Co-ordinated tableware, bed linen and curtains can enhance the
aesthetic appeal of your home.
- Well-made, expensive curtains look poor if they are too
short for the window, or lack fullness. Lining silk or muslin
is cheap. Use material generously to make luxuriously full
curtains.
- Fabric leftover from pattern matching can be used for
tie-backs, trims or cushions.
- When hanging a curtain with rings or tab-headings, leave
one at the outer edge to hang beyond the pole bracket -
to hold the curtain in place.
- Use coins instead of draper's lead to weigh down the
hems of light curtains - vary the coins according to the
weight of the fabric.
- Choose a good blind cord when making your blinds - cheaper
versions will wear out more quickly.
- Soak very dirty curtains in cold water before washing.
- Unfasten gathering cords and pull curtains flat before
washing.
- Mark hook positions on curtains with a tiny dab of nail
varnish.
- Label your curtains, with coloured thread from left to
right; one long stitch for window number one and so on round
the room. This will save time when putting the curtains
back again, after cleaning.
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