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For all your curtain-making products
We have carefully selected the range for their quality and cost effectiveness. Most of the products you see in this catalogue
are used by the team in our own curtain-making workroom. We know they work. Whether it is one item or many more we
will be delighted to make your project come to life.
How do I order?
1) Browse our web site www.merrick-day.com and place your order on line. If in stock, orders will be delivered the next
working day by courier.
2) If you need some help then the team is experienced and will advise you. Either email us at [email protected] or
call us on 01652 648814. The staff are available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
3) Orders are despatched quickly and efficiently and if there are any problems on receipt just give us a call and we
will sort it out – NO QUIBBLE RETURNS are part of what makes us a market leader.
If you are a TRADE customer then please call us on 01652 648814 to register your details.
All major credit cards accepted.
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Adhesive Tapes ................................ 12
Hold-fast Cleats ............................... 23
Rings – Curtains & Blinds ................... 7
Arched Window Track ...................... 18
Hook & Loop Tapes ............................ 5
Rings – Pole ..................................... 23
Books .............................................. 28
Interlinings ......................................... 3
Roman Blind Accessories ............ 14–17
Bolsters .............................................. 8
Iron .................................................. 13
Roman Blind Components .......... 14–17
Blind Accessories ........................ 14–15
Lead Weights ................................... 10
Roller Blinds ...................................... 24
Blind Kits .................................... 15–17
Linings ........................................... 3–4
Roller Blind Kits ................................ 15
Brackets ...................................18 & 23
Measuring Sticks .............................. 11
Roman Blind Kits ........................ 14–17
Buckrams ........................................... 7
Measuring Equipment ...................... 11
Rufflette Products ..................5, 7 & 14
Cleat Hooks ..................................... 23
Net – Puffed Headings ....................... 7
Screw Eyes ....................................... 18
Combined Linings & Interlinings ......... 3
Net Rods .......................................... 18
Scissors ............................................ 10
Cord Weights .................................. 18
Needles & Pins ................................. 10
Silk Fabrics .......................................... 8
Coloured Linings ................................. 4
Ombras & Holdbacks ................. 21–23
Spacers – Bracket ............................. 18
Cover Buttons .................................... 7
Packaging ........................................ 13
Spray Applications ........................... 12
Curtain Courses ......................... 25–27
Pattern-cutting Essentials ................. 10
Steamers .......................................... 13
Curtain Hooks ..............................5 & 7
Pelmet-Board Brackets & Spacers ..... 18
Tape Measures ................................ 11
Cushion Pads ..................................... 8
Pelmet Buckrams ............................... 7
Threads ............................................ 10
Dormer Rods ................................... 24
Pelmet Canvas ................................... 7
Tie-back Hooks .......................... 22–23
Draw Rods ....................................... 24
Piping Cords ...................................... 9
Tracks – Metal & Plastic ...............18-19
Eyelet Tapes ................................... 5–6
Poles – Wood & Metal ............... 19–20
Workroom Tools .............................. 12
Eyelets – Metal & Plastic ................. 5–6
Pole Brackets – Solid Brass ............... 23
Valance Rails .................................... 18
Heading Tapes ............................... 4–5
Portière Rods ................................... 24
Zips ................................................... 9
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We have selected a range of ivory, pearl
and white linings to suit all applications
and budgets. Our linings range from plain
weave polycotton to the highest quality
100% cotton sateen, colour-fast lining
with crease-resistant finish.
Blackout, thermal and fire-resistant
linings also available.
Our linings and interlinings are
available as cut lengths as well
as full-width rolls.
Cotton linings also available on
Free lining and interlinings swatches are available on request.
creased and lapped rolls.
Interlinings
Make curtains look sumptuous! Interlining improves the drape of curtains and top treatments. Our interlinings are carefully
selected in a range of weights which are appropriate for any curtain application. Use lightweight interlining for blinds and
top treatments, and medium and heavyweights for curtains. We have only selected pre-shrunk interlinings to minimise
shrinkage when made up into curtains.
Washing and dry cleaning is not recommended for interlined curtains.
Traditional interlinings –
pre-shrunk natural bump interlining
& domett
Sarril synthetic interlining –
an inexpensive option
Polyester wadding –
used for pelmets & quilting
Black Bolton twill – used as a traditional
blackout interliner for curtains & fabric
blinds
Combined Lining
& Synthetic Interlinings
Ideal for the time-conscious curtain maker. The interlining is fused onto
the lining, so interlined curtains can be made using machine make-up
techniques. Combined blackout and synthetic interlining also available.
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Grosvenor Plain Fabrics
Regal Coloured Lining
For added luxury use
a coloured lining.
The Regal Collection
has an extensive range
of colours. No matter
what your colour
pallet, the Regal
Collection will have a
lining to complement.
• 100% Cotton sateen lining.
• Solprufe finish.
• Rolled full-width.
• 137cm (54in) wide.
A range of versatile plain-dyed satin weave
fabrics that can be used as a lightweight plain
fabric or as a superior quality lining.
• Meets British Standard lightfastness.
• 50/50 Poly/Cotton fabric.
• Rolled full-width. 137cm (54in) wide.
Ivory: GROSVIVORY
Cream: GROSVCREAM
Lilac: GROSVLILAC
Biscuit: GROSVBISCU
Conifer: GROSVCONIF
Green: GROSVGREEN
Melba: GROSVMELBA
Navy: GROSVNAVY
Ocean: GROSVOCEAN
Royal: GROSVROYAL
Sand: GROSVSAND
Stone: GROSVSTONE
Wheat: GROSVWHEAT
Gather Heading Tapes
2.5cm (1in) gather heading tape,
1 woven pocket – T1WP
7.5cm (3in) transparent pencil tape
7.5cm (3in) pencil heading tape,
double-sided, 3 cord pockets – T3CP for sheers, 7 cord pockets – T3CPTR
7.5cm (3in) pencil heading tape,
3 woven pockets monofilament
weft – T3WPULT
7.5cm (3in) pencil heading tape,
densely woven, 3 cord pockets –
T3WPGOLD
5cm (2in) pencil heading tape,
2 cord pockets – T2CP
7.5cm (3in) pencil heading tape,
5 woven pockets – T3WPMULTI
7.5cm (3in) pencil heading tape,
“M&D Gold Line”, natural, 8 cord
pockets – T3CPMULTI
15cm (6in) pencil heading tape,
double-sided, 6 cord pockets – T6CP
Designer
Heading Tapes
7.5cm (3in) pencil heading tape,
3 woven pockets – T3WP
Fire-resistant
Hook-friendly
Heading Tapes Heading Tapes
2.5cm (1in) gather heading tape
adheres to hook tape – T1LOOP
7.5cm (3in) triple-pleat heading
tape, woven pocket – T3WPTRI
7.5cm (3in) box-pleat heading tape,
woven pocket – T3WPBOX
2.5cm (1in) fire-resistant gather
heading tape, 1 woven pocket –
T1WPFR
5cm (2in) pencil heading tape
adheres to hook tape – T2LOOP
7.5cm (3in) goblet-pleat heading
tape, woven pocket – T3WPGO
8.5cm (3½in) smock-pleat heading
tape, woven pocket – T3WPSM
7.5cm (3in) fire-resistant pencil
heading tape, 3 woven pockets –
T3WPFR
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7.5cm (3in) pencil heading tape
adheres to hook tape – T3LOOP
Hook & Loop Tapes
Rufflette Heading Tapes
A Velcro® equivalent. Available in natural, black or white
and in 20mm and 50mm depths. Hook and loop tapes
sold separately either as cut lengths or in full rolls.
