William Austin Upholstery offers a bespoke luxury curtain making service with measurement, design and fitting all included. We take into account the size, age and character of each room, the décor and style of other furnishings and your own personal taste. We then provide you with expert advice on curtain styles, fabrics and a free no obligation quote.
All of our bespoke luxury curtains that we produce are hand-sewn by highly skilled seamstresses who have an intuitive understanding of how fabrics and patterns work. Hand-sewn curtains offer a level of quality and craftsmanship that machines simply can’t replicate. Every stitch is carefully placed for a flawless finish – no puckering, no visible seams. They hang beautifully, drape effortlessly, and are tailored to perfection with precise pattern matching and invisible hems. Built to last and made to measure, our hand-finished curtains are a mark of true luxury.
WHY HAND-SEWN AND NOT MACHINE STITCHED?
- Superior finish – Hand stitching allows for invisible hems and mitred corners, creating a clean, tailored look that machines can’t always match. No puckering or thread tension issues.
- Attention to detail- Every pleat, hem, and stitch is placed with precision. Hand sewing gives more control over alignment and spacing, especially around tricky details like matching or trims.
- Longevity – Because they’re sewn with care, hand-made curtains can be more durable. There’s less stress on the fabric at key points (like the heading), which helps them hold their shape over time.
- Better drape – hand-sewn linings and hems help the curtain fall more naturally and hang beautifully.
- Craftsmanship – They reflect traditional craftsmanship and artistry. That touch of human skill elevates the overall feel- especially important in high-end
“THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS!”
We use only the finest fabrics, and take no shortcuts – every curtain is lined, finely weighted and finished to perfection. Every detail is taken care of from start to finish, from initial measuring up through to fitting (if required), including pelmets, tie backs, tracks and poles.
HOME CONSULTATIONS
We are based on the Essex/Suffolk border, and wherever possible we like to provide a personal consultation, measurement and design service to clients that are within an hour’s drive from our workshop.
When a window is dressed well with bespoke luxury curtains, it can completely transform a room and can be the most eye catching part of it as well as adding warmth and luxury. We will work closely with you in order to achieve the look that you are after and create luxury bespoke curtains and blinds that are completely unique to you!
Curtain Heading Styles
Pinch pleat headings: Double pleat, triple pleat and inverted pleat. These are neat and fixed heading styles on 10cm or 20cm buckram.
Cartridge pleat: is an excellent style of curtain for a large window in a contemporary home.
Wave heading: This finish appears similar to that of eyelet curtains but the fabric hangs directly below the track in a neat and uniform style.
Eyelet heading: Simple, casual flexible heading. We offer 40mm diameter eyelets in a range of finishes.
Goblet heading: Classic, traditional and formal heading made with 10cm buckram.
See below for an example of full length bespoke luxury curtains with twin pleat heading and brush fringe sewn into the leading edge of the curtains or click on the examples tab to see more examples of our work.
Pelmets
All our bespoke pelmets are handmade here in the workshop and like our upholstery, can be made to any shape and size with trimming or piping which then can have a bespoke track built inside for your curtains to hang from.
Curtain Poles
We have a beautiful selection of Wood and Metal Poles in different styles and colours, to ensure that you can find the perfect pole to suit any budget and scheme.
Curtain Accessories
Metal and wooden hold backs, fabric and tassle tiebacks are available in a wide range of designs, styles and price points.
Draw Rods are available in various finishes such as clear perspex, chrome, brass and wrought iron.
Roman Blinds
Roman Blinds are another perfect way to add sophistication and elegance to your home. All of our roman blinds are hand-sewn and can be unlined, lined, blackout lined and interlined. They can be supplied with contrasting borders, beading or other trims.
All of our roman blinds are fixed with a headrail system with a chain pull that is secured with a child safety system. The chain comes in white, chrome or brass finish.
Child safe blinds – All internal blinds must comply with the
2014 child safety standards.
William Austin Ltd is fully compliant with the 2014 child safety standards for curtains and blinds for internal windows.
Fitting and Measuring Service
We provide a measuring and installation service through our professional curtain fitter who will complete a site survey and then come back to install to ensure the best finish for your window treatments.