Curtains

[Claire]

I'm busy furnishing my first house and trying to make as much as I can for it myself. However I can't get my curtains to hang right - in fact I'm not sure I'm doing it right at all! (I'm not the world's greatest sewer). Has anyone got any hints please.

Claire:confused::confused:

[St.Vale]

Hiya Claire

There are some instructions on making curtains on here by MOM, think they are under the membership bit, hope you find them as they are really good!!

[St.Vale]

Ok, sent you to the wrong place, give me a mo and I will find them giggle

[Claire]

Thanks St Vale

[St.Vale]

Ok Claire, I can’t find them lol.................. I do have a copy on my PC, if you could write me a private message with your email address, I could send them to you, I’m sure Mom won’t mind, she is on holiday at the moment!

[Claire]

Have done - thanks.

[St.Vale]

Sent them Claire, hope they help you!!

[Winston's Mum]

Warm welcome to you Claire, i also dont like sewing, but do you know you can use fabric glue so no sewing at all. I was told this the other day i havent tried it yet but am going to, seems much easier and its not as if you are going to open and shut them is it, but i am with you re the sewing eeekkk X

[Amanda]

Hi Claire

I would definitely go with MoM's instructions they are really good, I have tried them myself and if you follow those instructions it is easy peasy and NO SEWING

[Winston's Mum]

Guess what all going to have a go at the curtain tutorial today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for a big window ha ha should be fun, least its all gluing wish me luck please.

[Hollyrafe]

I'm going to cheat-my mom offered to do mine! God I love that woman!:D

[Amanda]

Hi Chris

http://s249.photobucket.com/albums/gg221/hamandap/th_thgood_luck.gif

[Winston's Mum]

hee hee thanks Amanda will need it that big too X

[davidsmum]

Hi WM

Good luck with the no sew curtains!

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m178/jezalmaarzoheten/animated%20gif/curtains.gif

[Winston's Mum]

hee hee wish they was mine all done and dusted. Have just printed off moms instructions, got to po out when i get back down to business thankyou X

[Ann of Boleyn]

Hi Chris,

Where did you find moms instructions for the curtains please. I cant find them

Ann

[Hollyrafe]

Hi Ann,
Not Chris here but you can find them on the members only forum under something silly like "welcome to the members only forum"!:confused:

[Ann of Boleyn]

Hi Hollyrafe

Thank you for your reply, but when I get to Curtain instructions it just says 'thread removed'

I have been looking for these for months. Will give up soon.

Thanks anyway

Ann

[Hollyrafe]

Go to members only forum, welcome to the members only forum thread, page 2 scroll down. Its there I can see it!:):)

[Winston's Mum]

Hi Ann yes they are there Holly is correct. I just printed them off.

[Claire]

Thanks for all the help. Will have a bash at the curtains soon.

Claire

[Amanda]

Hi All

Well I have a perfectly good copy of MoM's curtain instructions so thought it might be an idea to try and upload them to this thread - well here goes nothing

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[Amanda]

YeSSS it worked,!!!! here are the rest of the instructions including the information on materials needed, now if you need to work from them just open and print each page

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[Winston's Mum]

Hi Amanda thanks for that at least we can read the instructions then have a look here to see what they mean, i havve the general idea getting all my stuff toether at mo, she is so clear in her instructions so glad i bought a cutting board from Hobbycraft the other day can use it now hee hee thanks honey am off out now when i get back the fun will beging cheers.

[Winston's Mum]

Hi all am busy making curtains, well trying too hee hee, am waiting for glue to dry so prob be tomorrow time all this card and fabric is dry. Had slight problem, the curtain pleater i thought i had here have lent out!!!!!!!!!! thats the wooden one, the one i do have here is a rubber one but only 5 inches wide the curtains i need to do are for the long patio window in the extension, so am doing it by putting on a foam board and using pins and knitting needle make pleats that way you only need about 5 to 7 on ea cch curtain, and that is where i am up to.

[Winston's Mum]

Hi all thought would you an update on my curtain making. So far so good, but there is sooooo much hanging about (excuse the pun) have done the all the edges now have to wait for last edges to dry, then i can dp the pleating, which by looks of things will be tomorrow. But am cracking on lol not lost my temper yest so thats a good thing.

[gemini37]

Hi just been reading about you doing curtains, i got moms instructions and bought her curtain pleater from ebay a couple weeks ago, i have had a go and hurrah i have a lovely pair of curtains at last, just 7 more to go!!!!

[Winston's Mum]

Hi there is lot of hanging about isnt their, when i get back from holiday am going to by my own pleater, have you any piccies of your curtains please. I have 9 to make eekkkkkkkk lol the pair i am doing now are for a patio door, so seem really big, makes the others seem nixcer to do, might see if i can do the pleats soon, will have to use pins and needle!

