Linings are essential, even if just backed with a simple lining. However, we would highly recommend adding in a warm interlining for insulation and a more luxuriant look. Should you wish to eliminate light, we can also add blackout lining to our curtains. 

Once made up, for lined, interlined and blackout lined curtains, we advise hand-made interlined curtains to be dry cleaned by a curtain specialist. Here is guide to how to prolong the lifelong of your curtains for cleaning recommendations.

If you make linen curtains we recommend the linings are hemmed separately to avoid any sagging. Hems are hand sewn down both sides and along the bottom.

Unfortunately, fading from sunlight is always possible. Here are some tips to help prolong the life of your curtains: you can draw them well back from the light, you can line and interline them, you can add a leading edge which is a chance to bring another pattern or colour into the room. You can draw them with a pulley system to avoid making the leading edge worn. Some colours are more vulnerable to UV light than others, blues tend to fade the fastest, grey and green are less vulnerable.

Swapping the curtains over from time to time helps to keep the inside edges of the fabric, which are the most exposed to sunlight, at a minimum or add a border to the leading edge where the fabric will be most vulnerable. 

Curtains can drop a little over time. If this happens you need to take your curtains down and move the hooks in the heading up correspondingly and then re-hang them. You can do this with both pencil pleat and pinch pleat headings. It is worthwhile measuring the move carefully for pinch pleat curtains with a ruler.

All of my curtains can be interlined with a thick, insulating felt material. This interlining — a piece of fabric slipped between the lining and the face fabric — can also help prolong the life of the curtains.

Linings and interlinings are what give curtains their body and fullness. 

Although this is not part of our standard Made to Measure service, we can help! Please contact us by phone or email with the subject line "dress curtains" to further discuss your needs. We will be pleased to help put together a bespoke quote for you.

Yes, we do. They are placed on the inside edge of the curtain/s and measure approximately 8cm in width. These are a great addition to your curtains if you want to add a complementary or contrasting colour to the room. They also help protect the main curtain fabric from sunlight. Sometimes the edge can match the main fabric of the curtains, or it can be the colour of other items in the room, such as a sofa or a chair, and serves to link the two together.

The edge of approximately 8cm wide is attached to the front and reverse of the curtain and is the fabric you handle to pull the curtains closed. Another benefit of this edge is that if the window is very sunny and eventually fading occurs, this edge can protect the main curtain fabric and be replaced if necessary. An example would be for a lovely floral design to have a plain coloured linen union edge to match one of the colours in the fabric. These plain linen unions are supplied by our company. You could then have a matching plain linen union blind made to sit behind the curtain in the same window.

Yes. We can add a custom contrast border to the leading edge of your curtains, as well as along the top edge if required. Please contact our team on 01285 831437 to discuss the options available and how these can be tailored to your chosen fabric and curtain style.

Yes we can. They will be made in the same fabric as your curtains while covering both the front and reverse of the tie backs. Contrast piping is optional. 

Made to measure curtains are customisable and versatile, so can be the best choice for any room. Some of the most popular room types for made to measure curtains include social and entertaining spaces often with large windows.

Made to measure curtains tend to cost more than ready-made curtains that you might find online. But rest assured when measured correctly, you will get the perfect fit which is something that ready-made curtains can't guarantee. Bespoke curtains are great value as you can be assured of the best quality sewing.

When ordering our made to measure curtains, our lovely staff are on hand to help you measure curtains, window dressings and linings so that you get the perfect finish.

Our bespoke custom curtains are created especially for you and tailored to fit your windows perfectly. You need to take certain measurements, like the length of the curtain drop, the length of the curtain poles, whether you want a blackout lining and what type of patterns or textures you like.

All of this is covered as part of our Made to Measure service. We have a huge range of fabrics, colours and patterns to choose from so that you can find the perfect style for your home. Some windows look even better with a combination of blinds and curtains, in a sitting room for instance.

We have a wide range of quality designs to choose from; just browse through our collections and choose a pattern, colour or texture that matches your style or catches your eye.

Order some free fabric samples and get a feel for the linen union quality and value, see how it looks in the room you are measuring curtains or blinds for and see if they match your paint and carpet/rugs. We have a simple search facility online where you can browse for all designs in the colour of your choice.

We do not offer eyelet curtains.

Ordinary, ready-made curtains are generally designed to fit most windows. Therefore, they are made to measurements that are standard for all windows. If you have a window that is unusual in size or shape, an ordinary curtain will be challenging and as such, you will struggle to find ready-made curtains.

Madde to measure curtains are tailored to suit the customer's needs. We have a wide range of fabrics available, so we can ensure that your new curtains match your existing decor.