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We offer both custom made and ready made curtains in a wide selection of styles to suit all requirements.
Curtains can be hung on a track, a rod or a decorative pole, it all depends on the style of heading you choose, the weight of your fabric and the look you want to achieve, the style and shape of your curtain headings can dramatically change the look and impression of a room. You also need to consider the practical aspects
when choosing your style of curtain heading such as the window you are hanging the curtain in and the space you have around the window you also need to consider some headings are best suited to certain types of hanging methods. Our Custom made curtains are available in any heading style and we will be on hand to advise you on which heading will work best in your particular situation.
Headings available:
- Tape top
- Pencil pleat
- Pinch pleat
- Goblet pleat
- Eyelets
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Headings for curtains
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TAPE TOP OR TAB TOP?? |
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Tape top
Some headings can be created using various types of tape that is sewn close to the top edge of the window treatment and, by pulling up gathering cords, different effects can be achieved.
Some heading tapes incorporate Velcro at the back so they can be used in conjunction with grip tape that makes it possible to attach top treatments and blinds to battens or pelmet boards.The number of cords and the way the cords are threaded in the heading tape makes the pattern of pleats.
The pleats are sharpest when the cords are drawn up tightly.
There can be 2, 3, or 4 cords for drawing up the pleats.
Most tapes have more than 1 row of pockets for the hooks to adjust the height of the heading. |
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Tape top or Tab top ??????
An extremely cost effective solution as this heading requires less fabric than gathered or pleated curtains. Not suitable for long, heavier weight curtains as tabs don't glide easily along the pole.
A decorative pole works best with this heading. |
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Pencil pleat
Classic, simple and the slightly more elegant alternative to a gathered heading. Pencil pleat is probably the best known and most widely used heading for curtains. The deep, crisp pleats are drawn up tightly to an even, neat form. Traditional pencil pleat tape has 2 rows of pockets, either of which can be used to suspend your curtain hooks. This means that you can use any type of curtain track depending upon whether you wish to hide the tracking system or not. Pencil pleat is a safe choice. It always look right, whether your furnishings are traditional, contemporary or casual. A decorative pole works best with this heading.
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Pinch pleat
Pinch pleat is a decorative heading for curtains, suitable for all fabrics. Pinch pleats are more gathered than pencil pleats and have permanent sewn-in pleats for a more luxurious, tailored look. A decorative pole works best with this heading. |
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Goblet pleat
Goblet pleats make a very elegant heading for longer lengths. Pleats fall from each goblet that can be stuffed with tissue paper or cotton wool to retain their shape.
It has a rich, formal appearance and looks wonderful with woven fabrics or jacquards. Coupled with luxurious roped tiebacks pulling curtains back from your window, the overall appearance is timeless. For a true luxury look let your curtain hems drape along the floor either side of the window by about 15cm.
A decorative pole works best with this heading.
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Eyelets
Modern, unfussy and extremely neat. With their regular even pleats, this heading requires the least amount of space either side of the window to stack back.
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Our Service
- Made to measure for your requirements we can offer you both, in house from a supply make and fit service, through to using your own material and offering a specialist cleaning and alteration service.
- Hand finished, incorporating all types of lining and interlining.
- Quantity is not a problem we can cater from 1 window to 1000 windows.
- Free detailed site survey available.
- We provide a flame retardant service.
- All types of curtain rails available.
- Free estimate and measuring service.
- Advice on all accessories.
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Fittings
- Advice on pelmet boards or types of curtain track, all types of wooden and brass decorative poles and various accessories ie. Fringe, piping, edging, tie backs, and contrast fabric.
- Having provided a made to measure service for the last 65 years we have seen and can advise on most fittings that have been used in commercial furnished environments.
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Quotations
- We offer a free site survey and quotation service, please book an appointment and we will gladly meet you Monday - Friday 9.30 through till 5.00pm.
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