Tiebacks can either be traditional or modern just like the window treatments. You may want to consider using traditional tiebacks to complement the look of your traditional window treatments. The following are the styles of traditional tiebacks:
Lined, shaped tiebacks
These tiebacks are mostly seen in formal rooms. They are featured in arrays of shapes like scallops or round edge rectangles and crescents. To retain their unique shape, lined-shaped tiebacks are mostly lined with glue-stiffened and coarse buckram backing.
Plaited tiebacks
A manner of braiding or trimming fabric together to become whole is the process of plaiting. Plait three pieces of materials together and stitch their ends; this is one simpler way of making this style. You can put more add-ons to this by placing a cord, ribbon or other types of trim.
Ruffled tieback
A ruffled window treatment will look great when it comes with ruffled tieback fastened to a ½-1 inch piece of fabric. Aside from fabric, you can also grab other materials that will also be suitable for traditional ones. They are:
Chair tie
Utilizing a chair tie to make tiebacks is greatly recommended. Chair tie is a trim that has 20 or inch lengths and features a decorative cord with tassels at both ends that measures 3-4 inches long.
Matte colored cord
Another easy way to create tiebacks is y using cord. A decorative cord is available in different sizes; with the diameter of 1/8 inch to 1 inch. When your draperies or curtains are of heavyweight fabrics, pick the thickest cord available.
Rayon cord
Rayon cords come in a fine, glossy finish that make a wonderful tiebacks for sateens, silk or any type of fabrics that have shiny finish.
Rope
To attain a more masculine look, try creating tiebacks from various kinds of rope. Raffia, sisal, jute and white rope are available in many crafts stores.
Isn’t it wonderful when the curtain’s rod is complemented by pretty tiebacks? Work on and be creative!
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