MADE TO MEASURE AND READY MADE CURTAINS

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This service combines a range of outstanding fabrics. Curtains are made to your exact requirements and are available with a selection of linings, including blackout fabric and interlining.

HEADINGS FOR TRACKS OR POLES

These heading styles are suitable for use with curtain track or poles and rings.

PENCIL PLEAT
A classic, formal style.

PINCH PLEAT
For a more formal appearance the sewn-in-pleat allow the curtains to fall in well defined, deep double or triple folds.

CARTRIDGE
For a more formal but modern appearance the sewn-in-cartridge allow the curtains to fall in well defined folds.

GATHERED
The folds are unstructured and therefore give a more relaxed look.

HEADINGS FOR POLES ONLY

TAB TOP
A simple, informal curtain style with loops sewn onto the top of the curtain.

SLOT TOP
As the name suggests, curtains are simply slotted onto a pole

EYELET
A modern curtain style with eyelets punched into the curtain heading. We offer two sizes of eyelet, 25mm and 40mm, in a selection of finishes.

MEASURING FOR CURTAINS

Before measuring you should decide whether your curtains will hang from the track or pole.
Ideally, poles or tracks should be fixed about 15cm above the top of the window and extend 15-30cm either side of the window.
Curtains are normally floor-length, sill-length or below sill-length. Always measure the drop in at least 3 positions as floors and window sills are rarely level.
 

TRACK FIXING

WIDTH
If you have a continuous track, measure the full length of the curtain track (A-B). If you have an overlapping track, measure (C-D) and (E-F), then add together to give the total measurement.
If the track has end returns to the wall, the amount of end return should be added twice (once for each side). See diagram on the right.

DROP
It is usual for the curtains to obscure the track. The drop measurement should be given as the overall finished length, from where the curtains start to where they are to finish.





 

POLE FIXING

WIDTH
Measure the width between finials (A)

DROP
GATHERED, PINCH PLEAT AND PENCIL PLEAT
If you require the pole to be visible, measure from the bottom of the ring to the length you require (B). If you would like the pole covered, measure from where the curtain is to start to where it is to finish (C).

TAB, TIE TOP AND SLOT TOP
Measure from the top of the pole to where the curtain is to finish (C). For the slot top please state the pole diameter. See diagram on the left.

EYELET
With this style the top of the curtain is 3cm above the pole. Curtains will be made to the overall fabric drop given, it is therefore necessary to measure from the top of the pole and then add 3cm to this measurement.

For full-length curtains we recommend 2cm clearance from the floor.

ADVICE ON MEASURING
For accurate results state measurements in centimetres. Always use a metal tape measure.

Remember, made to measure curtains are made to each individual customer's measurements, so please take extra care when measuring.

CURTAINS FOR BAY WINDOWS
Most curtains styles are suitable for bay windows. Please ask a member of staff for details.

MEASURING AND FITTING SERVICE
Heal's offers a professional measuring and fitting service. Please ask a member of staff for details.