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Well; the dismissive birds are in place on their Roman blind. I think it looks rather cute... but they don't look any more impressed, do they? 😄🐦 #bespokeromanblinds #romanblindmaker #romanblind #madetomeasureromanblinds #handsewnromanblinds

Relaxed pencil pleat curtains fitted in this sunny snug today. The fabric is a soft brushed cotton just perfect for easy living 🤎 #pencilpleatcurtains #madetomeasurecurtainssurrey #madetomeasurecurtains #handsewncurtains #bespokecurtains

Popping into the workroom for a little head rail open heart surgery today; this Roman blind that I made many years ago. There had been a bit of jiggery pokery with the cords, which got swallowed, so the only course of action was to take everything apart. It's all back together and looking just as fresh as ever and ready to go home 💙 #handsewnromanblinds #bespokeromanblinds #madetomeasureromanblinds #surreyinteriors #romanblind

Well folks, there goes November in a flurry of activity and I guess we're on a countdown to Christmas now...a few more lovely projects to go! #bespokecurtains #bespokeromanblinds #bespokecushions #madetomeasurerollerblind #surreyinteriors

Bespoke means....having your choice of curtain heading, in your choice of face fabric, lined only or with interlining, and all hand sewn. Double pinch pleat: triple pinch pleat: single pleat: eyelets: pencil.pleat: cottage pleat. Oh, and Wave, but I can't find a recent photo of that one 😄 If it can be done, I can make it for you 💕 #madetomeasurecurtains #bespokecurtains #bespoke #handsewncurtains #handsewnwithlove

I haven't made any cushions for a while, so let's take another look at these lovelies, made this time last year. With a jacquard weave fabric and velvet piping, they ooze old school glamour 🖤 #cushions #bespokecushions #pipedcushions #pipingskills #pipingdesign

A pretty roller blind, fitted a week ago, provides a sense of softness and gentle light to a bathroom 🌿 #rollerblind #bathroominspo #bathroombliss #madetomeasurerollerblind #bespokeblinds

Two pairs of beautifully textured lined and interlined eyelet curtains made and hung last week. The basecloth is a matt fabric and the surface embroidery has a subtle sheen; delicious 💕 #eyeletcurtains #madetomeasurecurtains #bespokecurtains #handsewncurtains #surreyinteriors

There's nothing like a new roller blind to freshen up the look of your kitchen. We fitted this one last week; isn't it nice? #kitcheninspo #madetomeasurerollerblind #madetomeasureblinds #bespokeblinds #kitchensink

Tweet of the day! Disdainful birds on the table today, waiting to be made into curtains. Don't be like that, girls, I have the skills 😄 🐦 #linenfabric #bespokecurtains #madetomeasurecurtains #handsewncurtains #madetomeasurecurtainssurrey

Fitted this time last year and making a return appearance for this week's #throwbackthursday; pretty linen Roman blinds for the bay window of a newly decorated bedroom. With lovely views over the garden and beyond, these blinds were a lovely finishing touch 💙 #baywindows #baywindow #bespokeromanblinds #handsewnromanblinds

A cosy brushed cotton Roman blind warms up a snug in a country home; fitted last week, just in time for the cold weather ❄️ #madetomeasureromanblinds #handsewnromanblinds #bespokeromanblinds #romanblinds #romanblind

No kitchen sink drama here! A stylish roller blind fitted on a sunny day; a wooden trim adds a lovely bespoke touch 👌 #rollerblindsdesign #rollerblind #rollerblinds #bespokeblinds #madetomeasurerollerblind

I'm working my way through a couple of pairs of curtains. This means a few days on the same lovely fabric and it all starts to look, well...the same. But here's a beautifully executed mitre. The pattern match is a pure fluke, of course 😉 Oh, and the music choice? For some reason, the fabric is giving me cowboy wild west feels 🌵 #bespokecurtains #bespokecurtainsandblinds #handsewncurtains #mitredcorners #mitre

