Curtain alterations are becoming an increasingly popular part of my curtain making. It makes so much sense if you have curtains where the curtain fabric is st [ read more ]
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I know it seems a bit early to be preparing for Autumn, but now is the time to consider getting curtains interlined in prepar [ read more ]
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Well not surprisingly Austrian Blinds first appeared in Austria, and particularly Vienna, in the late 18th Century, a time of [ read more ]
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Many Cotswold cottages and other older properties around Gloucestershire really lend themselves to having window seats made by adding window seat cushions or [ read more ]
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One of the major benefits of choosing handmade, made to measure curtains, is that you get to select your preferred option for each element of the curta [ read more ]
Posted on 18 July 2011 at 12:00 in Product news | No Comments
There's something very cathartic (big word of the day!) about making curtains and blinds etc. by hand. This morning have completed a wind [ read more ]
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Ever wondered if Roman Blinds really did originate in Rome? Well I can now reveal that they did! Apparently invented in response to th [ read more ]
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If you are looking for the perfect window treatment to achieve the interior decor of your dreams, then made to measure curtains provide almos [ read more ]
Posted on 30 June 2011 at 10:18 in Product news | No Comments
I am a passionate believer in re-using good quality curtain fabric so here are a few suggestions. When moving house get curtains shortened, lengt [ read more ]
Posted on 27 June 2011 at 11:41 in Product news | No Comments
I make a wide range of made to measure curtains, including eyelet curtains and also do curtain alterations. Whilst requests for [ read more ]
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It's that time of year when I get loads of requests for adding blackout lining to existing curtains or enquiries for new [ read more ]
Posted on 29 May 2011 at 16:28 in Product news | No Comments
Part of what I so much enjoy about curtain making is that amongst the variety of requests, there is always the chance of something a bit diff [ read more ]
Posted on 25 May 2011 at 09:04 in Product news | No Comments
Whilst my curtain making is concentrated on Gloucestershire and The Cotswolds, thanks to the power of Google, and growing personal recommendations, I [ read more ]
Posted on 13 May 2011 at 17:19 in Product news | No Comments
It can be a bit confusing when confronted with the range of options available for curtain headings. It is an important decision because as well [ read more ]
Posted on 06 May 2011 at 12:04 in Product news | No Comments
High excitement! I have just had a new machine delivered for making the eyelet headings in eyelet curtain [ read more ]
Posted on 03 May 2011 at 14:37 in Product news | No Comments
I have to come to love each different season in The Cotswolds and Springtime in beautiful weather really [ read more ]
Posted on 18 April 2011 at 17:18 in Product news | No Comments
When promoting the fact that as a curtain maker I make made to measure curtains and blinds, I tend to focus on Roman Blinds. However, wh [ read more ]
Posted on 05 April 2011 at 17:19 in Product news | No Comments
A feature of many charming Cotswold cottages are deep set windows which lend themselves to window seats with seatpads or cushions. When made to match curtains, roman bl [ read more ]
Posted on 22 February 2011 at 10:56 in Product news | No Comments
For a modern, relatively informal, window treatment, hand made tab top curtains are worth considering. They are suitable for all weights of curtain fabric and [ read more ]
Posted on 11 February 2011 at 09:55 in Product news | No Comments
Whenever I finish making a roman blind it always strikes me what a good alternative to made to measure curtains they provide. For anyone not sure about the terminology, roman blin [ read more ]
Posted on 30 January 2011 at 14:01 in Product news | No Comments
Looks like 2011 could be the year of eyelet curtains! Eyelets provide an attractive alternative to pleats in made to measure curtains and give a contemporary f [ read more ]
Posted on 23 January 2011 at 14:20 in Product news | No Comments
Had an interesting request recently to use some excess curtain fabric to make a doorstop. Made it in the shape of a cube and filled it with rice, although builders sand or other weighty materials c [ read more ]
Posted on 18 January 2011 at 16:27 in Product news | No Comments
So here we are, 1 week into a New Year and having had a good break both at home over Christmas and then in the Lake District for New Year, I am now back into curtain making and particularly roman b [ read more ]
Posted on 07 January 2011 at 11:12 in Curtains Made For You Latest News | Product news | No Comments
Plenty of my work comes from requests for curtain alterations. At this time of year upgrading lined curtains with thermal lining or interlining is a popular requirement. Have also had a number a nu [ read more ]
