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Wide curtains

I need some wide curtains for my bay window. The curtain track is 275 cms wide. I am just wondering whether to have 1 pr of made to measure curtains or buy 2 pairs ready made which will be much cheaper. I know it is a matter of preference, but would like to know which option will be better, 1 pr or 2 prs of curtains for bay window (sash). Thanks

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  • spectre
    spectre Posts: 138 Forumite
    loulou41 wrote: »
    I need some wide curtains for my bay window. The curtain track is 275 cms wide. I am just wondering whether to have 1 pr of made to measure curtains or buy 2 pairs ready made which will be much cheaper. I know it is a matter of preference, but would like to know which option will be better, 1 pr or 2 prs of curtains for bay window (sash). Thanks

    we got one pair of ready made curtains.
    90" x 90" So had to cutt / sew to bring them to right drop.
    .
  • Astec
    Astec Posts: 515 Forumite
    Most fabric is 150cm wide, so with a bit of gather and allowing for finishing you won't fill a 275cm window with 2 widths.

    I'd look at 90" wide ready made curtains if you can find something you like, you can normally get varying lengths.
  • suisidevw
    suisidevw Posts: 2,256 Forumite
    We got 2 pairs of Laura Ashleys in the sales and my wife is just going to sew together, easy and nice!
  • nickj_2
    nickj_2 Posts: 7,052 Forumite
    i'm in the middle of getting some curtains made from http://www.247curtains.co.uk/
    you can get an online instant quote ,
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