Window Textiles
A Curtain Tieback Changes the Fabric You See and the Space You Need
Test a curtain tieback’s position and fabric gathering before fitting it permanently, considering daylight, clearance and how the curtain closes.
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Caring for Textiles
A Table-Linen Stain Needs the Fabric Label Before the Remedy
Identify the tablecloth fabric and care instructions before treating a spill, and avoid turning a small stain into a damaged finish.
Textile Projects
Pattern Placement Changes the Look of a Small Cushion
Preview a fabric motif at the finished cushion size before cutting, allowing for seams, direction and the way the cover will be displayed.
Window Treatments
Roller-Blind Fabric Width Is Not the Same as Bracket Width
Measure roller blinds using the supplier’s definitions of fabric width, overall width and recess deductions before placing a made-to-measure order.
Choosing Fabrics
A Cushion Insert Changes the Cover Before You Change the Colour
Compare cushion inserts with the cover’s measurements and construction before assuming a colour change is the answer to a flat-looking sofa cushion.
Home Finishing
Open the Door Before Choosing the Rug Thickness
Check the combined height of a rug and underlay against door movement, thresholds, and walking routes before choosing an entrance rug.
Table Linen
Measure Tablecloth Drop From the Table Edge
Choose a tablecloth size by measuring the tabletop and the desired drop on each side, then check corners, chairs and care instructions.
Home Textiles
Curtains Can Change a Room’s Echo Without Soundproofing It
Understand the difference between softening sound within a room and blocking sound between spaces before choosing curtains for an acoustic problem.
Window Textiles
A Pattern Repeat Can Change How Much Curtain Fabric You Need
Account for the pattern repeat and matching arrangement before ordering curtain fabric, especially when several drops must align across a window.