On the 1st of November 2014, my house unfortunately burnt down during a bushfire. I had just finished my school HSC, preparing for my year 12 formal.. which for many girls, is an important day! I lost many of my belongings, including childhood photos, many clothes & my formal shoes. Fortunately for me, I was getting my dress altered at Katoomba Fabrics, so my dress was left untouched by fire. My alteration request was quite a hard job (including a lining on the bodice of my dress, raising the hem & leaving a small train). After approx. 1 week, I went into the store to pick up my dress. The lady who helped me heard the story of my house & losing my shoes. You could tell she was heart broken. She went back to her bag which was left in the back of the shop & pulled out her wallet. She handed me $100 to buy myself some new shoes. This lady is not only amazing at what she does, she is also an amazing, selfless & all round beautiful woman! On the night of my year 12 formal, I was wearing a beautiful dress & had beautiful shoes. It was the perfect night & it was all thanks to this amazing woman at Katoomba Fabrics. This is a memory that I will NEVER forget & one day, I will repay her as much as I can. Thank you again.

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Types of curtains to give your windows the royal treatment

Thinking of doing up your windows? Colourful and elegant curtains, along with decorative curtain rods can brighten up your windows and beautify your room. Let’s look at a few types of curtains that can go well with the décor of your house.

Box pleated curtains: These drape into deep folds down the full length of the curtains and work for formal rooms like the lounge or study.
Eyelet curtains: These are ideal for light to medium weight fabrics and have silver rings at the top for a rod to pass through. Since these curtains hang freely and are easy to maintain, they are suitable for kids’ bedrooms.
Tab top curtains: These have fabric loops on the top and can only be hung on a rod. These are appropriate for all weights of fabrics.
Sheer curtains: These allow maximum light to enter through the fabric, while providing less privacy. These are sometimes combined with opaque curtains for additional privacy after dark.

We’re sure you are geared up to explore different modern curtains. Search for quotes from the best curtains and blinds manufacturers to buy curtains and dress up your windows.