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Curtain Measuring Guide

Curtain Measuring Guide
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Measuring curtain width

 

Use a metal tape. They are more rigid and will give a more accurate measurement.
For the best performance, your curtain track or pole should be positioned approximately 15cm (6") higher than the window, and be wider than your window by 15-20cm (6-8") either side.
 

If you're using a curtain track, measure its full length. For curtain poles measure the length of the pole only, do not include the finials (decorative pieces on the end).
 

Use your curtain pole or track length to work out the width of your curtains. To achieve a soft gathered look when your curtains are closed, use the header type to make the following calculation:

  • Pencil pleat = pole or track width x 2
  • Eyelet = pole or track width x 1.5 or 2
  • Tab top = pole or track width x 1.5 or 2
 

Add a further 20cm (8") to the width measurement to allow your curtains to overlap in the middle when closed and accommodate for header bounceback.

 

 

Measuring curtain length

 

Decide where your curtains will end. Sill length curtains should finish either 1.5cm (1/2") above the windowsill or 15cm (6") below the sill to exclude lights and draughts effectively. To prevent wear on the hems, floor length curtains should ideally finish 1.5cm (1/2") above the floor.
 

Windowsills and floors are not always level, so measure at 2 or 3 points to ensure the best fit. Measuring at either end and in the middle should provide accurate results.
 

To measure the 'drop' of your curtains, use the kind of curtains you are going to hang as a guide.

Pencil pleat curtain measurements:
Curtain track: measure from the bottom of the track glider to your chosen end point (e.g. windowsill, floor)
Curtain pole: measure from the bottom of the pole rings to where you want the curtain to end

Eyelet and tab top curtain measurements:
Measure from the top of the curtain pole to where you want the curtain to finish. Eyelet curtains can only be used with a curtain pole.

 

 

Extra tips on how to measure for curtains

If you have a radiator below your window we recommend your curtains finish 3cm (1 ½ ") above it, so any heat coming from it is free to circulate into the room.

To make it easier to find your favourite drapes in the size you need, our curtains all follow 'width x drop' sizing.

Stitched Up By Doreen’s Made To Measure Curtains are sold in pairs. The size given refers to each individual curtain, so if you buy a pair of curtains measuring 117cm x 137cm (46" x 54") you will receive two curtains each with the same measurement of width 117cm x length 137cm (width 46" x length 54").

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