Curtain Etiquette

[Silky]

I couldn't decide either so when I made new curtains I lined them with the same fabric ...

[putney]

The most important thing to do is close the bloody things before you start any personal goings on,some in the past have forgoten

[evilnoodle]

The most important thing to do is close the bloody things before you start any personal goings on,some in the past have forgoten

And make sure they are not "see-through" when the interior lights are on!

[Negativegravity]

We have the thick lining as a core, and then a pattern on either side! That way everyone can enjoy the pretty pattern!

[Ralf85]

I've got the original westie curtains which have wires top and bottom as standard for the side windows. I'm not bothered about privacy, but I do like my curtains to keep the daylight out in the early morning.

[kap]

We had tint thermal blinds and curtains, no ones seeing in . And all lining is supposed to face outwards.

[doowyrag]

pattern pointing inside like at home or the pattern showing outwards?

Wish you'd posted this had last Monday..

I pretended I could sew & made a set for my van last week. Had to do a bit of research (aka Google & Van Mags) to see what was deemed right/ wrong when it came to hanging.

Hung 'em on wire (top only for now) Lining outwards.

Thanks!
GaryW

[terryvanman]

buy fabric that looks the same upside down, that way just measure the drop, double it add 8 inches [for 2 inch turns all round] and just make one big square, fold in half and sew the heading tape half inch down from the fold....that way you have a self lined curtain. If you buy the right weight of fabric, not only will they hang down better they will be much better at keeping the heat in.

Yes I did work in the soft furnishing business

[Thorgills]

Well, I have the pattern inside, cos the seats sort of match the curtains, and it looks all pretty when they are tied back......ish Any nosey git looking in just gets to see the thermal lining!

Mine's the same for exactly the same reason, albeit pretty in a butch masculine way obviously!

[Thorgills]

Nope - mines a real face tickler when laid in bed.

Face Tickler made me chuckle - but for all the wrong reasons!

[mick the mig]

Pattern facing in. Magnets sewn into botton seams