I just love this Roman blind, fitted on Friday. It looks just perfect in a roof extension guest bedroom 💕 #madetomeasureromanblinds #bespokeromanblinds #surreyinteriors #handsewnromanblinds #romanblind

At over 4 metres wide, this is a big fella! Four roller blinds will provide shade in this fabulous garden room; a full fascia one piece cassette, in a colour that matches the cantilevered doors, keeps things looking neat and tidy. I had to have this bad boy delivered direct to my customer; I was a bit worried about tying it to my fitter's van and having to negotiate the twisty streets of Guildford like some sort of knight with a lance 🐎 😄 #rollerblindsdesign #rollerblinds #madetomeasurerollerblind #bespokeblinds #rollerblind

Wow, #throwbackthursday has rolled around again; how quickly are the weeks going? Here we have three zebra blinds, made and fitted in a young lady's bedroom this time last year. 🦓🦓🦓 #romanblindmakers #romanblind #bespokeromanblinds #handsewnromanblinds ##romanblinds

One of marks of a handsewn curtain is weights at the mitred corners and the joined seams. I cover mine in lining fabric; ravioli for dinner, anyone? 😄 #handsewncurtains #handsewnwithlove #madetomeasurecurtains #madetomeasurecurtainssurrey #bespokecurtains

Another lovely Roman blind finished today; the brushed cotton fabric feels like puppy dog ears 💕 #bespokeromanblinds #brushedcotton #handsewnromanblinds #madetomeasureromanblinds ##surreyinteriors

Next project; a Roman blind and two pairs of curtains of this cosy brushed cotton fabric 🤎 By the way; the sky turned a funny colour here today. It turned blue! How has it been around your way? 😄 #madetomeasureromanblinds #madetomeasurecurtainsandblinds #madetomeasurecurtainssurrey #handsewnromanblinds #handsewncurtains

Lest we forget ❤️ #remembranceday #remembrancesunday #lestweforget🌹

Freshly baked; a pretty Roman blind all ready for next week's fitting. I love the colours. I'm getting summer feels 🌞 #madetomeasureromanblinds #handsewnromanblinds #romanblind #bespokeromanblinds #romanblinds

Going for gold for this week's #throwbackthursday with these lush Roman blinds made and fitted this time last year; just perfect for a 1930's art deco style apartment. #artdeco #artdecointerior #artdecostyle #bespokeromanblinds #handsewnromanblinds

So many different stitches go into making a hand sewn curtain or Roman blind; how many can you name? 💕 #handsewn #handsewnwithlove #madetomeasurecurtainsandblinds #handsewncurtains #handsewnromanblinds

The cutest little cushion made to go with the Roman blind fitted last week 💕 #cushion #pipedcushions #bespokecushions #cushionlove #cushionaddict

Slow down? Not at this time of year if you make soft furnishings. Quite the opposite, in fact 😄 So it's onto the next project, with two pairs of eyelet curtains in a lovely abstract embroidered fabric. And the mitre shot? Well, why not; we haven't had one for a while. #eyeletcurtains #madetomeasurecurtains #handsewncurtains #bespokecurtains #bespokecurtainsandblinds

The prettiest of Friday fittings; a wisteria design Roman blind for a newly decorated family kitchen 💕 #romanblinds #bespokeromanblinds #handsewnromanblinds #madetomeasureromanblinds #romanblindmakers

Lots of lovely stuff going on at Honeybee Handmade in October; it's just about my favourite time of year, too. How was yours? #madetomeasurecurtainssurrey #madetomeasurecurtains #madetomeasurecurtainsandblinds #boxcushions #cushions

Wooooo! That's a spooky hello 😄 How's your Halloween going, folks? We don't have any little ones here, so it's no pumpkins out for us. But if you're out and about, I hope you have lots of treats. And here's my Halloween #throwbackthursday combo offering with a trick at the end 🎃 #bespokecurtainsandblinds #bespokecurtains #bespokeromanblinds #bespokecushions