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Rufflette Tervoil light pencil pleat tape
6.5cm (2½in) – RTTERVOIL
Rufflette Standard Supreme narrow
cluster pleat heading tape 2.8mm (1in) –
RTSUPREME
Rufflette Regis pencil pleat tape 7.6cm
(3in) – RTREGIS
Rufflette Tridis pinch pleat tape 8.8cm
(3½in) – RTTRIDIS
Rufflette Regis Supreme pencil pleat
tape 8.4cm (3½in) – RTREGISS
Rufflette Deep Tridis pinch pleat tape
13.8cm (5½in) – RTTRIDISD
Rufflette Deep Regis pencil pleat tape
13.8cm (5½in) – RTREGISD
Rufflette Deep Pleat tape 8.8cm
(3½in) – RTDPLEAT
Rufflette double-skirted lining tape
2.7cm (1in) white – RTLININGWH
Rufflette double-skirted lining tape
2.7cm (1in) natural – RTLININGN
Hook & loop tape, self-adhesive white
Hook & loop tape, sew-in
Rufflette
Solar Tape
& Jupiter Rings
Rufflette 88mm Solar tape 36mm
internal diam. Jupiter plastic eyelets
for poles up to 28mm (11/2in).
The 2-part Jupiter Rings can be
used with or without Solar tape.
Solar Tape
– RTSOLAR
Antique
Copper
Chrome
Brushed
Steel
Brass
Black
Matt
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White
Olive
Rustic
Red
Honey
Gold
Old
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Rufflette Tape Hooks
Deep Pleat hooks, long
neck – HKDPL
Deep Pleat end hooks,
long neck – HKDPLEN
Deep Pleat hooks, short
neck – HKDPS
Deep Pleat end hooks,
short neck – HKDPSEN
Tridis tape hooks R10 –
HKTRIDIS
Cord tidys, pack of 4
– CORDTIDY
A heading tape which creates a
contemporary wave effect. Rufflette
Universal Tempo tape 7.8cm (3in) –
RTTEMPO
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Eyelet Tape &
Plastic Eyelets
Metal Eyelets
An easy-to-use system of
eyelet tape and 38mm,
internal diam., metal effect
plastic eyelets. Tape and
eyelets sold separately.
All our eyelets are solid brass,
so they will not rust, and are
available in a range of finishes.
They come in two parts and need
to be inserted with a hand tool or
an eyelet press.
Eyelet finish swatch – EYESWATCH
5mm eyelets available in polished
brass or nickel finish only.
Sew tape to the back of
the curtain, cut out the fabric
at each eyelet. Press eyelet
into tape at front of curtain.
80mm Eyelet tape – TEYELET
White – TEYE38WH
The tape has plastic tabs
fitted to the back to hold the
pleat in position. The outer
clip gives the curtain 2 times
fullness and the inner clip
gives the curtain 2¼ fullness.
Black – TEYE38BL
Matt chrome – TEYE38MC
Brass – EYEPB
Satin nickel – EYESN
Bright gunmetal – EYEBG
Nickel – EYEN
Antique nickel – EYEAN
Oxy black – EYEOB
Chrome – EYECH
Antique brass – EYEAB
Antique copper – EYEAC
2-part metal eyelets available in 25mm (1in), 40mm (1½in) & 66mm (2½in) internal diam.
Eyelets also available in powder-coated white, beige, matt
black and gloss black.
Matt brass – TEYE38MB
Chrome – TEYE38CH
Polished brass – TEYE38PB
1-part 38mm (1½in) plastic eyelets
to be used with eyelet tape
TEYELET. 8 eyelets required per
95cm of tape.
Graphite – TEYE38GR
Metal Eyelet Hand Tools
Metal
Eyelet Press
Hand-operated eyelet press (bench
optional) suitable for 5mm (1/5 in),
40mm (1½in) & 66mm (2½in) metal
eyelets – order cutting & closing dies
separately – DIE5, DIE25,
DIE40, DIE66
Eyelet press – EPRESS66
Bench – EPRESSBCH
Eyelet Hole Cutters
Hand-setting tool for
5mm eyelets – ETOOL5
Hide-faced mallet
1 for 5mm handsetting tool &
cutter – MALLET1
Hand-setting tool for
eyelets in 25mm (1in)
& 40mm (1½in) –
ETOOL25, ETOOL40
Hide-faced mallet 3 for
25mm and 40mm handsetting tool & cutter –
MALLET3
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Save time with this
easy to use fabric
cutter – a perfect
circle everytime!
Can be used in conjunction with
eyelet tape or hand-setting tools.
Hand cutters for 5mm mm (1/5in),
25mm (1in) & 40mm (1½in) holes.
We recommend you use hide-faced
mallet 3
– EHCUT5, EHCUT25, EHCUT40
Heading Buckrams
A range of heading buckrams,
soft sanforised, single-sided
fusible and firm double-sided
fusible. All available in depths
of 10cm (4in), 12.5cm (5in) and
15cm (6in).
ALSO AVAILABLE
translucent
heading buckram
Pelmet & Tieback
Buckrams
French, goblet and box-pleated
headings are all made using
buckram stiffening to allow the
fabric to hang in crisp folds.
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Curtain Hooks
1- and 2- ply pelmet buckram in widths of 30cm (12in),
45cm (18in) and 90cm (36in), in cut lengths or full rolls.
A stiffened coarsely woven jute fabric used to make flat
pelmets and tie-backs. Cover the buckram in wadding
or interlining to prevent the weave and hessian colour
White plastic tape
hooks – HOOKPI
Nickel-plated, brass-plated & brass tape
hooks – HOOKNP, HOOKBP, HOOKB
Brass or brassplated sew- on
hooks –
HOOKSEWB/BP
showing through the face fabric. – PB30, PB45, PB90.
White tie-back buckram 90cm (36in) wide 30m on
a roll - TBB90
Metal pin hooks –
HOOKPINH
Adjustable sew-in hooks
75mm, 95mm HOOKADJ
Pin-setter gun with
adjustable guide – PINSETTER
Metal pin hooks for gun,
strips of 100 – HOOKPINSTR
Pelmet Canvas &
Puffed Heading Net
Loomstate cotton
canvas 15oz, 95cm
(36in) wide, a
softer alternative
to pelmet buckram
– CANVAS
Rings
Petticoat net 130cm
(48in) wide, for
inserting in puffed
headings – NET
Rufflette Pelmform
Solid brass rings in
a range of sizes
Hollow brass rings
in a range of sizes
Solid brass split
rings 19mm –
RINGSPLIT
Solid brass D
rings 25mm –
RINGD25
Clear plastic rings
13mm – RING13CPL
Small white plastic S
hook – ROMSHOOK
Ess hooks solid brass cord
divider 25mm – ESSH25
Cover Buttons
A self-adhesive stiffened
fabric that has 5
pelmet styles printed
on the backing paper.
(Jacobean, Queen Anne,
Georgian, Regency and
Victorian.) It is also
marked out with a graph
so that you can create
your own unique design.
Regency
Cover button maker – BUTTONMAKE
Nickel-plated cover buttons – fronts
& backs – 38, 29, 22 & 19mm dia
Victorian
Georgian
Available in double and
single-sided fusible
and depths of 30cm,
40cm and 60cm.
Jacobean
Queen Anne
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Plain Silk Dupion Collection
Cushion Pads
A range of beautiful luxurious 100% Silk Dupions in 42 popular
plain colours, 137cm (54in) wide. Weight 86gms/sq metre.
Chinese yarn, power woven in India for a smooth quality finish.
DRY CLEAN ONLY. Please allow 5 working days for delivery.