Posted on 28 December 2010 at 14:25 in Product news | No Comments
Well that's my curtain making completed for 2010 with just a handful of made to measure curtains and roman blinds to be collected before Christmas - weather permitting! It's been another busy [ read more ]
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I am occasionally asked for advice on whether or not to clean curtains. My general advice is to try and avoid washing curtain if possible. Curtain cleaning is more feasible for unlined cu [ read more ]
Posted on 15 December 2010 at 13:40 in Product news | No Comments
The addition of a lining to made to measure curtains not only improves their look and is energy efficient but also prolongs their life, particulalrly by protection from direct sunlight. There [ read more ]
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These days cushions are a real home decor accessory for bedrooms as well as reception rooms and are very much part of the decoration of a room rather than just for practical [ read more ]
Posted on 13 November 2010 at 09:12 in Curtains Made For You Latest News | Product news | No Comments
One of the key decisions to make when ordering made to measure curtains is what heading to have. The main options are pencil pleat, pinch pleat, (double and triple) eyelet, tab top and goblet. Choo [ read more ]
Posted on 30 October 2010 at 10:22 in Product news | No Comments
It is interesting how the curtain fabric I find myself working on at any one time tends to reflect the colours of the current season. The Stroud and 5 Valleys area is looking particularly beautiful [ read more ]
Posted on 25 October 2010 at 13:33 in Product news | No Comments
I am so pleased to receive more and more requests for curtain alterations, often involving the most beautiful of curtain fabric. Altering existing curtains to fi [ read more ]
Posted on 11 October 2010 at 13:59 in Product news | No Comments
Lots of recent requests to have window seats covered in the same or matching fabric as curtains and roman blinds to provide a really integrated look to interior decor. Window se [ read more ]
Posted on 24 September 2010 at 12:00 in Product news | No Comments
I don't want to wish winter upon us, but this is a good time of year to think about lined curtains and especially thermal lined curtains. Also known as insulated lin [ read more ]
Posted on 10 September 2010 at 14:50 in Product news | No Comments
I have been reminded again recently just what a difference good quality, well made curtains and blinds and other accessories can make to the look and feel of a room. I do love being a c [ read more ]
Posted on 05 September 2010 at 16:40 in Product news | No Comments
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 ]
Posted on 30 August 2010 at 17:02 in Product news | No Comments
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 [ read more ]
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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 [ read more ]
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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 ar [ read more ]
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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 s [ read more ]
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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 ]
Posted on 05 July 2010 at 15:58 in Product news | No Comments
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 out [ read more ]
Posted on 17 June 2010 at 15:16 in Product news | No Comments
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 curtainsread more ]
Posted on 07 April 2010 at 09:25 in Product news | No Comments
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 ]
Posted on 26 March 2010 at 09:39 in Product news | No Comments
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 in [ read more ]
Posted on 11 March 2010 at 11:36 in Product news | No Comments
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 ]
Posted on 08 March 2010 at 15:53 in Product news | No Comments
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 ]
Posted on 04 March 2010 at 16:43 in Product news | No Comments
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 ]
Posted on 22 February 2010 at 10:01 in Product news | 2 Comments »
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 read more ]
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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 extr [ read more ]
Posted on 24 January 2010 at 10:59 in Product news | No 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 mad [ read more ]
Posted on 06 January 2010 at 07:08 in Product news | No 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 [ read more ]
Posted on 01 December 2009 at 10:05 in Product news | No 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 [ read more ]
Posted on 19 November 2009 at 16:35 in Product news | No 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 l [ read more ]
Posted on 17 October 2009 at 18:45 in Product news | No 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 [ read more ]
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