Today's fitting in a gorgeous kitchen diner. I had made several pairs of lined and interlined curtains in this open plan living space, but it took a little while to decide on whether or not to add this last. It's a big door opening out to the garden, and the pair on the left-hand side have been left untethered so that both curtains can be pulled to the right when the door is open. They still stack back neatly, even then. And this family will be celebrating thanksgiving, so the timing was perfect 🧡 #bespokecurtains #madetomeasurecurtains #surreyinteriors #handsewncurtains #interlinedcurtains

Two little cushions snuggled up together in their new home. Spot the snake! Don't worry, it isn't real 😄 #cushions #cushioncovers #pipedcushions #piping #pipingdesign

New fabric on the table! One Roman blind in this pretty wisteria design fabric coming up 💕 #surreyinteriors #kitcheninspo #madetomeasureromanblinds #romanblindmaker #handsewnromanblinds

The final full inspection of the year brings this season to a close. This colony is beautifully calm; others were less happy to see me! It was a bumper honey harvest this year, despite a poor spring and summer. My honeybees continue to surprise me 😄 Goodbye ladies; see you in January for varroa treatment and a top up feed 🐝🐝🐝 #beekeeping #honeybeesofinstagram #honeybeecolony #beekeepersofinstagram #honeybees

A really lovely fitting for a lovely customer yesterday; interlined and blackout lined curtains beautifully complement the rug in this guest room. Lots of little single pleats fit neatly under the pelmet 💙 #surreyinteriors #madetomeasurecurtains #bespokecurtains #handsewncurtains #madetomeasurecurtainsandblinds

A delicious Roman blind made and fitted this time last year; just right for pumpkin season 🎃 #surreyinteriors #kitcheninspo #kitchensink #handsewnromanblinds #madetomeasureromanblinds

All ready for tomorrow's fitting; a pair of lined and interlined curtains. These are going to look lovely in their new home 💙 #bespokecurtainsandblinds #bespokecurtains #handsewncurtains #madetomeasurecurtains #madetomeasurecurtainssurrey

Plumptious little cushions ready for their forever home 🏡 #cushions #pipedcushions #cushionlove #bespokecushions #cushionaddict #cushions

Here's a happy little quartet of cushions. I made these, together with four pairs of pinch pleat curtains, earlier in the year. I've been asked to make one more pair; the fabric is on the worktable at the moment and feels like an old friend. #moderncountryinteriors #moderncountrystyle #moderncountry #cushions #pipedcushions

Pretty piped cushions with a vintage vibe to go with box cushions 🌹 #cottagecore #cottagecoreaesthetic #pipedcushions #bespokecushions #cushioncovers

The sweetest little triple pinch pleat curtains, made some time ago and featured for this week's #throwbackthursday. I don't often get asked to make triple pleats, but these turned out nicely 💕 #cottagecore #cottagecoreaesthetic #madetomeasurecurtainssurrey #handsewncurtains

Cushions made from leftover fabric from some Roman blinds I made and fitted a little while ago. Being velvet, they're super soft and so squishy! 💕 #cushion #pipedcushions #velvetcushions #cushioncrush #cushioncovers

So fresh and pretty! These four Roman blinds, two faux, two functioning, were fitted in a stunning family kitchen dining room a couple of weeks ago. I love how this fabric brings the garden inside 🌿 #bespokeromanblinds #surreyinteriors #interiorinspiration #handsewnromanblinds #madetomeasureromanblinds

A brushed cotton printed fabric makes this Roman blind, made and fitted recently, beautifully cosy for a guest bedroom 🤎 #romanblinds #handsewnromanblinds #bespokeromanblinds #romanblind #madetomeasureromanblinds

Still lots of busy bees flying at the apiary today I'm not sure what the ladies are bringing in; possibly ivy? Something is causing a buzz! 🐝 #honeybeesofinstagram #honeybees #honeybeecolony #beekeepersofinstagram #beekeepinglife

Cushions in place to complement the Roman blind I posted a few days ago; pretty as a picture 💕 #cushions #bespokecushions #bespokecurtainsandblinds #cottagecore #cottagecoreaesthetic

