- Custom Made Curtains Cape Town: curtains made to measure for your windows, in the fabric, lining and heading you choose.
- Also called made-to-measure or bespoke curtains. A curtain maker measures, sews to size and usually fits the track or rod too.
- Describe your windows once and compare quotes from local curtain makers.
Tell us what you need and compare quotes from curtain specialists in Cape Town.
Get Curtain QuotesWhat a Made-to-Measure Job Includes
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Measure | Track or rod width, drop to sill or floor, stacking space each side |
| Fabric | Sheer, linen-look, textured, printed or blockout |
| Lining | Unlined, standard lining, thermal or blockout lining |
| Heading | Wave, pinch pleat, pencil pleat or eyelet |
| Manufacture | Cutting, joining widths, hemming and heading tape |
| Fitting | Track or rod installed, curtains hung and dressed |
Choosing Fabric, Lining and Heading
- Fabric. Heavier fabrics drape better and insulate more. Light fabrics suit sheers and sunny rooms.
- Lining. Lining protects the face fabric from sun, adds body and reduces light and draughts. Blockout lining is for bedrooms.
- Heading. Sets the look and the hardware. Wave needs a wave track, eyelets need a rod, pleats can go on tracks or poles.
- Fullness. Most curtains use 2 to 2.5 times the track width in fabric. Less fullness looks flat when closed.
Custom Made Curtains Cape Town Prices
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Sheer or voile, made to measure, per metre | R170 - R240 |
| Lined or blockout, made to measure, per metre | R350 - R480 |
| Example: 2m window, lined curtain | About R700 - R960 |
| Curtain fabric off the roll, per metre of fabric | From about R200 |
| Track or rod fitting, per window | From about R500 |
| Call-out fee | R250 - R500 |
Ballpark figures, not quotations. Indicative 2026 ranges, rounded, from published South African curtain supplier price lists and installer rate pages, checked September 2026. Per-metre curtain prices are per metre of track width unless stated. Some prices include VAT and some do not, so confirm VAT on every quote. A measure and a written quote set the actual price.
What Changes the Price
- Fabric range and whether it is lined.
- Fullness - more fabric per metre of track costs more.
- Drop - floor-length and double-volume windows use more fabric.
- Heading style and the track or rod it needs.
- Number of windows, access and ceiling height.
Measuring, Making and Fitting
- Enquiry. Send the rooms, number of windows and rough sizes. Exact measurements are not needed.
- Measure and samples. The curtain maker measures on site and shows fabric samples.
- Quote. A written quote per window: fabric, lining, heading, fullness, hardware, fitting and VAT.
- Make. Curtains are made after you accept and pay any deposit. Ask for the lead time in writing.
- Fit. The track or rod goes up, curtains are hung, hems checked and folds dressed.
Cape Town Considerations
- Strong sun. Unlined fabric fades on north- and west-facing windows. Lining helps.
- Winter damp. Thermal lining and floor-length curtains cut draughts and heat loss.
Getting Custom Curtain Quotes
Tell curtain makers which rooms, how you want them to look and whether you need privacy or darkness. Compare quotes through Curtains Cape Town.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do custom made curtains take?
Usually one to four weeks after you approve the quote, depending on the fabric and the maker's workload. Ask for the lead time in writing.
Do I need to measure my windows first?
No. Rough sizes help with a first estimate, but the curtain maker takes the final measurements on site.
Can I supply my own fabric?
Some curtain makers will make up customer fabric. Ask first, as they may charge a making fee and will not guarantee fabric they did not supply.
Should curtains touch the floor?
It is a style choice. Floor-length looks fuller and cuts draughts; just clear the floor by about 1cm, or break on the floor deliberately.
Is lining worth it?
In most rooms, yes. It protects the fabric from sun, helps the curtain hang and adds privacy and insulation.
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Curtains Cape Town is a free quote-comparison service. Curtains are measured, quoted, made and fitted by independent curtain suppliers and installers, and your agreement is with the business you appoint. Ask each one for a written, itemised quote, what is and is not included, and their payment terms before paying anything.
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