Textiles. It is the curtains and their details that set the tone for the interior. If you want to make your room original, adding romance and sophistication to it, then we advise you to use lace bandeau instead of standard lace bandeau to decorate curtains. You can purchase them at a specialty store, or do it yourself. About self-creation of openwork lambrequins - read on.

What is an openwork bando: photo and description

Lambrequins are used to decorate the upper part of the curtains. These decorative elements hide, not always an aesthetic connection, curtains with a cornice.

Rigid openwork lambrequins replaced the classic decor. Such curly elements located on a rigid base are called bando.

A rigid lambrequin allows you to visually increase the height of the room. To achieve this effect, you need to hang the bando over the window opening. Also, with the help of such elements, you can stretch the room in width, for this they choose lambrequins larger in width than the window.

Hard lambrequins have a lot of advantages over their soft counterparts. They can decorate the window of almost any room, the only thing is that such decorative elements cannot be hung in the kitchen.

Advantages of openwork lambrequins:

• Due to a wide variety of shapes and colors, openwork lambrequins fit perfectly into almost any style of interior;
• A rigid lambrequin can visually increase the amount of free space in the room;
• Such lambrequins are easy to clean from dirt;
• The cost of such a decor is small, and if you wish, you can easily recreate it with your own hands;
• You can cope with the installation of a solid lambrequin on your own as soon as possible;
• Openwork lambrequins can be used independently, without adding curtains.

Rigid openwork lambrequins beautifully and unobtrusively hide the cornices. They fit perfectly into any decor and are very easy to install.

How to choose curly lambrequins

Choosing lambrequins is not an easy but pleasant experience. To find the ideal option for yourself, you need to know some of the nuances of the choice.

Lambrequins are divided into two types. Modular patterned compositions are lambrequins, consisting of several parts. Such openwork accessories always have a rigid base and have a large number of curly inserts. You can buy them separately or purchase with curtains. Modular lambrequins have a low cost, since the most popular technique for their manufacture is laser cutting. The delicacy and rigidity of such elements are perfectly combined with both the softness of the curtains and the transparency of the window glass. The modular structure of this composition allows you to collect the most unusual patterns, however, if you do not calculate its size relative to the window, then it will no longer be possible to correct such a defect, since the accessory loses its charm when cut off.

Decorative cornice punks are characterized by a repeating pattern. They are not sold as a whole structure, usually such accessories are cut by meters. This type of carved lambrequin is easy to install. It can be bought "in reserve", as it is perfectly cut to the desired size.

The nuances of choosing openwork lambrequins:

1. The size and shape of lambrequins must be selected depending on the size of the room where they will be installed. If you are satisfied with the shape of your room, then it is better to choose a long cornice. Wide bandos are able to pull the room up.
2. When choosing a material for making a lambrequin, take into account the humidity of the room. Some types of these accessories may deform due to the unfavorable conditions of the outside world.
3. The ideal length of the lambrequin is / 6 part of the curtain.
4. The color of the lambrequin should be harmoniously combined not only with the curtains, it should correctly interact with the main shades of the interior. For example, an emerald-colored ornament located on golden curtains looks great.
5. When choosing lambrequin patterns, consider the size of the room. For small rooms, narrow products with an unpretentious shape are suitable.

The style of the interior should also play a role in the choice of the lambrequin. For pompous classic designs, products with a floral print are suitable, and for a modernist room, abstract patterns will perfectly fit.

How to make an openwork lambrequin from fabric with your own hands

Lambrequin can be bought in a specialized store or ordered from talented craftswomen, but it is much more interesting to sew it with your own hands. You will undoubtedly enjoy the creative process of creating such an accessory, and you will look at your window decorated with it for a long time with pleasure and pride.

To create a lambrequin, you will need textiles for the lining and on the outer layer of the product, a centimeter, chalk, adhesive non-woven linen, adhesive spider web, a burner and pattern schemes.

To make a lambrequin suitable for your window, you need to take measurements correctly. It is also important that the color of the future product matches the curtains and other interior elements.

Master class on making an openwork lambrequin:

1. We choose pictures on the Internet or draw the ornament of the future product ourselves. We print the selected pattern on the printer and cut it out.
2. We apply the resulting stencils to the front fabric and cut out two patterns, one of which should be made in a mirror image. For this step, you can use a devor, or a piece of thin felt. In this case, a part of the fabric should remain on top of the pattern, equal to the circumference of the cornice.
3. It is also necessary to cut two such elements from the adhesive spider web, and one each from the quilted fabric and the adhesive interlining.
4. We fold all the layers in the following order: outer fabric pattern, adhesive spider web, quilted fabric, adhesive spider web, adhesive non-woven fabric, and again the front fabric.
5. You need to fasten the patterns to each other by ironing. The edges of the stuck together blanks will help refine the burning.
6. Now you need to start processing the edges on typewriters. After you cope with this task, sew the halves of the Velcro tape to the top of the product, while the soft parts of the Velcro should be located at the very top of the product, and the lower ones closer to the beginning of the pattern itself.

Just like that, you can make a lambrequin on a rigid base. You just need to put in a little diligence and imagination.

Lambrequins on curtains "Azhur" from a bundle: master class

Lambrequin can be made in a more original way. However, if the first time just a stencil was enough, then this production option will require all your ingenuity and concentration.

In this method, we will make openwork from a bundle. Such an original design of the window opening will fit perfectly into the classic interior, however, if you choose hemp rope instead of a smooth lace, your lambrequin will look good in more brutal rooms.

To make an openwork from a bundle, you need to think over the pattern in advance. You can print it or draw it on a long sheet of paper. Along the pencil lines, you will lay out the tourniquet in the desired shape.

Pieces of wire can be inserted into the cord to make your product hold its shape better. Then the resulting base is folded into the desired shapes. To make the lambrequin design more original, beads of matching color can be hung on the lace from the bundle.

Another option for creating an openwork bando from a tourniquet involves the use of a rigid base made of dense fabric and a tourniquet. For example, you can cut out the middle of large elements from fabric on a dense basis, and make an openwork addition from rope. In this case, you do not need a wire.

Openwork curtains

Curtains made of thick fabric are best combined with a bandeau. However, openwork curtains will look charming.

This combination will add romance and sophistication to the room. Combining white openwork curtains with a dark lambrequin, you get an elegant French-style interior.

This decor fits perfectly into a bedroom or living room. Of course, an openwork curtain and patterned lambrequins can also be hung in the nursery, but in this case, the hard accessory should be of a bright color.

How to sew an openwork lambrequin (video)

Openwork lambrequins look unusual and stylish. You don't have to spend a lot of money to decorate your home with these items. Make do-it-yourself patterned bandeau and the view of the windows will amaze your guests!