I have been dreaming about moving into this house for almost a year now, and dreaming about making curtains for a house for almost two years. Now that we are actually moving in, I better get cracking on that job! The hardest part about this whole process of making curtains, for me, is picking out the fabric for them. I can’t decide if I want to get decorating fabric, upholstery fabric, or drapery fabric. Because you know, they aren’t the same.
Decorating fabric is a lighter weight, and would let light shine through, so the room wouldn’t be as dark as if I used drapery fabric, unless I made the curtains with a lining. So, I have to ask myself if I want to get a lighter weight fabric and line them, or get a heavier drapery fabric and not have to line them. It is so hard to decide what to do. But, because I can make them myself, I can change them any time I want to without much expense. And, I really do like some of the lighter weight fabrics.
The type of fabric to use also depends on the type of curtains I decide to make. I have been thinking about making some pricillas for the living room, but that is a lot of ruffles to make. I would also have to pick a really lightweight fabric to make those. But, if I make some casual tab top curtains, I can get a heavier weight fabric. Those tab tops would also use less fabric to make.
I am going to try to make a fabric decision tomorrow, at least for the bedroom and living room. If I can decide which fabric to get, then I can get it ordered and have in here so that I can spend time sewing next week. I just wish there weren’t so many choices!
Rosie says
I’m getting a chuckle at this post because I can relate. Nobody would know the amount of time I put into thinking about what I will do for curtains/drapes. The last batch I made were lined and interlined, but they were so heavy even put into the wall with molly bolts it was a bit much weight wise. I’m going to the hardware store to see what they say. In general, I like to line because the sun will fade the material too fast, faster than I want to replace them. Also, if you find material you absolutely fall in love with and don’t buy enough to make another set, you may never find it again. I’m already thinking about my next set of drapes I fell in love with a pattern.