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History has remembered the kings and warriors, because they destroyed; art has remembered the people, because they created
History has remembered the kings and warriors, because they destroyed; art has remembered the people, because they created
It is five years since we got the lovely William Morris "Strawberry Thief" curtains for the lounge [all my saved up John Lewis Vouchers] They still bring me great joy, and I sit in the lounge in the evenings, having drawn them closed, enjoying the lovely print.
Here's the thing - these curtains are excellent fabric, well made and beautifully lined - but the lounge is the coldest room in Cornerstones. The French Windows face North, and the side window faces East.[FW sounds much more stylish than 'Patio Doors' don't you think ?] Although these are double glazed, I think we could do with improving the insulation.
Steph and co stayed in an Airbnb cottage over the New Year. I noticed the curtains were interlined [as were the ones in our Scottish holiday cottage in 2023] It really did seem to make a difference.
So I have ordered some thermal interlining fabric from a company I know and trust. It arrived yesterday, and next Thursday is blocked out on the calendar as Curtains Day. This should make a positive impact on the room
I have made, and lined, dozens of pairs of curtains down the years- the ones in the back bedroom were sewn in 1979 for our first bedroom when we got married. But I have never interlined any, so I'm asking for advice from you, dear blogfriends
- do any of you have experience of interlining curtains?
- I am starting with already existing ones, so do I have to completely deconstruct, and start again
- is there some way of putting the interling inside without the faff of taking them completely to bits first?
- they are currently hung on a track with Rufflette tape and hooks, would I be better going over to a rod with rings now the curtains will be thicker?
Thank you - I am sure some of you out there have the knowledge I need!
I'm no help. I don't understand what the difference between lining and interlining is! Your curtains are beautiful! Good luck with them! X
ReplyDeletethe interlining goes 'inter' the gap between the curtain and the lining
DeleteThere is/was a system for adding a separate lining from the same hooks as the curtains. I used it decades ago to add a bought lining to bought unlined curtains.
ReplyDeleteI must check my rufflette tape
DeleteGood luck with the interlining - sounds complicated.
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DeleteI love Strawberry Thief design. I know nothing about interlining but our old house was very cold at the back of the house and curtains were already up on the French Windows (I agree much classier than patio doors) and they were interlined not sure how but they really made a difference. We left them up when we moved they were very good quality. Good luck with your venture I know you will do a great job. Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue
DeleteGood luck with interlining your drapes. I hope there will be a way to interline them without taking everything apart. Maybe sew the thermal lining to the back of the existing lining and add another lining?
ReplyDeleteI am wondering this too
DeleteI have only ever sort of inter-lined curtains once, but I did it the cheats way. I turned the curtains inside out and then used 'Wonder web' to stick fleecy fabric to the curtains at the top and halfway down each side. Once turned back the right way it all held really well. I guess you could do this but with sewing the extra lining fabric in place. It did make a huge difference to the temperature in the room.
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Delete'brief respite' made me chuckle.
ReplyDeleteLove your curtains, the fabric is gorgeous. Have simply sewn interlinings on top of the tape, ie a bit of a bodge job. It did work though.
People seem to make it work, so I hope I can
DeleteOf it were me, I'd take the whole lot apart and add the interlining as you would normal lining. Your sewing skills can take it and you want a proper job done. laborious, yes, but you've got new big girls pants coming so pull them up and off you go!There are shortcuts but no guarantee you'll not be staring at those beautiful curtains every night thinking 'I wish I'd......' If the job turns out a disaster.
ReplyDeleteYou make a really good point. I am setting aside a whole day and intend to do the job properly..
DeleteI've only interlined curtains once, and then I cut the panel slightly smaller than curtain, hemmed all round and sat and hand sewed the lining in between main fabric and thinner lining. It was easier than taking the whole thing apart. Track and hooks coped with the extra weight too. Let us know about the 'briefs'. Xx
ReplyDeleteThat sounds a good approach
DeleteI found a video which had been made on behalf of the National Trust a few years ago. I’ll try and send you a screenshot. Catriona
ReplyDeleteGot it. Thank you. the NT people know their stuff
ReplyDeleteI hope it works out well and that you find a real difference in warmth in the room. Those curtains will be not only beautiful but even more useful then. WM would approve!
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DeleteWishing you luck with the curtains as I failed with mine.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the underwear. Perhaps you could make a career with knicker notation and review underwear - you could get sponsored and freebies! Seriously, will be watching with interest.
I am not sure a new career in underwear reviewing is the way forward.. Mrs Vicar the knicker picker
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DeleteI haven’t interlined any curtains but recently added an extra blackout lining to the curtains in the room my 2 year old grandson sleeps in when he comes to stay. The original lined curtains have rufflette tape with hooks on the top row and I was able to easily add the blackout lining with lining hooks on the bottom row. If your interlining isn’t too heavy then this method may well work.
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Thank you for this idea. I fitted a blackout blind in my back bedroom which helps when ther littl'uns sleep in there
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