How to sew tie-top curtains

Country Homes & Interiors shows you how to measure and make your own simple curtains. There's no need to fit heading tape or linings – just follow these easy step-by-step instructions

These easy-to-make curtains are designed with tie tops for easy fitting to a curtain pole - simply tie in place.

You will need
• Main fabric (we used Urban, ref L8857-03, col Amethyst, £55 a metre, Larsen at Colefax and Fowler)
• Contrast fabric for ties
• Tacking thread
• Matching thread
 

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