[Winston's Mum]

Pleats are done, and sprayed so have to wait for that to dry out now, tomorrow will do the pelmet, not having tie backs, cos its the 1940s and think Hilda would just have then straight shes not into Frills!

[davidsmum]

Hi Winston's Mum

I can't wait to see these curtains! If you're making so many, you'll have to get your pleater back.

[Winston's Mum]

Hi DM well its not my pleater its my daughter in laws and she cant find it, but i also dont want the folds too regimental cos its an older style property, I have one here which prob will be ok on the smaller windows but i in my wisdom chose to do the patio door first lol

[davidsmum]

Hi Winston's Mum

Ah, I see. Probably best to get the tricky one out the way first of all then you can rattle through the rest!

[Winston's Mum]

ha ha something like that lol

[mad-on-miniatures]

Hi all,

If anyone needs the instructions for the curtains.....I will happily send them to you via e-mail......just PM me your email addy ......:)

[Winston's Mum]

Hi Mom did you have a good holiday, saw you and hubby and Amanda lovely piccie. Have been following your tuorial thankyou, am doing the pelmet today well later, something wrong with my eyes at moment they dont feel right, also do you still have those curtain pleaters for sale, can you give me your ebay shop name, when i come back from hols will order one thanks honey X Nice to see your back

[Winston's Mum]

Hi all just thought i would tell about my curtain making skills ha ha. Well things were going good and then did the pelmet and i did it on a cereal box and when glue dried could see all the writing through the material ha ha. So only had little bit of material so am now making another pair and do you know what have done it much quicker, so think practice does make perfect, the pelmet is now drying hopefully will be up tomorrow and this pair look nicer than the first pair lol

[Hollyrafe]

Corn Flakes Curtains! You could start a new trend! lol Bet they're lovely now though

[Winston's Mum]

Hi Hollyrafe its a pain, but there you go i learnt a leson ha ha

[St.Vale]

I must learn not to drink coffee whilst reading the forums, gosh that made me laugh Chris giggle

[Winston's Mum]

Hi Val i can assure you i didnt giggle, had taken me 2 days to get to that point!!!!!!!!!!!! am not the worlds best curtain maker takes me ages, i had mom instructions printed out, i had it on screen, i had a book out too just in case it went wrong lol

[St.Vale]

Sorry Chris, please forgive me! xx

[Winston's Mum]

ha ha of course i will, i suppose it is funny reading it not funny doing it!! do you make curtains Val lol

[St.Vale]

No I cheat, Mom has made the few I have so far, so no room to laugh at you at all

[Winston's Mum]

Well Val between you and me the time it takes think i will be going to ebay to buy the rest ha ha

[Winston's Mum]

so far its taken me 4 days and theres not one curtain up yet you have to wait so long for all the glue to dry Barry said you should do loads at a time, you can imagine where i told him to go cant you lol

[St.Vale]

Aaawww Chris.................I know what you mean though, I have got a curtain pleater but just not got into it.............do you think double sided tape would work better than glue? I use it for loads of things rather than glue these days and its much cleaner!

[Winston's Mum]

yes i did use that in flower shop actually you just reminded me, i have been trying moms way this time. i am doing it by pinning the folds in place cos i dont want it to pleatey looking i want it realistic, its in the wartime you see lol

[St.Vale]

We try most things Chris, some we manage some we don’t, some we like doing others we don’t, least you have tried, well done

[Ann of Boleyn]

Hi Val i can assure you i didnt giggle, had taken me 2 days to get to that point!!!!!!!!!!!! am not the worlds best curtain maker takes me ages, i had mom instructions printed out, i had it on screen, i had a book out too just in case it went wrong lol
Hi Chris,
What was the book called? Was it a Steven King one.

It might have been easier to make the curtains if you hadn't tried to read a book at the same time

Ann

[Winston's Mum]

thank you val god loves a trier hee hee

[Winston's Mum]

Hi Chris,
What was the book called? Was it a Steven King one.

It might have been easier to make the curtains if you hadn't tried to read a book at the same time

Annhee hee Ann think it was actually, well done lol

[Winston's Mum]

My curtains are done!!!!!!!!!!!!http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg127/steventrace/cutekittys.jpg

[Hollyrafe]

congratulations! Bet your glad thats done, lol. Love the cats! So do we get to see these curtains?

[Winston's Mum]

Wondered how long it would be before someone said that the answer is yes but my son still got my camera have just spoke to him and he s bringing it back tonight so will do them for you all, before i get in any trouble from Ann and Amanda i mustnt upset those 2 again lol

[Ann of Boleyn]

Chris,

Congratulations, job well done.

