Among the many variations with eaves, special fasteners and clips for traditional tulle, it is worth choosing conservative methods, namely ribbons and thin curtain threads made of acrylic or nylon. This way of decorating a window is simple and economical, moreover, it will not create the effect of weighting, but, on the contrary, will emphasize the tenderness and airiness of the tulle.
Among the fastening options – rings, eyelets, hooks, secret pockets for hooks, seals for lambrequins and ribbons (lacing, threads) – we give preference to the latter, since they are most suitable for tulle.
Let’s start choosing a ribbon. It happens:
· Classic. Can create straight pleats from tulle;
· Zigzag braid. Gives curtains an interesting lightning or zigzag effect;
· Dense color for heavy curtains;
· Openwork transparent tape, ideal for tulle;
· Velcro, or “Velcro” – the tape on which the Velcro elements are located. Hanging tulle on it is convenient and quick, but careless movement or a gust of wind can tear the delicate lace or damage it.
Before buying, measure your window opening, the size of the tulle must be purchased taking into account plus at least five centimeters at the edges.
After choosing the ribbon, pay attention to the threads that have been threaded. They must be tied with knots on both sides, otherwise, instead of giving volume and shape to the curls of tulle, they will simply get lost inside the ribbon, and it will be problematic to get them. Let’s move on to decorating and draping tulle with a ribbon:
· Tulle can be trimmed with a ribbon on top, and then, pulling the threads, give shape and bends;
The second option: we sew the tape not from above, but stepping back 10-20 centimeters from the edge. This method will make it possible to give lightness to a visually too heavy cornice;
· One more way: we pass the tape into the pre-sewn “tunnel” made of tulle. After that we make an “accordion” and fasten it with knots, which we hide behind the seamy side of the curtains. This method is suitable if you want to emphasize the subtlety and lightness of the tulle, but if it has a pattern on it, then it is better to choose another method.
When asked how to hang tulle on a curtain tape, the video will give the most accurate answer. However, do not blindly follow the decor guidelines. Do not forget that a little imagination and originality will only emphasize home comfort and style.