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From: MTontheMountain
Date: 08-05-2003, 12:58 PM (1 of 7)
| Well, I've bit off a bit more than I can chew! I've measured the windows, bought the fabric, quilted and hung cornice boards, mounted curtain rods under the cornice boards....and now I have to make the lined side curtain panels. I have no idea where to start! The side panels will hang (concealed) from ring clips. Do I treat the lining and the panel as one piece? Do I sew the side hems first? Or the top of the side panels where I attach the ring clips? Should I let the panels and lining hang before heming them? Oh, my....I've searched the 'net, the library and the fabric store. They all say "lining drapes is a good thing" but don't give any clues as to how to start. I'd appreciate ANY help!! |
User: MTontheMountain
Member since: 08-05-2003 Total posts: 5 
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From: MaryW
Date: 08-06-2003, 12:24 PM (2 of 7)
Hi MTonthemountain, welcome to Sew Whats New.  There are different methods of lining side panels. You can have your lining hang independent of the curtain or treat it as one piece of fabric. Some only attach the lining at the top and let the side and bottom hang loose. I prefer not to have the lining hang separate from the drape. My own personal method would be to cut your curtain and lining. I would cut the lining about 1/2" narrower than the curtain on sides. Put right sides together and stitch around entire edge leaving an opening to turn. Press carefully, trim upper and lower corners. Turn curtain right side out. Your fabric will turn slightly towards the lining because your lining is smaller. This helps hide the lining fabric. Press again and hang with your clips. This is just my way of hanging a lined side curtain. Does anyone else have any suggestions.
MaryW
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From: rufsue
Date: 08-06-2003, 01:50 PM (3 of 7)
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I'd suggest hemming both panels to start. a double 3" hem on outer fabric, 2" double hem on the lining. I'd cut the lining fabric at least 4" narrower than the outer fabric, 6" is ideal. Then lay outer fabric out, right side up, lay the right side of the lining fabric on top of that.....putting the hem of the lining 1" above the hem of the outer fabric. Bring lining even with one side of outer fabric, pin, then stitch seam. Then lay them out again, bringing the other sides together ( keeping in mind the lining is narrower), pin and stitch this seam. Turn your "bag" right sides out, with lining facing you. With your fingers, finegel the seams toward the outside right and left edges and press......creating an equal " hem on each side. Next, turn this inside out again, line up your edges on the folds you've just pressed in. ( big table or floor needed for this). Re-measure the finished length you want your finished panels to be, transfer this figure to your drapes, pencil in a stitching line ( having top edges pinned together so all of this fabric is flat), and stitch the top edge. Turn right side out and press this top seam flat. You now have finished panels. ( Before you start and cut anything, do your figuring well..... finished length of panels, allowance for hems and several inches extra for the top hem...best not to be caught short!!! If you have a design in your fabric, remember to match the designs for left and right sides.) Just my opinion  Sue in FL
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User: rufsue
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From: MTontheMountain
Date: 08-06-2003, 01:51 PM (4 of 7)
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Originally posted by MTontheMountain Well, I've bit off a bit more than I can chew! I've measured the windows, bought the fabric, quilted and hung cornice boards, mounted curtain rods under the cornice boards....and now I have to make the lined side curtain panels. I have no idea where to start! The side panels will hang (concealed) from ring clips. Do I treat the lining and the panel as one piece? Do I sew the side hems first? Or the top of the side panels where I attach the ring clips? Should I let the panels and lining hang before heming them? Oh, my....I've searched the 'net, the library and the fabric store. They all say "lining drapes is a good thing" but don't give any clues as to how to start. I'd appreciate ANY help!!  Thank you SO much!
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User: MTontheMountain
Member since: 08-05-2003 Total posts: 5
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From: rufsue
Date: 08-06-2003, 01:59 PM (5 of 7)
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You're welcome!! I do Home Dec sewing for a living....and when I began I bought a few used books online for resources. I'd like to tell you the book I like best and recommend for anyone who wants to do sewing for the home with no patterns. It tell and shows you almost everything you'd ever want to know!! I even bought and sent copies to my daughter and step daughter, both new brides and new to home dec sewing...a good reference for them. The book is " Simplicity's Simply the Best Home Decorating Book" by the Simplicity pattern Co. Check at www.half.cm or amazon for used books. The version I have was published in 1993. Good luck, Sue in FL |
User: rufsue
Member since: 06-19-2003 Total posts: 2 |
From: MaryW
Date: 08-06-2003, 02:18 PM (6 of 7)
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Thanks rufsue, your directions are much better than mine. I appreciate you helping out.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: gm23237
Date: 11-03-2003, 08:14 PM (7 of 7)
| I cut my drapes as someone said, cutting the liner 1/4 in shorter than the drape. I use Quit Basting Spray to attach the fabrics together and no pins needed. I get the Quilt Basting Spray at WalMart and it works great. |
User: gm23237
Member since: 11-03-2003 Total posts: 145 
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