Curtain Fabrics Online

Fabulous curtains

Fabulous curtains

Nothing quite shows off your home or flat like your windows and the way you dress them… that is why we offer so many curtains styles and fabrics.

Our made to measure service provides ideas and suggestions on how best to enhance your windows. We have an extensive range of fabrics and represent some of the world’s finest labels. We will combine our design ideas, images and materials to achieve the look you want.

Our made to measure curtains are of superior quality and are professionally hand finished

Measuring for curtains

In order to measure for curtains the first thing you need to do is measure the length of your track or pole.  The next is to measure the drop. The drop stated on curtains is different depending on the type of curtains choosen. If you are ordering standard curtains the drop is from the hook on the track/pole down to where you would like the curtains to finish. If you are ordering the eyelet curtains then the drop is from the top of the pole down to point you would like the curtains to finish. Standard curtain drops are from the top of the curtain whereas the eyelet curtains are from the top of the eyelet.

Once you have the width and the drop you have all the information you require to order your curtains. If you would like to order pinch pleat curtains make sure to mention any over lap arms that may be on you track.

You take this informtion and enter it onto one of the products here and will make you lovely new curtains.

Curtains blackout linings

Blackout loose linings are designed to allow customers to create a blackout effect will still using readymade curtains rather than have custom curtains made.These linings have a 1″ heading tape and fix behind your existing curtains, with no need for sewing. They simply hang on the same hooks or gliders as your main curtains. These linings are beautiful quality, 3 pass total blackout fabric (Supersoft Deluxe Blackout), well maufacturer with straight, neat seams and cut straight meaning they will hang straight. What size?
It is always best practice to match the size of the loose linings to the size of the main curtains(if the face curtains are 66″ width then use 66″ width linings).

Voile Curtains and Voile Panels

At curtain fabrics online we stock an extensive range of the very best in stylish and durable voile curtains, with drops from 54” up to 90”.

The voiles are available as single unlined panels with a 2”net pleat heading tape (unless otherwise stated). Net pleat tape is very similar to standard curtain tape but is transparent to make it less obvious and has little channel. This allows the voiles to be easily hung with net curtain wire, café rods or tracks and poles.

The gather normally allowed for a voile curtain is either double or three times the window, dependant on your personal preference. Three times gather gives a neat and regimented finish whereas double gather allows more light through the window.
In order to allow enough gather multiple panels need to be used (see below)

Double gather

Window width

54”

75”

108″

Number of panels required

2

3

4

Three times gather

Window width

54”

75”

108”

Number of panels required

3

4

6

Voiles are used, on the whole, as a stylish alternative to net curtains or blinds. Fitted under curtains and within a window, in order to give privacy, while still allowing plenty of light into the room. They are however a very good alternative to traditional curtains for dressing a window and giving the room a light and airy finish.

There are new and exciting voile curtains coming onto the market regularly and here at Curtain Fabrics online we do all we can to bring them to our customers first.

Choosing ready made curtains

Choosing ready made curtains is never an easy task. But weather you prefer good old fashioned traditional ready made curtains with valances and tiebacks or modern suede’s, silk’s and taffeta’s curtain fabrics online have something for everyone.

The Akita red floral lined curtains curtain collection all offer traditional style and class. All offer valances and tiebacks to match the curtains.

If you prefer tab top ready made curtains then we have allure collections to offer. Both are fresh modern designs and both come in an extensive range of sizes.

Eyelet headed ready made curtains

Stockholm and Sakura curtain ranges are eyelet headed curtains. Well made and competitively priced.

Our taffeta and silk ranges of ready made curtains are the Chelsea, Eloise, Florence and Rome curtain collections. All are lined curtains and all will add an air of opulence to any window.

The Tomlinson curtain collection is an extremely heavy weight curtain lined in blackout lining so will keep the drafts out.

For a heavy weight curtain without blackout lining try Walton, Vincent, Soloman and palm.

Ready made curtain quality

All of ready made curtains and ready made voile ranges all have one thing in common, and that’s the quality. From premier manufactures we only supply the best and if you are unhappy with your curtains in any way we will offer you a full no quibble refund.

If you want to shop for ready made curtains in our fabric shop click here

Interior Design.

We at curtain fabrics online love interior design and are always happy, to give help and advice, in order for you to create your dream interior.

We are also happy to work with existing interior designers by sourcing quality materials that will complement any interior design brief. We have accounts with all of the major curtain fabric manufactures and are extremely competitive on price. We also try very hard to source unique and unusual curtain fabrics, perfect for the interior design market.

If you are an interior designer or need advice on interior design please feel free to email us or ring 01189 864673.

As we all know the soft furnishings make a dramatic difference to any design scheme, but we have put together a list of other design tips and advice that may come in useful.

Interior design tips and advice:

Ensure that the lighting is appropriate to your room
In sitting rooms, lighting should be at eye-level for people sitting down to read or do close work
Bedrooms need a good overall level of lighting for dressing but you must be able to subdue it when relaxing.
Lighting for kitchens should always be above the work surfaces.

Be brave with colour
Don’t compromise, be adventurous and trust your intuition
Incorporate plenty of texture to create extra depth.

Display objects in your home carefully
Introduce one single large object rather than several smaller ones. This should also apply to pictures.

Storage
Think carefully about storage and give everything a special place to be put away.

