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Hi Lynn -
I am glad you are interested in drapes. I also find that many sites seem to draw the clothing and quilting sewers, which is great, but I know more people must want to do drapery work.
I think you have 2 choices for keeping the room warmer: you can purchase both the 100% cotton AND the interlining. The interlining is just what it suggests: it is inside, between the face fabric and the lining. I use it in all my work here on the East Coast -- it gives the fabric a weightier look, especially if you use silk (I am sure that is NOT what you are planning for the sewing room!). Most of my designers request it for the look it gives the finished drape but it does help to insulate. The only problem is it is a third layer of fabric and you would have to decide if that is troublesome to you OR if your machine could handle it or not.
The second choice is thermal suede. I would not be afraid to use it if I were you. You should not have a problem with your home machine -- it is not as thick and heavy as Black-out -- but it does have a kind of "rubbery back" that you simply need to be careful with. I would experiment with a small piece of it and see if you are comfortable using it. I think if you get good tension on it by holding it taut as you sew it, you will be OK.
There is a lining fabric called "Roclon rain-no-stain". I find it thin but it is listed as an insulator. It definitely does not absorb water -- when water drips on it it simply pools up. That might help.
If I were you I would get a small amount of both interlining and thermal suede (I would think you could buy them at a local JoAnn's or a place like that at least to try it out) and do a little experimenting. Please feel free to let me know if you need any more help. I have more info at my blog: drapery101.blogspot.com and you can contact me through that site if you need to.
Good luck! Let me know how it is going.
Kristen
drapery101.blogspot.com