Frequently Asked Questions

ILIV Made to Measure

Should I fit a blind inside or outside the window recess?

Help with where best to fit your roman blind is covered in our How to Measure Guide. The brackets supplied as standard are suitable for both types of installation.

What are your make up and lining standards?

All curtains and roman blinds are produced to the highest luxury specification with weighted corners as standard, and finished with your choice of blackout, bonded interlining or regular linings. Bonded “interlining” reduces light transmission and draughts. It creates fuller, luxurious folds, adding opulence and bulk to your curtains. 

What bespoke soft furnishing do you manufacture?

We are able to manufacture curtains to all drops and widths. Header treatments available are pencil pleat in 3” or 6” variations, eyelets in various colours, tab tops, double pinch pleat, triple pinch pleat, goblet and wave. We also manufacture roman blinds, voile curtains, tiebacks and cushions.

 

Can you supply blinds without the headrail?

Yes. If you only require the curtains without the headrail, we can supply the strings and Velcro top for you to fit the curtains yourself.

Are there weights in your curtains?

Yes, there are also lead weights in our voiles too (with the exception of Serene and Lina) which are unweighted. All of our curtains have weights in the hems to help the drape.

How do I measure an eyelet headed curtains?

We would advise that the measurements you give our team are from the top of the pole for us to provide the preferred drop to your curtains.

What size pleats can I have on pencil pleat curtains?

The standard pencil pleat is 3” but we also offer up to 6”.

Can I have pencil pleat curtains to an exact finished width?

Yes, but this must be very clear when ordered or we will revert to the general widths.

Is it possible to manufacture a curtain for an uneven track?

This is possible and will help where one curtain is needed to a different length to the other curtain in the pair. We will work with the most economical option for you.  We can sometimes treat uneven measurements for each panel in the curtain but its preferred to have a specific length for each single part of the pair.

What is the widest width of blind I can order?

Our price list goes up 300cm but we can quote for a wider blind on an individual basis.  The drop can go a little longer as well, but we have to be careful on the weight of fabric. Extremely wide blinds can be less practical than installing 2 blinds (or more) to fill the same window. In this case we will endeavour to pattern match each blind.

Can I order tiebacks?

Yes, and we can occasionally make larger tiebacks as well if the curtains go over 3.5 widths, this must be requested upon ordering. There is no extra charge for this request.

Do you make other accessories?

Our Made to Measure team specialise in making curtains, blinds, and accessories including cushions, tiebacks and valances which can all be ordered through our Made to Measure service. For more information we have put together a brochure that explains the service that we offer. Click here to read more.

Do you offer contrast piping on your made to measure cushions?

Yes. If you would like to specifically order contrast piping, you can order through our Made to Measure team by emailing sales@smd-textiles.co.uk or calling 01772 651199.