The cats are gorgeous. Can we see the curtains please?

Ann

[Ann of Boleyn]

Chris,

You need your camera for your holidays!!! And don't forget we like to see holiday photos as well!!!

Ann

[Winston's Mum]

ha ha Ann knew you would be on to me, my camera is still with no 1 son but have just spoke to him and he brining my camera back tonight so will take them tonight, and also piccies of the exten roof cos its finished and door is on hinges now hooray for that X

[Winston's Mum]

Chris,

You need your camera for your holidays!!! And don't forget we like to see holiday photos as well!!!

AnnOH no Ann no holiday piccies dont think you will want to see me with my boobies out do you!!!

[Ann of Boleyn]

You have been busy Chris, look forward to seeing the extension roof and the curtains.

Ok I concede on the holiday photos, we don't need to see them, pleeeeaaase.

Ann

[Winston's Mum]

ha ha thought not!!!!!!!!! its not a good look these days lol

[Ann of Boleyn]

Chris, off now, you know where. See you about 9 ish.

Ann

[Winston's Mum]

ok just answered you somewhere else laters X

[Winston's Mum]

Hi all here are the finished curtains.

[Ann of Boleyn]

Hi Chris,

Well done, they are fantastic. I love the material. Was it a light cotton?

Thank you for showing them to us. They are brilliant. they look so good from inside or out.

Ann

[Winston's Mum]

thanks Ann, moms instructions are brill, but i had a problem no pleater and also a big window but thought might as well do the big one first, when i get back from hols will get my own pleater mom has them if anyone interested. As for the material yes its a cotton, they say dont get poly cotton as they dont drape or pleat that well and it was all glued!

[davidsmum]

Hi WM

Lovely curtains! The fabric is so right.

[Amanda]

Hi Chris

Well those really look the business, perfect for the time period too, WELL DONE

[Winston's Mum]

hee hee thankyou DM and Amanda, its just as hards finding the right stuff for 1940's as any period, but thats the bit il like, am doing kitchen ones now but want them with a more cottagy pelmet, see got the bug now.

[Hollyrafe]

Those curtains look fabulous! That fabric is perfect for that house, well done!

[St.Vale]

Oh well done again, those curtains look brilliant!

[Winston's Mum]

Those curtains look fabulous! That fabric is perfect for that house, well done!
Hi Hollyrafe thank you, by the way can i just call you Holly, easier to type me being blonde and all! they are not perfect but at least have something up the windows hee ee hope you have a go some time.

[Winston's Mum]

Oh well done again, those curtains look brilliant!Hi Val they turned out ok in the end, i reckon the more i do the better i will be come ha ha am doing the little kitchen ones now, i already did the back door ones, so here we go again ha ha

[Hollyrafe]

Yes you can just call me Holly-its my name! tee hee. Rafe is my youngest son. I just might have to have a go, well making some blinds, as all the ready made ones are twice as big as my windows!

[Winston's Mum]

Thanks Holly, like your sons name by the way, i have 3 boys all grown up Ross, Grant and Dean as you can tell i like names that cant be shortened hee hee blinds are easy do you mean roller blinds i can do them i did them in my pub. If you need any help let me know.

[Hollyrafe]

Thank you, yes I like names that can't be shortened either. My eldest is Damien, and ooh he is living up to his name! lol Rafe is just a cheeky monkey. I've got their photo in my album if your feeling nosy! lol Oh thanks about the blinds, yeah roller blinds, I havent seen any instructions for them anyplace but I figured they can't be too difficult. My mom offered to do my curtains but she just retired from nursing and has flitted off on a cross country driving holiday across america, so I don't know when she'll wander home!

[Winston's Mum]

Hi Holly have you looked on the back of his nech then ha ha bless him, ok will have a look later thanks. All you need to do is first measure window, then cut out out material leaving tiny bit over at sides and bottom, then iron an edge on three sides then glue them, then i used a cocktail stick, or kebab stick put some glue on it and rolls over the top part of blind right side facing you, then put lgue on fabric there you have a blind, if you want to add a bottom lace or edging do that before you do the rolling bit you can also add a pull a bead or something to bottom too.

[Hollyrafe]

Believe me, I have checked his head! lol Thank you for that, that does sound easy enough, least no tiny stitches! I can crossstitch for england but I can't mend or sew a hem! Go figure.:rolleyes:

[Winston's Mum]

HiHolly just popped back am on way to weed out the front hoping to see postie!!!!!!!!!!!!! yes just iron the hems first then glue you get a better finish i love no sewing too, i want to try cross stitch but dont know how too so when i do it i know who to ask ha ha speak later am going out the front. X

[Hollyrafe]

Ugh weeding, I need to do the back but the weather here has been awful every day. Hope the postie has IT! Oh cross stitch is simple as, just the counting/following pattern can do in your eyes/head. Always here to lend a hand if you ever wanna give it a go!

