The benefits of lined curtains over unlined curtains or any other type of window dressing are many and varied. The insulating material used in the lining keeps heat locked in or out depending on the season, and so they could be considered to have energy efficient effects. They also help to keep more sunlight out during longer summer nights which can prolong the appearance of your furniture as fading is less likely. If you are a light sleeper or you sleep through the day, blackout lining is great to attach to curtains because it makes a room completely dark. We must hang lined curtains in our home before we get the advantages from them, but is it cheaper to buy them or to sew them ourselves?

To make lined curtains you need to list all of the things you will need to finish the job. You will need to buy more material than first thought, because there needs to be enough so that the curtains hang loosely, and you need to buy enough lining to cover the whole back of the curtain. As well as material, you will need matching thread and heading tape, so that you have something to attach the hooks to. But without a sewing machine, you will have to spend days making 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. There are high street retailers and online specialists that sell high quality lined curtains and you can choose from a large range of styles, patterns and colours. Don’t worry about getting ready made curtains to fit your windows as they come in a variety of sizes to cater for the widest and highest windows. With the range of styles available on the internet, buying lined curtains online is quick and easy, you can even pick up some matching cushions and accessories.