Velcro curtains: types, ideas, fastening methods, how to sew yourself

Benefits

Velcro curtains are perfect for creating a laconic design. Popularity fastening method Velcro is due to the combination of the classic type of canvas and convenient operation without the use of a curtain rod.

Velcro curtains have a number of advantages:

• serve for a long time, Velcro does not lose its quality after washing;
• easy installation, a frame without a cornice is used;
• take up little space, use a minimum of space;
• easy to remove, wash and fasten with Velcro;
• there is a wide selection among models (Roman, Austrian, roller blinds, curtains with hinges);
• dry and iron quickly.

How to attach a curtain to a window?

You can attach the curtains with Velcro directly to the window frame, on a wall or on a rail, but the essence of the attachment remains the same, hooks and rings are also not used.

Installation on a plastic window

Velcro fastening to a plastic window does not violate the integrity of the window. Velcro is glued around the perimeter of the window, or only from the top and sides.

On the wall

When mounted on the wall, the hard part of the Velcro is fixed with screws or glue, and the soft part is sewn to the seamy side of the curtain.

On a wooden plank

Sticky tape is attached to the wooden strip using glue or a stapler. The rail itself is attached to the wall with self-tapping screws.

Views

Velcro curtains are most often short, on the market they are most often presented in a modern form.

Roman

Curtains with light folds and an opening mechanism are suitable for any interior and room. If each window has a different length of curtains, then the room will look unusual.

Japanese

Curtains are similar to fixed panels, they are suitable not only for the oriental style. Due to the tension and weighting from below, the canvas retains its shape and will not move from the wind.

Roll

Most often used to emphasize minimalism. Suitable for balconies, loggias. It is better to attach them to the window under each sash separately.

Installation guide

On hinges

The curtains on the hinges with Velcro are similar to ordinary curtains, they are attached to the cornice, but in order to remove them you do not need to remove the cornice, it is enough to disconnect the Velcro.

Choice of material and color

The fabric should not be heavy, this is the main condition. Therefore, a lightweight natural or synthetic material will do.

For the balcony, it is best to use a mixed fabric with polyester, organza, because it does not fade in the sun and dries quickly.

Natural fabrics are suitable for linen, cotton, jacquard, satin and bamboo, which are impregnated with a special dirt-repellent mixture.

When choosing the color of the fabric, it is important to observe the unity of style. They can be neutral beige, white, pastel, or bright, with inserts or patterns. Different windows in one room can be decorated in different colors. They can be combined with wallpaper, repeat his pattern, or be monochromatic.

Photos in the interior

Velcro curtains can be translucent or dense, depending on the fabric chosen.They darken the room better because there is no free space between the curtain and the window.

Balcony or loggia

Velcro curtains are often used to hang windows on balconies and loggias. This is a convenient and economical way to hide a room from the sun's rays and views from the street due to the rational use of material. A Velcro curtain is a convenient option for decorating a door to a balcony, since there is no cornice and a hanging canvas above it, when you exit, the curtain does not touch and the passage remains free.

Kitchen

For the kitchen, Velcro curtains are suitable if the window is located above the sink or stove, as well as if the window sill will be actively used as a shelf or additional workplace.

Children

Velcro curtains made of dense fabric are suitable for the nursery, this will provide a sound daytime sleep for the child.

Living room

In the living room, ordinary curtains or tulle can be supplemented with curtains that are attached to the window frame with Velcro. In a small living room, Japanese curtains with Velcro will look good.

Bedroom

For the bedroom, translucent Roman blinds with Velcro or dense ones with a jacquard pattern are suitable. The uniqueness of these curtains is that they fit any bedroom style.

How to sew velcro curtains

The fabric consumption is individual, depending on the size of the window and the selected fabric.

Materials and tools:

• the cloth,
• Velcro tape
• sewing machine,
• scissors,
• ruler.

Operating procedure

1. Measure the window. On a four-leaf window 265 cm wide, you need to make 4 curtains, each 66 cm wide (264/4), where 1 cm was taken away from the total window width.The height is measured with an allowance for Velcro 2.5 cm from the top and bottom. Add 5 cm to the window height 160 cm.
   