[jeanmtweddle]

Hi WM -Just caught up with hyour curtains - they look very good - hope mine turn out as well when I get around to making them. Keep trying to get on top of real housework stuff - washing and ironing - but not doing very well. The weather is not helping either.

[Winston's Mum]

Thankyou Jean if you follow moms instructions they will, and also i wanted mine a bit not so straight cos of being wartime they had to make do, but when i do my posh house they will be swags and tails, well i hope they will be hee hee.

[Winston's Mum]

Hi Holly they both look cheeky monkeys ha ha and you wouldnt want it any other way i am sure. They look lovely thanks for telling me to look make the most of it cos they grow up so fast lol

[Hollyrafe]

Thanks Chris, the time is flying by already! seems like they were only born and next they'll be finishing school before I turn around!

[Winston's Mum]

Bless them my mum always said wait until they get to secondary scholl, then that time goes so quick and i think that is true, so enjoy them X

[Amanda]

Hi Holly

I just had a look at your two boys, they look so cute with the hats on, make the most of them while they are still young

[Ann of Boleyn]

Hi Holly,

Just looked at your photos too. Your boys look really cheeky, gorgeous little boys.

You look freezing cold in the 1st photo.

Ann

[Hollyrafe]

Oh, thank you both Amanda & Ann,
They are lovely little cheeky boys and I am trying to enjoy every minute but they're sending me grey! I started a bit late, I'm 38 now and they are 8 and 4. And yes we were freezing Ann-NY in March was like Antarctica and I'm not used to it anymore!

[kath]

I've been trying to make some curtains this past week or two aswell - gosh it seems to take ages but I'm quite pleased with my efforts so far....I've used a book called DIY Dollshouse Curtains by Sue Heaser and it 's fantastic. It has helped me alot. It has patterns and really good tips and ideas. I highly recommend it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/kathc/Dollshouses/diydollshousecurtains.jpg

You can buy it from Amazon or from dollshouse shops....:)

[WhatNow]

I've got that book too Kath. I'm not at the stage where I need curtains yet, but I think it will really help when I need it.

[Winston's Mum]

Hi yes i have that book in fact i will do the curtains in my kitchen Moms way, then will do the frilled pelmet how they do it in that book, its very good, thats how i got to know how to do the blinds Holly, it is worth investing in it, another good book in my opinion, has any one got the finishing touches book in the range cos that the next one i want thankyou for sharing that one X

[Winston's Mum]

I've been trying to make some curtains this past week or two aswell - gosh it seems to take ages but I'm quite pleased with my efforts so far....I've used a book called DIY Dollshouse Curtains by Sue Heaser and it 's fantastic. It has helped me alot. It has patterns and really good tips and ideas. I highly recommend it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/kathc/Dollshouses/diydollshousecurtains.jpg

You can buy it from Amazon or from dollshouse shops....:)Hi Kath it soes take ages dont it, have you any piccies of them please cos thats the stage i am at in Springwood, would like to get them all done soon.

[WhatNow]

I have the Finishing Touches book Chris. It's quite interesting, with lots of wee projects.

[St.Vale]

Can I ask.....does that book cover arched windows please?

[Hollyrafe]

Hi WM, thanks for that, I'll check it out. I'm going to need alot of blinds I think.

[WhatNow]

I don't remember seeing arched windows in any of my books Val. If I do find anything I'll let you know.

[Winston's Mum]

Hi What now re The finishing touches book yes am going to buy that one defo, it looks good, what about the rug one have you got that, wonder if thats worth getting too while i am at it hee hee. Hold on Val will look for you, oh Val sorry no arched windows in there will keep an eye out see if i can see anything take care X

[WhatNow]

Yup, have the Rugs book as well ;) I went a bit mad on Amazon and bought anything that caught my eye :o

[Winston's Mum]

another question now then that i know you have that one too, is it worth me getting it i want to do a cross stitch rug is there any tips in it and also is there patterns in it.

[WhatNow]

Chris - there's pages that show you how to stitch, and plenty of patterns. If you saw the oriental carpet I did, I took that from the book (although I cheated a bit and left out some of the detail :o).

I think the patterns look more difficult than they actually are - but I don't know if that's the case for everyone or if I've just found my crafting skill with rugs LOL.

[Winston's Mum]

Hi sorry just had dinner, right will get that one too while i am at it thanks for info X

[kath]

All the books in that range are good. I've got the rugs one too. I did my stair carpet out of that one I think...
Will post pictures of the curtains I've done so far tomorrow if I can get some taken - depends if the lights good or not.