Curtain Etiquette

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I couldn't decide either so when I made new curtains I lined them with the same fabric ...
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The most important thing to do is close the bloody things before you start any personal goings on,some in the past have forgoten :D :D :D
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putney wrote:The most important thing to do is close the bloody things before you start any personal goings on,some in the past have forgoten :D :D :D

And make sure they are not "see-through" when the interior lights are on!
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We have the thick lining as a core, and then a pattern on either side! That way everyone can enjoy the pretty pattern!

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

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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.

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evilnoodle wrote: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 :D 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!
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LittleMissSunshine wrote:Nope - mines a real face tickler when laid in bed. :D

Face Tickler made me chuckle - but for all the wrong reasons! :oops:
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Pattern facing in. Magnets sewn into botton seams :ok

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