curtain
Curtain Tracks |
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Curtain Tracks are made from plastic or metal, and both come with either plastic or metal runners or hooks. Plastic  Plastic Curtain Track Suitable for light to medium fabrics, which includes sheers of all kinds and most lined and unlined curtains. Plastic tracks are generally inexpensive and can bend around curves and angles, but if you have high ceilings and full length curtains then the track will not be strong enough. Metal  Metal Curtain Track A more costly track, but stronger, these are suitable for all types of curtains, especially heavy fabrics like velvet and chenille, and all interlined curtains. Some metal tracks are telescopic and can be extended in length, although these tracks are not as strong. Cording  Corded Curtain Track Tracks can be bought corded or uncorded, but should be used uncorded in public places, as people may not know the tracks are corded and yank the curtains, damaging the tracks. At home corded tracks do prevent the leading edge from stretching and getting dirty, or if the window is very wide makes pulling easier. |
Linings |
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The lining used on the reverse of curtains protects the fabric from sunlight and dirt and will extend the life of your curtains. The extra material adds body and weight to your curtains and improves draping. Cotton Sateen Lining  Curtain Lining Fabric The most common of the linings and has floating weft threads and its quality depends on the density of the weave. Sulprufe Linings A UK registered process giving colour fastness for light to medium shades. Coloured, Printed Linings & Chintz
A coordinated colour or pattern for lining curtains can be an attractive feature, especially for curtains on show from the outside.
Poly/cotton Lining This mix is a lighter weight, but stable fabric with little or no shrinkage, the cotton makes it cool to touch. Blackout Lining This lining is generally used in hospitals, hotels and dark rooms, and bedrooms of children and people who have problems sleeping, it blocks out light and provides insulation. Interlining Interlinings are a heavy blanket like material which is firstly attached to the face fabric, and secondly to the lining at intervals across the whole curtain, it makes the curtains look much more luscious and elegant. It also provides good insulation and protects the fabric. |
Quick and Easy No-Sew Curtains |
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The only real cost of these projects is the fabric, so choose wisely and pick lighter fabrics like muslins, calicos and cottons and don’t skimp so that you get the best results. Sheer fabrics and silks look especially good. Often fabrics can be stapled to a wood batten or hung from cup hooks, using rubber bands to create a rosette effect. The fitting can be rough, but cover nails or staples with bows and trimmings, which can be glued on. Curtain clips, also known as ‘café’ clips and come in various sizes to fit your pole, also pincer clips which are like mini bull dog clips and hook into the rings on a pole. Swag holders can also be used to swathe fabric around a window or create a swag valance. Edges and hems can be dealt with quickly using iron-on hemming tape or pinking shears if it is a non-fraying fabric. To use several widths of fabric together, overlap the panels or join with hemming tape. |