What sort of curtains to buy? And where from?

I recently bought new curtains from Wayfair which are great quality and reasonably priced

I wonder why they are called "Just Linen"...
They have a lot of polyester in stock it seems to me.

Have you looked on eBay? There are lovely used curtains there as well as new and unused.

Thank you all for so many excellent and helpful replies. I shall read them all again thoroughly later this evening and make some notes. I am really glad I asked. Thank you again.

I hope you find some you love Skydancer - it could be a big outlay and it's important it's right for you.
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I got mine from Next. Floor length and already lined, still look great after 10 years 😂

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I used to make my own (I still make Roman blinds, using the best fabric I can afford) but some time ago I bought blue velvet ones from Ikea. They had those horrible metal rings but as the fabric was massively long, it was easy enough to cut the fabric and get rid of the rings. I also bought a paler matching fabric, thin (think voile) as a lining for them. Attached them at the top with curtain header tape and job done. I didn't bother stitching them down the sides - they look fine.

I buy mine made to measure from here
www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/

George/Asda. Argos. IKEA, Amazon ......

Like many others I always made my own curtains but now I buy them. I like Dunelm- plenty of choice, a range of sizes and good offers when the curtains are on sale. I have had beautiful cotton lined voiles and heavier lined curtains from them. I find the quality good. I hope you find what you are looking for.

I have bought most of my full length curtains from Next and always been happy with them.

I’ve just bought some lined curtains 66x90 from a website called ‘curtains curtains curtains’ for under £45 including delivery and I’m really happy with them. A bargain a that price.

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Mallon you are assuming space, machine and expertise. Not everyone has all these things available!

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I too Callistemon.

I have never been any good at sewing and I wouldn’t attempt to make curtains. I don’t have a sewing machine, it would be pointless. I am not lazy. There are other things I and many of us can do that perhaps you’re not so good at Mallin.

If you shop online try Debenhams. If you want to see and feel fabrics you'll need to do the rounds of all the major sellers.

Some of the curtains in my home are over 60 years old and were made bespoke and ordered by my mother for her then new house, they have been wee worth the money as the fabric, even then was expensive, the last pair I bought was from Dunelm and, for the price, I was pleasantly surprised. Try to find some furnishing fabric stores and local curtain makers, you may find the costs are comparable especially when buying such a lot of fabric.

Wayfair.com - they do tell you how much light the curtains will let in as well

On a couple of occasions -I've used dress making material for curtains and successfully .
I certainly would choose pre - loved to save money .
You mention burnt orange - deep purple (as well as silver) is actually stunning with that colour .

Laura Ashley do lovely curtains, both ready made and made to measure. They are available online or via Next .

The last lot of curtains I bought were from Next. I was very impressed with their range. We have a large Home store near us.

I wouldn’t recommend Terry’s fabrics but have had some great curtains in quality fabrics from Dunelm and from M&S.