Roller Blind Making Service
How it works
As well as making beautiful blinds and blinds in our own fabric, we're also happy to make them in any fabric you provide us with. Use this section to either get a quote or place an order for a making up service using your own fabric. To work out how much fabric you need, use our fabric calculator. If you'd like to use one of our fabrics, please click on the relevant page for the product you're looking to buy.
When you place an order with us for making blinds or blinds using your own fabric, you will receive an email telling you where to send your fabric and confirmation of the amount of fabric to send us.
Please read our measuring instructions before placing an order. All fittings and linings are included in the price. Read about this service in more detail.
Your blind or blind making order consists of two parts – 1) your fabric and 2) our work involved in turning the fabric
into beautiful blinds or blinds.
When you place a making up order you will be sent an email with an order number NCCXXXX
(e.g. NCC9768) and confirmation of the details of where to send your fabric and how much to buy.
We use the
NCCXXXX order number to match your fabric to the making up requirements for the fabric so it is important that
this order number is clearly marked on the package you send to our workshop and on a note you enclose inside.
We suggest enclosing a printed copy of your email order confirmation. This will contain all the information we
need to complete your order. If anything has changed on the order (such as delivery address), please mark it on
the paperwork in your package. If we have any questions, we will call you.
When your fabric arrives, we will check it for flaws and to make sure the right amount has been sent.
If there is a problem at this stage, we will get in touch straight away. Assuming everything is as it should
be, we'll start work on your blinds very shortly after fabric checking.
Your blinds or blinds will be ready in 2 -3
weeks after this point.
Your fabric should be sent to:
Stevie Ditch
The Natural Curtain Company Ltd
31a Chelsea Wharf
15 Lots Road
London
SW10 0QJ
Enter fabric details to get a quote
Railroaded Fabrics
‘Railroaded’ fabric is a term used for a fabric that has the stripe or pattern design running across the width of the fabric (from one edge of the width to the opposite edge). Normally, striped or patterned fabrics would have the stripe or design running along the length of the fabric, meaning that there would be no maximum drop for your curtains. However, because in the case of railroaded fabrics the total length of the stripe or pattern only runs across the width, it means that there is a maximum drop that your curtains can be without there being a horizontal join in them.
For example, if the railroaded fabric is 280cm wide, the maximum drop for your curtains will be 280cm, minus any fabric required for the top and bottom hems.
The maximum drop for railroaded fabrics will depend on the width of the fabric and the style of heading that you choose (different heading styles use different amounts of fabric for the top and bottom hems).
If you would like to order a railroaded fabric, but your required drop is too long, there are a few options you can choose:
• Join another piece of the same fabric to the bottom of your curtains. This means you’ll have a horizontal join in your curtains. We generally don’t recommend this option as it doesn’t always look very neat.
• Join another piece of a different fabric to the bottom of your curtains. This means you’ll have a horizontal join in your curtains. We would definitely recommend this option. Borders on the bottom of curtains often work very well, and people often request this even when they don’t have to. Our showroom curtains have borders, and they look great!
• Use the fabric the standard way round. This means you won’t have any joins in your curtains, but in the case of stripes, they’ll be horizontal rather than vertical. In the case of patterns, the pattern will be turned around 90 degrees (sometimes this looks OK, sometimes it doesn’t). This option really depends on the individual fabric and your personal preferences
If you’d like to go for any of these options, have an idea of your own or just need help working out how much of a railroaded fabric to order, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
how to measure for roller blinds
We advise using a metal tape measure for accuracy. Measurements should be in cm to the nearest 1/2 cm. Please double-check your measurements.
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Note there is a gap of about 1.5cm from the edge of the fabric to the ends of the roller mechanism. If in any doubt about what to do, please call us for advice. |
The three scenarios for measuring roller blinds are:
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1. Inside Recess
Make sure that the recess is at least 6cm deep.
Otherwise the blind will protrude beyond the recess.
1. You need to measure width A-B. We need this measurement in full; do not reduce it.There will be a gap of about 1.5cm between the fabric and the recess wall which will allow some light through, even with a blackout lining.
2. Measure drop C-D
3. Note which side you would like the chain – right or left
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2. Outside Recess
Decide on the amount of fabric to overlap the top and sides of the window recess. We recommend at least 5cm for the top and 6.5cm for the sides to minimise light leakage when using a blackout lining.
