How to Add Blackout Lining to Existing Curtains
The sunlight in the daytime or street lights and car lights at night can impact your sleep, ultimately affecting your work productivity. You can buy a blackout curtain or use the blacking-out lining to the curtains you already have to block the light coming into your room. I suggest you go for the second option since it’s more cost-effective.
Suppose you chose the second method. In such a case, you must know how to add blackout lining to existing curtains to complete what you want. Even if you don’t, we’ll guide you through the whole process with the help of this step-by-step guide. Remember, you can complete the job in less than half an hour without requiring any skill. Let’s Learn!
What Tools do we Need for the Attachment?
Gathering all the necessary items and tools to attach blackout lining to the curtains is crucial to save time and make the process easier. The following are the tools you need for this installation.
Ready-Made Blackout Curtains: You first need ready-made blackout curtains with lining to attach to the existing curtains. Visit our store to buy high-quality blackout curtains at a cost-effective price.
Iron: An iron may be needed to iron the curtains and remove the creases from the fabric. Knowing the safe temperature for the particular fabric when ironing is suggested.
Small Step Ladder: A ladder is required to access the installation spot of the curtains, detach them, take them down, and put them up. It is suggested not to use anything like a chair for this process; if you’re using it, ensure to have someone holding it.
Clear Flat Surface: When fitting the blackout lining to the curtains, you may have to place the curtains on a flat surface. Therefore, it’s suggested to have a clean, flat surface like a clean floor or table.
Adding Blackout Lining to Existing Curtains
Once you have gathered all the necessary tools, follow these simple steps to add blackout lining to the existing curtains.
Step 1: Remove the Curtains
- Set up the ladder properly near the curtains in a way that you can easily access the pole without any issues.
- Carefully remove the curtains from the pole and step down from the ladder while carrying the curtains in your hand.
- Lay the curtain on a flat, clean surface with their face down.
- Remove the blackout curtains from the package, and iron them if you think they require or have visible creases.
Step 2: Attach Blackout Lining to Existing Curtains
- Position the lining panel on the existing curtains; the header tape must be fronting towards you.
- Now, tuck the curtain hooks into the header tape pockets for the lining.
- Insert two curtain rings between each pair of eyelets to thread the curtain pole through the eyelet curtains.
- Turn the lining panel over so you can face the header tape down and hook it into the rings of the curtains.
Note: You can do this when the product is lying on the surface or once you fit the pole and eyelet curtains on the window.
Step 3: Hang the Curtains
- Climb the ladder again but carefully.
- Hang the curtains on the pole. Once done with hanging, adjust the positioning of the curtain hooks to improve the drape.
- Congratulations! The job is finished. Enjoy your comfortable sleep!
FAQ's
Can you Attach Blackout Linings to Curtains without Sewing?
Yes, you can attach the blackout lining to the curtains without sewing them. All you have to do is purchase the ready-made blackout curtain linings, attach them to the curtains via rings and hooks in the box, and follow the steps in this post to complete the attachment.
How do you attach lining to existing curtains?
Attaching the lining to the existing curtains is a straightforward process. The following are the steps for it.
- Position the lining on the curtain’s top while both header tapes face each other.
- Insert the curtain hooks in the lining kit into the lining tape pocket and then into the bottom pocket given on the curtain tape.
How do you Turn Regular Curtains into Blackout Curtains?
To turn regular curtains into blackout curtains, you must purchase and add blackout lining to the existing ones. The process is simple: remove the curtains from the pole, place them on a flat, clean surface, and place the blackout lining inside the fabric while the right side faces up.
Once done with these steps, fold the hems over the blackout lining and pin them in place and around the edges and corners. In some cases, the installation process is completed here, and you just put the curtains back on the pole. But in a few situations, you must also sew the edges.