Is Window Lining Necessary?

I remember learning the importance of lining curtains while decorating my daughter’s bedroom when she was first born.  I thought it would be so nice to buy the ready-made valances that matched her quilt perfectly.  Well, let’s just say I was extremely disappointed when my windows looked nothing like the image on the package.  The sweet pattern was barely visible with the sunlight beaming through the fabric, and they hung as if I had tossed them up on the rod wet despite my hours spent at the ironing board.  It completely distorted the look I wanted.

Wispy delicate folds don’t happen by chance and silks don’t naturally billow in the breeze.  Instead they look crumpled and sloppy unless they are sewn properly.  Lining is the key element to creating an elegant look.

In addition to helping your window fashions hang nicely, lining has many other benefits:

• Add additional insulation increasing your home’s heating/cooling efficiency

• Absorb excess noise, both interior and exterior

• Protect delicate fabrics such as silk from sun damage.

• Add additional privacy

• Can add a surprising pop of color

• Give you the option to “blackout” any ambient light, creating more ideal sleeping conditions.

Adding the right liner is essential to making your window fashions beautiful.  Visit our Pinterest page to gather ideas for your next project!