   

2. For each curtain, you need to sew 4 ties from the same or a different fabric. For one tie, you need to take a cut 10 cm wide and curtain height + 5 cm. The bottom of the tie is sewn.
   

   

3. Then fold the tie in half and sew along the length from the inside out.
   

   

4. Turn out, fold over allowances on the long side and sew. Iron out all ties. Ties can also be made from lace or bobbin tape.
   

   

5. Cut out the curtains according to their size, taking into account the side allowances of 2 cm on each side and a 1 cm allowance at the bottom. Fold the sides of the curtain, then the bottom of the curtain using the soft part of the Velcro so that it is on the seamy side.
   

   

6. To the top of the curtain on the front side, stepping back 1 cm from the top, pin a soft Velcro. Measure 7 cm from the edge of the curtain on both sides and put one tie at the bottom under the Velcro. Sew.
   

   

7. Bend the Velcro to the wrong side and sew with 1 tie at a time. The curtain is ready.
   

   

   

8. Degrease with a product (alcohol, nail polish remover) the place on the frame where the hard part of the Velcro will be glued. For convenience, you can cut the Velcro into pieces and glue them back to back.
   

   

9. To fix the bottom of the curtain, it is enough to use a rigid Velcro strip along the edges.
   

   

With the help of ties, you can lower and raise the curtains, you can also make a pocket for the slats at the bottom, then the Austrian curtains will turn into Japanese ones.

By attaching the curtains with Velcro to the frame, they will protect the house from insects and will not come off from the wind thanks to the bottom fastening with Velcro. These curtains are easy to remove and wash, they have an aesthetic appearance from the inside and outside.

DIY curtains on hinges with Velcro

For the convenience of removing curtains from the eaves, you can sew Velcro to the loops.

Materials and tools:

• sewing machine,
• iron,
• scissors,
• pins,
• cardboard,
• the cloth.

Operating procedure:

1. The width of the curtain is calculated by the formula: from the distance from the eaves to the desired length, subtract the length of the loops, then add 1 cm for processing the top and 6 cm for processing the bottom.
2. Calculation for loops. The width of the loop (any) is multiplied by 2 and add 2 cm to the resulting number for allowances. Buttonhole length * 2 cm + 4 cm for allowances.
3. The number of loops is calculated as follows: the width of the curtain is divided by the width of one loop. On the curtain, the loops are located as follows: the number of loops multiplied by their width, subtract from the width of the finished curtain, and the resulting number is divided by the number of distances between the loops. For example, 75-5 * 5 = 50.50/4 = 12.5, which means that every 12.5 cm you will need to pin the loop with the seam up.
4. Finish the side seams of the curtain. Mark the allowance, iron the fold, and sew from the wrong side.
5. We prepare the loops. Roll the fabric cuts of the required width and length face inward and sew along the length with an indent of 1 cm from the edge. Steam the loop with the cardboard inside so that the seam does not lie. Unscrew the product, placing the seam in the center, and steam the seam with the cardboard inside.
6. Sew pinned hinges.
7. We prepare the facing with a length along the width of the curtain and a width of 5 cm. Steam it.
   
   

   

8. Attach the curtains to the top from the front, covering the hinges with it. Pin and sew, leave a 1 cm free edge at the top.
   

   

9. Steam off the seam and free edge, then tuck the side edge and pin.
   
   

   

10. Apply a stiff Velcro tape equal to the width of the loop under each loop and sew from the inside with one line.

    

11. Fold in the edge of the piping and sew, making an indent from the edge of 1 mm.
    
12. Place the soft part of the Velcro on the free edge of the tie on the front side, equal to the width of the loop and the height of the rigid part of the Velcro. Sew.
    
13. Sew Velcro on all sides from wrong side.
    
14. Process the bottom of the curtain. Iron and sew the delayed seam allowance. The velcro curtain with hinges is ready and can be hung on the window.
    

Video

These master classes will help you create unique curtains for the interior of the kitchen, balcony, loggia. Velcro curtains are easy to use, so it is worth considering this window decor option.