What does #throwbackthursday mean, folks? Well, yes, I get to show past work, but it also means that it's nearly Friday, huzzah! Here's lined pinch pleat curtains made and fitted this time last year, following fitting a bespoke bay pole. It all worked out rather nicely 🤎 #baywindows #baywindow #baywindowdecor #victoriancottage

I have been pattern matching this pretty fabric today; one pair of interlined curtains coming up. This pretty fabric has a dark side; it is a half drop pattern repeat. This is a feature created by the designer to torture, bamboozle and otherwise upset innocent curtain makers*. Still, lots of tricky maths, deep breathing, dancing around the table and fear about making that first cut, and we are there. Now comes the easy bit; the actual sewing 💙 *This is actually not true; it just feels like it 😄😄😄 #bespokecurtains #madetomeasurecurtains #handsewncurtains #curtainmaker #curtains

Seeing double, with this cute roller blind reflected in the bathroom mirror. It's hard to see, but there's a decorative wooden bar. The bar is an exact match for the vanity unit. I love it when it all comes together 🤎 #rollerblindsdesign #rollerblind #bathroominspo #madetomeasurerollerblind #bespokeblinds

Oh, I do love making box cushions. Here's a lovely pair, all ready for a Victorian cottage kitchen dining room 🌹 #boxcushions #boxcushion #cottagecore #cottagecoreaesthetic #victorianhome

A Roman blind, fitted recently, in perfect harmony with the decor in this sunny Master bedroom; I'm not usually a fan of matchy matchy, but I think this works really well 💚 #romanblind #bespokeromanblinds #handsewnromanblinds #blackoutromanblinds #masterbedrooms

My September round up, folks, and at this point I usually Wang on about how busy I have been. Well, I was busy at the start but then had a lovely holiday in Spain. How has yoyr September been? Ready for the autumn? #curtainmakeronholiday #madetomeasurecurtains #madetomeasurecurtainsandblinds #madetomeasurerollerblind #surreyinteriors

Hello o o o o o .....that's the echo at the end of this very long cushion, featured for this week's #throwbackthursday. Yes, I am back from holiday and in a silly not-quite-ready-for-work-hysteria mood. Sorry. I came back to find there was an international money laundering query on my business bank account, fraudulent payments on my personal credit card, and a big black hole in one of my pension accounts. I would rather have spent the day making lovely cushions, but had to spend the day dealing with that lot. Normal service will be resumed tomorrow. Probably 😄 #cushionlove #bespokecushions #cushionaddict #cushioncrush

Here it is, a whole house fitting of bespoke curtains and blinds for this new build property, recently completed. Fresh, bright and light, and all ready to feel like home 🏡 #madetomeasurecurtainsandblinds #handsewncurtains #bespokecurtainsandblinds #rollerblinds #pinchpleatcurtains

Another lovely roller blind from this new build project; this one to match curtains hung at the front facing window 🌿 #rollerblindsdesign #madetomeasurerollerblind #madetomeasureblinds #rollerblind #rollerblinds

Pretty bedroom curtains for a Master bedroom suite; keeping things light 🌿 #handsewncurtains #interiorinspiration #madetomeasurecurtains #surreyinteriors #bespokecurtains

Lined cottage pleat curtains in a prettily patterned pink linen fabric made for a country cottage a couple of years ago. They're overlong and just right for sweeping back when open for a feminine finishing flourish. Gosh; lots of alliteration for this week's #throwbackthursday 😄💕 #cottagecore #cottagecoreaesthetic #moderncountryinteriors #moderncountrystyle

Another lovely roller blind in my customer's choice of fabric, fitted a couple of weeks ago. So fresh! 🌿 #bespokeblinds #madetomeasurerollerblind #rollerblinds #rollerblindsdesign #surreyinteriors

Silver and white striped blackout roller blinds, fitted in a young man's bedroom recently. With the full fascia cassette, I think they're a sophisticated choice; do you agree? 🤍 #rollerblindsdesign #madetomeasurerollerblind #blackoutrollerblinds #blackoutblinds #rollerblinds

