Creating simple lined curtains can be a quick process. The first step is to measure the width of your window. The next step is to calculate how much fabric you need to make the curtains.
Once you have your length measurement, you need to calculate how much hem allowance you need. Traditionally, curtains are 1.5 times the width of the window. Therefore, if your window is eight feet wide, you will need a curtain 84 inches to 88 inches wide. However, you can make curtains wider by joining two drops of fabric together.
You can also use a rod pocket on the top of the curtains. To make a rod pocket, fold the fabric at the top edge a couple of inches. Then, stitch a line across the width of the curtain. Alternatively, you can use fusible hem tape to hold the fold in place.
You can also use a blind hem stitch to complete the panels. You can sew a hem along the top and bottom of the curtain. You can also use a zigzag stitch to finish the seam edge.
You should also have extra fabric on hand to help ensure that your panels match when you cut them. In addition, you can use pinking shears to trim the seams. If you are using a directional print, you may want to purchase extra fabric so that you can make the curtain panels symmetrical.
When you are ready to start sewing, lay out the curtain fabric and lining. The right sides should face each other. The curtain fabric should overlap the lining fabric by about a half inch. You should also pin them with the side edges flush. You should be careful to match the lining fabric and the curtain fabric when pinning.
You should then cut the curtain panel and the lining panel with a rotary cutter. You should also double check the cut before sewing.
When you are sewing, make sure that you are smooth. You should also make sure that your seams are flat. You should also use a pivoting needle. You should also sew with a seam allowance of half an inch.
You can also make a double hem. This is a nice way to hide the raw edge on the curtain. The double hem is a simple way to remove bulk from the fabric. However, you will need to press the fabric to ensure the fold is secure. You can also sew the hem with a straight stitch on your sewing machine.
You can also create a double hem on a regular lining. The lining fabric should be a few inches narrower than the curtain fabric. However, you should be careful that you don’t sew the lining fabric right to the right side of the curtain fabric. This will leave a gap at the top. The lining fabric will then naturally roll to the wrong side. You should pin the lining fabric to the right side of the curtain fabric.