Silk shade card also available S-MON/CARD
White:
F-MON/SP105
Willow:
F-MON/SP92
Natural:
F-MON/SP02
Olive:
F-MON/SP36
La Scala
Natural:
F-MON/SP68
Grey:
F-MON/SP09
Ivory:
F-MON/SP49
Blue Blush:
F-MON/SP07
Pearl:
F-MON/SP37
Duck Egg:
F-MON/SP58
Natural:
F-MON/SP32
Blu Polvere:
F-MON/SP110
Champagne
Jewel:
F-MON/SP64
Ocean:
F-MON/SP102
Champagne:
F-MON/SP24
Baby Pink:
F-MON/SP78
La Scala Citrus:
F-MON/SP70
Pink:
F-MON/SP59
La Scala Mink:
F-MON/SP69
Beige:
F-MON/SP46
Pearl Beige:
F-MON/SP38
Coffee:
F-MON/SP41
Beige 1:
F-MON/SP03
Chocolate:
F-MON/SP82
Beige 2:
F-MON/SP35
Jewel Bronze:
F-MON/SP67
Light
Golden Rod:
F-MONSP55
Burnt Sienna:
F-MON/SP43
Light Honey:
F-MON/SP108
Rust:
F-MON/SP90
Dorato:
F-MON/SP109
Ruby:
F-MON/SP34
Antique:
F-MON/SP30
Bordeaux:
F-MON/SP83
Camel:
F-MON/SP86
Grape:
F-MON/SP39
Greengage:
F-MON/SP31
Aubergine:
F-MON/SP93
51cm x 51cm x 5cm
(20in x 20in x 2in) CUSH2020B
Gold:
F-MON/SP42
Black:
F-MON/SP57
46cm x 60cm x 5cm
(18in x 24in x 2in) CUSH1824B
Lemon Green:
F-MON/SP99
Picante:
F-MON/SP96
FADING: It is not possible to guarantee the colour fastness of silk fabric. Curtains and window
treatments in silk must be protected by the use of good quality lining, and kept away from
direct sunlight. For added protection and a luxurious look interlining can also be used. The use
of inner curtains and/or a roller blind can further protect your curtains from harmful sunlight.
Approximate shades only, sampling service available.
Duck feather cushion pads & bolsters
China duck feather cushion pads, covered with cambric.
We also supply polyester hollow-fibre cushions.
For a sumptuous look purchase cushion pads 2.5cm–5cm
(1in–2in) larger than your cushion cover.
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41cm x 41cm x 5cm
(16in x 16in x 2in) CUSH1616B
46cm x 46cm x 5cm
(18in x 18in x 2in) CUSH1818B
1kg bags of duck feather cushion filling and also polyester
fibre available.
Our filling materials meet the flammability requirements
of BS5852 1988.
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Box feather cushion pads
Zips
Coloured Zips
Closed-end No.3 zips for cushions. In a carefully chosen
light beige to go with as many fabrics as possible.
56cm (22in) No.3 closed-end zips. For smaller cushions
simply cut off any excess at the base of the zip, oversew
the end and insert in cushion cover.
Olive green – ZIP1566
Dark green – ZIP1530
Off black – ZIP1482
Khaki – ZIP1564
Closed-end zips for cushions – light beige. Available in 30cm (12in), 36cm (14in), 41cm
(16in), 45cm (18in) & 56cm (22in)
Dark blue – ZIP1058
Light blue – ZIP1231
Continuous No.3 & No.5 zips in light beige and dark beige
for cushions and loose covers.
Mid blue – ZIP1837
Turquoise – ZIP1547
Jade green – ZIP1906
Aqua – ZIP1035
Natural white – ZIP1030
Light grey/green – ZIP1574
Sage green – ZIP1576
Grey – ZIP1183
Brown – ZIP1570
6m roll of continuous No.3 zip with 12
sliders in beige or light beige – ZIPTGB/GL
Continuous No.3 & No.5 zips. Also sliders &
jigs (for putting sliders on continuous zips)
Cushion templates
Heavy-duty plastic templates with punched holes at
different measurements for marking through.
Light brown – ZIP1854
Dark tan – ZIP1855
Tan – ZIP1856
Gold – ZIP1087
Dark cream – ZIP1551
Yellow – ZIP1503
Apricot – ZIP1521
Purple – ZIP1866
Lilac – ZIP1552
Light pink – ZIP1811
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Dark pink – ZIP1817
Cushion template for square and round
cushions in metric or imperial –
CUSHTEMM, CUSHTEMI
Cushion template for square cushions
with tapered corners, imperial
measurements – CUSHTEMTI
Baby pink – ZIP1513
Dusky pink – ZIP1213
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A range of white
polyester and natural
soft cotton piping
cords. Available in
3mm, 4mm, 5mm
and 6mm diameter.
Burgundy – ZIP1527
Old rose – ZIP1251
Dark red – ZIP1520
Rust – ZIP1060
Red – ZIP1519
White – ZIP1501
Black – ZIP1580
(Approximate shades only)
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Threads
Hand-sewing Needles & Pins
No.1 Heavy-duty needle – NDL1
No.4 Heavy-duty needle – NDL4
No.7 General purpose needle – NDL7
No.5L Extra long med. general-purpose needle – NDL5L
No.7L Extra long general-purpose needle – NDL7L
No.9L Extra long fine needle – NDL9L
No.17L Needle for smocked headings – NDL17
Machine threads –
available on cones for
industrial machines &
bobbins for domestic
machines
Terko hand-sewing 36 satin threads in natural, white,
black, blue, green, red, drab & beige – TERKNAT,
TURKWHITE, TURKBLACK, TERKBLUE, TERKGREEN,
TERKRED, TERKDRAB, TERKBEIGE
Small curved needle – NDLCS
Medium curved needle – NDLCM
Lead Weights
Lead-weight tape,
available in 25g, 50g, 100g &
200g –
LWT25, LWT50, LWT100, LWT200
Lead penny weight
30mm dia – LPW
Covered Square
Lead-penny weights
– LPWC
Easy-to-handle glass-headed pins (5cm)
invaluable for curtain making – GHPIN
Scissors
Red Arrow thread snips – TC110
Range of Mundial Red Dot scissors
Multi-use scissors with soft cushion handles
21cm (8½in), 24cm (9½in) – 1860-812BB/912BB
Traditional scissors with enamel handles 20cm
(8in), 25cm (10in) – 270SR 490NPSS / Precision
diamond scissor & knife sharpener – SHARP
Pattern-cutting Essentials
Tracing wheel with steel pins – TWHEEL Pattern drill with
4mm bit – PATDRILL 6mm bit for pattern drill – 6MMBIT
Pattern hook – PATHOOKS.
Spot & Cross pattern paper 90cm x 150m (36in x 164yd) –PPAPER
Lightweight tracing paper 116cm x 150cm (46in x 60in) – TPAPER
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Flexicurve Invaluable for drawing curved
shapes for pelmets 1m – FLEXICURVE
Measuring Equipment
Self-adhesive tape measure for table edges
in metric or imperial – TAPESAM, TAPESAI
Acrylic set squares in metric - SETMM
Metal L-squares in metric or imperial – LSQM, LSQI
Heavy-duty T-square 150cm (60in) x 5cm (2in) rule in metric or imperial – TSQMET, TSQIMP
1m (39in) & 1.5m (60in) metal rulers – RUL1.0, RUL1.5
6in (15cm) rule with metric markings on the reverse – RULE6
Tape Measures
8m (26ft) tape measure, 25mm
curved blade ensuring good
stand out – TAPE8
5m tape measure with large
markings, metric only – TAPEM5
Telescopic Measuring Stick
No more floppy tape measures! An impressive professional tool.
Measurements in imperial and metric. Accurate and easy-to-use
telescopic measuring stick.
Measure high ceilings without
the need for stepladders.
