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The 'Information and Ideas' section of our site will allow you to view extracts and professional tips from Merrick & Day 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

Merrick & Day Books
Merrick & Day Books
Curtain-making Courses
Curtain-making Courses
Linings & Interlinings
Linings & Interlinings
Curtain-making Sundries
Curtain-making Sundries
Cushion Pads & Zips
Cushion Pads & Zips
Roman Blinds
Roman Blinds
Roller Blind Kits
Roller Blind Kits
Chrome & Brassware
Chrome & Brassware
Wooden Pole Packs
Wooden Pole Packs
Wrought Iron Pole Packs
Wrought Iron Pole Packs
Iron Poles for Bays
Iron Poles for Bays
Decorative Metal Pole Packs & Accessories
Decorative Metal Pole Packs & Accessories
Tracks & Net Rods
Tracks & Net Rods
Pelmet Board Brackets
Pelmet Board Brackets
Workroom Tools & Scissors
Workroom Tools & Scissors
Propress Steamers & Irons
Propress Steamers & Irons

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