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Custom Drapes - Personalize your Drapery

Add a unique flair to your interior décor

Stylish and functional, drapes are a great addition to any room, providing ambience as well as insulation and light control. Although store-bought drapes are available in any color, pattern and price, there are a couple of situations where custom drapes might be a better answer:

It can be difficult finding pre-fabricated, store-bought drapes to fit oddly shaped windows or those with unusual dimensions

You have a specific decorating scheme that is nearly impossible to match or you used a design line that has since been discontinued

You prefer leave the entire decorating process to the interior design experts.

If you're interested in ordering custom drapes a number of companies offer their services; simply phone them and request a catalogue, brochure or estimate. Some businesses will even come to your home for a personal consultation.

If you prefer to deal with an individual rather than a business, your neighborhood fabric and craft store should be able to recommend a local seamstress and/or tailor who would be able to do the work for you. Not only would you have the ability to completely customize the design and look of your drapes, but handmade curtains retain a special nature all their own.

Ordering custom drapes allows you to control every aspect of your interior decoration whether it is to perfectly match existing décor or add a unique flair. Try something different; line your curtains with pink or apple green colored silk, customize trim with accessories such as shells or small mirrors , or add a funky embroidered border or a line of pearly buttons.

If you consider yourself artistic, why not try your hand at creating your own custom drapes? Armed with a sewing machine, some patience and a couple of good ideas, anyone can become a decoration diva. If you're interested in do-it-yourself custom drapes, here is some recommended reading to help you on your way:

The Complete Book of Sewing: A Practical Step-By-Step Guide to Every Technique by Chris Jeffreys can help even the clumsiest pair of hands learn how to stitch, baste and pleat, opening the door for making your own custom anything! (DK Publishing Inc, 2003).

The Complete Book of Curtains and Drapes by Caroline Wrey encourages and instructs every level of designer from beginner to professional (Overlook TP, 2004).

Make It with Style: Draperies and Swags (Make It with Style) by Donna Lang supplies color photographs and illustrations along with plenty of tips on style and technique (Three Rivers Press, 1997).

Custom Drapes - Personalize your Drapery

Add a unique flair to your interior décor

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