curtain lining by the yard

The right lining turns a simple panel into a finished, professional-looking drape, and buying curtain lining by the yard lets you cut exactly what your windows need. A good lining protects your face fabric from sun fading and adds body so curtains hang in fuller folds. It also helps control light and drafts.

Choosing the Right Lining

Start with what you want the curtain to do. Each lining type solves a different problem.

Cotton Sateen Lining

A classic drapery lining fabric with a smooth, subtle sheen. It filters light softly and protects decorator fabrics from fading. It is a dependable all-purpose choice.

Blackout Lining Fabric

Coated or tightly woven to block light, blackout lining is ideal for bedrooms, nurseries and media rooms.

Thermal Curtain Lining

Thermal linings add insulation that can help reduce drafts and keep rooms more comfortable year-round.

Tips Before You Cut

• Measure the finished width and length, then add allowances for hems and headers.
• Match the lining color to your window, since white and ivory read differently from outside.
• Check the care instructions to make sure the lining and face fabric can be cleaned the same way.

Ready to finish your next window project? Browse our curtain lining fabrics below.