Curtains & Pelmets
Deanswood success over the last forty years has been based on three founding principles quality, reliability and service and as with all our products, we take great pride in what we produce and deliver. Our team of expert curtain-makers are exceptional in their abilities and deliver a handnished product of the highest quality - which means that our clients enjoy a bespoke service that interprets their designs and helps make them come alive! Naturally, designers and architects expect their modern day and traditional designs to be interpreted in the finished product and this is where Deanswood Interiors really do excel. The importance of professional on-site preparation and installation is paramount and our experienced team of fitters and project managers ensures that curtain and window blind designs are hung and dressed to perfection. Interlined curtains These consist of three layers, the face fabric, the lining and a thick cotton bump fabric that sits between. As well as helping with heat retention and draughts the main reason for using is for the sumptuous look and feel of the curtain and the excellent draping properties that interlining gives. However, to achieve this effect great skill is required in hand sewing the layers together and ensuring all layers sit well together. The great majority of our curtains are interlined, as the discerning customer would not be happy with anything else. Lined curtains There are occasions when lined only curtains would be appropriate such as when a soft, flowing informal feel is required. Equal care is required in ensuring hand-sewn stitches do not show and the layers sit well together. For this look it is important to select the correct face fabric and you are advised to contact us with your fabric selection before proceeding. Unlined curtains Reserved for see through fabrics such as sheers but also now for the many fabrics that have cutout shapes for effect. Many of these modern fabrics are very delicate and should only be used where on site disturbance is not likely to occur. They can also be difficult and time consuming to sew and you should contact us for advice before final selection is made.
Hand pencil pleat This heading is done entirely by hand without the use of a heading tape (Regis, etc.) and as such gives a perfect invisible stitch finish. This heading is ideal for valances and curtain that are held in the centre and pulled back on tiebacks (or Italian Strung curtains). If used on curtains that draw then the effect is not so pleasing when the curtains are in the stacked position. This heading needs at least 2¾ times fullness to give the proper effect. Smocked heading Starting with hand pencil pleating each pleat is formed into a honeycomb shape by hand and sewn into position usually using a contrast thread. This is a very time consuming operation but gives a stunning result. Particularly effective on valances but also on curtains where they are not drawn back. Hand pinch pleat Made with buckram stiffening, this heading is ideal for a formal setting and promotes more uniform folds in the fabric and also creates a neat stack back when curtains are drawn closed. Usually made with 3 pleats but also can be made with double or single pleats. Fullness required is 2½ times although less can be used especially on bulky fabrics. Eyelet heading This is a more modern heading for use with decorative poles and promotes perfect folds in the fabric of the curtains. There are three main sizes of the eyelets, 40mm, 50mm and 66mm, which will work with 28mm to 50mm diameter poles. The eyelets come in a variety of colours and metal effects. The curtains can only be drawn by hand and need to be adjusted when in the closed position to retain the evenness of the folds but they can stack back into a very small space to get maximum light from the window. Hand goblet pleat Made in a similar fashion to pinch pleat but instead of making the pleat the fabric is formed into a flute shape and stuffed with polyester to retain it s shape. The heading can be made more luxurious with the addition of a knotted and looped rope to the bottom of the pleats. Depending on thickness of fabrics less fullness is used to make this pleat and it should be noted that these curtains will not stack back as tight as pinch pleats. Wave A new headings produced by using a special tape which gives a similar effect and the same even-ness of fold as eyelet hung from special curtain tracks or poles. They also have the advantage that the folds do not need adjusting each time the curtains are pulled. Like eyelets give a tight stack back. Standard tape heading A simple heading using a 1 inch tape with pull strings to gather up the curtain. Can be used when the top of the curtain is covered with a pelmet or for a simple application where cost is of importance.
Swags and Tails Perhaps the most versatile of pelmet arrangements to ornament any curtain arrangement. They can be made in any number of swags,any size and shape and with any decoration or trimming. They are ideal for use in a formal setting in drawing or dining rooms but can also be arranged in an informal setting with soft flowing folds. We are happy to help with the design to compliment any window shape and will prepare scale drawings and templates prior to manufacture. There are also numerous design books on swags and tails to help in the choice from which we are please to interpret. Hard Pelmets Hard pelmets can be made in any shape or size required, limited only by your own imagination. Ropes fringes can be added to enhance the look as well as padding to soften the effect. Our many years of experience can be called on to help with designs and shapes. Again these are ideal in more formal settings perhaps especially in dining room but suitable designs can be used around the house. Valances For a softer look for any room, choose a fabric valance. Valances have the fabric gathered up in a variety of forms and these are called headings. A variety of these can be seen on a later page and a range of effects can be achieved by choosing an appropriate heading. Apart from a simple gathered heading all other heading are hand sewn without the use of heading tapes thus ensuring a top class finish.
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