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Transforming worn curtains

Posted in Product News on the 12th November 2013 at 6:05pm. (0 comments)

I have recently been working on a number of pairs of curtains which as a result of direct sunlight, dust and ageing were starting to look a bit tired. Although the lining and interlining of the fabric looked worn the curtain...

Moving house? Bespoke Curtains help to create a perfect interior

Posted in Product News on the 8th November 2013 at 5:12pm. (0 comments)

As I travel around Stroud and the surrounding villages I am struck by the increasing number of ‘For Sale’ and ‘Sold’ boards outside houses. Many of my customers come to me as they are in the process of moving or havingjust...

Festive table linen from Curtains Made For You

Posted in Product News on the 4th November 2013 at 2:14pm. (0 comments)

There are so many lovely Christmas fabrics out there at the moment. Seeing all the green, red, gold and silver fabrics with all the beautiful designs makes Christmas seem not far off. An ideal way to incorporate these into your home...

Roman Blinds – a simple modern look

Posted in Product News on the 1st November 2013 at 2:08pm. (0 comments)

Roman blinds create a simple modern look. They are ideal for smaller windows and can be mixed and matched with curtains in the same room byusing the same or contrasting fabric. Roman blinds can have cotton lining,blackout lining, thermal lining and...

Curtains Made For You Website – what do you think?

Posted in Product News on the 28th October 2013 at 4:04pm. (1 comment)

It has been over four years since the first Curtains Made For You website was launched. In that time it has gone through many iterations in order to improve the look and accessibility of the site. Since the business wasestablished the website...

Cushions – adding comfort and colour to any room

Posted in Product News on the 25th October 2013 at 2:25pm. (0 comments)

Cushions add to the comfort and look of sofas, chairs and beds. They canhelp to create a coordinated look to a room when fabrics are chosen to match the curtains. I can make cushions in a variety of shapes and sizes....

Curtains – a variety of styles

Posted in Product News on the 18th October 2013 at 3:36pm. (0 comments)

Curtains create a real focal point when you enter a room. As well as thefabric selected helping to create a unique look for your room, the style youchoose can also dramatically affect the look of the curtains. There are now so...

Interlined blinds and curtains – help keep out the winter cold

Posted in Product News on the 19th September 2013 at 4:01pm. (0 comments)

I am currently working on four interlined blinds for a lounge. Interlining blinds or curtains is a great way to help exclude the draughts that can creep in through windows or doors. This is particularly relevant given the currentcolder weather we’re...

Made to Measure Curtains – Thermal and Interlining for Autumn

Posted in Product News on the 29th August 2013 at 4:29pm. (0 comments)

I’m a summer person and really don’t want to hasten its passing, but there is no denying that nature now points towards autumn. In the curtain world this is just the right time to be considering thermal lined or interlined curtains...

Different Curtain Headings require Different Fabric Quantities

Posted in Product News on the 16th August 2013 at 2:04pm. (0 comments)

As part of my curtain making service, I advise customers on how much curtain material to buy. As well as the dimensions of the windows to be covered, the type of curtain heading also determines the amount of fabric required. As a rule...