Two Pages COM Program Review: Send Your Own Fabric for Custom Drapes (2026)

What the COM Program Is (and Who It's Actually For)

Short answer: the Two Pages COM Program (Customer's Own Material) lets you mail your own fabric to the Two Pages workroom and have it cut, sewn, headered, and lined to the same finish standards as a catalogue order like Liz Linen. It exists for two specific buyers: interior designers who already specced a Schumacher, Romo, or Pierre Frey textile and need a workroom that will handle it cleanly, and premium homeowners who found a fabric they love and refuse to compromise on a catalogue palette.

If you want context on the fibre itself before committing your fabric, the complete linen curtains guide maps every collection Two Pages runs in-house. That hub also explains why a 350 gsm linen blend hangs differently from a 250 gsm pure linen, which matters when you're evaluating whether your own fabric will drape correctly with a triple pinch pleat.

This is not a small-batch hobbyist service. The workroom that handles COM is the same team behind the Liz Collection that landed in the ASID 2025 Fall Design Product Guide, so the workmanship floor is set by ASID-credentialed interior designers who actually spec these drapes for client installs. Expect designer-grade finish, not a generic etsy alteration shop.

What does COM stand for in drapery?

COM stands for "Customer's Own Material", sometimes also called CMT (Cut, Make, Trim) in British workrooms. The arrangement is straightforward: you supply the face fabric, the workroom supplies the labour, the headers, the linings, and the finishing.

Two Pages calls theirs the COM Program and treats it as a Pro Designer Service, which is the cue that the support workflow assumes you know your finished width, your drop, your header style, and your lining preference before you write in. If you don't, the design consult exists for exactly this reason.

Is COM cheaper than a Two Pages catalogue order?

Almost never, and you should be sceptical of any source that claims otherwise. A catalogue panel like Liz Linen Drape Pleated from $59.99 bundles fabric, header, hooks, and basic finish into a single per-panel price calibrated against a wholesale fabric they buy in bulk.

When you go COM, you pay retail for your fabric (sometimes $90 to $300 per yard for a designer linen), plus the workroom labour, plus the lining. The cost case for COM is almost always about look and exclusivity, not budget. Designers who recommend COM to clients lead with "you cannot get this fabric anywhere else," not "you'll save money."

If none of these profiles match yours, the honest answer is that a Two Pages catalogue order will land you a better outcome for less money and shorter lead time. Read on if one of them does.

How the COM Program Works, Question by Question

The Pro Designer framing means the COM Program assumes a working knowledge of drapery vocabulary. Here are the ten questions every COM submission has to answer, in the order Two Pages support actually walks through them.

Question 3: Who routes a COM order internally?

COM submissions don't go through the standard product checkout. You write in via the design consult queue with finished dimensions, header request, lining preference, and a swatch of your face fabric. A design coordinator opens the project file, requests photos of the fabric roll, and issues a quote within 3 to 5 business days.

Only after you accept the quote do you mail the fabric. Shipping the fabric first and asking for a quote second is the most common newcomer mistake, and it adds a week to the timeline because the workroom won't touch a roll without an open project number.

Question 4: What measurements does the COM team need from you?

Six numbers, every time: finished width per panel, finished drop, rod or track type, return depth, header style, and lining choice. Sending square footage or just "the window size" will trigger a clarification cycle and stall the queue.

Mount type matters because a ceiling-mount track wants a different drop allowance than a wall-mount rod, and the finished hem position changes by an inch or two depending on whether you want the panel to break, kiss the floor, or puddle. If the windows are non-standard, the Zoom measuring consultation removes the back-and-forth on returns and rod placement before the workroom cuts your fabric.

Two Pages typically asks for a quick floor plan sketch or a marked-up photo to confirm rod placement against ceiling height. That ten-minute habit catches more measuring errors than any spec sheet ever did.

Question 5: Which headers can be sewn on COM fabric?

All nine catalogue headers are available on COM, though three or four account for the bulk of orders. Triple pinch pleat is the designer default because it carries the most fabric and reads tailored. Ripple fold is the modern alternative for wide spans on track. Soft top with rings and grommet round out the casual residential requests.

Tab top and rod pocket are technically available but rarely chosen for a COM job because they collapse the fabric character into the gathering, and you didn't pay $200 per yard to have your face fabric look like a ruffle.

Question 6: Which linings can pair with COM?

Two Pages offers five base linings that pair with COM face fabric: blackout thermal, cotton sateen OEKO-TEX, polyester sateen, interlining flannel, and unlined. Unlined is a real option for sheers and gauzy linens where the goal is filtered light rather than coverage.

If you want a quick reality check on which lining matches the room, the Lining Booklet 6 Types ships from $2.99 and includes hand samples of all five base linings plus the discontinued vinyl backer for reference. The cotton sateen carries OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification, which is the line in the sand for nursery or chemical-sensitive installs.

Customer-supplied linings are accepted case-by-case but they require an extra approval round and a separate swatch before the workroom commits to a queue slot. The friction is real, the answer is usually still "please use our lining," and the predictability gain on shrinkage and dye behaviour is the reason why.

