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Learn how to make Pencil Pleat curtains the way they are made in a professional workroom.
You will not be using the "Bag Method" to make the curtains, which you will probably find in most online tutorials. You are taught the way a professional curtain maker would make your curtains. It's NO more difficult than the "Bag Method", but your curtains will have a better finish and will be weighted at the bottom so they hang well.
The other advantage of making them this way is that it lays the foundations for learning how to make more advanced interlined curtains and hand pleated curtains.
Following this core tutorial your finished curtains will be
These instructions have been developed by Cindy Taylor a profesional curtain maker with over 20yrs experience. There are tips included and with the benefit of her experience you will avoid common mistakes and learn to get a professional finish.
The level of detail Cindy gives in her step by step video instruction means this tutorial is suitable for both a beginner or someone looking to improve their knowledge and skill.
Plus she is there to support you and answer your questions with Ask Cindy and our Community forum that contains all her responses to previously asked questions, that you can use as a resource.
The method for this pro workroom course is available for you to read and use here now FREE TO READ.
If you really want to see how to make beautiful curtains for your home the pro way though, unlock the full Lined Pencil Pleat Curtain Course. As well as these core tutorial instructions the course includes expert video tuition, instructor help, printable worksheets, instructions, and printable calculators. Details here
Our tutorial is made up of the following steps.
Each step is described in detail with demonstration videos also available.
VIDEO INSTRUCTOR - Cindy Taylor
Owner of Dolman & Taylor specialist curtain and blind makers.
"Thank you so much for excellent tutorials, they are exceptionally good!........" Anne
EXTRA INSTRUCTIONS
In addition to this core tutorial, the course includes the following CURTAIN EXTRA mini tutorial.
Blackout lining can be used instead of cotton lining to create blackout curtains with a couple of small differences.
This is fully covered in our BLACKOUT CURTAIN MINI TUTORIAL. You will also find extra instructions at the bottom of the following STEPs.
The written instructions for this core tutorial are FREE to read on this website. No need to sign up or give an email. (If you like what we do you can always join our newsletter though).
If you really want to learn how to make beautiful curtains for your home though, unlock the whole LINED PENCIL PLEAT CURTAIN COURSE. As well as these core tutorial instructions the course includes expert video tuition, guides, instructor help and EXTRA tutorials on the variations you might want to make to your lined curtain. Plus printable worksheets, instructions, and calculators. Details HERE
The embbeded videos, and blurred extra text are part of the FULL Lined Pencil Pleat Curtain Course. If you buy a course passcode or become a Member and log in these videos and much more will unlock on the site.
Your course passcode not only unlocks the videos in this core tutorial but also all the text and videos of the CURTAIN EXTRAs tutorials listed, worksheets, video libraries and guides. You also get instructor support with access to Cindy our video instructor to answer your making questions via email and our "Ask Cindy Button". more details>>
A course passcode gives you access to a specific course and all it's extras, eg the base tutorial, applicable EXTRAs tutorials, printable calculators, worksheets, videos, guides, Ask Cindy, and the Community Forum for a set period of 6 months. You pay once for access for 6 months.
A Pro passcode gives you access to ALL the courses. All the curtain, blind and cushion courses, all base tutorials, EXTRAs tutorials, printable calculators, worksheets, videos, guides, Ask Cindy, and the Community Forum. Plus extra PRO METHODs that are Pro only content. You can purchase 12 months of access or you can pay monthly (cancel anytime). The first month is more expensive than the proceeding months as it includes a joining fee.
In the FULL Lined Pencil Pleat Curtain Course you can print the core tutorial instructions and a worksheet for measuring the window and writing down your calulations.
We've also put the core tutorial videos on one easy access page, so you can easily refer to them with a mobile phone if you are working from the printed instrictions.
We would say Yes. Everything is fully explained and demonstrated in the videos in great detail.We have designed the course assuming you know nothing. You also have the support of the forum and being able to ask Cindy your making questions. Read our Comments to see how people have got on
Use the "Ask Cindy Button" and you will recieve an email reply from Cindy to your making question.
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