Using wraparound rods which bring the drapes all the way around to the wall is another way to guarantee the most light will be blocked.
Diy non toxic blackout curtains.
All you ll need is the beautiful curtains of your choice and a blackout curtain liner or two.
For blackout shades bamboo shades with liners polyester curtains hemp cotton and paper pleated shades can be considered.
So those diy blackout curtain liners are well worth the fifteen bucks and fifteen minutes spent.
But it s all worth it.
Place the blackout lining inside the fabric with the right side facing up.
Non toxic curtains and blinds.
Blackout curtains are installed in the same way as standard curtains and drapes.
Next sew all the edges together to connect the lining to the curtain.
To get the most out of the room darkening qualities measure a couple of inches beyond the window frame on all sides.
Sleeping until 8 for the past two days has been amazing life saving especially since we ve been going to bed around 2am due to book stuff.
The best non toxic window coverings are natural untreated fabric natural fiber roll down blinds aluminum blinds and aluminum screens.
Fold the hems over the blackout lining and pin in place around all of the corners and edges.
Although you probably won t find many with the same blackout qualities there are plenty of non toxic eco friendly curtains you can buy.
We chose clips instead of just hanging them directly on the rod because our windows are a little high in this room and so we bought 95 curtains and 95 blackout panels and i just hemmed them to the right length.