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How To Line Ready Made Curtains by Jamie Simpson
A curtain is a piece of material meant to block or obscure light. However, in many homes, the aesthetic purpose for a curtain is just as important, if not more important, than the practical purpose. Curtains add to and complete the look of the room they hang in, perhaps adding a pattern or color or theme to the room. For those who are looking for the perfect set for their windows, there are often great ready made curtains that will add the finishing touches to a room. Unfortunately, many do not come with a lining. However, there is no need to pass these curtains up for a set that is already lined or to even pay to have them professionally lined. Lining is something that is easy to do from home; all that is needed are the right supplies and a sewing machine.
Before beginning the lining process, it is important to make sure that these supplies are handy for use: the ready made curtains, the curtain linings, some matching thread, a tape measure, a fabric marking pen, a pair of fabric scissors, a box of standard sewing pins and a sewing machine. Most of these items are already in a standard sewing kit.
To start off, measure the length and the width of the ready made curtains using the tape measure. Be sure to add 1 inch to both the length and width measurements to know how big the lining should be as the lining will need to have a ½ inch border on each side.
Next, lay the lining face down on a spacious, flat work area. The lining must be smooth and even, so be sure to pull out any ripples or bumps. Measure and mark the back of the lining according to the measurements needed by using the tape measure and fabric marking pen. Cut along the marked lines with the fabric scissors, using a straight edge as necessary.
After the lining has been cut to the appropriate measurements, make sure that it is still laying face down and fold the top side of the lining down ½ inch. Use the sewing pins to secure the material. Fold the bottom side up a ½ inch and also secure with pins. Fold the side edges over a ½ inch each and secure with pins. There will now be a ½ inch border on all sides of the lining to prevent fraying. Sew all of the pinned edges with a sewing machine, removing pins along the way.
It is now time to attach the lining to the ready made curtains. Lay the curtains face down on the work surface so that they are smooth. Place each lining face down over the back of each curtain. Secure the two together by placing pins along the edges. Use a sewing machine and a matching thread color to stitch all seams twice, removing pins along the way.
The ready made curtains should be complete! Hang them up and make any adjustments as needed.
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Is there an equation for working out the amount of fabric needed to make patterned curtains?
I want to order material for 2 windows
dimensions of window 1 - 81cms wide (32") 132 cms drop (52") window 2 - 200 cms wide (79") 140 cms drop (56").
I thought it was -
cutting length + 30cms for hem
add the repeat of the fabric then multiply that by the width of the window?
Ahh - can anyone help??
Thanks!
You've almost got the formula right. Your calculation for the initial length of each is right but not the width. You want most curtains to be around twice the width of the window for fullness. So of the window is 32" wide you want each one of two curtain panels (one on each side) to be at least 32" for a total width of 64". Since most drape fabrics are only 60" wide you would probably just go with that for window number 1. For the wider number 2 window you will have to seam together two lengths to get a wide enough panel around 79". You would cut 3 lengths for that window and cut one in half lengthwise and stitch each half to one of the full width sections.
so you need:
2 lengths each at 52" + 12" (hem) + pattern repeat
3 lengths each at 56" + 12" (hem) + pattern repeat
OR, a total of 9.25 yards plus the pattern repeat times 5. (example; if the pattern repeat is 10" you would add 50" to the length for a total of just under 11 yards)
I find it best to make a sketch of the windows and each curtain, and mark the dimensions for each panel (including the hems top and bottom and seams.) Then I can draw a layout of how much fabric I need to buy, based on it's width.