Two pairs of hand sewn lined and interlined curtains fitted in a dual aspect bedroom recently. The pale background of the modern print keeps this room light and bright 🌿 #madetomeasurecurtainssurrey #madetomeasurecurtains #handsewncurtains #bespokecurtains #interiorinspiration

It's time to get the ladies fed ready for winter. I always leave a full super of honey on each hive, but I like to top up each colony with sugar syrup, too, in case of a mild wet winter. In a cold winter, the honeybees will hunker down and keep in a cluster around the queen, but in milder weather, they will fly and need additional honey for the extra energy that takes. Each colony will take up to 32lbs of sugar. Better to be safe than sorry. 🐝 #honeybeesofinstagram #honeybeecolony #beekeepersofinstagram #beekeeperslife #honeybees

I totally forgot about #throwbackthursday so let's do it on a Friday instead; bay windows in a kitched fitted with roller blinds I my customer's choice of fabric. The kitchen went from cold to cosy in minutes 🤎 #baywindows #baywindowdecor #rollerblinds #madetomeasurerollerblind

Another pretty roller blind made to measure in my customer's choice of fabric. This one is in their music room; doesn't it strike the right note? 🎼 #bespokeblinds #bespokecurtainsandblinds #madetomeasureblinds #madetomeasurerollerblind #rollerblind

Pretty pinch pleat curtains for a new build sitting room, fitted last week. They really do finish off this room beautifully 🌿 #madetomeasurecurtainssurrey #madetomeasurecurtainsandblinds #madetomeasurecurtains #handsewncurtains #bespokecurtains

My customers aren't limited to a small range of designs for their roller blinds; there's a whole host of fabrics in my collections that can be made up. Here's a lovely embroidered fabric looking just right for a visiting grandparent's room 👌 #rollerblindsdesign #rollerblind #madetomeasurerollerblind #madetomeasureblinds #surreyinteriors

As the beekeeping season draws to a close, there are lots of jobs to do with the bees, but the weather has been against me. So it was some relief that I got the cleaned up supers off, the varroa treatment in, and the feeders on today 🐝 #honeybeesofinstagram #beekeepersofinstagram #apiarylife #honeybeecolony #beekeepinglife

Sweet little leftovers cushions to go with a gorgeous Roman blind 💕 #cushions #cushionlove #bespokecushions #pipedcushions #cottagecore

When the curtain maker finally gets to choose and make their own curtains and Roman blind. It only took five years to get the opportunity 😄 #throwbackthursday #bespokecurtainsandblinds #handsewncurtains #handsewnromanblinds #madetomeasurecurtainsandblinds

There's hailstones and thunder here this afternoon; a good time to be hunkered down in the workroom. And here's a cosy brushed cotton Roman blind I made in autumnal shades to really set the mood 🤎 #bespokeromanblinds #madetomeasureromanblinds #romanblindmakers #autumnmood #romanblind

The nights are drawing in, folks, and time to get cosy. These cushions, made and delivered a couple of weeks ago, are just right for snuggling up in bed. #cushioncrush #cushioncovers #bespokecushions #pipedcushions #pipingdesign

Something a little different; little candle lampshades for a cottage. I made Roman blinds from this fabric a few years ago and my customer had kept the leftovers. Don't they look sweet? #cottageinterior #cottagecoreaesthetic #cottagecore #candleshade #interiorinspiration

That's so much better! Swipe to see the before photos; just plain little roller blinds, but just the ticket for this rental property. And much more sophisticated than what was there before 😄 #rollerblind #rollerblindsblackout #rollerblinds #madetomeasurerollerblind #madetomeasureblinds

And the last of the funky Roman blinds fitted in a gorgeous, modern country home a couple of weeks ago. Pattern and colour all the way 🦓💙 #moderncountryinteriors #moderncountrystyle #romanblinds #bespokeromanblinds #handsewnromanblinds

