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Curtain Fabric Off-cuts

Posted in Product News on the 22nd February 2010 at 10:01am. (1 comment)

One feature of making made to measure curtains is that whilst curtain making I generate lots of curtain fabric off-cuts and it seems such a shame to just re-cycle such beautiful material. These would generally be pieces of material which are...

Consider Getting Old Curtains Altered

Posted in Product News on the 12th February 2010 at 11:59am. (1 comment)

If you have old curtains which are no longer being used gathering dust and the curtain fabric is still in good condition, it's worth considering getting them altered. You might be surprised how curtain alterations can transform window curtains and door...

Get Maximum Value from Curtain Fabric

Posted in Product News on the 24th January 2010 at 10:59am. (0 comments)

Using left over curtain fabric to have cushions, seat pads and window seats made or table runners and napkins is an increasingly popular way of getting that extra bit of value for money from the purchase of curtain material. Such accessories...

Curtain Related Heat Saving Tips Keep Rooms Warm

Posted in Product News on the 6th January 2010 at 7:08am. (0 comments)

Happy New Year! With Gloucestershire covered in a thick blanket of snow, it's worth just reviewing those heat saving ideas. Having thermal or interlined curtains made or getting existing curtains altered to fit exactly the window or door space can help...

Drawing Curtains Retains Warmth

Posted in Product News on the 1st December 2009 at 10:05am. (0 comments)

Doesn't it get dark early at the moment! Drawing curtains as soon as it starts to get dark helps to conserve warmth. Adding another layer to existing curtains by lining with thermal or interlining also helps by trapping a warm insulating...

Victorian Curtains!

Posted in Product News on the 19th November 2009 at 4:35pm. (0 comments)

How long do you hope your curtains will last? This week I have been altering curtains believed to have been purchased in the 1860's and the curtain fabric still looks great! A real testament to the curtain makers and fabric producers...

Have Pelmets Covered in Curtain Fabric

Posted in Product News on the 17th October 2009 at 6:45pm. (0 comments)

Have seen some recent demand to have pelmets covered in the same fabric as curtains. Especially in the case of Victorian period houses in Gloucestershire towns like Cheltenham and Stroud, this provides a really attractive addition to the look of a...

Interlined Curtains Help Retain Heat

Posted in Product News on the 4th October 2009 at 11:37am. (0 comments)

Despite the good weather of the past week, there is a definite nip in the air reminding us that Autumn is well and truly here. Having curtains interlined are a great way to reduce window draughts and conserve heat, keeping those...