Even top treatments can be worth lining, because it will help to extend their life, and stop them fading. One of the easiest ways to join your blackout lining to your curtains is with the help of something called fusible hemming web. This can be used for joining two fabrics together. Simply place the hemming web tape between the two fabrics and then using a standard iron press together until they are bonded.
When it comes to material, linen, silk, faux silk and velvet are the best choices to use for window treatments since they tend to hang the best, says Guercio. Both polyester and cotton are good fabrics to use for curtains, but they are both good to use depending on how you want your curtain and room to look and feel. Cotton is also easy to clean but must be gently washed. Here are four of the most popular curtain and drapery styles to help you identify what you need for your home.
In , designers prefer natural materials, such as silk and linen cotton, as well as natural prints. Decorative curtains designed to stay open to frame a window can be made from more lightweight fabric. Similarly, sheer, lightweight curtains need a light, floaty fabric.
Also, consider where the curtains are going to be used. Is it an area with a lot of traffic? If you have pets or children, can the curtain fabric hide marks from sticky fingers and soggy paws?
Or will the curtains need regular cleaning? Will the fabric withstand frequent washing or will it shrink? A lighter-weight fabric may not be up to the challenge of family life. A valance is a small decorative screen that fits across the top edge of a window. Its main function is to hide the curtain rail. Used with curtains, blinds, or by itself, a valance can match or contrast the window treatments it is paired with.
Valances are a personal choice and optional. If you are looking at including a valance, decide on the look you want and add the fabric needed to the overall yardage for the curtain project. A window set includes a pair of curtain panels, a valance, and tiebacks.
The full set provides a formal, yet romantic window dressing option, particularly with floral fabrics. Each added panel or tieback increases the amount of fabric you need. Coordinating with your main fabric is essential, so make sure to allow for tiebacks and valances when you buy your curtain fabric.
A window scarf is a thin piece of material that drapes along the top of the window and down one or both sides. A scarf can be used with sheer curtains or on its own. The main function of a window scarf is decoration and enhancing existing curtains with a layered look. A bit like the valance, a window scarf is a personal preference and not essential. It can look divine and add elegance to a window if used correctly. Make sure both curtain and scarf fabric complement each other before using both on your window.
Whenever you make curtains, you need to make sure you allow extra fabric for hems and headers. The hem is the neat edge at the bottom of each curtain panel.
A header is the part of the curtain that fits on the curtain pole. Hem lengths can vary. It depends on the drape of the curtain. The larger the hem, the heavier the base of the curtain will be. You can also add curtain weights. It all helps the curtains hang better. So make sure your hem is big enough to accommodate the added weights. If you have an extra-wide window, you may have to join a couple of widths of fabric together. Remember to add fabric to allow for a seam allowance if you do.
The size of your curtain pole will determine how large your header needs to be. Ideally, the header should hide the curtain pole. It should also hide the tabs or channel holding the curtain to the pole. The amount you need to allow for will vary depending on the thickness of the pole. Going for a channel will require more fabric than tabs. For smaller windows, you can use a single curtain panel.
Hanging on one side or the other, a single panel should be big enough to cover the entire window. A pair of curtains, or two panels, are hung so one is on each side of the window.
This gives a framing effect and enhances the view through the window. Lining your curtains, especially if they are made from a lightweight fabric will help offer privacy and control the amount of lightentering a room. Having a lining is a personal choice. Linings can also be used to keep a room either cool or warm, particularly if they are made from a fabric with thermal properties. This could be useful in areas where there are large variations in seasonal temperatures.
Ok… you can carry on now. Once your lining is joined and hemmed along the bottom, we can join it to the face fabric. It just means that the return edge of your face fabric is a little wider than the 1. See pic…. Taking one piece of your face curtain fabric, lay it face up on your flat surface.
Now on top of that, lay one of your linings with the face down. In other words, so that its kind of like an inside out curtain. Beside above, what material do you line curtains with? If you're lining curtains to hang in the home, you should look for liner material made from percent cotton, polyester, or a combination of the two.
Curtain liners designed for use in the home are created to repel water, resist stains, provide insulation and prevent ultraviolet rays from entering the home. Thinner cotton or polyester curtains should be lined, however, to stop them looking washed out. Even top treatments can be worth lining, because it will help to extend their life, and stop them fading. It's relatively easy to add lining to the back of your curtains.
Both standard and blackout lined curtains are also available with interlining. Interlined curtains have an additional layer of fabric in between the lining and face fabric. Interlined curtains form more rounded, fuller pleats and have an opulent, sumptuous appearance.
Start by laying the curtain face down on a flat surface.
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