Can be used to measure wide
windows single-handed and
the built-in spirit level is handy
for checking for uneven walls
and window reveals.
5m Telescopic measuring stick – STICK5M
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Workroom Tools
Vanishing fabric markers –
INVMARK, pencil markers in
assorted colours – PENMARK
Fabric weights –
WEIGHT46 WEIGHT23
Arrow Easy Fire staple gun
(uses T50 staples) – STGUN
Power Shot electric staple gun
(uses T50 6-14mm staples) – STGUNE
Junior hacksaw – HACKSAW
Hacksaw blades (pk 10) –
HACKBL
Table clamp – TCLAMP
Iron-on Hot Tape
Set of 3 tin snips used for
cutting buckram – BCUTTER
Stanley knife – KNIFE
Stanley knife blades (pk 10) –
KNIFEBL
T50 staples 6mm (¼in), 8mm (5/16in),
10mm (3/8in), 14mm (9/16in) – STAPLES6,
STAPLES8, STAPLES10, STAPLES14
Staple remover – STREMOVE
Electric glue gun – GLGUN
Glue sticks – GLSTICK
Spray Applications
No-sew hemming tape. Iron-on,
strong fix tape that is even
machine washable, 10mm wide,
5 metres on a roll.
10mm wide, 5m per roll – HOTTAPE
Trimfix Adhesive Tape
6mm, 12mm & 25mm Trimfix adhesive tape
27.5m (30yd) per roll
– TRIMFIX6, TRIMFIX12, TRIMFIX25
Trimfix is a double-sided
transparent colour industrial
strength glue, peel and stick
adhesive. Trims can be stuck on and
removed to ensure they are in just
the right place. After 24 hours the
adhesive tape cures and the trim
can no longer be removed. The
tape can be used on fabric
and trims, wood, metals,
leather and plastic.
Silicone
lubricant
spray –
SSPRAY
Anti-fray spray
– ANTIFRAY
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Heavy-duty
self-adhesive
spray
– SPRTAC
Anti-static
spray –
ANTISTAT
Anti-soiling
fabric
protector
– SOILGD
Sta-Clean
solvent
cleaner –
STAIN
Propress Professional Iron & Steamers
Propress steamers are of unmatched
quality, safety and performance.
Propress steamers enable the
curtain fitter, on site, to easily
remove any transit creases from
curtains, swags and tails and
valances, and rejuvenate trimmings.
Propress steamers are robust
and versatile on 4 double-bearing
castors.
Xpress mobile professional iron 1500
watts power (230v)
5L capacity – PROIRON
MD270 VIVA
1500 watts
power (230v)
2L capacity
MD450 CLIPPER
1750 watts
power (230v) 4L
capacity
Carpet kit – PROCAR
Cashmere brush –
PROCASH
Propress steamer
carrying case – PROCASE
Propress steamer drapery
kit for reaching up to
3.5m (11ft 6in) –
PRODRAPE
Packaging
Cardboard boxes available in a range of sizes suitable for packing blinds, valances, curtains
Hand-held packing tape dispenser,
48mm (2in) sticky tapes and
25mm (1in) masking tape
– TAPEGUN, BUFFTAPE, FRAGTAPE,
UPTAPE, MASKTAPE
Polythene tubing 30cm (12in), 45cm (18in)
wide & 90cm (36in) wide, 250 gauge –
PTUBE30, PTUBE45, PTUBE90
Bubble wrap – BUBWRAP
Bubble bags – BUBBAG
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General Roman Blind
Components & Accessories
Brass Cleat Hooks
Hold-fast cleat
Roman blind rods – 4mm x 3m transparent – RODTR 4mm x 4m fibreglass – ROD
End cap – RODCAP 10mm x 1.5m weighted pole – WPOLE End cap – WPOLECAP
weighted pole joiner – WPOLEJ 3m aluminium bottom bar – FLBAR
Flat bar end cap – FLBARCAP
Acorns, Cord Connectors
& Cord
Wooden acorn –
ACORN
Rodcutter for cutting fibreglass rods with ease
– RODCUTTER
Cleat hooks – available in polished brass, antique brass,
chrome, satin nickel, black & white
White aluminium
acorn with
transparent rubber
ring – ACORNALW
Brass-plated, chrome & white cord
connectors – CORCON BR/CF/WH
Brass-plated, chrome & white acorns –
ACORN BR/CF/WH
Ceramic cord guides:
Single screw hole – CGUIDE1
Double screw hole – CGUIDE2
With brass clip – CGUIDECL
Single-sew Roman blind tapes
Ivory – max rod diameter 4mm – TROMIV1.5
Ivory – max rod diameter 8mm – TROMIV2.0
White – max rod diameter 8mm – TROMWH2.0
1.2mm Roman blind cord in magnolia
& white – BCORDMH, BCORDMT,
BCORDWH and BCORDWT
3mm curtain/Roman blind cord –
BCORD3
Transparent – max rod diameter 4mm –
TROMTR
Rufflette Austrian &
Festoon Blind Tapes
Clear plastic cord/bead
chain safety retainer –
CHSAFE
Tape-cord-locking clip –
TBCLIP
Top-fix cord lock for
Roman blind batons –
CORDLOCKT
Rufflette Austrian blind tape –
RTAUSTRIAN
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Rufflette festoon blind tape –
RTFESTOON
Roller Blind Kits
Light and mediumweight roller
blind kits include: pre-taped metal
roller, bottom lath, control set and
end brackets.
Replacement brass, chrome
or nickel chain rings
can be used with this kit.
Kits are available in widths from
60cm (23½in) to 240cm (94in),
they can be cut to size with a
junior hacksaw.
To make a blind you will also need
the fabric of your choice and a
bottle of fabric stiffener.
Junior hacksaw & blades –
HACKSAW, HACKSAWBL
Fabric stiffening solution –
FABSTIFSOL
Brass, Nickel, Chrome & Plastic Bead Chain
Metal bead chain
joining tool for splitting
and joining the metal
bead chain into a
continuous ring –
CHAINTOOL
Solid brass bead chain
in brass, chrome and
nickel finish – CHAIN
Corresponding bead
chain joiners – CHJOIN
Continuous brass bead
chain rings in brass,
chrome and nickel
finish from 200cm to
400cm – CHRING
Plastic bead chain and
chain joiner –
CHAINNYL, CHJOINNYL
Continuous plastic chain
ring in 5 sizes, from
200cm to 400cm –
CHRING
Roman Blind Rod & Tape Packs
The packs are suitable for drops up to 260cm (102in) and the widths
range from 60cm (24in) to 300cm (118in).
They are for combining with a Super or Deluxe headrail system to make
a complete roman blind kit. Alternatively they can be combined with a
traditional wooden batten headrail.
Roman blind rod and tape packs include: 7 fibreglass rods with plastic end caps, ivory rod pocket tape,
transparent rings, flat bottom aluminium bar with plastic end caps – RODPACK
Regular Rotary Chain Roman Blind Kits
A simple inexpensive system particularly suited to lightweight Roman
blinds. Kits include: length of track, aluminium bar and brackets, reels and
tape, sidewinder and chain, fibreglass rods and flat bottom lath, rod loop
tape, end stops and instructions. Can be cut to size with a junior hacksaw.
Kits are available in 4 widths from 90cm (35in) to 180cm (71in) wide, for
drops up to 180cm (71in).
For added support, brackets, reels, tape, chain and chain connectors are
available separately.
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Super Corded & Super Rotary Chain Roman Blind Headrails
The Super headrails are suitable for
medium to heavyweight blinds.
They are available in a range of
widths from 60cm (24in) to 300cm
(118in). Widths can be cut to size.
They are either supplied with a cord
locking device so that cleats are not
necessary or with a rotary
chain mechanism.
