Curtain Making
Beautiful curtains can add a touch of luxury and elegance to any room, while also helping to regulate temperature, improve privacy and reduce noise. But with so many styles, fabrics, sizes and options to decide from, we understand that choosing new made to measure curtains can feel overwhelming. That's why our talented design team is here to guide you every step of the way. From your initial consultation and expert measuring to the curtain making and professional installation, we'll handle everything so you can sit back and relax.
Our expert team will help you choose the perfect fabric and style to complement your home's unique character, no matter whether you’re looking for decorative living room curtains, or blackout curtains for your bedroom. From luxurious silks and satins to practical linens and cottons, we offer a wide range of high-quality materials to suit your taste and your budget. Based in Grimsby, we've been creating made to measure curtains for local homes for over a century, so we understand what works across different properties in the area.
Our made to measure curtains are carefully handmade by our skilled seamstresses, ensuring a perfect fit and flawless finish. So, if you're looking for made to measure curtains in Grimsby, schedule a free consultation with our team today and let us show you how we can transform your windows. We take immense pride in the quality of our curtain making, and we're confident that you'll be delighted with the results.
MAKING A STATEMENT
The perfect window dressing can make a strong design statement in your home, let us help you get it right with our curtain making.
Choosing the right fabric
Lees fabric department features hundreds of beautiful curtain fabrics, so whatever look you’ve got in mind, we will have a choice of options to match your taste. Because our interior design team are experienced in helping you track down the perfect colours, fabric weights, and patterns for curtain making and dressing your windows, we can suggest alternatives and options for mixing and matching fabrics, trimmings and linings to make sure everything is complete.
With our indexing system created in house, combined with our teams breadth of personal knowledge. As a result we can pick out the best sample books to start your search from the hundreds that line the shelves of our fabulous soft furnishings department.
75 Years' Experience
The Lees Furnishers Sewing Workroom, an in house team of expert seamstresses who create bespoke curtain making to the highest of standards. All of our curtains, fabric blinds and pelmets are bespoke and made individually by hand.
With over 75 years of experience between them you can be confident that every aspect has been constructed in pursuit of excellence and with the utmost quality. Design your own bespoke curtains and let our in-house team make them a reality with our made to measure service arriving at your home ready for installation by one of our friendly fitters.
Home Visits
The crucial part of achieving the right look is getting the right fit so our experts will return to measure up when you are happy with your curtain making and are ready to go ahead. Your curtains will then be hand made by our in-house team of professional curtain-makers and we will arrange a fitting appointment with you. On the day, our professional fitting team will fit your curtain poles, tracks or whatever carrier method is required, as well as the curtains themselves. Finally, they will make the detailed adjustments to the drape and balance of the fabrics and will leave you with any relevant care instructions to keep your new drapes looking this good for years to come.
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How long do made to measure curtains take to make?
The time it takes to create your made to measure curtains depends on several factors, including the complexity of the design and the fabric you've chosen. Typically, you can expect the process to take between 4 to 8 weeks from your initial consultation to final installation. This timeframe includes measuring your windows accurately, ordering your chosen fabric (particularly if it's a special order), the careful handmaking process by our skilled seamstresses, and scheduling the professional fitting.
During your free consultation, we'll give you a more precise timeline based on your specific requirements. If you're working to a particular deadline, perhaps preparing for a special occasion or coordinating with other renovation work, let us know at the outset and we'll do our best to accommodate your schedule. We believe that proper made to measure curtains are worth taking the time to get right, as rushing the process can compromise the quality of the finished product. Our team will keep you informed throughout each stage, so you'll always know how your curtains are progressing.
Are made to measure curtains worth it?
Made to measure curtains are absolutely worth the investment for several reasons. Unlike ready-made curtains that come in standard sizes, made to measure curtains are created specifically for your windows, ensuring a perfect fit that looks professional and polished. This precision fit means they hang properly, pool correctly at the floor if desired, and function smoothly without awkward gaps or excess fabric.
The quality difference is substantial. Our made to measure curtains are handmade by skilled seamstresses who pay attention to every detail, from perfectly aligned patterns to strong, neat seams that will last for years. You'll also have access to a far wider range of fabrics and styles than you'd find in shops, allowing you to create curtains that genuinely complement your home's character rather than settling for something close enough. They're built to last significantly longer than mass-produced alternatives, maintaining their appearance and functionality through years of daily use. The superior fit also means they're more effective at insulating your windows, potentially reducing your heating costs. Our team here in Grimsby can show you examples of curtains we've made that have served local homes beautifully for decades.