Curtain tracks When choosing a curtain track make sure it will be strong enough to support the type of curtains to be hung — lined floor-to-ceiling curtains, for example, are very heavy. In most cases the track will be fixed to the face of the wall above the window, but special brackets or track may … Read more
Curtain making is simplified by the use of drawstring tapes to form the curtain head into gathers or pleats and, if you want lined curtains, by detachable linings. Taking measurements Take all measurements from your curtain track. For the width of the curtains: Measure the track from end to end. Divide by the number of … Read more
Lined curtains hang better than unlined, give some degree of thermal and sound insulation and protect the curtain fabric from dirt, pollution and fading. Aluminium-backed insulating lining is available. Cotton sateen lining, traditionally beige, is available in other colours to match curtain fabrics. The amount of lining material required is about the same as that … Read more
Turn in deep hems down outside edges of curtains. Mitre bottom corners for extra neatness. Place pins at right angle to the hem. Tack, then slip-stitch by hand or machine. Simple gathered heading. Use standard 1 in. (2-5 cm) cotton curtain heading. 1. Cut 1 in. longer than curtain width. 2. Turn in each cut … Read more
With soft furnishings you can add attractive and uniquely individual touches to your home. As in other areas of home-making, professional assistance is expensive. Doing it yourself will save you much money. It will also avoid weeks, even months, of delay. Suitable fabrics Do not use dress fabrics. They may fade, shrink or prove unsuitable … Read more
Fixing may be on to a batten or directly into the wall or ceiling. The actual fixing procedure varies according to the type of curtain track. Fixing instructions are normally provided with a manufacturer’s kit. Batten fixing is suitable for fixing over a straight run. A 2 in. by 1 in. (5 by 2.5 cm) … Read more