Drapery - Interlining

8 years ago

I’d really rather not get interlining because it interferes with the beauty of the light coming through the fabric we have chosen - and just feels “heavy” for Los Angeles and in the style of home. As background, we are getting window coverings for a nursery in our 1920’s Spanish/Mission Revival (with craftsman vibes inside) home. We plan to do curtains/drapes over all of the windows except the bay window. (The toy chest will move to the floor.) On the bay window, we will do relaxed romans so we can pull them out of the way and showcase the windows (knowing romans aren’t entirely traditional to the era and that it will be a bit harder to shape the romans without the interlining). We would still use a regular liner, of course. We are also doing blackout rollers under the drapery, so we don’t need the extra darkness provided by the interlining. Has anyone gotten drapery without interlining and how to you feel about it?

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torreykm

8 years ago

You'll be fine with no interlining. It does give more body to the fabric, but since you want a light, airy feel, it's not a problem.

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Mrs Pete
8 years ago
Maybe you need a light curtain instead of a drape. A drape is heavier and lined.
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Emilie W
Original Author
8 years ago
@torreykm - Light and airy is exactly what I want. @Mrs. Pete - I suppose “light curtain” is a good way to describe what I want. The store where we are buying them refers to all curtain-like things (as opposed to rollers or romans or shades or blinds) “drapes”; so that is the nomenclature I am using.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
There is lining and then interlining. Those are two separate items.

No one uses interlining on shades, only drapery panels. Interlining is typically a flannel like material that is placed between the lining and the fabric so that fabric drapes and holds pleats beautifully.

From the Curtain Exchange:

I have seen curtains that are just lined and others that include interlining. Could you tell me the advantage to purchasing those with interlining verses those without?

Interlining is the unsung heroine of the curtain world. It is a thin layer of material sewn between the facing fabric and the lining of a drapery panel. It not only protects the fabric against harsh sunlight, it also has insulating properties that will keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. And while interlinings play a supporting role to the more diva-like velvets, silks and damasks, they are absolutely vital for a curtain to hang properly. Cotton and linen curtains benefit from being interlined. Truly, having a good interlining in your curtain is like wearing a good bra. Shy, one-dimensional panels become full-bodied coquettes with the right interlining. And should you desire even more body and lift for your curtains, select a thicker interlining known as a bump. Bump is the Wonder Bra of the curtain world.
Emilie W
Original Author
8 years ago
Yes, I know. We are planning on using lining but not interlining. The designer at the store said she recommended interlining, including with the relaxed romans because it makes them easier to mold when folded up. We are planning on skipping it for the reasons stated above. Thanks.
shadylady2u
8 years ago
I usually interline my roman shades, but it's not necessary in order to shape them. Just a side note, relaxed romans are difficult to raise and lower everyday, if that's what you're planning. They'd have to be fixed constantly and are best used stationary.
Emilie W
Original Author
8 years ago
@shadylady2u - thanks! We plan to keep them up most of the time for looks, and bring them down for insulation when needed. Los Angeles is a very temperate climate, but those windows in particular are drafty because they were built in the 1920’s and have developed gaps over time. But they are so beautiful, we want to preserve them.