Curtain Fabric Buying Guide
Here you will find lots of helpful tips an advice on buying fabric for your curtains, or for making roman blinds. We have a glossary of fabric terms to help you get started, plus more advanced guides on fabric types and how to use our fabrics in your home. A great selection of guides for all craft projects.
How to use fabric to make your own curtains
A five step guide to using fabric to make your own curtains, covering measuring techniques, attaching lining, heading tapes and hems.
A five step guide to using fabric to make your own curtains, covering measuring techniques, attaching lining, heading tapes and hems.
How to know if a fabric can be used for upholstery projects
A guide to assessing whether different fabrics are appropriate for upholstery projects, broken down by fabric type.
A guide to assessing whether different fabrics are appropriate for upholstery projects, broken down by fabric type.
How and when to use tactile fabrics within the home
A guide to using tactile fabrics within the home, utilising the right colour choices and how best to use these fabrics.
A guide to using tactile fabrics within the home, utilising the right colour choices and how best to use these fabrics.
What is organza? How to use it in your home
A helpful explanation of what organza is, it's main purposes and how to use it to correctly dress your window.
A helpful explanation of what organza is, it's main purposes and how to use it to correctly dress your window.
What is taffeta? How to use it in your home
An explanation of what taffetta is, the look taffeta can create in the home and how best to use it on your windows.
An explanation of what taffetta is, the look taffeta can create in the home and how best to use it on...
What is silk? How to use it in your home
An explanation of what is silk and how to best use it within the home.
An explanation of what is silk and how to best use it within the home.
What is damask? How to use it in your home
A guide to using damask, what it is and how to use damask to achieve a great look within your home.
A guide to using damask, what it is and how to use damask to achieve a great look within your home.
What is chenille? How to use it in your home
A guide to chenille, how to recognise it, a little history of chenille usage in the past and how to get the most from chenille fabrics.
A guide to chenille, how to recognise it, a little history of chenille usage in the past and how to get...
How and when to use wool within your home
A simple guide on how and when you use wool within the home, covering proper uses and how to work with this type of fabric to get the look you desire.
A simple guide on how and when you use wool within the home, covering proper uses and how to work with...
Eco-awareness – use of natural fabrics
A guide to being eco-aware when choosing fabrics, covering certain fabric types, sustainability and the impact to the environment.
A guide to being eco-aware when choosing fabrics, covering certain fabric types, sustainability and the impact to the environment.
Making the best use of your voiles
How to make the most of voile fabrics, by choosing the right fabrics and using them in the right way throughout your home.
How to make the most of voile fabrics, by choosing the right fabrics and using them in the right way throughout...
Understanding voile fabric and when to use it
A guide to understanding the purposes of voile fabric and how best to use it within your home and to dress your windows.
A guide to understanding the purposes of voile fabric and how best to use it within your home and to dress...
How to choose the right curtain fabric
A guide to choosing the right fabric type for your next project, covering room purpose, fabric versatility, measurements and factors to consider.
A guide to choosing the right fabric type for your next project, covering room purpose, fabric versatility, measurements and factors to...
What to look for with children's fabrics
A guide to choosing childrens fabrics, from choosing fun designs and durable materials.
A guide to choosing childrens fabrics, from choosing fun designs and durable materials.