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How to Make Beautiful Curtains

MEASURING AND CUTTING YOUR FABRIC - PART 1

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Gemma Moulton

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Equipment guide and recommendations

Guide to measuring

Choosing fabric

Choosing your lining

Sewing techniques

History of curtains - 18th century

History of curtains - 19th century

Understanding the process - Part 1

How to add a bottom hem - Part 2

Hanging your curtains - Part 3

Measuring and cutting your fabric - Part 1

Adding pencil pleats - Part 2

Simple unlined valance

Installing your valance - Part 2

How to cut, prepare, and pattern match your fabric- Part 1

Constructing your lining - Part 2

Constructing your curtains - Part 3

The finishing touches - Part 4

Guide to hanging window curtains

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.

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