| At Econermine Fine Furnishings we offer an | | | | buckram heading (pinch pleat, goblet pleat) occupy |
| extensive range of bespoke curtains and blinds, as | | | | rather more space when drawn back than pencil |
| well as, co-ordinating accessories to add the | | | | pleating. |
| finishing touches to your home. Choose the | | | | 7. A 1½ width pair means just that – |
| combination of fabric, heading style and finishing | | | | each curtain is made up of one full width and half |
| touches, like valances or tie-backs, to suit your | | | | a width of fabric joined together. If you have |
| unique personal taste and style. Our | | | | half widths always make sure you hang them so |
| knowledgeable staff will be able to advise you on | | | | that the ½ widths are on the outside. |
| the best treatment for your windows. | | | | 8. Whilst most curtains are washable this |
| TOP 10 CURTAIN TIPS! | | | | does not mean they are shrink resistant unless |
| 1. Always use a steel tape when | | | | they are an easy-care fabric. For most fabrics |
| measuring, as fabric tapes can stretch. It may | | | | we recommend loose linings if you intend to wash |
| seem obvious, but if you are replacing existing | | | | them. |
| curtains that are the right size then simply | | | | 9. When gathering curtains don’t forget |
| measure these. | | | | to tie the cords at one end securely before |
| 2. Experience has shown that it's much | | | | gathering and always make sure the |
| better to install rails before measuring for curtains | | | | excess cord will be on the outer edge of the |
| as it can be difficult to get rails exactly where | | | | curtains. Don’t cut off the excess if you are |
| you want them, especially when drilling into a | | | | likely to want to flatten the curtains later to clean |
| concrete lintel. Also install corded rails where | | | | or store away. We provide cord tidies (F.O.C.) to |
| possible to avoid regular handling, and possibly | | | | stop them tangling. |
| soiling your curtains. | | | | 10. It is not always necessary to wash or |
| 3. If curtains of different lengths are for | | | | have your curtains dry cleaned. Vacuuming them |
| the same room and it is important that they | | | | should suffice in most cases. |
| pattern match let us know whether to | | | | Custom curtains for your home. Based in the UK, |
| match from the top or the bottom. | | | | Econermine Fine Furnishings has been producing |
| 4. If you have a valance, you may be able | | | | quality made to measure curtains for over 30 |
| to use slightly less fullness in the curtains (but we | | | | years. We specialise in custom-made window |
| would not recommend less fullness in a valance | | | | treatments and offer a wide range of inspiring |
| than your curtains). | | | | modern and classic designs. Use our made to |
| 5. When choosing your fabric don’t | | | | measure service to order curtains, pelmets, |
| forget that curtains will look darker in bulk. Watch | | | | roman blinds, and much more - made especially |
| out for horizontal stripes as they will accentuate | | | | for you. Shipping is available throughout the UK |
| a long narrow room. | | | | and Europe. |
| 6. Bear in mind that curtains with a | | | | |