1. Measure the width A-B
2. Measure the drop C-D
3. Note which side you would like the chain – right or left
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3. Fixed to Window Architrave (Frame)
First, decide whether you want your roller blind to hang on the outside or inside of the window architrave.
1. Measure the width A-B
2. Measure the drop C-D
3. Decide which side you would like the chain – right or left
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Plain lining
Our standard plain lining is laminated to the back of your fabric to make it flat and stiff so it works well on a roller system. This clever process means you can use almost any curtain or blind material on a simple, modern roller blind system.
Blackout lining
Similar to the plain lining above but a blackout lining will block any light from passing through it. This makes it a perfect choice for a bedroom because it stops the morning sun from disrupting your sleep. It has the added advantage of having good thermal properties so it will keep your room warm and toasty too.
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Supersize Samples
If you need to see more of your fabric before you buy, you can get a supersize sample (40x40cm) and we'll refund the cost when you return it to us in the pre-paid envelope we provide. If you’re in London, please visit our showroom where you can see larger pieces of fabric and browse our fabric book collections and take away as many samples as you’d like.
Real fabric not plastic
We use real fabric when making our roller blinds, so they won’t have a plastic look unlike most roller blinds. The fabric of your choice is laminated onto a lining layer which stiffens it and keeps it flat so it rolls up and down well on the roller mechanism.
Standard Roll and Reverse Roll
On a ‘standard’ roll, the fabric rolls off the back of the roll nearer the window pane, with the lining showing on the blind barrel. We recommend you choose ‘standard’ roll if you're concerned about light filtering into the room through the sides of the blinds.
On a ‘reverse’ roll, the fabric rolls off the front of the roll with the fabric showing on the blind barrel. The front of the blind is approximately 6cm from the window. This blind is not suitable if you are concerned about light filtering into the room through the sides of the blind.
Measuring
Measure up for your curtains with our simple measuring instructions. If you live in London, make life even easier with our new measuring service.
Questions & Advice
If you have any further questions about our products, please call us on 0845 5000 400 and we’ll be happy to help.
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Our roller blinds are tailor made by our expert seamstresses to your precise specifications. Even so, we'll deliver your blinds to you within one to two weeks.
When your order is ready, we'll ship it straight out to you by courier. We're all about making life easy for you - so if you have a particular deadline or day that you'd like your order to arrive, give us a quick call and we'll do everything we can to help.
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Consultation Service
Need advice? Book a FREE consultation with one of our experts and take your time to browse all the fabrics and discuss all the options. Book a consultation by email.
London Measuring Service
To accompany the showroom, we have also launched a new measuring service for central London. If you have several windows to measure and you're not confident about getting it right, this is the perfect option for you. You can make an enquiry by email.
Directions
We’re a short walk from the Chelsea Design Centre and right next to sofa.com. You can find us at:
The Natural Curtain Company Ltd
31a Chelsea Wharf
15 Lots Road
London
SW10 0QJ
Click here to see the map.
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Opening Times:
Monday: 9am - 6pm
Tuesday: 9am - 6pm
Wednesday: 9am - 6pm
Thursday: 9am - 6pm
Friday: 9am - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed
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I just wanted to let you know how delighted I am with my blinds. They have been made beautifully and fit so well. They were also packaged so well. Thank you very much and I will certainly be recommending you.
Lucy H, Basingstoke
The blinds are lovely thank you. So nice to have them with real fabric rather than the more usual plastic stuff. The curtains are also making a huge difference to the warmth of the room they are in.
Margaret A, London
Just to say I am delighted with the blind. Very good quality material and finishing and made exactly to the size I asked for. I couldn't be happier.
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Roller Blind Order Cancellations
We hope that you're 100% happy with your order. If you're not satisfied with your purchase, please get in touch and we'll be happy to help.
If you do wish to cancel your roller blind order, we're happy to offer a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of payment being made. To do this, simply notify us by email.
If you wish to cancel your order after 24 hours, we'll refund as much as we can. Because of the bespoke nature of our products, manufacturing, material and cutting costs may have been incurred. We'll retain up to 50% of the cost and refund 50% back to you.
Roller Blind Returns and Refunds
If you feel there is a significant problem with the quality of your blinds, we will do our utmost to fix it in our workshop. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept returns where the incorrect measurements have been provided – so make sure you measure in centimetres!