Simply Sewing

Simply Sewing A specialist in made-to-measure hand finished curtains, blinds and soft furnishings. I work by appointment, please message or call in the first instance.

Established more than 20 years ago, a small business specialising in bespoke hand-finished curtains, blinds and soft furnishings such as bed throws and headboards. I have accounts with various suppliers including Villa Nova, Ian Mankin and Cameron Fuller to supply fabrics, trimmings and poles.

A lovely day out at Rousham House. Through the gate into a walled garden full of lush flower beds, a small pond, round p...
12/08/2026

A lovely day out at Rousham House. Through the gate into a walled garden full of lush flower beds, a small pond, round pathways to find follies. Then down through woods to the river bank to see heritage long horn cattle cooling under trees. On to picnic lunch in another part of the garden with a beautiful stone dovecote, followed by a stroll through the vegetable garden and propagating area. A lovely place to visit.

Love a bit of fussy cutting to create some bespoke cushions… placing the main motif in the centre leaves the border prin...
10/07/2026

Love a bit of fussy cutting to create some bespoke cushions… placing the main motif in the centre leaves the border print to make piping.

Save the date! 🪡🧵
01/07/2026

Save the date! 🪡🧵

The Bee is back.

The Great British Sewing Bee starts Tuesday 14th July at 8pm on BBC One.

While I don’t do upholstery, I was pleased with these arm caps I made recently for a customer’s new armchair . I visited...
06/06/2026

While I don’t do upholstery, I was pleased with these arm caps I made recently for a customer’s new armchair . I visited to take a template of the shape first, and also discussed the overall size required.

A busy day yesterday as the young started to leave the box, encouraged by the adults in the garden. 8 left and 3 stayed ...
17/05/2026

A busy day yesterday as the young started to leave the box, encouraged by the adults in the garden. 8 left and 3 stayed put. After a view parental visits in the morning, they fledged one by one into the sunshine.

Lots of hungry mouths to feed, both adults coming and going at the nest box this morning. Still not sure exactly how man...
02/05/2026

Lots of hungry mouths to feed, both adults coming and going at the nest box this morning. Still not sure exactly how many eggs hatched.

Oriental forest vibe on the table today.
30/04/2026

Oriental forest vibe on the table today.

The eggs started hatching this morning 🐣
29/04/2026

The eggs started hatching this morning 🐣

Piped tiebacks for some bedroom curtains.
27/04/2026

Piped tiebacks for some bedroom curtains.

11 eggs so far, surely time to start incubating?
15/04/2026

11 eggs so far, surely time to start incubating?

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