This popped up on my Instagram memories today, and it's still one of my favourites, so I thought I'd share it for this week's #throwbackthursday. I haven't made a cafe curtain for ages; anybody fancy having one made up? Go on, you know you want to 😄 #voilecurtains #cafecurtain #cottagecore ##cottagecoreaesthetic

Fresh on the worktable today; a long Roman blind all ready for fitting next week. Aren't the colours pretty? 🌸 #victorianhome #cottagecore #cottagecoreaesthetic #romanblind #bespokeromanblinds

Elephants and rainbows for a guest bedroom? Well, why not? This velvet printed velvet makes the room super cosy, too 💕 #romanblinds #bespokeromanblinds #bespokeblinds #madetomeasureromanblinds #handsewnromanblinds

A little faux Roman blind finished off today; this is one of a pair to join two functioning Roman blinds. I just love this fabric; I have used it a lot but I'm always really happy when a customer chooses it. #fauxroman #bespokeromanblinds #madetomeasureromanblinds #handsewnromanblinds #romanblinds

August was a busy month; not so many fittings, but lots and lots of making in the workroom. And, of course, the honey harvest. There I am, merrily decapping a frame of honey yesterday. I wasn't looking quite so merry seven hours later, but it was a bumper year this year, despite the poor spring and early summer. My husband is a superstar and helped all day; we have a bet between us regarding the final weigh-in total. I wonder who is going to get nearest to the total? #honeyharvesting #surreycurtainmaker #beekeepersofinstagram #handsewncurtains #madetomeasurecurtainsandblinds

Here it comes! This year's honey harvest 🐝 #honeyharvesting #honeyharvest #honey #surreyhillshoney #honeyharvesy2024

Seriously cute Roman blinds fitted in a stylish master bedroom last week. Waking up to these would brighten your morning straightaway, wouldn't they? 🦓 🐅 #romanblinds #bespokeromanblinds #handsewnromanblinds #madetomeasureromanblinds #masterbedroomdesign

Fitted this time last year and featured for this week's #throwbackthursday, this super smart striped blind fitted in a home office come dining room. Just perfect for a pretty Victorian cottage 💕 #romanblind #victoriancottage #cottagecore #cottagecoreaesthetic

Another perspective on the fitting I featured yesterday; two Roman blinds complete the room. I usually interline my Romans with blackout interlining, but in this case, not. With two pairs of curtains with domette in the same room, this could have made the face fabric look to be different shades in different lights. Lots to think about in the planning stage, you see 🤔 #romanblinds #bespokecurtainsandblinds #bespokeromanblinds #romanblindmakers #handsewnromanblinds

Overlong lined and interlined curtains made and fitted in a family home last week. These curtains in a soft brushed cotton are going to keep this cosy this coming autumn and winter 🏠 #curtains #madetomeasurecurtains #bespokecurtains #handsewncurtains #surreyinteriors

It's International Dog Day today; and you know what they say, every dog has his day. Here's Paddy, uncharacteristically upright...he does like a good nap 😄 #sighthoundsofinstagram #internationaldogsday #sighthounds #rescuedogsofinstagram #lurchersofinstagram

Clearer boards on today; that means spinning off the honey next weekend! Here's a little slo-mo from the entrance of hive number three today. Can you spot the guard bee? #honeyharvesting #honeybeesofinstagram #honeybeecolony #beekeepersofinstagram #honeybees

A super smart Roman blind fitted in a sunny family kitchen today 🦓 #bespokeromanblinds #madetomeasureromanblinds #romanblind #handsewnromanblinds #romanblindmakers

Who wouldn't want to snuggle up with a good book here? This week's #throwbackthursday features a pelmet I upholstered this time last year. I hadn't made the curtains, but the online company who did don't offer this service, and so I was asked to recover what had been in place before. Hmm.....that's the difference between a bespoke service and the online players. The service and skills available from individual tradespeople such as myself are dying out. Makes you think, no? Support your local artisans where you can, folks. #pelmet #pelmets #bespokepelmets #readingnooks

