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Question regarding curtain hems

20 years ago

Hi everyone. I am making my first set of curtains (lined tab curtains). The pattern I have calls for a double 4 inch hem at the bottom. How come so much? Is it for the weight so the curtains hang better? Also, how come the lining and the fabric have separate hems. Couldn't I just sew the bottom hems together, or is this too a factor in how the curtains hang. Any insight you can offer would be great.

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clt3
20 years ago
I can't really tell you why, but yes, that is the standard and the way I've always done mine.
Rene54
20 years ago
The 4 inch double hem is standard I think on most drapes, it is not good to sew fabric and lining together, you will end up with a fabric that pulls or hangs bunched up, remember each fabric has a different weight,strength, etc. some will stretch while hanging, if you has them sewn together and one stretched more then the other you would have a bulge, experiment, if you have a scrap of fabrics, say the size of a sheet of paper, sew it on all 3 sides, the sew the two together, press them see in bulge. hope this helps Rene
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