The Curtain Boutique Tutorials
The Curtain Boutique Tutorials
Located in the heart of the English countryside, The Curtain Boutique offer made-to-measure and bespoke Soft Furnishings for your home.
We also offer a design and consultation service, work with the most beautiful fabrics and share our tips and techniques in our highly popular Soft Furnishings Video Tutorials.
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Just wondering why you don't place the lining in under the hems and side hems of the outer fabric the way you do with the buckram tape? Wouldn't all the fabric then drape and move together nicely? I have always wondered why the two have to be separate then hand stitched.
I made the mistake of following the pattern on the edge and top and bottom of some curtains I made in the eighties (in my 20s) only to find at the end that my curtain was off at an angle and didn't hang properly. It was a HUGE disappointment and since then I religiously measure and check and triple check before cutting fabric. I only use a draftsman's right angle ruler to neaten the edge of fabrics before cutting. Shame on manufacturers who produce fabrics that are not straight or have printed patterns that are not straight. Thank you for your wonderful tutorial I have learnt something new xx🌹 P.S. pesky knots ! 😠
Good morning where did you get the silk organza material
It’s so beautiful… I love it! I’m in the middle of redoing my bedroom also… just started the paint but I’m like you… I feel I need some blue in my room also and I keep seeing this nice material that keeps calling me. 🤔🤔🤔
Beautiful, I especially love the wallpaper and the paint colour.
Love your video’s. 💕
That fabric is stunning!
Thanks so much for your videos!!!!! Amazing resource. So happy I found your channel ! Made lots of curtains. ❤❤❤
Hello! I'm curious about what you've used to cover your work table. Is there a lining to help with the ironing?
Music annoyingly loud and distracting..
What is the width of this curtain?
Would be really great if there was no music as we can not hear your explanation.
Thank you for taking the time to make this tutorial.
I love watching your instructional videos, but I live in the US where we measure in inches. Wish I could get one of the roman shade blind here.
You have such lovely fabric. I wish we had that here in the states… specifically Michigan. It’s hard to find beautiful fabric like yours.. I’m learning a lot watching your videos. Thank you!!!
How do you not have pin holes in your black out lining reason being I find the light comes thru the pin holes when it’s extended
Love to see it
Hi. I have followed this tutorial making a long one 325cm. I used Essex board though. One piece 240cm and the other shorter and it is up and there is a slight kink at join. Any advice please?! I'm planning on redoing it in two equal lengths?
Hi Sandie how much do you charge per width to re-line curtains? Machine vs Hand sewn? thanks
Hi, I charge £120 per width to re-line pinch pleated curtains. I only do hand sewn bespoke x
@@tcbtutorials thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly. I get really confused by what people mean by the width and the drop. I am assuming the width is the total horizontal measurement of fabric across the top of the curtain before the pleats have been gathered, and the drop is the vertical measurement of fabric from the top to the bottom of the curtain? I have a set of curtains with each measuring 5m across (before pleats) with a 1.60m drop each, so would the total width be 10mts £1200? Also what would you charge for 2m x 2m Roman blind?
Do you want some blinds made ? x
Just one with blackout lining.
P..s. Was I correct about the width vs the drop?
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I've made curtains for myself, but didn't know where to start doing a padded & piped pelmet. Now, I'll have a go! 🤩
Thank you for watching! We're thrilled to hear that you found the tutorial helpful. Padded and piped pelmets can definitely add a touch of elegance to your curtains. We're confident you'll do a fantastic job! If you have any questions along the way, feel free to reach out. Happy crafting! 🤩✂️
Absolutely brilliant. You make it so easy, Thank you. I'd love to see a little tutorial for a Relaxed Roman Blind as there seem to be a few options on the type of swag. Thank you
I would love to know as much as possible. The linings video would be great as well as how you got started. Thank you! Loved this video
What wood did you use?
Great question! We used 6mm plywood for this project. It's a sturdy and versatile option that works well for various DIY projects. Feel free to give it a try for your next woodworking endeavor!
These tutorials are so easy to follow. I just wondered, as a complete novice, if you could explain how we work out the size of fabric to start with for the drop/width window we have (i.e what allowance to include for hem/seam and fixtures)?
Hi Emma, lovely to hear from you! If you allow 15cm for the hem and 10cm for the top, that will be plenty. If you are doing pencil pleat curtains, multiply your track pole with by 2 and divide the with of the fabric into that measurement to establish the amount of widths of curtaining you need. Then multiply this by your drop plus 25cm top and bottom allowances. This will give you your required amount of fabric xx thank you so much for supporting my channel! Xx
@@tcbtutorials Thank you so much! I am about to start my first try at roman blinds for my sons room. Looking forward to the challenge - your tutorials are very easy to follow (and very relaxing!) Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
@EmmaStafford-oj8ns if you need any help, I’m here! x
Fabulous tutorial, thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks for watching and supporting my channel x
Hi Sandy, I love your tutorials and now want to try sewing myself. Can you recommend a good beginners sewing machine which will be strong enough to sew curtain / blinds fabric?