The standard Super rotary chain headrails
are suitable for blind weights up to 2kg.
For weights up to 4.5kg use a heavy-duty
chain drive with a 1:5 gear ratio.
Headrails include: length of aluminium track with end
stops, hook and loop tape, brackets, 2.6m (102in) cord
drops, cord lock, cord connector, white aluminium cord
weight with single cord drop.
Headrails include: length of aluminium track with end stops,
hook and loop tape, brackets, 2.6m (102in) transparent tape
drops every 35cm (14in), sidewinder and white plastic chain
with 175cm (69in) drop.
Super Corded & Super Rotary Chain Roman Blind Kits
Kits are available in 8 widths from
60cm (24in) to 300cm (118in) wide
for drops up to 260cm (102in).
The widths can be cut to size.
Corded kit comprises of a Super
corded Roman blind headrail and
a rod and tape pack.
Rotary chain kit comprises of a
Super corded Roman blind headrail
and a rod and tape pack.
Kits include: length of aluminium track with end stops, hook
and loop tape, brackets, 2.6m (102in) cord drops, cord lock,
cord connector, white aluminium cord weight with single cord
drop, 7 fibreglass rods with plastic end caps, ivory rod pocket
tape, transparent rings, flat bottom aluminium bar with plastic
end caps
– ROMAN60C to ROMAN300C
Kits include: length of aluminium track with end stops, hook and
loop tape, brackets, 2.6m (102in) transparent tape drops every
35cm (14in), sidewinder and white plastic chain with 175cm
(69in) drop, 7 fibreglass rods with plastic end caps, ivory rod
pocket tape, transparent rings, flat bottom aluminium bar with
plastic end caps
– ROMAN60R to ROMAN300R
Super Corded & Rotary Chain Roman Blind Components
1–4: corded & rotary chain universal components, 5–7: components for corded only, 8–11: components for rotary chain only
1. Aluminium 3m headrail with loop tape – ROMTRACK
6. Cord-drop guide –
ROMDROPC
7. Cord lock –
CORDLOCKC
2. Nylon end cap for
aluminium top
track – ROMTRCAP
8. Transparent tape
drop – ROMDROPR
3. Headrail joiner –
ROMTRACKJOIN
4. Nylon universal
support brackets –
ROMBKT
5. White braided blind
cord 1.1mm –
BCORD1.1
9. Chain drive – 2 sizes,
up to 3.5kg & 5kg –
CHDRIVE/HD
10. Rotary drive shaft –
ROMSHAFT
11. For details of bead
chain see page 15
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Deluxe Rotary Chain Roman Blind Headrails
A cassette headrail ideal for heavy Roman blinds, also ideal
for fitting in window reveals as the mechanism is concealed
within the headrail and cannot be seen at the back.
The standard chain drive is supplied with a 1:1 ratio and is
suitable for blind weights up to 3kg.
For weights up to 6kg a heavy duty chain drive with a 1:4
gear ratio and extra universal brackets are available.
Headrails are available in a range of widths from 60cm
(24in) to 300cm (118in). Widths can be cut to size.
For an even smarter look purchase a chrome, nickel or brass
chain ring to replace the white plastic bead chain ring.
Deluxe headrails include: length of aluminium track with end stops, hook and loop
tape, brackets, 260cm (102in) long cord drops, sidewinder and white plastic chain with
175cm (69in) drop – HRDEL
Deluxe Rotary Chain Roman Blind Kits
The kit comprises of a Deluxe rotary chain Roman blind cassette
headrail, as above, and a Roman blind rod and tape pack.
Kits are available in 8 widths from 60cm (24in) to 300cm (118in)
wide for drops up to 260cm (102in). Widths can be cut to size.
The standard chain drive is supplied with a 1:1 ratio and is
suitable for blind weights up to 3kg.
Deluxe Roman blind kits include: length of aluminium track with end stops, hook and loop tape,
brackets, 260cm (102in) long cord drops, sidewinder, white plastic chain with 175cm (69in) drop, 7
fibreglass rods with plastic end caps, ivory rod pocket tape, transparent rings, flat bottom aluminium
bar with plastic end caps
– ROMDEL60R to ROMDEL300R
Deluxe Rotary Chain Roman Blind Components
Deluxe Roman blind aluminium top track with hook
tape – ROMTRACKD
Deluxe universal
support bracket –
ROMBKTD
Deluxe extendable
universal support
bracket – ROMBKTEX
Deluxe locking collar for
rotary drive shaft –
ROMLOCKD
Deluxe chain drive ratio
1:1 and end cap, for
weights up to 3kg –
CHDRIVED
Deluxe chain drive
ratio 1:4 and end cap,
for weights up to 6kg –
CHDRIVEHDD
Allen key for deluxe
headrail – ALLEN2MM
Deluxe cord drop
house – ROMDROPD
Rotary drive shaft –
ROMSHAFT
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Premier Plastic Tracks
Telescopic Metal Tracks
Ultra-Glide
Heavy-Glide
Integra Premier plastic corded and uncorded tracks.
The corded version has overlap arms and tensioner.
Sizes range from 1.25m (49in) to 5m (197in). Suitable for
straight runs or gentle curves. Snap-lock brackets for easy
face or top fixing. Curtain hooks included. Depth of track
28mm (1¼in). Bracket projection 30mm (1¼in).
Valance Rails
Face-fix bracket – Ceiling-fix bracket – Plain slide –
ULTSUPP
ULTSUPPC
20083
Metal pendulum
slide – SLIDEPEND
Ultra-Glide: An Integra heavy-duty extendable metal track.
Sizes range from 100cm (39in) to 550cm (216½in). Precorded, white-painted, rolled steel track with ball-bearing
pulley sets. Bracket projection 64mm (2½in). Ceiling and
wall fix. Straight runs only. Intermediate support covers.
Arched Window Track
Bendable PVC track for static fixed headed curtains.
Fit to inside of arch or on to the architrave.
Curtains can be attached with loop tape or curtain hooks.
Integra Premier plastic valance rail fits together with
Integra Premier track to give an integrated track and
valance rail. Sizes range from 1.25m (49in) to 5m (197in).
Suitable for straight runs or gentle curves. Universal
brackets. Depth of track 28mm (1¼in). Bracket projection
140mm (5½in).
Integra lockseam,
extendable valance rail.
Fits together with the
Integra Ultra-glide track to
give an integrated track and
valance, or over existing
tracks and poles. Sizes
range from 100cm (39in)
to 400cm (157in) Projection
15–20mm (6–8in).
122cm (48in) white PVC bendable track with hook tape for attaching curtains with loop
tape – ARCHLOOP
122cm (48in) white PVC bendable track with holes for curtain hooks – ARCHHOOK
Curtain Cord Weights
Cord weights – all available in polished brass, antique brass, chrome & satin nickel, slim
cord weight also available in white L–R: CWSLIM, CW63, CW50 & CW35
Net Rods
Pelmet-board Brackets
& Spacers
Integra spring-loaded metal net rod, sizes available from 40cm (15¾in) to 250cm (98½in)
Screw Eyes & Ess Hook
Brass-plated
screw eyes
62, 43 & 38mm –
VINE62, SEYE43
and SEYE38
Ess hooks
solid brass
cord divider
25mm –
ESSH25
White angle brackets available in a range
of sizes
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White centre brackets & 10mm nylon
spacer – CBKT15, CBKT8.3 and SPACER
Swish Furniglyde Track
Lightweight PVC track, ceiling fixed without the need for
brackets. Lengths 150cm (59in) to 250cm (98in).
Swish Finsbury &
Queensbury Poles
16mm dia steel poles, complete with rings, finials and
brackets. Extension and double brackets available. Lengths
120cm, 180cm, 240cm and 300cm. Can be cut to size easily.
