Description of the characteristics of muslin fabrics: application of threads

Kiseya is a new-fangled thread curtain that came to the European part from the East. At first, this word meant cotton, light and transparent fabric of plain weave. Kiseya fabric let air through well and was used for making curtains and sewing dresses.

It was especially widely used in sewing the bride's narada, the airiness and transparency of which looked like a fluffy cloud. In the modern world, muslin is a thread strip, fastened at the top by weaving and with free ends at the bottom. This airy fabric is used as curtains, drapes and decor.

Advantages and disadvantages

What is muslin? These are air curtains that have a lot of advantages that can be assessed during operation:

• The product does not require ironing. After washing, hang the product on the curtain rod - it will dry on its own.
• Easy to use and hang.
• The threads do not prevent the penetration of light and heat from the battery.
• Affordable price of the product.
• It is convenient to care for plants on the windowsill.
• It is convenient to open and close the window sash.
• Dust does not settle on them.
• Curtains can be easily cut to shape and length using simple scissors.
• Combines perfectly with other types of fabrics.

This can happen in strong winds, when children or animals play, or when washing. You need to wash the muslin by first gathering it into a knot or braid. If the threads are decorated with crystals, then it is better to wash such a curtain by hand.

Varieties of muslin

At the moment, manufacturers are increasingly concerned about the comfort of customers and a wide range of products. The production of muslin is not left aside, as a result of which the following varieties are distinguished:

• plain;
• rainbow;
• threads made from wooden elements, stones, beads, seed beads;
• threads with additional sequins, glass beads, lurex;
• varieties made of thick threads - from twine of various diameters, which in most cases is used as a room decoration (rarely hung on window cornices).

How to choose muslin curtains

Thread curtains are suitable for any room, be it a living room, kitchen, children's room, bedroom, doorway, veranda. They are actively used for a canopy or room zoning. Curtains can be seen in offices, cafes and hotels. The muslin is selected taking into account the interior of the room, as well as its size, purpose, color of the walls, furniture, carpet and lighting.

The color of the curtains plays an important role in the choice:

• White color expands the space. Such curtains are ideal for modern rooms filled with electronics.
• Plain muslin, decorated with various shiny details, makes the interior richer and more elegant.
• Rainbow-shaped muslin helps introduce colorful details into the room's interior.
• Widely used for window decoration, zoning and canopies, muslin in two contrasting or harmonious colours.
• Kiseya with glass beads and inserts looks unusual. On a sunny day, it is impossible to take your eyes off their glare.

For the living room, you can choose muslin made of natural threads with lots of decorative ornaments. Bright, saturated colors will do. Such shades in the northern living room will give the room warmth and friendliness.

For the bedroom, it is recommended to choose curtains in warm pastel colors with increased thread density to protect from light. For the children's room, cheerful curtains decorated with cartoon characters, various stars and flowers are suitable.

Kiseya with your own hands

You can make thread curtains yourself if you have some handicraft skills. The essence of self-production is choosing a design to your taste. In this case, you independently select the material, color, determine your exact size, decor in accordance with a specific interior.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make an inexpensive window accessory:

• Select threads and a bar. Choose decor: beads, rhinestones, etc. If you plan on using solid fittings, it is better to take a fishing line on which the decorative elements will be strung.
• Measure the width of the space where the curtain is intended. The base should be the same as this width.
• Calculate the length of the threads. Measure the distance from the cornice to the floor, add two thicknesses of the strip and multiply the number by 2. Add another 5 cm for error and cut the threads.
• Lay out the threads, folding them in half to form equal parts and make a loop for the strip on the fold. Tighten the loop and fix it with textile glue. Place the threads at a distance of 5 mm from each other.
• Decorate the bar with fabric in a matching tone.
• The threads can be decorated with various decorative elements.
• Attach the strip with threads to the designated place and trim the muslin from below.

Interesting ideas in interior

Curtains-threads of muslin have firmly entered into the modern interior. For the design of rooms you can use the following interesting ideas:

• Retro. Take a simple ribbon or rope without any chic or shine, which goes well with linen curtains. They used to be made from paper clips wrapped with pieces of postcards, you can make these too.
• Eastern motif. Different materials are used, especially shiny silk fabric. Beads and tassels are welcomed. Bamboo is used in Eastern countries.
• Marine. These are threads that imitate a rope with marine knots and decorated with shells.
• Eclecticism. A combination of old and new.
• Eco-style. Natural materials are used.
• Postmodernism and Art Deco. This is an elegant style with design solutions, you need to show a sense of proportion and have taste.
• Loft, techno and high-tech. "Cold" rain of metallic threads with neon lighting in the cornice.
• Minimalism. Nothing superfluous, plain curtains to match the interior.
• Glamorous. More glitter and luxury.

You can come up with an interesting idea for decorating a room yourself. You should use your imagination and combine the independent product with the chosen style of decorating the room.

Zoning with muslin

Zoning a room always means expensive repairs. But thread curtains will help to cope with this problem, dividing the room into a library, study, bedroom, and so on.

By separating the connected kitchen and living room with muslin, you can make the room harmonious, warm and cozy.

You can also make a spacious room cozier with the help of muslin. For this, it is not necessary to separate zones with them or hang them over the window openings. It is enough to decorate the walls with thread curtains. This technique is often used in cafes and restaurants.

Decorating Curtains

Kiseya looks gorgeous on its own, but with decorative elements it is already a modern work of art. Kiseya is what it is: threads hanging to the floor. You can do a lot of tricks with them to make the curtain look interesting:

• Use special pins to secure the curtain in the middle so that it resembles a vase.
• There are many variations of decorating any type of muslin with tassels and grabs.
• Grab the muslin from the side so that the threads hang down in the shape of a smile.
• Make a gathering so that the threads hang in waves.
• Stretch the curtains freely on the curtain rod.
• Braid the threads into braids.
• Divide the threads into segments and tie into a knot.

How to hang muslin

The curtain made of threads can be attached in different ways:

• Cornice. This is a regular cornice, which is used to attach traditional tulle curtains. The simplest and most convenient way.
• Baguette with strung rings and hooks. Suitable for attaching curtains to window openings.
• Velcro tape. This is a cheap mounting option, no need to spend money on cornices and other devices. You can fix the curtains anywhere.
• Eyelets. Fasteners are used in the design of the opening with textile decorations.

Rules for caring for muslin

Thread curtains require minimal care. They are usually made of dust-repellent, long-lasting synthetic materials. The rules for caring for them are as follows:

• It is better to wash by hand at a temperature not exceeding 40 degrees. In the age of advanced technologies, there are automatic washing machines with a delicate mode that can be used for washing.
• Gauze decorated with glass beads and similar details should be dry cleaned.
• It is better to dry muslin directly on the curtain rod; it does not need ironing.

Easy care for curtains, long service life and low cost of muslin displaces the usual linen and tulle curtains. Muslin easily brings to life even unusual design ideas. It transforms any room beyond recognition, be it glamor or classic, chic or minimalism.