespins with flowers combine beautifully and harmoniously with butterfly pins.
Hairpins. The most popular decor for creating draperies. They can be mounted on muslin at any height, achieving the most unexpected visual effects.
Hangers are decorative decorations attached to the cornice and hanging along the curtains. They can match the tone of the muslin, or they can be contrasting and stand out against its background.
The photos above show how beautiful and impressive muslin looks, thanks to the drapery and special accessories. You can apply these ideas to your interior or draw inspiration from them for your own creativity.
Mounting method
Curtain thread is a universal material, thanks to which you can create a different atmosphere in the room. However, it is important to attach it correctly. The fastening must not only be reliable, but also special. There are several ways to help you cope with this task:
- hanging curtains on the cornice pipe. At the top of the curtain there is a special patch pocket with a horizontal drawstring, onto which the rod of the structure is placed. If desired, it can be hung traditionally, with clothespins. The product moves easily along the pipe, so it is possible to constantly change its position. Curtains can be hung on a curtain rod with a gather, then they will look denser. You can hang them stretched, so they will look lighter and let in more light;
- curtains with hooks. You need to attach a ribbon to the top of the curtain, which has special holes for hooks. Using the ribbon, you can easily adjust the width of the curtain to the desired size;
- curtains with matte ribbon with metal hooks. The tape is very dense, which allows you to keep the shape of the curtain folds. Assembly can be done arbitrarily, it all depends on preferences;
- hanging on Velcro tape. This option is suitable for curtain rods with Velcro tape. Adhesive tape is simply sewn to the top border.
How to attach thread curtains to a doorway
Thread curtains can be used to decorate not only windows, but also rectangular doorways, arches or plasterboard ceiling structures, with the help of which the room is zoned.
But it can be difficult to attach muslin in such places, since a regular cornice protrudes above the wall, and a thin profile one does not fit into complex curved shapes.
It is for this reason that Velcro tape is most often used to decorate the arch. It consists of two parts - the so-called “mother” and “father”. The soft half, or “mother,” is sewn to the back of the muslin, and the hard half, or “father,” is glued to the structure. In this case, the fixation site is degreased in advance. If the Velcro tape does not have an adhesive side, you can attach it using a glue gun.
Using Velcro, you can secure the thread curtain to the window itself. To do this, its hard side is glued directly to the frame, and the soft side, as in the previous case, is fixed to the curtain.
In addition, a thread curtain can be fixed to a doorway using:
- elastic bands (knitted lace) and nails . An elastic band or stretch cord is passed through the edging of the curtain, while the curtain gathers slightly. Two nails are nailed on both sides of the doorway, on which the edges of the elastic are fixed;
- hooks and satin ribbons . Hooks are driven into the wall above the doorway at equal distances. The edging of the muslin curtain is folded several times and tied with ribbons - their number should be equal to the number of hooks. Each ribbon is attached to a hook.
A way to secure thread curtains using the example of other curtains:
How to trim muslin
The width of the curtain can be easily adjusted using the assembly on the cornice, but you will have to tinker with the length; it needs to be trimmed. Thread curtains are made in standard sizes (3 m). To adjust the height, you need to hang the curtain on the curtain rod, carefully untangle the threads and let it hang for 2 days. During this time, she will be able to straighten out and take a comfortable position.
After which the excess length must be carefully trimmed with scissors. After this procedure, the threads will hang beautifully and create a unique look. When cutting the threads, you don’t have to worry that they will unravel or become shaggy. If you wish, you can not cut the threads, but simply tie them into interesting knots or pin them with special accessories.
Thread curtain for the kitchen up to the window sill
Decor for muslins
Thread curtains look quite impressive on their own. However, they can be given a more interesting appearance by good decoration, which turns ordinary textile material into a real work of art.
Experienced experts recommend the following ways to decorate homemade muslin:
- You can pin the curtain fabric in the center with a bobby pin to get a symmetrical composition that looks like a vase.
- Grab the fabric from the side so that the shape of the hanging threads resembles a smile.
- Assemble the material so that the muslin hangs down in waves.
- Tie curtains like swags.
- Stretch the thread curtain evenly on the cornice.
- Braid the muslin into pigtails.
- Divide into sections and tie in a knot.
There are a lot of ways to decorate curtains. You can either choose one option, or create different compositions each time that are intended to decorate the interior.
How to hang curtains without them getting tangled
At the top of the curtain there is a border (10–15 cm). The cornice must be attached to this tape. It is important not to untie the strings that tie the curtain together. If this is done, then during the process of sewing, transporting or any other actions, the muslin can get tangled. It is recommended to remove the protective ropes only when the curtain is already hanging on the curtain rod. By following such a simple rule, she will never get confused or create problems.
Take your time to untie the strings that tie the new muslin curtain. It is better to do this when the curtain is hanging on the window
However, if the muslin gets tangled, it is not difficult to untangle it, the main thing is to be careful and show a little patience. You should not hang tangled muslin on the window, as this will cause the knots to become even tighter. It is better to lay the curtain on the floor or bed and untangle the threads one by one using a knitting needle.
Before washing, the muslin curtain needs to be secured in several places with strings to prevent it from getting tangled, and you can safely wash it in the washing machine on the delicate fabric cycle.
Kissey curtains are a fashionable solution for decorating a window opening. They will give the room a zest that will delight the whole family and will not leave anyone indifferent.
