You are going to sew the blackout lining to the stitching already in the curtain so there is no need to take apart the store bought curtains.
How to attach blackout lining to curtains without sewing.
It comes on a big roll back by their upholstery fabric and you can buy it by the yard.
Measure out how much blackout lining you ll need leaving an extra 1 2 to 1 inch extra for seam allowance.
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Loose lining tape how to use.
Blackout lining is heavier than regular lining fabric so pair it with curtain fabric of a similar or heavier weight and hang the finished curtains on a sturdy pole rod or rail.
I find the ones you buy in the stores are not really dark enough to block the light.
In addition to getting a new name a lined curtain will.
Adding lining makes it drapery.
The stitch should be on the inner edge of the folded area and about 0 5 in 1 3 cm from the raw edge of the printed curtain fabric.
Especially curtains with blackout lining.
Generally curtains are pretty easy to make.
Use the straight stitch setting on your sewing machine to sew the curtain fabric and lining in place.
Line up the blackout lining into one corner so that you only have to cut two sides.
I ve made all the curtains in my house.
I went to joann fabric and found some blackout lining for 6 99 yard but it was half off.
It is often used for making a normal curtain into a blackout curtain or for adding interlining to a curtain to make it more draft proof.
How to add a lining to ready made curtains.
So if you have existing curtains or if you re making new curtains you can simply add some blackout lining to the back of your curtains.
Loose lining tape is a brilliant way to add a lining to your curtain fabric without any hard work.
8 step tutorial how to make curtains with blackout lining.