Purpose of grabs
Tiebacks in curtain design perform an important decorative function. It is the tiebacks that often become the “highlight” when decorating a window opening: with simple curtains, interesting, bright, original tiebacks look harmonious and appropriate.
In addition, tiebacks perform an important practical function: they beautifully fix the curtains in the open position, allowing sunlight to penetrate into the room.
Types of curtain tiebacks
Curtain ties are an interior element, the variety of which simply knows no bounds. Pickups can be:
- fabric;
- magnetic made of glass, wood, metal;
- from a wide variety of materials - leather, brushes, cords, satin ribbons, jewelry...;
- obsolete items - belts, gloves, cutlery, children's toys.
You can easily find a lot of interesting photos of curtain tiebacks on the Internet. Brave designers are ready to use literally everything that is at hand for this small decorative element.
Making grabs
The size of the tie depends on the type of fabric from which the curtain is made. For light curtains made of organza, chiffon, polyester, tiebacks with a width of about 20-25 cm will be sufficient. Thicker curtains made of velvet, brocade, blackout require wider tiebacks - 30-40 cm.
In order for the tiebacks to be neat and symmetrical, a pattern is prepared from thick paper or cardboard. Then the pattern is transferred to the fabric and the parts are sewn together. The tiebacks must be carefully ironed or steamed. It is better to add extra stitching for thick fabrics.
Photos in various styles
The finishing touch in the design of curtains belongs to the holders. This can be seen especially clearly in photographs. It’s as if the camera lens specifically focuses our attention on this detail. It is no coincidence that they put an end to the stylistic composition of the interior.
Provence
Very gentle, light style. The tiebacks originally from the province of Provence should be the same - thin, silk, openwork, with ruffles and lace. You can attach a bow in Provencal colors as a holder - lavender, lilac, mint, mustard, soft pink sunrise or azure.
Classic
It’s hard to imagine a classic style without curtains with tiebacks, tassels, fringes, and lambrequins. They add prices to the already expensive curtain fabrics and lace of thin curtains. When creating a classic interior for years to come, you must not forget about curtain holders.
Sea style
Fabric that vaguely resembles canvas, thick ropes like ropes, real sea knots will come to the rescue in the room of a little captain or an old sea wolf. And for captivating mermaids - curtain ties with crystals, pearl tassels, clips in the form of shells and starfish.
Shabby chic
Shabby chic loves everything beautiful and elegant. Therefore, flowers, lace, frills and bows, and of considerable size, are chosen for tiebacks. Leave small patterns for Provence and rustic themes. But it is important to maintain a balance and not get carried away, because chic is not synonymous with tasteless excess.
Mix styles
You should never be afraid of experiments; you can start searching for your individual style with simple little things that you won’t mind giving up at any time. On the other hand, such an unexpected decision often turns out to be the most correct one in a particular situation.
Who forbade hanging a tie with a flower, made with your own hands from foamiran, on expensive velvet or satin? Why can’t such fashionable forged chains be used as a fastening for thin linen, shiny organza or light threads? You can always say that such an unexpected tandem is a reflection of your personality.
Tieback color
The color scheme of the tiebacks, like them themselves, can be very different. The tiebacks can be made to match the color of the curtain, then they will serve only a functional purpose - to hold the curtain.
Contrasting tiebacks are made from partner curtain fabric, or any other fabric that matches the color. In the kitchen, the scoop can be made in the same color as the tablecloth and potholders, or other bright kitchen utensils. For a child's room, interior elements in pink, soft lilac, if this is a girl's room, tones are suitable.
Tiebacks using gold thread, with fringe and tassels are very formal and would be more suitable for decorating a living room in the appropriate style.
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.
- Asymmetric. Pickups are performed at different heights. As a rule, one of them is done at the level of the window sill, and the rest either at the top or bottom. This method of decoration expands the space and looks unusual. Especially if you make ties from multi-colored cords.
- Angular. The edge of the canvas is folded in the middle and fixed diagonally on the wall. The design is similar to a tent, the window is not fully open. This method is good for double curtains; if they are of a contrasting color, then the tent will look unusual.
- Cross. Two curtains are fixed at the corners to opposite walls. This method is used for soft curtains; tulle can also be draped using this method.
You can easily come up with beautiful ways to decorate curtains with different accessories yourself and thereby prove your individuality.
Craft option
Making decorative elements with your own hands is a great opportunity to show your imagination and handicraft skills. Embroidery lovers will certainly not miss the opportunity to decorate the interior with an exclusive tieback using beads and beads. Knitted and braided tiebacks are very popular. Macrame weaving techniques are quite simple and do not require much time.
In addition, stores have a fairly large selection of cords and threads of various colors and textures, so making a braided tieback is not at all difficult. The leather grabber looks unusual and stylish. Working with this material requires skill and perseverance, but the result will be an original and one-of-a-kind decorative element.
Various costume jewelry is widely used to make tiebacks. Beads, bracelets, rings made from a variety of materials, glass, wood, leather, metal, are used to decorate curtains quite often and with great success.
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.