Cushions
Instantly change the mood of your sitting room by using cushion covers and throws in different colours.

Voile ready made curtains
Changing from blinds to voile or muslin ready made curtains, can soften the whole look of your room. An inexpensive window treatment, which both let’s light in, but also ensures privacy.

Made to measure curtains
Impressive curtains can both make or break a room. Think very carefully about the style of curtains to choose. The fabric should bring the various elements of the room together. In most homes the curtains will be the main focal point for the room.

Paint
For durable paintwork on doors and chairs, use a half and half mixture of matt emulsion and PVA adhesive, plus a little water. The glue acts as a sealant making the paint more hard wearing and easy to wipe clean.

Fabric suppliers

This is a great little list of our favorite fabric supplier websites. Hope its of interest!!!

Ashley wilde                     Cambrian fabrics

Montgomery                    

Artisan fabrics

Crowson

Malabar

Designers guild

Andrew Martin

G,P and J Baker

Sanderson

Fryetts fabrics

Designer Fabrics.

A unique range of designer fabrics

We offer a unique range of designer fabrics available with free United Kingdom delivery. Suedes, toiles, brocades, waxed cottons and tradition floral fabrics all at discounted prices. Fabrics from the very best british, and worldwide design houses and fabric manufacturers.

We currently supply fabrics from such well know designer names as twiggy, Linda Barker, Marcus Maurice to name a few. To see a full list of our current suppliers please click here

We also have accounts with the vast majority of designer fabric suppliers so if you require a designer fabric not listed in our fabric shop please email us for a quotation.

Curtain lining

Cotton sateen curtain lining fabric

Feel the difference! The Sateen process produces a full handle which makes curtains look good, feel good and drape beautifully. Cotton sateen lining is consistent, functional and value for money.

Buy cotton sateen lining by the metre Click here!!!

Polycotton curtain lining fabric.
When washed the polycotton lining fabric will retain the crease recovery properties and luxurious finish.
Buy polycotton lining fabric Click here

Curtain Making.

Every house needs some sort of curtain or blind for privacy, security, and limiting daylight or just to make a house a home. But the question is which curtains are best for you.

Measuring for a perfect fit. Also see our measuring guide.

The easiest way to measure for curtains is to start with the width, a good curtain pole or rail should extend about 6-8 inches either side of the window, this give space for the curtains to be pulled back from the window which helps prevent fading and lets more light into the room. Measure the width between each end hooks or rings. You can measure in centimetres or inches but remember to use the same scale with all measurements! Remember each curtain must be at least the width of the window before gathering, (for double gather) or even better an extra half a window wider, for triple gather, anything less looks terrible!

Next the finished drop. This depends on your personal taste. It should be from the hooks/rings (where the top of the curtains will start) of the pole or rail down to below the window sill, how far below is up to you and depends on your personal taste but I would recommend a minimum of 4 inches below, generally 6-8 inches is best for shorter curtains. For full length curtains many people allow the curtains to be 1/2 inch above the floor as fabric can drop in time and floors and not always straight. For a real luxurious look try adding an extra 12 inches length and allow the curtain to pool or puddle at the bottom, this look is great for a glamorous finish but not that practical for a busy family home!

Once you’ve decided on the size of your curtains the next question is the style?

The most common style of curtain is the pencil pleat curtain. These curtains generally have a 3” heading allowing 3 options for the hooks and when given enough gather the top will look straight and crisp. These curtains pull back easily and can easily be resized to fit a different window should you move.

The next style is pinch pleat (also known as triple or French pleat). These curtains look stunning and are again easy to pull back. They are more expensive as they are hand finished rather than produced with a tape and are also specific to the window they are made for.

Another popular option is to go for an eyelet heading. These curtains give a modern look and hang well but tend to be a harder to pull back and often require dressing.
Have a look at our styles page to see more suggestions
Pelmets

A pelmet goes across the top of the window above the curtain and can be can be gathered, straight, or pleated Roman blind.

A roman blind is a flat folding lined blind that is pulled up and down by cords on its back. It is sometimes blackout lined and if so ideal for nightworkers and little ones, looks great when combined with curtains.

Tie backs.

Sometimes fancy cords with tassel sometimes shaped stiffened fabric the tie backs are designed to hold your curtains back in an attractive drape. Metal or wooden hold backs do a similar job.

Below are the descriptions of some useful phrases often used with regards to curtain making.

Face Fabric.
The main fabric that faces the interior of the room. The “good” side of the fabric.
Return.
Part of the curtain that goes around the side of a cornice, valance, drape to allow the curtain to sit flush and at right angles with the wall.
Head / Heading.
The very top of the curtain. It often gets called heading because of the heading tape that is used to make curtain decorative designs, i.e. pinch pleat, pencil pleat
Stack back.
This is the area required and used by pleated curtains when they are open on either side of the window. You need to allow for this when you measure for your curtain track.
Padded Edge.
This is a roll of padding along the leading edge of a curtain.
Leading Edge.
This is the inner vertical edges of the curtain that meets its pair at the centre of the window, the edge that is not fixed when you draw back curtains. It can be used to decorate the curtain with braid, contrasting fabric or tasselled braid.
Hem.
The base of the curtain which has the fabric turned back up the curtain to make a neat finish to the bottom edge. It also adds natural weight which helps the curtain hang neatly. Weights can also be added into the hem to help achieve this