Making lined / interlined curtains Part 2

Last week, we started with Part 1 of this tutorial: measuring, cutting and hanging the rod. This week, we’ll continue with the sewing part of the project.I decided to remake the curtains in my son’s room because last time I made them way too narrow, and although they covered the window, they didn’t hang nicely. I also lined them with the same fabric I used for the front – a solid brown – and wanted to use a proper black-out lining this time. I also added interlining, which makes them hang nicer. The interlining is optional. It’s most useful on…

Jacket lining and interlining

Last week, I did a post on a funky green jacket. This week, we’re going to look at the inside of the jacket. What you see from the inside is the lining. What you don’t see is the interlining, or the batting I added for extra warmth. The jacket pattern (McCalls 5060) included lining but not interlining, and so I wanted to discuss how to add that, and also what the difference is between interlining and lining. It’s very easy! This week, I also have a post on making your own covered buttons, related to this jacket.