Ready Made Or Home Made Lined Curtains?

The benefits of lined curtains over unlined curtains or any other type of window dressing are many and varied. Firstly, the lining contains insulating qualities which can regulate a room’s temperature in summer and winter, so your room will always be at a comfortable temperature. Because sunlight can often cause fading on soft furnishings, the lining on the curtains has been designed to stop this, and so your furniture can last longer. There is an added advantage if you use curtains with a blackout lining, as this can be especially useful for light sleepers or night workers who need to be able to get to sleep even when it is sunny. But whilst we may understand and want all of these benefits from our lined curtains, is it cheaper to buy them readymade or to make them ourselves?

To make lined curtains you need to list all of the things you will need to finish the job. You need the lining for the curtains and the material that will be the front panel, and you will need enough so that pleats can be made when the curtains are closed, so about one and a half times the width of the window. Remember that you will also need to buy enough matching coloured thread to sew all the hems of your curtains, and heading tape which needs to cover the whole top of the curtains when flat. Remember the most important bit, the sewing machine, unless you plan to stitch the curtains by hand. Your labour should also be factored in to the cost of how much it is to make lined curtains yourself, because you could be doing something much more fun.

So it may be cheaper to buy lined curtains that have been professionally made and fitted to your window when you think about all the factors that go into making lined curtains at home. Readymade lined curtains come in a host of colours, patterns and sizes and are made to the highest quality, available at high street stores and online shops. You can get curtains to fit any size window and prices can be low if you find a good stockist. Buying online is one of the best ways to purchase lined curtains because the range is unbeatable and delivery is quick and simple.

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