Furniglyde – SWFURN
Harrison White Drape
Finsbury - FINS
Traditional aluminium uncorded curtain track.
Lengths 125cm (49in) to 275cm (108in).
Queensbury – QUEEN
Harrison White Drape – HWDRAPE
Swish Deluxe Track
Swish Belgravia Poles
PVC uncorded track. Lengths 125cm (49in) to 275cm (108in).
29mm dia metal poles, complete with rings, ball finials and
adjustable brackets which project 10–13cm (4–5in).
Matching holdbacks available.
Lengths 120cm, 180cm, 240cm, 300cm and 360cm.
Can be cut to size easily.
Swish Deluxe – SWDEL
Swish Superluxe Track
PVC corded track. Lengths 125cm (49in) to 500cm (197in).
Antique Brass - AB
Swish Superluxe – SWSUP
Bronze - BR
Swish Supreme Glide Track
Quality aluminium uncorded track, ideal for bay windows
or straight runs. Lengths 125cm (49in) to 500cm (197in).
Black Nickel Effect - BN
Swish Supreme Glide – SWGLIDE
Swish Supreme Cord Track
Matt Black - MB
Quality aluminium corded track, ideal for bay windows or
straight runs. Lengths 125cm (49in) to 500cm (197in).
Brass - PB
Swish Supreme Cord – SWCORD
Ivory Gold Effect - IG
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Classic Collection
Wooden Curtain Poles
in 35mm, 50mm &
63mm diameter
Classic Collection
Pole Colour Guide
Stained & Painted
Gilded & Limed
These stunning poles and accessories are made from
renewable pine and South African koto.
White
Gold Over Green
Poles range from 1.2m (47in) to 4.8m (189in). Poles may be
cut to exact length required.
Ivory
Gold Over White
Matt Black
Silver
Poles can be ordered as packs, complete with rings, finials
and brackets or all items can be ordered individually.
Ivory Woodwash
Wash Over Gold
Brackets are available in solid brass or wood. The wooden
brackets are available either as cup or flat wooden style,
finished in the colour of the pole pack. The solid brass
brackets are finished in polished brass, antique brass, satin
nickel, or chrome.
Antique Pine
Bright Gilt
Light Oak
Antique Gilt
Natural Mahogany
Gold Over Red
Cherry
Gold Over Black
Red Mahogany
Gold Over Blue
Walnut
Limed
Jacobean
Gold Over Ivory
Poles over 1.8m for 35mm diameter and over 2.4m for
50 and 63mm diameter, will come in 2 pieces and require a
centre bracket.
Wooden cup bracket
with Vase finial
Wooden flat bracket
with Pear Drop finial
Unfinished
Polished brass, antique brass, chrome &
satin nickel brackets
Standard brass bracket
with Pineapple finial
Baroque
Approximate shades only,
sampling service available.
Corded poles also available in
these colours.
35mm
50mm
Pearl
Steel
63mm
Sliver Over Black
Silver Over Cream
Shown actual size
Full display colour
boards - COLCC
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Silver Over White
Classic Collection
Finial Designs
The 12 finial designs are all available for 35mm (1½in),
50mm (2in) and 63mm (2½in) poles. They are also all
available in the standard Classic Collection pole colours.
Finial Dimensions (length x width in millimetres)
Ball Finial
Ivory
Beehive Finial
Natural Mahogany
Acorn Finial
Natural Mahogany
Pineapple Finial
Gold Over Red
Finial
Acorn
Ball
Beehive
Button
Crown
Flute
Gothic
Oriental
Pear
Pineapple
Spindle
Vase
35mm dia
55 x 125mm
60 x 90mm
60 x 80mm
70 x 48mm
70 x 140mm
70 x 150mm
55 x 135mm
55 x 110mm
70 x 110mm
57 x 122mm
70 x 123mm
55 x 125mm
50mm dia
80 x 145mm
70 x 110mm
90 x 110mm
83 x 48mm
83 x 160mm
83 x 175mm
80 x 185mm
80 x 135mm
83 x 130mm
71 x 137mm
83 x 135mm
80 x 160mm
63mm dia
85 x 145mm
80 x 115mm
90 x 110mm
93 x 48mm
93 x 160mm
93 x 175mm
90 x 185mm
90 x 140mm
93 x 140mm
95 x 144mm
93 x 135mm
90 x 160mm
Classic Collection poles are normally despatched within
5 working days of order. All curtain poles can be
supplied as complete pole packs or as individual items
Crown Finial
Gold Over Blue
Oriental Finial
Antique Gilt
Vase Finial
Antique Pine
Pear Drop Finial
Gold Over White
Gothic Finial
Jacobean
Button Finial
Walnut
according to your choice. Should you have any special
requirements please contact us.
Classic Collection
Wooden Curtain Holdback
One size –
115mm dia x 180mm stem,
available in all colours.
Stem can be trimmed to
reduce projection.
Wooden holdback
Pole colour samples are available free of charge, p&p
charged at current rates.
Flute Finial
Bright Gilt
Spindle Finial
Gold Over Green
Wooden poles
are available
in smooth
and reeded
profiles.
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19mm & 32mm Hollow Wrought Iron Poles
Poles range from 1.5m (59in) to 4.8m (189in) and may
be cut to exact length required. Poles over 2m for 19mm
diameter and over 2.4m for 32mm diameter, will come in 2
pieces and require a centre bracket.
There are 8 finial designs available in black, graphite,
bright pewter and bronze, all in 19mm (¾in) and 32mm
(1¼in) diameter.
Spear Finial
Bronze
Ball Finial
Black
Cage Finial
Bright Pewter
Stop End Finial
Bronze
Short Basket Finial
Black
Barrel Finial
Bronze
Curl Finial – Graphite
(19mm dia only)
Collar Finial
Black
Finial dimensions (length x width in millimetres)
Finial
Ball
Barrel
Cage
Collar
Curl
Short Basket
Spear
Stop End
19mm dia
50 x 40mm
60 x 25mm
200 x 70mm
30 x 25mm
130 x 87mm
75 x 70mm
160 x 68mm
3 x 32mm
32mm dia
100 x 60mm
80 x 38mm
220 x 100mm
40 x 38mm
n/a
100 x 70mm
250 x 80mm
23 x 50mm
Wrought iron colour samples are available free of charge,
p&p charged at current rates.
Wrought Iron Holdbacks
& Tieback Hooks
Holdbacks available in all colours and finial styles except
the Spear finial. Tieback hooks available in all colours.
Wrought iron poles are normally
despatched within 5 working days
19mm
32mm
of order. All curtain poles can be
supplied as complete pole packs
Shown actual size
or as individual items. Should you
have any special requirements
then please contact us.
19mm Hollow Wrought
Iron Poles for Bay Windows
Bay window poles are only available in 19mm diameter
in all colours and finial styles, and with as many ‘C’ rings
and brackets that your particular job requires.
4-bend bay including returns
2-bend bay if returns not required
6-bend bay including returns
4-bend bay if returns not required
4-bend bay including returns
2-bend bay if returns not required
2-bend bay including return
1-bend bay if return not required
Bent to fit your template up to a maximum length of 4.8m
(189in). All poles are supplied in 2 parts, joining with a
bracket in the centre of the window, and are supplied
longer than necessary to be cut to size on site.
Curtain returns into the room will be 200mm unless otherwise specified. Please request a measuring sheet and return
it to us when ordering.
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Solid Brass Curtain Brackets & Rings
Brackets are finished in polished brass, antique brass, satin nickel or chrome and are available in 35mm (1½in), 50mm (2in)
and 63mm (2½in) diameter.
