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How to Make Beautiful Curtains
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Four step-by-step projects
How to Make Beautiful Curtains
22 lessons | 5 hours
Bad curtains can ruin good rooms. Too short. Too stiff. Too thin. Too thick. Most curtains just don’t look right because they weren’t made for the space they’re in. The the difference between a curtain that works and a curtain that doesn’t? You can learn it. Gemma Moulton has built East London Cloth into one of the most respected names in soft furnishings. She’s become known for timeless design, proper technique, and never cutting corners. Now, she’s teaching you the same.
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By making things yourself, by stitching it at home, using your own hands, it might take you a little bit more time - but seeing that thing every day brings you a sense of pride.
— Gemma Moulton
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Lesson Plan
22 LESSONS / 5 HOURS
Meet Gemma
An experienced and prolific curtain maker, Gemma welcomes you into her studio and reveals the projects you will work through.
Equipment guide and recommendations
Gemma advises exactly what tools you will require to begin making curtains, and where to source them.
Curtain styles
As Gemma talks through the benefits and performance of each different type of window dressings, you will learn about which will work best for your room.
Guide to measuring
Gemma will demonstrate exactly how to measure your window for a pair of curtains, and how to measure under a worktop for a counter curtain.
Choosing fabric
As well as learning about the different types of fabrics, Gemma will teach you how to translate your measurements into the exact amount of fabric you will require for your projects.
Choosing your lining
An important part of window curtains, you will learn what lining to use in different scenarios.
History of curtains - 18th century
Join Gemma on her visit to the Museum of the Home in London, where she talks through 18th-century styles of curtains and what we can learn from them.
History of curtains - 19th century
Join Gemma on her visit to the Museum of the Home in London, where she talks through 19th-century styles of curtains and what we can learn from them.
Understanding the process - Part 1
Gemma takes you through the entire process of making an unlined pocket curtain. First, you will learn how to cut the fabric, sew the side hems and weight the curtain.
How to add a bottom hem - Part 2
To complete this project, you will discover how to add a bottom hem and finally create the rod pocket from which to hang your finished curtain.
Hanging your curtains - Part 3
Now for the exciting part, hanging your completed curtain!
Measuring and cutting your fabric - Part 1
Gemma explains exactly how to measure and cut the fabric required. You will learn how to join widths, as well as practise adding side hems, lead weights and bottom hems.
Adding pencil pleats - Part 2
With the bottom and sides of your curtain constructed, you will master the art of adding pencil pleats for a beautiful gathered finish.
Simple unlined valance
A wonderful project if you’re looking to give an old curtain a new lease of life, you will learn how to repurpose the fabric and turn it into a pretty valance.
Installing your valance - Part 2
With your valance complete, Gemma talks through how and where to install it.
How to cut, prepare, and pattern match your fabric- Part 1
This project will introduce you to the craft of hand sewing, and teach you how to add lining to a curtain. In this first part, you will cut and prepare your fabric, as well as learn how to pattern match.
Constructing your lining - Part 2
Gemma talks through how to prepare and construct your lining.
Constructing your curtains - Part 3
Continue to construct your lined curtain with a pencil pleat heading.
The finishing touches - Part 4
Under Gemma’s guidance, you will put the finishing touches to your final curtain.
Guide to hanging window curtains
With your curtain now complete, this comprehensive guide will help you to hang your curtain beautifully so it looks it’s best for years to come.
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