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Made to Measure
Tinsmiths’ Sewing Room hand-sews curtains and blinds to your exact specifications and delivers them directly to your home. We’ll help you choose the most suitable window dressing for your project and provide clear guidance on measuring, estimating costs, fitting, and caring for your curtains and blinds.
If you have any questions that aren’t answered on these pages, our in-house team of experts will be delighted to offer you personal advice tailored to your project.
Step 1
Measure Up
The first step is to decide whether curtains or blinds will best suit your windows. Curtain headings play a significant role in the overall look and can complement different styles of interior. Similarly, our range of blind styles each have their own advantages, depending on the look you’d like to achieve and the functionality you need.
Our Style and Measuring Guides walk you through all the options, so you can choose with confidence. Alongside detailed measuring and fitting advice, they give you the full picture — making it easier to bring your project to life.
Step 2
Pick your Fabric
Browse our collection of beautiful fabrics to find the perfect match for your project, and don’t forget to order a sample so you can be confident in the colours and textures. If you have something specific in mind that you can’t find, our team will be happy to help you source the right option.
Step 3
Ask for a Quote
Click the ‘Enquire Now’ button on any fabric page of our website, or use the link below and simply enter the fabric name into the quote form. We’ll then prepare a fully inclusive quotation for your made-to-measure project.
Each quote is carefully prepared by a member of our team. If we identify a measurement that may be inaccurate, or if the selected fabric is not the most suitable for your project, we’ll offer suggestions and gladly send you extra samples to explore.
“Tinsmiths made two roller blinds for my kitchen. They look truly lovely and are beautifully made. Their choice of fabrics is wonderful and so original. I have been buying fabric from Tinsmiths for years, they never disappoint!”
k Dunne – CUSTOMER REVIEW
Tinsmith’s Advice
Not sure & in need of some guidance?
Whether you have a problem window that you’re not sure what to do with, or you’re looking for other soft furnishings such as a pelmet or made-to-order cusions, or anything else – we can help you! Send us a message with some photos, and we’ll get back to you with our advice. Alternatively, browse our blog articles for inspiration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Complete this simple form for made to measure window treatments.
Window treatments can be a considerable investment and we want to ensure that you get the very best result. Our experienced team therefore take time to consider each request very carefully, thinking hard about the suitability of the fabric selected for the project detailed. If we consider that the result might be disappointing, we will let you know and make alternative suggestions for curtain or blind style, or fabric choice.
This is why we do not provide an instant quotation generated by a computer program – it may take a little longer, but we are confident that our made to measure customers value this expertise and advice at the outset of a project.
We are unable to accept returns on any Made to Measure items. This includes curtains, blinds, cushions, headboards, and footstools.
Once your order has been placed, you will receive an order confirmation by email. This will include all measurements provided as well as images of the fabrics selected for each element. Please review this carefully and check that all details are correct. If you notice anything that requires amendment, you have 5 days from receipt of the confirmation to notify us of any changes.
We have excellent instructions for measuring you windows for curtains and blinds which you can find in our Measuring and Fitting guides. We can also provide detailed advice if photographs are emailed to bespoke@tinsmiths.co.uk along with details of the look that you would like to achieve.
We also provide full instructions for fitting your curtains and blinds both of which in most instances are extremely straight forward.
If you have a large project, requiring multiple pairs of curtains and blinds then we can provide a quotation for a measuring & fitting service, for details please enquire bespoke@tinsmiths.co.uk
All of our curtains and blinds are entirely hand-sewn, made in the traditional way with double, triple, and cartridge pleats carefully formed by hand — not with machine-stitched heading tape. Creating window treatments by hand takes skill and time, which is why we allow a lead time of 6–8 weeks for all Made to Measure orders. However, if you find yourself in need of something sooner, we’ll always do our best to accommodate and help you meet your deadline.
Of course! The Tinsmiths Made to Measure team have been making and fitting curtains and blinds for many years, and there’s hardly a “problem” window we haven’t come across. If you’re unsure how best to approach a particular window or room, we can offer practical advice to help you find the perfect solution. With our encyclopaedic knowledge of poles, tracks, brackets and fittings, even the trickiest spaces can be made to look effortless. Simply complete our advice form you can even upload a picture to show us what you’re working with.
As standard, we use a 100% cotton lining in ivory — a versatile shade that avoids being too creamy or too starkly white. If you’d like something different, we can provide a quotation; for example, we offer a smart lining with a subtle pinstripe.
For curtains at windows, we generally advise against using dark or strongly coloured linings, as these can be prone to fading over time. However, for door curtains or room dividers, linings offer a wonderful opportunity to be creative — you can choose contrasting fabrics or different colours on each side to add character and interest.
If blackout is required for a bedroom or children’s room, then we have a blackout lining option available.
Interlining is the layer placed between the face fabric and the lining. It serves two main purposes: improving thermal performance by helping to keep warmth in during winter and heat out in summer, and enhancing the drape to create a fuller, more luxurious look.
At Tinsmiths, we use only 100% cotton interlining, as this delivers the best results in terms of both insulation and the elegant fall of the fabric. We do not use synthetic sarille interlining, which we believe does not offer the same benefits, nor do we use bonded lining and interlining. In our experience, nothing compares to the superior finish achieved with three separate layers of natural fabrics.
For Roman blinds, we use either a thermal blackout fabric or black Bolton twill as the interlining layer. Both options are excellent for maintaining the smart, tailored look that Roman blinds require, while also providing the added benefits of thermal control and blackout.