The calculation for the amount of lining required to make a pair of curtains is the same as the calculation for plain fabric, except when calculating the cut drop the hem allowance will be 16cm for floor length curtains and 12cm for sill length curtains....Note
LINING CUT DROP
To calculate the Lining Cut Drop:
LINING QUANTITY REQUIRED
To calculate the amount of lining required to make a pair of curtains:
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Questions & Comments
Hi there
I've cut my lining too short - is there a method I can use that means I don't have to purchase more and start again with it?
It depends how short you have cut it. Your only real option is to make a smaller hem.