Lined curtains present a number of benefits that other materials used to cover windows simply cannot offer. The material in the curtains acts as insulation, keeping heat in or out of your room, so there is less need to use gas guzzling temperature control appliances. Your furniture will be protected against fading during long sunny nights as the lining material lets less light in, which can damage the aesthetics of your furniture. 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. However, if we decide to install lined curtains around our home, will we get a better deal out of buying them or making them?

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. As well as material, you will need matching thread and heading tape, so that you have something to attach the hooks to. And of course, unless you are going to spend days on end stitching the curtains by hand, you will need a sewing machine. Don’t forget to log your man hours into the estimation of how much making lined curtains yourself is costing, because you could be doing something much more fun or worthwhile during the time you are sewing.

So you see, with all the materials, equipment and man hours needed to make lined curtains, which let’s face it, might not be all that good if you aren’t a skilled sewer, it might be cheaper to buy readymade lined curtains, and the choice is still unbeatable. Just because you are buying lined curtains from a shop or online site does not mean you have to compromise on style, colour or quality as there are so many on the market. 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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