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Curtains and roman blinds for conservatories

Posted in Product News on the 7th August 2014 at 2:23pm. (0 comments)

Conservatories provide fantastic sunny spaces, whether they are used as an additional sitting area, a dining room or maybe a play room. However finding the right type of window dressing for all the windows can sometimes be a bit of a...

Curtains Made for You in Stroud – a personal service

Posted in Curtains Made For You Latest News on the 30th July 2014 at 7:37pm. (0 comments)

I think that it is really important that all my customers get a product that is just right for their home and I am happy to advise and help wherever I can to ensure this. I can help customers choose the...

Stroud curtain maker - transforming existing curtains

Posted in Product News on the 24th July 2014 at 12:31pm. (0 comments)

Altering existing curtains can be a cost effective alternative to buying new curtains. If your curtain fabric is in good condition then why not consider re-using them to create a new look. I have altered many pairs of curtains for customers...

Roman blinds – a versatile choice

Posted in Local News on the 18th July 2014 at 11:39am. (0 comments)

Roman blinds are flat panels of fabric which are pulled into deep folds. Not surprisingly Roman blinds originated in Italy and have been used as a window dressing for many centuries, hence the name “Roman”. They blend in well with today’s...

Curtains from Stround, tailoring training in Africa

Posted in Charity News on the 11th July 2014 at 2:03pm. (0 comments)

10% of all Curtains Made for You’s profits go to supporting a project in Zimbabwe to train orphaned girls in practical skills such as tailoring, run by UK based charity Hope HIV. The centre where the girls are trained has been...

Curtain and blind linings – lots of options

Posted in Product News on the 28th June 2014 at 12:39pm. (0 comments)

Adding linings to made to measure curtains and blinds helps to protect the main fabric, filters out light and helps them to hang well. There are a number of options for linings, see www.curtainsmadeforyou.co.uk/curtains/curtain-linings . A particularly popular choice at the...

Creating unique children’s rooms – My Own Little Room

Posted in Product News on the 20th June 2014 at 9:07am. (0 comments)

If you are in the process of getting a nursery ready for a new arrival or giving your child’s room a makeover then my daughter’s company ‘My Own Little Room’ can help. She makes bespoke soft furnishing for nurseries and children’s...

Wonderful array of Curtain Fabrics

Posted in Product News on the 6th June 2014 at 2:27pm. (0 comments)

I am lucky to work with some wonderful fabrics – from beautiful soft silks to luxurious velvet. The very first curtains did not use such nice fabrics – they were made from animal hides placed over doorways or affixed with hooks....

Creating co-ordinated interior decor

Posted on the 29th May 2014 at 10:17am. (0 comments)

The interior décor of your room can really be enhanced with the addition of a few accessories that match your curtains and blinds, using the same, matching or contrasting fabrics. Coordinating cushions in any room add comfort and create a great...

Child safe blinds from Curtains Made for you

Posted in Product News on the 24th May 2014 at 2:51pm. (0 comments)

New legislation has recently been brought out to ensure that all types of blinds are safer for children. It requires that new blinds must be “safe by design” or be supplied with the appropriate child safety devices. At Curtains Made for...