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How to Make Lined Hidden Tab Top Curtains?

Published in Curtain Making 3 mins read

To make lined hidden tab top curtains, you'll primarily need to cut the drapery and tab pieces to the correct size and then assemble them.

Here's a breakdown of the process based on available information:

1. Preparing the Fabric Pieces

  • Main Curtain Panel: Cut your main fabric to the desired length and width, adding seam allowances (usually 1-2 inches on each side and 4-6 inches at the bottom for a hem). Remember to account for shrinkage if the fabric isn't pre-shrunk.
  • Lining Fabric: Cut the lining fabric to the same dimensions as the main curtain panel.
  • Tabs: For each curtain panel, cut fabric for the tabs. A typical size is 5-inch squares. You'll need approximately eight 5-inch square pieces per panel. These will be folded to create the loops for the curtain rod.
  • Facing Piece: This piece will hide the tabs and provide a clean finish at the top of the curtain. Cut this fabric 5 inches wide by the width of your curtain panel.

2. Creating the Tabs

  1. Fold each 5-inch square in half, wrong sides together, and press.
  2. Sew along the open edges with a 1/4-inch seam allowance, creating a small loop.
  3. Turn the loop right side out and press flat.

3. Attaching the Tabs

  1. Pin the tabs evenly spaced along the top edge of the right side of the main curtain panel. The raw edges of the tabs should be aligned with the raw edge of the curtain panel. Ensure the looped part of the tab is facing downward.
  2. Baste the tabs in place, sewing close to the edge.

4. Attaching the Facing Piece

  1. Place the facing piece on top of the curtain panel, right sides together, aligning the top edges.
  2. Sew along the top edge with a 1/2-inch seam allowance, encasing the raw edges of the tabs within the seam.

5. Attaching the Lining

  1. Place the lining fabric on top of the main curtain panel (with attached facing and tabs), right sides together.
  2. Sew around the sides and bottom of the curtain panel, leaving a gap (about 8-10 inches) at the bottom for turning.

6. Turning and Finishing

  1. Turn the curtain right side out through the opening.
  2. Press the curtain flat, paying attention to the edges.
  3. Slip-stitch the opening closed.
  4. Hem the bottom of the curtain to your desired length.
  5. Press the finished curtain.

7. Hanging the Curtains

Slide the curtain rod through the loops created by the tabs. The facing piece will hide the tabs from the front, creating a clean, professional look.

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