Curtain pole ring available in
55 & 65mm dia – 911
Recess bracket screwed socket –
922RB
Ceiling fix ring bracket – 905RB
Standard end bracket – 901EB
Standard centre bracket –
902CB
Adjustable end bracket – 903EB
Adjustable centre bracket –
903CB
Over-clip end bracket – 904EB
Over-clip centre bracket –
904CB
Brassware
Unless otherwise stated all brassware is available
in either polished brass, antique brass, chrome,
and satin nickel.
Hold-fast cleat
Cleat hooks – available in all finishes as well as black & white
TBHLG
TBHMD
TBHSM
Cover ombra – only available in
finish shown – COVOMB
Cord weights – slim cord weight also available in white
L–R: CWSLIM, CW63, CW50 & CW35
Tie-back hooks – medium size
also available in black & white
Tel: 01652 648814 • Fax: 01652 648104
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Ready-made Roller Blinds
Portière Rods
Great value wipe-clean polyester roller blinds with
straight or scalloped lower edge. Blackout roller
blinds also available.
All in 60cm (24in), 90cm (35.5in), 120cm (48in),
150cm (59in) and 180cm (72in) widths.
The steel centre roller and fabric can be easily cut
to the width you require. Drop 160cm (63in).
Rising portière rod with rings – brass, 107cm (42in) x 20mm (¾in) dia – PORTPB
Straight-edge roller blinds
Ivory
White
Sand
Stone
Terracotta
Chocolate
Claret
Red
Aubergine
Black
Scallop-edge roller blinds
Made-to-measure wrought iron dormer rod – up to 1m (40in) x 19mm (¾in)
dia, available in black, graphite, bright pewter & bronze
Dormer Rods
Dormer rod with runners – white, 60cm (23½in) – DORMERWH
Ivory
White
Sand
Stone
Terracotta
Chocolate
Dormer rod with runners – matt silver, 60cm (23½in) – DORMERMS
Claret
Blackout straight-edge roller blinds
Dormer rod with rings – brass-plated, 75cm (30in) – DORMERBR
Ivory
White
Stone
Chocolate
Draw Rods
Aubergine
Steel support brackets can be top
or face fixed.
160cm drop, standard plastic bead chain
may be replaced with a brass, chrome or
nickel bead chain as an optional extra.
White plastic
draw rods
Wooden draw rods – 100cm (39in) long.
natural, antique pine and walnut – DR284
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Curtain Courses
If you want to improve or update your curtain-making skills and learn techniques directly from the professionals, as well as
picking up hints and tips, then Merrick & Day’s curtain courses are for you.
Choose from a wide range of one-day courses, covering every aspect of window treatments, from design to measuring, to
making curtains, top treatments and blinds. All the courses have been designed to complement each other so you can pick
and choose from them to suit your needs. We also offer an intensive three-day course, which condenses the main elements
of the individual one-day courses.
One-day Curtain Design Courses
Designing Window Treatments CDESIGN
This one-day course is for interior designers and curtain makers and will provide
inspirational soft furnishing knowledge for both. Learn the secrets of designing
successful window treatments, for both traditional and contemporary curtain styles.
Using slide shows and curtain samples we will show you a full range of curtains and top
treatments, as well as crucial design details which will ensure a professional look. You will
learn professional proportions and formulas guaranteed to ensure success everytime. This
course will give you a good understanding of curtain design and terminology. You will
leave able to design window treatments with confidence.
Measuring Windows, Curtain Planning & Fabric Estimation CMEASURE
Measuring windows, curtain fullness and proportions, and fabric estimation. This course complements Designing Window
Treatments and is a practical application of the knowledge learnt on that course. Suitable for designers and curtainmakers.
On this one-day course you will learn:
• how to measure windows, record and use this information effectively,
• how to estimate your curtain fullness, and the proportions for successful top treatments,
• how to estimate fabric and trimming quantities,
• how to work out pattern repeats and where to place patterns on curtains and top treatments,
• how to choose suitable tracks, poles and pelmet boards,
• professional fitting and hanging tips.
One-day Curtain-making Courses
Interlined Curtains with Hand-pleated Headings CCURTAIN
This course covers the essentials of professional curtain making. We will show you the different
linings and interlinings available and discuss their uses and benefits. We will also discuss seaming
and cutting fabric as well as pattern matching. You will make an interlined hand-pleated curtain
sample.
On this one day-course you will learn:
• how to calculate pleats and spaces for pleated headings, on plain and patterned fabrics,
• how to stiffen pleated headings with buckram,
• how to sew interlocking and herringbone stitches and make perfect mitred corners,
• how to make French, goblet, box, inverted and Tete de Versailles headings.
Hand-gathered Curtain & Valance Headings CVALANCE
Complementing Interlined Curtains, this course will show you how to make hand-gathered
headings and apply them to both curtains and valances. You will also learn how to calculate valance
proportions. We will demonstrate how to shape serpentine and arch-shaped valances. You will
make an interlined, hand-gathered, smocked valance sample with a contrast-bound top.
On this one-day course you will learn:
• about the different types of hand-gathered headings - pencil, trellis and smocked.
• how to sew hand-gathered headings,
• how to finish hand gathering for curtain headings,
• how to calculate valance proportions and depths for serpentine and arch-shaped valances.
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Curtain Courses
One-day Curtain-making Courses
Roman Blinds CROMAN
This course covers the main Roman blind make-up techniques. We will discuss the various types of
blinds – cascade pleated, hobbled, bordered, bottom flaps, shaped hems and fantails. We will look
at the different construction methods – unlined, lined, interlined and blackout, rod pocket tape,
lining pockets. You will make a lined, Roman blind sample with lining rod pockets and cascade
pleats.
On this one day-course you will learn:
• how to estimate fabric quantities,
• about different fitting options - face-fix, top-fix, inside a recess, outside a recess,
• about different hardware options - wooden batten, corded and rotary chain headrails,
• how to calculate folds for Roman blinds, including standard, cascade and hobbled,
• professional hints and tips for making Roman blinds.
Flat Pelmets CPELMET
This course will show you how to make both contemporary and traditional styles of flat pelmets, determining their
proportions and the different construction methods. You will make a flat pelmet sample with a shaped baseline, using
2-ply wood, trimmed with hand-sewn rope.
On this one-day course you will learn:
• how to shape the baseline to work with the horizontal pattern repeat of a fabric,
• how to make a pelmet using buckram, canvas or 2-ply wood,
• how to make pelmets for bay windows,
• how to hand sew rope and fringe onto pelmets.
Swags & Tails CSWAG
This course covers the advanced soft-furnishing technique of draping fabric. We will
discuss the design of swags and tails, trumpets, underswags and other trims. We will
also explain fitting swags and tails on pelmet boards and draping over poles. You will
drape a swag pattern and make an interlined swag sample. You will also make a paper
tail pattern.
On this one-day course you will learn:
• the proportions and formulae used to calculate swag and tail widths and depths,
• how to estimate fabric and fringing for swags and tails,
• how to drape swags with radiating and staggered pleats and
make paper patterns,
• how to make choux and rosette trims.
Curtains for Arched Windows CARCH
This course involves advanced pattern cutting techniques. We will discuss design ideas
and hardware for arch-headed curtains and demonstrate Italian stringing. You will
make an arch-shaped paper pattern and from this make a hand-pleated, French or
goblet-headed, interlined curtain sample.
On this one-day course you will learn:
• how to measure arched windows, and estimate fabric quantities,
• how to plan and make a paper pattern for arch-shaped pleated curtains,
• how to calculate pleat sizes for plain and patterned fabrics,
• how to stiffen pleated headings with buckram.