Question 7: How much fabric should you actually send?

The default formula for a triple pinch pleat panel is 2.5× the finished width per panel, plus 8 inches for hems, plus 1 yard contingency for pattern repeat alignment. For a 50-inch finished width panel at 96-inch drop on a 54-inch wide fabric, that lands around 3.2 yards per panel.

For ripple fold, the multiplier drops to 2.2×. For grommet or soft top, 2.0× is typical. For inverted box pleat, the workroom usually requests 2.4×. Heavyweight velvets and large-repeat jacquards push the contingency to 1.5 yards because the pattern match wastes more in cutting.

Question 8: Trade pricing on COM jobs?

The Two Pages Trade Program applies to COM labour and to the linings, but obviously not to the fabric you supply yourself. Active ASID, IIDA, NKBA, or AIA members qualify; bookmark IIDA trade members guidelines if you're between credentialing renewals.

The trade discount stacks with workroom complexity surcharges, not against them, which is the polite way of saying that complicated jobs still cost what they cost, but the per-panel base rate moves. Promo code VIP22 is the trade-tagged 22% off, distinct from the sitewide JULY 20% promo that catalogue buyers use.

Question 9: What is the lead time, realistically?

The honest number: 3 to 4 weeks from the day your approved fabric is received at the workroom, plus 5 to 8 business days for the quote and approval cycle on the front end, plus shipping. Plan on a 6-week total from quote to install for a residential order.

November and December run hotter because residential trade volume spikes ahead of the holiday photography season, and the workroom queue stretches another 5 to 7 days. If your install is December 15, the fabric needs to be in their hands by October 28 at the latest.

Question 10: Can you return a COM order if you hate it?

No, and this is the single hardest pill to swallow about COM. Once your fabric is cut, the panels are non-refundable. Two Pages will remake if there's a workmanship defect (crooked hem, uneven pleat spacing, wrong header), but they will not refund because you changed your mind about the colour at install.

This is the standard policy across every reputable workroom in the US, including the trade-only operations in the D&D Building. It's also why the design consult and the swatch booklet steps matter so much: every gate before the cut is the only gate you have.

Specs: COM vs Two Pages Catalogue Side by Side

If you're still on the fence, the cleanest decision aid is a direct side-by-side. Treat this comparison as one half of the broader custom vs ready-made decision every buyer faces, with COM sitting on the "maximum control" end of the spectrum and a Liz Linen catalogue panel sitting on the "maximum convenience" end.

The honest read: the catalogue path wins on speed, predictability, and total cost. COM wins on exclusivity and brand-fabric exposure. If your project requires Schumacher Bowood Chintz or a Pierre Frey blockprint, COM is the only path. If your project requires a sand-coloured linen pinch pleat, the Liz Linen catalogue gets you there for less, faster.

Two Pages does not penalise you for asking both questions. The design consult will give a comparative quote covering COM labour against the equivalent Liz spec, and the choice is yours after seeing both numbers.

FAQ

Does Two Pages charge a fixed fabricator fee or per-panel for COM?

Two Pages bills COM jobs per panel based on header complexity (pinch pleat, ripple fold, grommet) and lining choice. Catalogue per-panel prices like the $59.99 Liz baseline are not the COM rate. Request a written quote from the design team after submitting your fabric specs and finished dimensions. The quote is tied to your size, header, and lining, not a list price.

What if my COM fabric arrives damaged at the workroom?

Two Pages inspects incoming COM fabric and contacts you within 48 hours if a flaw is visible at receipt. Workroom liability is limited to handling; carrier damage in transit to the workroom is your shipper's problem, not Two Pages'. Insure the parcel, photograph the roll before sealing, and request a signature on delivery.

Can I send a printed linen or a heavyweight velvet to the COM Program?

Linens, cottons, linen-cotton blends, velvets, and most jacquards are accepted. Sheers under 80 gsm are accepted with restrictions on header type. Vinyl, leather, treated outdoor synthetics, and fabrics with active flame retardant coatings are usually declined. Confirm in writing before mailing.

Do you have to use a Two Pages lining, or can you also ship your own lining fabric?

Two Pages prefers their own catalogued linings (5 base options including blackout thermal and OEKO-TEX cotton) for predictability on shrinkage and dye behaviour. Customer-supplied linings are case-by-case and require an extra approval round. Send a swatch first.

How does the COM lead time compare to a regular Two Pages catalogue order?

A catalogue Liz Linen panel ships in 2-3 weeks once the order is placed. A COM order typically queues 3-4 weeks from the day the fabric is received and approved, longer in November-December when residential trade volume spikes. Plan backwards from your install date with a 1-week safety buffer.

Verdict

The Two Pages COM Program is a credible, designer-grade workroom service that earns its place when you have a heritage fabric you cannot get elsewhere and a willingness to absorb the longer lead time and non-refundable risk profile. For everyone else, the catalogue path through a collection like Liz Linen from $59.99/panel delivers a better total experience on speed, cost, and predictability. Use promo JULY for 20% off the catalogue route, use VIP22 on the COM labour if you have trade credentials, and read the linen curtains hub before you commit either way.