I have flax linen curtains. I’m not sure if I should line them or not. I’m afraid the liner will be a much different weight and texture and may pull like you described in your video. What do you think?
Ah - good question! So, natural fibers like linen are particularly susceptible to fading and sun rot, but they are also affected by temperature and humidity. They stretch and shrink with humidity. If it’s a really tightly woven linen, traditional lining fabrication is usually called for, but if it’s loosely woven or semi sheer a separate lining layer behind the linen layer might be the best way to go :)
Sure :) I like to use a cotton polyester blend. The cotton helps it hang nicely, and the polyester makes it resistant to dirt and stains. It's great if you can find a washable one you like, pre-wash and pre-shrink it in the dryer before making the shower curtain, or if it's not washable, just get it dry cleaned every once in a while. Although I have lined many shower curtains per designer request, I usually do not line them. It just adds an unnecessary layer that adds weight to the rod, and will likely react to heat and humidity differently than the face fabric. What's important is that you have a good quality waterproof liner that will protect it. Hope that helps!
I'm quite surprised you didn't mention laminated fabrics in your list of fabrics/applications that shouldn't be lined. I was out fabric shopping today, specifically for room-height (110-118" width on the bolt) blackout lining to match room-height drapery fabric - which is quite easily available locally. I was coming up short, with blackout lining only being available in 56". I could choose between dozens of laminated drapery fabrics though, where a face fabric is literally adhered to blackout material. I was quite surprised at this, if both unlined face fabrics and laminated 'all in one' fabrics are easily available, why is straight up blackout lining not available in the same widths? I'm now in an entirely different thought process about fabrics. Especially because the price of the double width 'all in one' fabric seemed to be only slightly higher than two lengths of single width blackout lining, with a lot less visible seams and sewing effort.
It never even occurred to me! In 40 years of home dec sewing I’ve never used laminated fabric. I think it’s used in commercial applications like hotels more than for residentialI use. Just a guess but blackout lining doesn’t come in wide widths probably because folding it in half to roll it on bolts would create a sharp crease that may damage the integrity along that crease line.
@@ASquarePillowIsntSquare Oh, interesting that it's used more for commercial applications, I was shopping in a market very consumer facing, and at least a quarter of the home dec booths wares were laminated blackout fabrics. We're doing wave curtains, so vertical seams are slightly problematic, so I think I've come to the conclusion that it's the best stuff for our home application.
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Thank you, I found this info very helpful.
I am so glad I came across your video! I was going to line my casement fabric and after your video, I know not to.
I have flax linen curtains. I’m not sure if I should line them or not. I’m afraid the liner will be a much different weight and texture and may pull like you described in your video. What do you think?
Ah - good question! So, natural fibers like linen are particularly susceptible to fading and sun rot, but they are also affected by temperature and humidity. They stretch and shrink with humidity. If it’s a really tightly woven linen, traditional lining fabrication is usually called for, but if it’s loosely woven or semi sheer a separate lining layer behind the linen layer might be the best way to go :)
Another great video! Can you talk about fabric choice considerations for making shower curtains?
Sure :) I like to use a cotton polyester blend. The cotton helps it hang nicely, and the polyester makes it resistant to dirt and stains. It's great if you can find a washable one you like, pre-wash and pre-shrink it in the dryer before making the shower curtain, or if it's not washable, just get it dry cleaned every once in a while. Although I have lined many shower curtains per designer request, I usually do not line them. It just adds an unnecessary layer that adds weight to the rod, and will likely react to heat and humidity differently than the face fabric. What's important is that you have a good quality waterproof liner that will protect it. Hope that helps!
@@ASquarePillowIsntSquare so helpful!!! Thank you SO much!!
Can you make an unlined Roman shade with a casement fabric?
Nope. I wouldn’t advise it. Casement fabric doesn’t have enough body or stability.
@@ASquarePillowIsntSquare thank you!!
I'm quite surprised you didn't mention laminated fabrics in your list of fabrics/applications that shouldn't be lined. I was out fabric shopping today, specifically for room-height (110-118" width on the bolt) blackout lining to match room-height drapery fabric - which is quite easily available locally. I was coming up short, with blackout lining only being available in 56". I could choose between dozens of laminated drapery fabrics though, where a face fabric is literally adhered to blackout material. I was quite surprised at this, if both unlined face fabrics and laminated 'all in one' fabrics are easily available, why is straight up blackout lining not available in the same widths? I'm now in an entirely different thought process about fabrics. Especially because the price of the double width 'all in one' fabric seemed to be only slightly higher than two lengths of single width blackout lining, with a lot less visible seams and sewing effort.
It never even occurred to me! In 40 years of home dec sewing I’ve never used laminated fabric. I think it’s used in commercial applications like hotels more than for residentialI use. Just a guess but blackout lining doesn’t come in wide widths probably because folding it in half to roll it on bolts would create a sharp crease that may damage the integrity along that crease line.
@@ASquarePillowIsntSquare Oh, interesting that it's used more for commercial applications, I was shopping in a market very consumer facing, and at least a quarter of the home dec booths wares were laminated blackout fabrics. We're doing wave curtains, so vertical seams are slightly problematic, so I think I've come to the conclusion that it's the best stuff for our home application.