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Fold the lining inside the curtain twice and press it flat with an iron. How much you fold it up will depend on how wide you want the hem to be. For example,if your hem to be 3 inches (7.62 centimeters),fold it up by 3 inches (7.62 centimeters).
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How do you Hem a velvet curtain with fabric tape?
Place liner on the backside of the velvet fabric and use fabric tape to attach the two pieces together. Make a 1-inch hem on all sides of the curtain except for the top. This can be done with fabric tape, with a needle and thread or with a sewing machine.
How do you Hem a double Hem curtain?
Unpick the curtain hem, and trim excess fabric, allowing for the need to create a double hem if necessary. Turn it up to the marked length. Check that it is level using the tape measure, then press.
How do you tell if a curtain is made of velvet?
Run your hand over the velvet side of your curtain to feel the soft grain of the velvet. Mark the back of the fabric with an arrow to indicate the grain or nap of the fabric and to ensure that all pieces of your curtain will run in the same direction.
Should curtains be folded before Hemming?
If your curtains don have a finished hem, be sure to fold the raw bottom edge up at least 1?and then another 1?before proceeding. If you have the length to spare, I like to first fold my curtains 1?then 4?before creating the final hem (as shown below).