Waiting for their fitting; deliciously soft brushed cotton interlined and lined curtains. #curtains #curtainmaker #bespokecurtains #handsewncurtains #madetomeasurecurtains

What noise does a zebra make (no, this isn't the start of a joke)? It's a sort of horse/ donkey/ dog sound; not really like a horse at all. Or, so YouTube informs me. These zebra are silent; but, being velvet, they are very, very soft 🦓 #velvetblinds #velvet #madetomeasureromanblinds #bespokeromanblinds #handsewnromanblinds

What's new, pussycat? Why, two more velvet Roman blinds, of course 🐈 #romanblinds #romanblindmakers #handsewnromanblinds #madetomeasureromanblinds #bespokeromanblinds

And just like that, the nectar flow ended. It never fails to amaze me that every year I'll be making up frames and putting on new supers like there's no tomorrow, and then all of a sudden, the ladies stop needing them. There's still Himalayan balsam blooming at the river, but maybe my honeybees have decided they've done enough for the year. Who would blame them, too. Time to put your feet up 🐝🐝🐝 #honeybeesofinstagram #apiary #apiarylife #beekeepersofinstagram #honeybees

I see you! Elephants and rainbows on this pink velvet Roman blind; what's not to love? #velvetfabric #madetomeasureromanblinds #handsewnromanblinds #bespokeromanblinds #romanblind

Here's the matching cushions for last week's #throwbackthursday ; beautifully plump, just how imI like them 💕 #cushions #bespokecushions #cushionlove #cushion

It's going to be a fantasy animal parade in the workroom for a few days; here's the first of three luscious printed velvet fabrics being made up into Roman blinds 🐘 #velvetfabric #velvetblinds #moderncountryinteriors #bespokeromanblinds #madetomeasureromanblinds

It's International Left Hander day today; who knew there was such a thing? 😄 Anyhoo, in celebration, here's mine. Yes, I am a left hander. One of about 13% of the population. I can't really say I have strong feelings about it either way. I do remember that my fingers used to be covered in ink at school (writing left to right over wet ink and at least they had stopped tying your left hand behind your back, like previous generations) and wearing a watch on my right hand means all my long sleeves fray at the cuffs eventually. Lots of cutlery is designed for right handers too; cake forks, grapefruit spoons, fish knives....all stuff I don't use much 😄 Fortunately I cut fabric with my right hand, so no need for special scissors. But aren't hands really clever things? Are you a lefty or a righty? #curtainmaker #surreycurtainmaker #handsewnromanblinds #handsewncurtains #handsewing

I'm working my way through two pairs of interlined curtains in this beautifully soft white brushed cotton. I give you the mitre shot; these are so satisfying to sew 😌 #mitredcorners #mitre #bespokecurtains #handsewncurtains #madetomeasurecurtains

Just a little honeybee, sitting on the crownboard of her hive, taking in the sunshine. I think honeybees are really cute; anyone else with me? 🐝 #honeybees #honeybeesofinstagram #honeybee #beekeepersofinstagram #beekeepingadventures

Ready for fitting; this Roman blind in a funky zebra print fabric. It's going to look splendid in its new home 🦓 #kitchenwindow #madetomeasureromanblinds #bespokeromanblinds #handsewnromanblinds #moderncountryinteriors

I loved making up these motorised Roman blinds for a bay window this time last year; a 1970's vibe for a 1980's home, but the young man renovating his home had great taste. And great hair...and yes, I did tell him so 🙈 #motorisedromanblinds #baywindow #madetomeasureromanblinds #bespokeromanblinds #handsewnromanblinds

Comfy cushion alert! I made a pair of these to complement the curtains and pelmets fitted recently in a master bedroom suite. The plain piping on the cushions is the same on the pelmet; not too matchy matchy,it's a nod to eachother. Friendly 💙 #pipedcushions #pipingtechniques #pelmet #bespokepelmets #bespokecushions

Zebra stripes for a Roman blind? Ooh, yes please! 🦓 #romanblinds #romanblind #bespokeromanblinds #madetomeasureromanblinds #kitcheninspo