Curtains and Soft Furnishings
Pencil-Pleat Curtains Need Their Heading Tape Set Before Hanging
Set pencil-pleat curtain heading tape to the intended width, secure the cords and distribute gathers before fitting hooks and hanging the curtain.
TEXTURE · LIGHT · LIVING
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Household Textile Care
A Shower Curtain and Its Liner Need Room to Dry Separately
Let a shower curtain and liner dry with their surfaces separated, while following each material’s care label and checking how water reaches the bathroom floor.
Upholstery Planning
Railroaded Upholstery Fabric Changes How a Pattern Runs Across a Sofa
Check how railroaded upholstery fabric places its pattern across the roll before planning a wide cushion or sofa panel.
Window Treatments
A Roman Blind Stacks Fabric Above the View When It Opens
A Roman blind still occupies space when raised. Check its stack height and mounting position before deciding how much glass will remain visible.
Home Textiles
Percale and Sateen Give Cotton Sheets Different Surfaces
Percale and sateen can both be cotton while presenting different textures. Compare weave, finish and care rather than choosing from fibre alone.
Home Textiles
Damask Makes Its Pattern Through the Weave
Look at both faces and changing light to recognise a damask’s woven pattern before choosing it for a household textile.