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Three-day Curtain Design & Make-up Course
Intensive Three-day Course CINT3
Ideal for those wishing to upgrade their curtain-making skills. Everyone will leave this course
with renewed confidence in their curtain-making abilities, lots of new ideas and invariably,
new friends!
Day 1 - Designing Window Treatments
Learn curtain and top treatment design ideas and understand proportions and formulas.
Enjoy a slide show and discussion of curtain samples. This day offers advice on measuring
windows and how to estimate fabric quantities and includes hints and tips about working
with patterned fabric.
Day 2 - Making Interlined Curtains
We will discuss and show curtain samples and their various headings. Learn about pleated and gathered headings used for
both curtains and valances. You will make an interlined, hand-pleated curtain sample.
Day 3 - Making Pelmets & Roman Blinds
We will discuss and show samples of pelmets and Roman blinds. You will learn about the various pelmet constructions and
how to make a Roman blind. You will then choose whether to make a pelmet or Roman blind sample. We will demonstrate
swag draping.
Further Course Information
Course dates & prices
Booking your place
Call us now on 01652 648814 for dates, availability and prices or
see our website www.merrick-day.com The one-day courses are
run consecutively for those wishing to do part or the whole two
week programme together.
You can telephone us on 01652 648814, fax us on
01652 648104, email us at [email protected] or
book online www.merrick-day.com.
The courses can also be arranged at a mutually convenient
time for groups of five or more. Company training can also be
provided.
Who can attend?
Courses are suitable for anyone with an interest in curtain making
or interior design. Practical courses are suitable for intermediate
and experienced sewers as well as those who are new to the craft.
What’s included in the course price?
We keep course numbers deliberately small, so we can ensure
you will receive our personal and professional attention.
We will be teaching you the skills and techniques that we
use in our workroom.
You will be given detailed course notes for each course you
attend. You will find the course notes to be an invaluable
aide-memoire when you are at home.
We will provide you with a delicious homemade light lunch, plus
tea and coffee. Please let us know if you have any special dietary
requirements.
If you are on a practical course, please bring your own scissors,
calculator and note pad, all other course materials (fabric, lining,
interlining, needles, pins etc) will be supplied by us. You will be
working in our professional workroom so we can guarantee we
will have everything you need! You will take home your made-up
sample. If you wish to take home any of the other professional
items that you use while you are here, then you can purchase
them directly from us.
On leaving you will receive a Merrick & Day certificate
of attendance.
Places are limited and bookings are subject to availability,
so please do book your place as early as possible to avoid
disappointment. A £20 (inc vat) non-refundable deposit per
course day is required to secure your place. On receipt of the
deposit we will confirm your place by letter. The balance of the
course fee is payable one month prior to the course.
Finding us
Courses are run from our North Lincolnshire workroom which
is within easy access of the motorway network and major train
routes. A detailed local map will be sent to you with your
booking confirmation.
For those wishing to travel by train, on course days morning and
evening transport can be arranged from Newark Northgate and
Scunthorpe train stations. Newark Northgate is approximately
a 1 hour car journey, Scunthorpe train station is a 20 minute car
journey from Redbourne.
A15
A19
M180
Scunthorpe
M180
M181
Brigg
oncaster
M18
Robin Hood
Airport
A180
Humberside
Airport
Grimsby
A46
REDBOURNE
A16
A159
A46
A15
A18
A1(M)
A631
A1103
Market
Rasen
Gainsborough
Lincoln
A1
A158
Louth
A57
Where to stay
Should you require overnight accomodation then we can
recommend The Red Lion Inn in the village of Redbourne, one
mile from the Merrick & Day workroom. For reservations call
01652 648302. Please contact us for other accommodation details.
Course timings
Coffee is served at 9.40am and the course will begin at 10am and
end at 4.30pm.
Tel: 01652 648814 • Fax: 01652 648104
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Merrick & Day Curtain Books
Blinds, Curtains & Cushions
The Curtain
Design Directory
Inspiring photographs of today's
living are combined with practical
advice and detailed step-by-step
instructions for making Roman
blinds, curtains and cushion covers.
Design inspiration at
a glance – a manual of black-andwhite designs for you to identify
appropriate window treatments
for any of your situations. A
curtain design classic.
144 pages – 293 x 245mm
144 Colour photographs
Hardback ISBN: 0-9535267-5-5
336 pages – 293 x 245mm
Over 300 black-and-white drawings
Hardback ISBN 0 9516841 6 7
Ring binder ISBN 0 9516841 9 1
CDDMD
BCCMD
The Encyclopaedia
of Curtains
EOCMD
SWAGMD
The complete curtain maker’s
reference book. Easy-to-follow
instructions from simple curtains to
elaborate swags and
tails and pattern cutting. An
invaluable how-to book.
Something for everyone –
whether your style is countryhouse, urban chic or simple
cottage. A full-colour book
packed with magnificent
photographs to
inspire you.
240 pages – 300 x 220mm
120 specially commissioned colour
photographs
Hardback ISBN 0 9516841 4 0
192 pages – 284 x 257mm
295 specially commissioned colour
photographs
Hardback ISBN 0 9535267 3 9
Merrick & Day
Redbourne Road
Redbourne
Gainsborough
North Lincolnshire
DN21 4TG
England
Supplementary Swag
Patterns
Choose a design, use the
patterns and follow the
step-by-step make-up and
fitting instructions. Patterns
for 60/70/90/120cm wide swags
all in 45cm and 55cm drops, and
a range of tail patterns, plus
tracing paper to get started.
Additional swag patterns which
extend the range of swags in
The Swag & Tail Design &
Pattern Book.
The master pattern sheets
contain full-size swag patterns,
80/100/110/130/140/150/160/170
cm wide, all in 45cm and 55cm
drops.
SUPSWAGMD
Cover: 250 x 270mm
2 pattern sheets (1210 x 1000mm)
Plastic wallet ISBN 0 9535267 0 4
Professional Patterns for
Tie-backs
The Fabric Quantity Hand
Book
Full-size pattern sheets
for plain, banana- and scallopshaped tie-backs, plus make-up
instructions. Patterns in 8 sizes
from 50cm (20in) to 120cm (43in)
embraces.
For estimating curtain fabric
quantities quickly and accurately.
Includes estimation tables for
valances, pelmets, swags, blinds,
bed valances, covers. Available
with metric or imperial
measurements.
Cover: 250 x 270mm
3 pattern sheets (500 x 700mm)
Plastic wallet ISBN 0 9516841 3 2
FQHBMD
Invaluable forms for all, whether
your business is large or small.
From measuring sheets for a
range of window shapes to
make-up sheets for all types
of window treatments. Simply
photocopy the appropriate form
and fill in as required.
SFMSMD
70 loose-leaf pages
Ring binder ISBN 0 9535267 1 2
FQHBINSMD
64 pages – 210 x 105mm
43 b/w drawings
Metric (yellow hardback) ISBN
0 9516841 7 5
Imperial (red hardback) ISBN
0 9535267 2 0
Soft Furnishing Master
System
Tel: 01652 648814
Fax: 01652 648104
Email: [email protected]
www.merrick-day.com
Catalogue 09/10
CIMD
The Swag and Tail Design
and Pattern Book
104 pages – 250 x 270mm
73 b/w drawings, 82 b/w diagrams
2 pattern sheets (1210 x 940mm)
Hardback and patterns in slip case
ISBN 0 9516841 8 3
TIEBACKMD
Curtain Inspiration
Le Porte Feuille Pratique
Unique and inspirational
1870 curtain and bed ideas
and
patterns. A facsimile of the
original book.
LEPORTMD
27 pages printed one side only
– 297 x 420mm
49 black-and-white drawings
Paperback ISBN 0 9535267 4 7