Made to measure curtains in May Blossom - Light Peach, Charcoal fabric

How to measure up for your curtains:

A video guide to help you measure up 

Please remember that pattern repeats and fabric widths are automatically calculated if you order through our website. It is advisable to fit your pole or track before ordering your curtains. Your pole or track should ideally extend 30cms on each side of the window so when drawn back light is maximised and at least 15cms above the top of the window to block out as little light as possible again. Please use metric units only when measuring.

Poles:

Width: If you have a pole, measure the distance between the finials. (A)

Finished Length for pencil pleat, triple pleat and double pleat - when measuring the finished length using a curtain pole, we recommend allowing between 2cms and 5cms above the eyelet on the underside of the curtain ring, depending on how much of the pole and rings you wish to hide. From the measurement you choose above the eyelet, measure down to the bottom of the hem (see B & C) and that is your finished length measurement. 

Finished length for cottage pleat (choice of either 5cm or 10cm depth)- these have to be made using a 3cm single position tape, which makes the finished length non adjustable. To measure the finished length for this header, please provide us with the distance from the eyelet to the floor, and depending on your choice of depth, add 5cm or 10cm accordingly.

Finished length for flop over frill - these curtains have to be made with a 3cm single position tape which makes the finished length non adjustable. To measure the finished length for this header, just give us the measurement from the eyelet to the floor. Don't add any extra for the frill, we will do that.

Please note, we will add 25cm for hem allowance.

Tracks

Width - If you have a track, measure the total length of the track, including any overlap where the curtains meet in the middle.

Finished length: For pencil pleat, triple pleat and double pleat - when measuring the finished length of your curtains using a track add 1cm above the track (to hide the track) down to the bottom of the hem. (D)*

Finished length for cottage pleat (choice of either 5cm or 10cm depth)- these have to be made using a 3cm single position tape, which makes the finished length non adjustable. To measure the finished length for this header, please provide us with the distance from the eyelet to the floor, and depending on your choice of depth, add 5cm or 10cm accordingly.

Finished length for flop over frill curtains - these have to made with a one inch single position tape which makes the finished length non-adjustable. To get your finished length measurement, just give us the measurement from the eyelet to the floor and don't add any extra for the frill as we will do this. 

Please note, we will add 30cms for hem allowance.

Our curtains are hand-finished and we use good quality lining and interlining. They include weights and will arrive ready to hang with hooks supplied. 

Pencil Pleat

There are two depth options available: 3" and 6"

3" Pencil Pleat 

6" Pencil Pleat

Triple Pleat

A smart three pleat heading, better for more formal rooms.

Cottage Pleat

There are two depth options available: 5cm and 10cm. They are made with a 1" tape set two inches down to give a soft gather, (very simple but effective).

5cm Cottage Pleat

10cm Cottage Pleat

Flop Over Frill

Is a soft, luxurious-looking heading. Frill length is approximately 15cm (depends on pattern).

Double Pleat

A smart two pleat heading, better for more formal rooms.

An opportunity to add more colour into your space is by incorporating a leading edge. Both the front and back of the curtain are joined with the edge, which is about 8cm wide running vertically all the way down the central part of your curtains where they join when drawn in. This edge also serves as a protective layer for the main curtain fabric, which may then be replaced if necessary if fading develops due to intense sunlight coming through the window.

When the edge matches the colour of another piece of furniture in the room, such as a sofa or a chair, or the primary fabric of the curtains, it helps tie the two elements of the décor together, so is an added feature that is definitely worth considering.

Standard lining

We use a high quality 100% ivory coloured cotton lining. 

Blackout lining

Our roman blinds and curtains can be lined with blackout lining to block out the light and help insulate against heat loss.

Contrast or complementary lining in another Vanessa Arbuthnott fabric

You can give your curtains a bespoke look by adding another one of our fabrics to the reverse, as seen in the images below. All of our fabrics can be used for reverse or contrast lining, although the lining fabric may fade if exposed to direct sunlight for an extended period of time. This might be a better choice for north facing rooms. 

Interlining

We use a good quality medium weight interlining. Interlining gives a heavier and more luxurious look and insulates against heat loss. It is recommended for all curtains and can be used for Roman Blinds as well.

Leading edge

Whether it's a plain fabric, velvet for texture, or a printed fabric, you might consider giving your curtain a complementary or contrasting colour to create a statement. It has an 8cm border that runs the length of the interior of the curtain or curtains, where there is more handling. If you would like a bespoke width that's more suited to your needs, please get in touch so we can discuss this further. 

Custom leading edges

We can create a custom edging as shown below, which is the leading edge as well as the top edge of the curtain. For further enquiries please phone us to discuss this further.

We can offer tie backs for either a single, or pairs of curtains. They will be made in the same fabric as your curtains with the option of contrast piping.