Hi Alexandra, yes of course! Please follow link below x thank you for supporting my channel www.tcbtutorials.com/softfurnishingtools
I think your tutorials are excellent there is so much step by step detail from start to hanging up to give a professional outcome. My query is that I have a pair of blinds in my kitchen there's nothing wrong with them but I would like to change the material. It seems wasteful, not to mention expensive, to throw these away and make new ones so Is there an easy way to add new material to the original lining and pully system? Any advice would be much appreciated. Thankyou
Hi Jacqui, yes you can definitely reuse everything, just be careful to unpick everything carefully so you don’t damage the existing lining. Just lay the existing lining onto your new fabric and lock it all in as I show on the tutorial, then hand sew and put your Velcro on before you re-inserted your fibre glass rods or dowels and bottom bar. If you need any further help just message me. Thank you for supporting my channel xx
Music gone.... excellent information , thank you
Thank you for sharing your story with us. I’m in awe of Sandy’s talents, the tutorials are fabulous thank you for those too. Question-What method do you use to attach a pelmet to the wall?
Hi Catherine, I attach pelmets to wood and attach the wood with l shaped brackets xx
Thank you, love your tutorials 😊
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❤I made these for a customer but not like yours. Now that I have seen this awesome tutorial , Im thinking of asking if I can redo them.
Thank you for the compliment Stephanie! It brings us great pleasure to pass the skills along! Thank you for being here with us🧵❤️🪡
Sandy, this is the second of your videos I’ve watched and I have to say what a delight they are. Pure, helpful instruction. You’re a natural 😂 ❤
Thank you so much! Your kind words mean the world to me. I'm thrilled you find the tutorials helpful! 😊❤️
Beautiful work. Love to see interlined curtains. 😊
Thank you very much! Interlining can make such a difference! Glad to have you here 🧵❤️🪡
Would love workshop etc x
Brilliant. So informative and really clear. 👏🏻 I'm excited to do my own curtains now. ❤
Hi Trudi, I’m so happy you have enjoyed the video, do not hesitate to contact me if you need any help! Sandie x
The music is only 4 min long. Deal with it?
(Thank you!) 🙏
I love this. Thank you!
So happy to hear that! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Sandy would love you to do A curtain Workshop for , people like Me who would love Ahands on tutorial. wgere ee can come diwn And work with you in the cotswolds.let us know if Thats Something you Could possibly Do in the future. a sewing Workshop , in tge firm of A holiday. Thanks . Let us know what you think. Georgina Clinton
Спасибо!🙏 👏👏👏
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You are wonderfully generous sharing your expertise and skills. Very clear warm and friendly videos I am learning a lot. Do you have any tips or possibly a close up short video on the hand sewing of an unlined curtain so that nothing shows on right side I notice you use quite a long needle. Thank you Carol
Thank you, Carol! We're glad you're finding our videos helpful. We'll definitely consider your request for a hand-sewing tutorial. Stay tuned for more tips!
I really wanted to watch this but the background music is blotting out your voice. It’s really too loud and irritating
Thank you, we are aware, sadly we are unable to adjust the volumes on this particular video, hopefully it still provides value! Our recent videos are much improved! 🎧 🙏❤️
Swoon over fabrics. Fabrics sti every emotion.
me again, "stir" every emotion; not "sti". Computers auto correct disrupt attempts at being artistic and articulate. But fabrics are divine.
Absolutely! Fabrics have a unique way of captivating us and evoking various emotions.
Excellent video. I followed it fully for my interlined curtains. Thank you.
Thank you for this video
You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful!
I am an interior design in Canada who makes bespoke draperies as well! I toured Chelsea Harbour YEARS ago and would LOVE to go back!! Thanks for the tour!!!! PS...I also LOVE Romo :)
Hey! Lovely to hear from you! I hope your business is doing well! x
Hello Great Video, you say there is a link below on how you maid the lining pockets, I cant see it! Do you give in person tuition ? I'm changing career at 61 from flooring to fabrics! I'm in Hertfordshire
Thank you for bringing this to our attention, 🙏 leave it with us! We’ll get it updated 🔗 😊 In-person training is indeed something we are currently considering. Perhaps if you have any suggestions or requests you might consider dropping us a line or two? There’s a box on our website for messages and we would be so grateful for your input. Thanks for being here with us! An exciting journey all round! 🧵❤️
One of the absolute best tutorials on this subject!
Hi Sandie. Thanks for your videos !! You explain things beautifully. I am making unlined double-pinch pleated linen and have watched your tutorial numerous times. Greetings from Vancouver, BC. Canada
Hi there! Thank you so much for your kind words and support! I'm thrilled to hear that you've found my tutorials helpful for your project. Double-pinch pleated linen sounds like a wonderful choice! Sending warm greetings back to Vancouver, BC, Canada. Happy crafting!