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Curtain Idea. For all your Curtain Ideas.

The 'Curtain Information and Ideas' section of our site will allow you to view extracts and professional curtain tips from Merrick & Day curtain design and make-up publications. This will give you a head start in your curtain projects as well as a thorough insight into the style and quality of the information contained in our books.
Sample pictures from Curtain Inspiration


Curtains, Tops and Blinds - Guide Lines
  - Budget
  - Light
  - Fitting
  - Window Shape
  - The Room
  - Style and Design
  - Proportions on Top
  - Full Length versus Sill Length
  - Living with your Curtains
  - To Sew or not to Sew

Measuring Windows
  - Measuring Chart

Proportions and Planning
  - Pelmet Boards
  - Tracks or Poles
  - Poles and Laths
  - Curtains

How Much Fabric pages
  - Curtains
  - Valances
  - Pelmets
  - Informal Scarf Drapery, Swags and Tails
  - Fabric Trims
  - Tablecloths
  - Blinds

Cutting Plain and Patterned Fabric
  - Cutting Plain Fabric
  - Cutting Fabric with Borders
  - Cutting Patterned Fabric
  - Drop Patterns

Rope Trim
  - Hand Sewn Rope
  - Knotted Rope
  - Rope Clovers

Installation and Fitting pages
  - General
  - Fitting Tracks
  - Fitting Pelmet Boards
  - Shaped Pelmet Boards
  - Bay Window Fittings
  - Arched Window Fittings
  - Fitting Poles
  - Making Fabric covered Laths

Hanging Curtains
  - Hanging Curtains
  - Dressing Curtains
  - To Steam Curtains
  - To Bandage Curtains
  - Adjusting the Curtain Length
  - Fitting Tie-Back Hooks
  - Hanging Valances and Pelmets
  - Fitting Blinds
  - Hanging Swags and Tails
  - Decorative Rope and Trims
  - Draping Swags over Poles

Care and cleaning

Glossary - Curtain Terms


Fabric–covered Laths
Poles
Valances
Pelmets
Swags and Tails
Blinds
Bay Windows
Tall, Narrow and Arched Windows
Dormers and Skylight

American Glossary




Making a Bow



How to use the fabric quantity handbook
Curtains 2 x Heading Fullness
Curtains 2¼ x Heading Fullness
Curtains 2½ x Heading Fullness
Valances 2 x Heading Fullness
Valances 2¼ x Heading Fullness
Valances 2½ x Heading Fullness
How to use the fabric quantity handbook
Curtains 2 x Heading Fullness
Curtains 2¼ x Heading Fullness
Curtains 2½ x Heading Fullness
Valances 2 x Heading Fullness
Valances 2¼ x Heading Fullness
Valances 2½ x Heading Fullness

Plain Silk Dupions
Plain Silk Dupions
Merrick & Day Books
Merrick & Day Books
Soft-furnishing Curtain Design & Making Courses
Soft-furnishing Curtain Design & Making Courses
Linings & Interlinings
Linings & Interlinings
Curtain-making Sundries
Curtain-making Sundries
Cushion Pads & Zips
Cushion Pads & Zips
Roman Blinds
Roman Blinds
Roller Blinds and Roller blind Kits
Roller Blinds and Roller blind Kits
Chrome & Brassware
Chrome & Brassware
Wooden Curtain Poles
Wooden Curtain Poles
Wrought Iron Curtain Poles
Wrought Iron Curtain Poles
Wrought Iron Curtain Poles for Bay Windows
Wrought Iron Curtain Poles for Bay Windows
Decorative Metal Curtain Poles & Holdbacks
Decorative Metal Curtain Poles & Holdbacks
Curtain Tracks & Net Rods
Curtain Tracks & Net Rods
Pelmet Board Brackets
Pelmet Board Brackets
Workroom Tools & Scissors
Workroom Tools & Scissors

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