Hand Sewing Side Hems in Blackout Drapery

[@annemurphy9014]

This is the answer to my sleepless nights trying to avoid light pinholes for my client! Thank you.

[@denisecanney3579]

I’ve said this before and I will say it again....in all the years of sewing panels I thought i knew it all. Every time I watch one of Susan’s videos I ALWAYS learn something new. This is brilliant!!!!! Thank you !! Super great tip

[@WorkroomTech]

So glad you found this tip helpful!

[@dianeleone1634]

Thank you for the info ( tutorial). Excellent tips💙

[@lorettasm8944]

Thanks so much for sharing this method Susan. One question, are the panels suitable for dry cleaning? Should that be avoided and another cleaning/maintenance method suggested to clients? Thanks

[@ursulakelly3498]

I see you have a hem on the blackout lining. I have done this also but it seems to have air in it, sort of puffing. I've flattened it with my hand but it's still puffing. Any recommendations to sort it, Yours looks lovely and flat in the video.

[@WorkroomTech]

Hello Ursula, the hem is machine sewn. Maybe it's the type of blackout material that you are using. I use cotton blackout lining like Hanes Outblack.