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terryvanman wrote:Its worth buying [if you can find the right fabric] 2 kings size duvet sets [3 if you want a matching bed set] and cutting them up to make the curtains,,,you should have enough fabric to line them in the same fabric [looks much better from the outside] instead of buying lining,,, you can make some cushions and nice round bolsters with contrast piping and buttons, oh and some contrast piped tie backs and frilling on the front edge of the curtains.....out of the matching pillowcases,,,I really must remember that I'm retired from the soft furnishing business

Some good tips though

just purchased our material from birmingham rag market, retro striped pattern 1.50 metre, cream lining material, 1.00 metre, 30.00 quid all in, and loads left over for tie backs n couple of cushion covers, etc, all the best gazulu....

Ours came from a fleabay retailer...full set of lined curtains, tie backs and two matching cushion covers . Think the total cost was 75 quid. two years later still looking good.

Thats a great bargin.... im looking on ebay, but nothing as yet...

I got my orange hibiscus fabric from islands fabric in USA but I can't remember where I found it! Maybe E-bay? It is very thin however, and will need a lining. I think it was about £7.99 per yard. I made my own curtains and it is way way cheaper than buying a ready made set; as long as you get the measuring absolutely right, the only skill in the sewing is to make sure you can go in a straight line! I also made my own thermal screens backed with matching material and I can tell you how if you want some help.

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PCIN-159-B HAWAIIAN FABRIC ALL OVER PRINT (ORANGE)

Just replaced our curtain with a homemade set. Fabric was from an african dress shop, very funky, very orange, hand printed. £20 for all windows inc higtop ones and tie backs. Result