Sometimes the edges of the curtains are bended that spoils their appearance. In such cases, try to smooth them with steam - a waste of time. To fix the situation, we use weightlifiers - special weights from metal.
Tape weights can be of different thickness and weights, the more dense cloth curtains, the more weight is needed.
They are also used for load when sewing Roman, rolled, Japanese and Hungarian curtains are often used for heavy porter. Additional load allows them to keep the right form, faster straightened from a folded state and always look attractive.
Weightlores are several species:
- tape;
- in the form of a cord;
- Round with holes;
- Extended weights.
Each view has its own purpose. But it happens that the necessary goods are not on sale, too expensive or absent in the finished set of curtains. What can be replaced?
Tights in the form of a cord and ribbon
Such weights for curtains are sewn into the lower edge. The cord is used when tulle sewing and light curtains.
Instead, you can use an ordinary chain or pieces of wire.
Rake weightlifier is inserted into the stuck edge of the curtains.
They are sewn with hands, overlock or machine seam of zigzag.
If you just adjust the bottom edge of the curtain and drag the chain inward, then this method looks more aesthetically, but it is not suitable for transparent fabrics.
You can use the tissue of the curtains themselves as a weighting agent. For this, the lower edge begins 10 cm 2 times.
Instead of ribbon as a load, wooden rails are often taken, thin metal tubes or pins . Most often, they are used when sewing curtains with their own hands. Rakes are purchased in a construction store or manufactured from Brousa. You can cut the old cornice on the pins, disassemble the metal shelf for hats, etc.
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If a wooden plank or rack is chosen for the load, then the indent to the lower pocket is equal to the rail width plus 2-3 cm. If the metal pin, then the machine line should take 0.5 cm from it.
Weightlifiers
Weightlores with holes and weights are laid in the Boca curtains, it is easy to replace them with coins.
Cargoes can be round with holes or elongated conical shape. Usually they are embedded in side grounds.
Round weightlifiers for curtains are easily replaced by coins. They were used in the old days.
As a conical cargo, metal balls or other small items with cylindrical or flat shape can be applied. It is desirable to cover them with the cloth and then carefully put the curtains in the side seam.
To do this, in the side pod make a small incision from the wrong side at a distance of 5-6 cm from the bottom edge. In this hole neatly lowers the cargo.
If there are no side obstacles, the cargo is sewn with a special tape for curtains.
Depending on the type of fabric, there are weight limitations for goods: for light tissues and tulle, weight weights varies from 13 to 23 g; for medium density, like linen fabrics, - 23-50 g; Dense, heavy fabrics used for the porter - from 50 g.
Weightlifts are hiding in the seams and challenges, they are not visible to an outsider, so what to apply as a cargo is limited to your fantasy.