Making Curtain Panels With Lining

Then add 4 in 10 cm to the width and 12 in 30 cm to the height.

Making curtain panels with lining.

Place lining on top right side facing up. Iron the entire top sheet once the top edge is un stitched and the other 3 edges are cut off. Measure the length you d like each curtain panel to be. Get the tutorial at the diy playbook.

Turn your standard curtains into blackout curtains by attaching liner to them with hemming tape. Line up bottom of lining about 1 higher than bottom of fabric panel image 1. Fold the drapery fabric over the lining press the fabric seam allowance in and sew the two side seams. Lantern lane designs.

The key is to be precise about your measurements so the fabric and lining hang correctly together and at your desired length. Make sure you measure the length down to the area on your window or wall where you d like the curtains to lie. Be sure to leave an 8 inch opening on one side so you can pull the draperies right side out later. Smooth both fabrics out removing all wrinkles and folds.

Put your fabric print towards the lining so you can sew your first stitches. Spread fabric over floor right side facing down. Wrong sides should be together at this point. Stack it all up together and pin it all the way around then start on a corner of a long end and stitch all the way around three sides long side short side long side.

Pin fabric to lining in a few places to hold them together. Find lining fabric for window treatments at joann. Start with your fabric along with a piece of lining cut the same exact size. I am a leftie so my tutorial is made for left handed people.

Making your own professional looking lined drapes is easier than you might think. Use a tape measure starting at or just above the top of the window and measure the length and width. Now add 10 inches. Cut the curtain fabric.

The sewing itself is all straight lines. This will allow for the extra that will be eaten up as you create a hem and attach it to the lining.