The Curtain Maker's Guide * The Essential Art of Measuring-up

Have you ever wanted to buy made-to-measure curtains and blinds online but worried about making a mistake?

Finding the perfect fabric online is easy, but ordering made-to-measure items can be challenging and raise many questions.

How do you measure the window? Do you need to install a track or a pole? What lining do you need, and what is interlining used for? This book will answer these questions.

Alternatively, are you a skilled seamstress who would like to make curtains and blinds professionally but feel held back by uncertainty about measuring for clients? This book is here to help.

You will learn:

• How to assess and accurately measure all types of windows and doors for curtains and blinds, including bay and shaped windows.

• How to choose between a track or a pole for curtains, and how each operates.

• Blind designs and their suitability.

• All about fabrics, linings, and interlinings.

• Fitting boxed cushions, foams, and furnishing extra-wide and corner benches.

• How to create templates and patterns for shaped areas, and much more!

All your questions will be answered by a 'Curtain Maker' with over 30 years of experience in the soft furnishings industry.

Featuring step-by-step instructions and colour illustrations, this essential guide is a must-have for anyone buying curtains or blinds online and for those looking to start a career in this profession.