Choosing Curtains for Different Interior Styles
Use scale, colour, texture and heading style to make curtains feel at home in contemporary, traditional and layered interiors.
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How to Care for Made-to-Measure Curtains
Keep curtains looking their best with gentle dust removal, sensible light management and care tailored to the fabric and lining.
Read articleHow to Hang and Dress Curtains Properly
Hang new curtains evenly, distribute hooks or gliders and encourage the folds to settle into a clean shape.
Read articleHow High Should a Curtain Pole Be Fitted?
Position a curtain pole with regard to ceiling height, window trim, light, stack-back and the finished curtain length.
Read articlePinch Pleat Curtains: A Practical Style Guide
Understand the tailored pinch pleat heading, how pleats are spaced and which fabrics and fittings suit the style.
Read articleA Beginner’s Guide to Sewing Curtains
Plan a first curtain project with careful fabric preparation, straight seams, a suitable heading and an even finished hem.
Read articleHow Much Fabric Do You Need for Curtains?
A step-by-step fabric estimate that accounts for curtain width, drop, hems, usable fabric width and pattern matching.
Read articleBlackout, Thermal and Standard Curtain Linings Compared
Learn what different linings can and cannot do for light, comfort, drape and fabric protection.
Read articleHow to Choose the Right Curtain Fabric and Lining
Match fabric weight, texture and lining to your room's light, privacy and practical needs before making a final choice.
Read articleCurtain Fullness Explained: How Much Fabric Do You Need?
Understand fullness ratios, work out a starting fabric width and see why pattern repeat and heading type change the final calculation.
Read articlePencil Pleat vs Wave Curtains: Which Style Is Right for You?
Compare the gathered look of pencil pleats with the regular folds of wave curtains, including hardware and fitting considerations.
Read articleHow to Measure Windows for Made-to-Measure Curtains
Measure a curtain pole or track, choose a finished drop and record the details a curtain maker needs before fabric is cut.
Read articleWave tape – how I achieved an even wave effect for the first time
My first wave curtains were a challenge. They looked perfect in photos, but not so much on me. The waves were uneven, and the spacing was random. Where…
Read articleHot-melt tape – when it’s really worth using
For a long time, I avoided hot-melt tape. I was afraid of burning something or the glue coming out. Only a few projects showed me that it’s a…
Read articlePencil tape – why I still use it
Pencil tape has a reputation as an “old-fashioned” solution, but I still use it. Especially when sewing curtains or lightweight drapes that I want to look soft and…
Read article1:2 or 1:2.5 gathering tape – which one I chose after many trials
For a long time, I thought that the more gathers, the better. It sounds logical, but in practice, it doesn’t always work. Several projects have taught me that…
Read articleBlackout Curtain Tapes – What Heavy Fabric Has Taught Me
Blackout curtains are a completely different league. When I first sewed them, I completely underestimated their weight. I chose regular curtain tape, the kind I use for other…
Read articleWhy cheap curtain tape almost always ends in repairs?
I used to think you could save money on tape. After all, “it’s just tape.” Unfortunately, this is one of those places where saving money quickly pays off.…
Read articleWhich curtain tape should I choose to make the folds lie evenly – my proven method
When I started sewing my own curtains, I was convinced that good fabric and even stitching were key. Only over time did I realize that even the prettiest…
Read articleHow to choose the tape width according to the thickness and weight of the fabric
One of the questions I hear most often is: does tape width really matter? It does—and more so than you might think. Curtain tape width versus fabric weight…
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