Interlining Help

8 years ago

Background...

I have only very basic sewing skills. I’ve made lined panel curtains, but this time I want to interline them as well. I’d like them interlined for insulation and appearance.

This is the fabric I will be using. 100% linen:

(1) Given my lack of sewing skills, which would be the best material?

Anglophilia brought up “English bump,” but I think it would be too hard for me to work with. Should I go with “domette?”

(2) Which color should I use? White or natural?

INTERLININGS

Thank you!

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shadylady2u

8 years ago

I would use white. The natural can change the color of the fabric giving it a yellow tone.

I usually use Hane's Heavy Flannel. Bump is nice for silk, but not necessary for any other fabric. It's very thick like a blanket and it sheds a lot so it's messy.

Domette is being used more often in place of bump, so I would use that over bump.

My 2cents : )

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anele_gw
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you, Shadylady2u!

RE: the color... will the white help keep the color of my fabric true? I have an adverse reaction to things like even a warm white light bulb, so I always tend to go for a lot of warmth, though I don’t want the curtains to change color!

Is there any benefit of the Hanes heavy flannel over the domette?

Thanks again.
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shadylady2u
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Yes, the white will keep the color of your fabric true. Just want to add, any sunlight coming thru could also change it a bit, also. You'd need a blackout lining if that's a problem.

Well the domette will be a little thicker, but the Hanes Heavy Flannel is very easy to work with, it's clean, and is thick enough to give a nice body and weight to the panels.
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anele_gw
Original Author
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Thank you, Shadylady2u! I will stick with your recommendation and use the heavy flannel. Doesn’t seem like the price difference for the domette will be worth it!
Annie Deighnaugh
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Thanks for this topic...I have to make dupioni silk panels and have never interlined either. Appreciate the thoughts on what to use.
anele_gw
Original Author
8 years ago
Annie, you are highly skilled so I bet you could handle bump. Everything I’ve read said it pairs perfectly with silk.
ratherbesewing
8 years ago
I recently used a lining called Classic Napped. It is flannel napped on one side (used on the inside) and a traditional sateen on the other. I cannot speak for it's blackout qualities, but it gives the fabric a similiar soft hand. Perhaps Shadylady can comment.

https://www.fabric.com/buy/0452644/drapery-lining-classic-napped-flannel-ivory
shadylady2u
8 years ago
I do use the classic napped lining on occasion and it is really nice, but I still use the heavy flannel interlining with it. Then again, I interline everything!