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Lined
curtains do more than just add weight and substance to window
coverings. Lined curtains can also insulate windows and give
a clean, finished look from the outside that is as appealing
to look at from that view as from inside the room.
Lined
Curtain Fabrics
In general, curtain fabric by itself usually needs something
more to make a finished window treatment. This is because
many fabrics with prints and patterns, even the thicker
cottons for example, still show the design on the reverse
side of the material. If there were different fabrics used
for different rooms in your home then the view from the
outside would be messy and take away from the appearance
of the exterior of your home.
To fix the problem of having too many colours bleed through
the fabric, lined curtains are the solution. Specific fabrics
for lining draperies or curtains can be purchased where
finer decorator fabrics are sold. Also, the top interior
decorators will naturally line all window treatments for
a completely professional finish.
Lined
draperies and curtains are not only for the exterior
view, but add weight to fabrics and allow for crisp pleats
and folds to hold their shape. While most often lined
curtains are backed in an ivory or white
curtains lining material, this does not always need to be the case. Many
window treatments and fabrics lend themselves nicely
to being lined with a contrasting or complimentary fabric.
This works especially nicely with pleated valances or
lined draperies that will be drawn back to reveal the
underside of the panel.
Sewing Lined Draperies
Making
your own lined draperies is not a task for the beginner.
It can be difficult to measure, cut and hem the lining
to hang right in connection with the curtain panel. There
are a couple of tips however to make it a little easier.
One is to cut both fabrics for the window coverings together.
Then when the edges are stitched, you will have a perfect
match. Each piece should be hemmed at the bottom separately
to avoid bunching up of the lining fabric in your lined
curtains.
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