{"id":2357,"date":"2016-07-11T10:47:08","date_gmt":"2016-07-11T10:47:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.madebytheforge.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2357"},"modified":"2023-12-17T11:48:51","modified_gmt":"2023-12-17T11:48:51","slug":"5-top-tips-for-choosing-curtain-and-blind-fabric","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.madebytheforge.co.uk\/blog\/index.php\/5-top-tips-for-choosing-curtain-and-blind-fabric\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Top Tips for Choosing Curtain and Blind Fabrics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nataliecanning.co.uk\">Natalie Canning <\/a>is passionate about beautiful materials and we are delighted to share her 5 top tips to help you choose the best curtain and blind fabric for your home.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1.\u00a0 CONSIDER THE LOCATION<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>If the window is in a sunny location, does your curtain fabric<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>or<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>blind fabric\u00a0need to be thick enough to reduce some of the light? \u00a0Would you prefer a lightweight\u00a0material<b>\u00a0<\/b>offering privacy but still allow the light to come through?<\/li>\n<li>Silk fabric is always a luxurious choice but will rot if exposed to sunlight\u2026always interline and line\u00a0silk curtains\u00a0or\u00a0silk blinds.<\/li>\n<li>Is the window draughty? \u00a0Heavy weight\u00a0curtain\u00a0fabrics\u00a0or\u00a0blind fabrics\u00a0help reduce draughts. \u00a0Lighter weight\u00a0materials\u00a0may still be used but it would be advisable to line and interline them.<\/li>\n<li>What is the style of the room? \u00a0Country home\u00a0or contemporary? Consider patterns and colour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.madebytheforge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/CustImage1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2367\" src=\"http:\/\/www.madebytheforge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/CustImage1.jpg\" alt=\"CustImage1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.madebytheforge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/CustImage1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.madebytheforge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/CustImage1-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.madebytheforge.co.uk\/curtains\/ironcurtainpoles1.html\">Thumper finial<\/a> above.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2.\u00a0 CURTAINS OR BLINDS?<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A heavy cotton fabric\u00a0will hold it\u2019s shape beautifully in a<b>\u00a0<\/b>roman blind, whereas a lightweight\u00a0fabric\u00a0will appear more floppy and potentially lose shape over time.<\/li>\n<li>If the\u00a0material\u00a0has a pattern consider how it will look on the finished item e.g. if the pattern is large, will you see enough of it in your chosen window dressing?<\/li>\n<li>Far more\u00a0fabric\u00a0is required for\u00a0making curtains, than\u00a0roman blinds\u00a0see\u00a03.\u00a0below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.madebytheforge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/my-home-unboxed.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2365\" src=\"http:\/\/www.madebytheforge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/my-home-unboxed.jpg\" alt=\"my-home-unboxed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.madebytheforge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/my-home-unboxed.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.madebytheforge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/my-home-unboxed-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.madebytheforge.co.uk\/curtains\/curtainpolehoneydipper.html\">Honey Dipper finial<\/a> above.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. \u00a0THINK ABOUT YOUR BUDGET<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>If you are trying to keep your costs down, I would recommend that you buy inexpensive\u00a0fabric\u00a0for\u00a0making\u00a0curtains\u00a0but have them lined and interlined for that luxury feel. \u00a0A more expensive coordinating fabric can then be used for smaller items e.g.\u00a0cushions\u00a0or\u00a0roman blinds\u00a0to complete the overall scheme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.madebytheforge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Curtain-in-alcove.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2369\" src=\"http:\/\/www.madebytheforge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Curtain-in-alcove.jpg\" alt=\"Curtain in alcove\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.madebytheforge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Curtain-in-alcove.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.madebytheforge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Curtain-in-alcove-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.madebytheforge.co.uk\/curtains\/recesscurtainpoles.html\">Recess Pole<\/a> above.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4.\u00a0 MEASURE<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Always measure your windows with a metal rule.<\/li>\n<li>Measure once, write down the amounts, then measure again to be sure.<\/li>\n<li>Always check the width of the fabric you are going to buy as these can vary greatly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please use this link to see Natalie Canning&#8217;s helpful measuring guides\u00a0for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nataliecanning.co.uk\/pages\/how-do-i-measure-for-curtains\"><strong>How to measure for\u00a0curtains<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nataliecanning.co.uk\/pages\/how-do-i-measure-for-roman-blinds\">How to measure for\u00a0roman blinds<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>5.\u00a0 ALWAYS LOOK AT A FABRIC SAMPLE<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Before you buy your<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>curtain\u00a0fabric\u00a0or\u00a0blind fabric, it is always best to order a\u00a0fabric sample. \u00a0This allows you to see and feel the\u00a0material\u00a0before you make a decision to buy.<\/li>\n<li>If you are buying\u00a0curtain fabric\u00a0or\u00a0blind fabric,\u00a0hold your\u00a0fabric sample\u00a0up to the light in the position you would like it to be. For all soft furnishing fabrics\u00a0place the\u00a0fabric sample\u00a0next to any other colours and patterns that will be used in the room.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Natalie takes great pride in designing and producing, the most beautiful and unique soft furnishings. She is always available in her Suffolk work room to discuss ideas and requirements. All of her curtains and blinds are hand made to the highest standards using traditional skills and craftsmanship. Contact Natalie on 01379 668170 or natalie@nataliecanning.co.uk.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If you are considering Made by the Forge&#8217;s solid curtain poles and finials we are always happy to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.madebytheforge.co.uk\/pages\/contact.html\">help<\/a>. 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