Made to Measure Trimming Curtains
Trimmings like braids, pom poms and tassels, etc. are not sold by us. However, as part of our Made to Measure service, we do suggest adding a Plain Linen Union, or a complementary, smaller scale design to your curtains by way of what we refer to as a "leading edge" (approx. 5cm wide on front and back), which is sewn vertically onto the inside of the curtains; when drawn, they will meet in the middle. This is very useful to hide scuff marks if being handled regularly, and also to help protect the edges of the curtains from potential sun damage. We made a pair of curtains using this method, using Little Fern in Mallow as the main fabric, accompanied by Plain Linen Union in Kale as the leading edge. Quite striking! Another example would be the main fabric in Up the Garden Path - Dusky Pink, with a leading edge in Pretty Maids - Dusky Pink & Winter. Read More...
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Made to Measure Curtains
Trimmings like braids, pom poms and tassels, etc. are not sold by us. However, as part of our Made to Measure service, we do suggest adding a Plain Linen Union, or a complementary, smaller scale design to your curtains by way of what we refer to as a "leading edge" (approx. 5cm wide on front and back), which is sewn vertically onto the inside of the curtains; when drawn, they will meet in the middle. This is very useful to hide scuff marks if being handled regularly, and also to help protect the edges of the curtains from potential sun damage. We made a pair of curtains using this method, using Little Fern in Mallow as the main fabric, accompanied by Plain Linen Union in Kale as the leading edge. Quite striking! Another example would be the main fabric in Up the Garden Path - Dusky Pink, with a leading edge in Pretty Maids - Dusky Pink & Winter.
Frequently used fabrics used as leading edges include Pretty Maids, Sepals and Petals, Plain Dotty, Simple Ticking Detail, Little Fern, and May Blossom, as well as all of our stripes and plains. The general rule of thumb is to use anything with a small to no pattern repeat.
Sometimes if you want to link with other colours in a room, for instance, if you have a Damson sofa and chair and Kale green curtains, consider putting a Damson leading edge on your Kale green curtains.
We can help you with these choices so please do ring us and ask. On our website, if you choose a fabric and then click on ‘More about this fabric’, you will be shown all the coordinating fabrics you can choose from.
All our fabrics are printed in the UK on a good weight of 100% Linen, and Linen Union, making them suitable for lampshades, curtains, blinds, cushions, and upholstery. We hold a good stock of all our fabrics ensuring delivery is usually within 3-5 working days subject to availability. The same team, who takes your order will roll, inspect and cut it, so accuracy and quality can be assured.
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.
