self healing blackout lining

[ally]

Hi

Can anybody tell me where i can get some self healing blackout lining? Is this the best type? Apparently is does not show the sewing holes so much, this is for 10 roman blinds i am about to make for a client.

Thanks

Ally

[Penny]

Re: self healing blackout lining

Hi Ally
The only self healing type fabric that I am aware of is called Dim-Out.This is not a true 3 pass blackout lining but does have some light diming properties. Edmund Bell supply this and it comes in a large range of colours. It is a very fluid fabric, more like a satin dress fabric.It is not easy to press. Hope that helps.

[Rosie]

Re: self healing blackout lining

Hi Penny and Ally,

The Outblack lining from Edmund Bell is sold as self healing but, having not used it, I can't vouch for this provenance! You can Google Outblack (aussie made) for a huge amount of info on the product.

[suel]

Re: self healing blackout lining

Hi All,

I have the Edmund Bell folder with a small Outblack sample in it. It is not one I have bought before, so I tried the needle test on it. It did leave a hole, but perhaps not as noticeable as some others.

I have also used the dim-out for romans and curtains as a blackout interlining. It is also not entirely self healing, and a real @@gger to work with. It is one of those fabrics that you cannot get a straight edge on, and as Penny says is not easy to crease. I would use it again for curtains, but I'm not sure I would use it again for Romans.

I don't think they have invented the ideal product for us all yet.

Good Luck
Sue.

[Schuhby]

Re: self healing blackout lining

I have never come across such a product myself, and am not even sure one exists. I use a supersoft 3 pass B/O lining and use a 3 layer method, using the B/O lining as an interliner - Stab stitch with a find needle.

• Face fabric[/*:m:bpz7ykug]
• 3 pass blackout lining[/*:m:bpz7ykug]
• Cotton satten lining with rod pockets sewn in[/*:m:bpz7ykug]

The rod pockets fall over the stab stitches and I have never had a problem with light bleed using this method. I would recommend a good quality 3 pass B/O lining and the cheaper rubbery stuff.

[ally]

Re: self healing blackout lining

Thanks for all your help, i usually buy my linings etc thorough hallis hudson could you recommend anywhere else to buy B/O lining at a resonable rate i am willing to buy 50 mtrs or so, then i would have it in stock.

Ally

[Schuhby]

Re: self healing blackout lining

I buy mine from Evans Textiles and it's a very soft fabric and handles well.

[ally]

Re: self healing blackout lining

Hi

Just wanted to let you all know that i went with Outblack self healing lining from Edmund Bell in the end and i absolutely love it. It is very easy to work and would recommend it to everybody.

thanks for all your info

Ally