30 August 2010 at 17:02
I love the variety in my job! Take the month of August for instance. As well as the normal requests for made to measure curtains, custom roman blinds and cushions, I have completed orders for loose [ read more ]
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10 August 2010 at 14:25
The light blocking qualities of blackout lining when sewn to curtains and roman blinds are well known. It has also been estimated that good quality blackout curtains and roman blinds can retain an [ read more ]
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02 August 2010 at 16:06
I always think that Roman Blinds or Roman Shades as they are sometimes known, provide a particularly stylish way of dressing a window.Roman blinds are generally made from a light or medum weight cu [ read more ]
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30 July 2010 at 08:38
If you are looking for tie-backs to keep your made to measure curtains looking tidy when drawn back, plaited tie-backs look particularly attractive. Tie-backs are a good idea, particularly for long [ read more ]
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09 July 2010 at 13:38
Have just finished making some made to measure curtains for an unusual application - a VW Transporter T4 van. This really was a bespoke curtain request and I can't wait to see the photos of them in [ read more ]
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05 July 2010 at 15:58
A popular enquiry at the moment is to have a lining, mainly plain cotton or blackout lining added to existing curtains. Benefits include giving a higher quality finished look, filtering the amount [ read more ]
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17 June 2010 at 15:16
With the sun shining and the weather forecast sounding good, it is a good time to get cushions and seatpads on garden chairs and benches re-covered. There is some lovely outdoor fabrics available a [ read more ]
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07 April 2010 at 09:25
Although Curtains Made For You is a local business, mainly serving Gloucestershire and The Cotswolds, it does have an International element! Recent work has included curtains made with an Indian wo [ read more ]
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26 March 2010 at 09:39
I am noticing increased interest in eyelet curtains as a heading for made to measure curtains. This heading provides a very contemporary look to the decor of a room. Particulalry suitable for door [ read more ]
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11 March 2010 at 11:36
If you are re-decorating a room on a budget, it may be worth considering hand made roman blinds as an alternative to made to measure curtains. Roman blinds can be lined and interlined in just the s [ read more ]
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08 March 2010 at 15:53
The clocks are due to go forward later this month so we can look forward to lighter evenings. Great for us adults but not quite so good for getting young children off to sleep with light streaming [ read more ]
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04 March 2010 at 16:43
Spring is historically regarded as the best time of year for selling your house. Often curtains are included as part of the house sale even though their value may well not be adequately reflected i [ read more ]
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22 February 2010 at 10:01
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 wou [ read more ]
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12 February 2010 at 11:59
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 cur [ read more ]
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24 January 2010 at 10:59
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 pu [ read more ]
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06 January 2010 at 07:08
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 a [ read more ]
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01 December 2009 at 10:05
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 [ read more ]
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19 November 2009 at 16:35
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 [ read more ]
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17 October 2009 at 18:45
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 prov [ read more ]
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04 October 2009 at 11:37
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 a [ read more ]
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