Lined Red Curtains
Lined curtains are a wonderful choice in window treatments. The reasons are many. First, lining provides an extra thickness to the curtains, especially if the main fabric is a lightweight material. The curtain will hang better with a clean and finished look if there is a lining attached to it. Secondly, lined curtains get more protection from sun damage. The lining will act as a screen to prevent sunlight falling directly on the main fabric. This is really good for materials like silk and velvet that can fade after continuous exposure to harsh light. The third advantage of having lined curtains is that it will provide extra insulation to the room. The room will retain heat in the winter season and remain cool in the summers. The lining also acts as an effective aid to block light and darken the rooms, especially bedrooms during naps. Lining increases the durability of curtains. Some curtains have an interlining to add more protection and privacy; interlining is done by inserting a lining material between the main fabric and the outer lining fabric.
When you are choosing lining materials for curtains, it is essential to ensure that it will enhance the beauty of the curtains. Choosing the right color is very important in purchasing lining fabric. For example, you cannot use a green fabric for a red lined curtain. It should either be red or a shade of red. Otherwise, the main fabric will lose much of its original color, particularly if it is a silk or other transparent material.
How to make a lined red curtain
Making a lined curtain on your own is very easy if you know basic stitching. In order to stitch a lined red curtain you require the following items:
- Red curtain fabric
- Matching lining fabric
- Matching thread
- Sewing machine
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
- Flat work surface
- Straight pins
- Iron
Procedure
- Measure the window to decide the size of the curtains. Add an inch to all sides for hems and seams.
- Cut the curtain and lining fabrics to the same size, but two feet longer than the measurements for heading or rod pockets.
- Fold the edge of the fabric half an inch and then fold it half an inch again, and hem both pieces. If you want, you can use hot iron press to hold the folds in place or you can pin them down.
- Sew the hem with a running stitch. Remove the pins.