How To Measure Custom Curtains?
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Step 1:Measurement view
Measure ViewInstall the pole or track at a suitable height, we recommend that the pole be as close to the ceiling as possible. It should extend approximately 6-15 inches from the window frame at each end to block light and allow room for the curtains to open.
Suitable for frommet top/pole pockets
The width of each board = pole/track width/number of boards x fullne.
For pinch pleats-double/triple
The width of each board = rod/track width/number of boards.
If there are no rods or tracks,then:rod/track width=window winth+6''to15''per side.
Step 3:Determine the Curtain Width
For Grommet Top/ Rod Pocket
Length of per panel = 1.2in + Top of the rod to where you want the curtain to finish + Bottom.
For Pinch Pleat – Double/ Triple
Length of per panel = Where you’d like the curtain top to be to floor distance + Bottom.
Something needs to be considered when calculating the funal size of perpanel
What will happen if the size is over the max limit?
Most of our designs are solid and cross-pattern fabric. The width of most fabric rolls is 104 inches.We can make curtains without seams if your curtain length is below 104 inches. The fabric roll width is curtain length.
However, the vertical stripes/patterns will become horizontal stripes/patterns if the curtain length is over 104 inches.
The fabric roll width is curtain width(the width should be smaller than 104 inches).
If both the width and length are over 104 inches, curtains will come with seams to meet the size.
Panel type
You may order your drapery as Single Panel or in a Pair(Split Panel). Split Panel - 1 Left 1 Right:
Two equal panels (1 left, 1 right), the total width coverage you specify will be automatically divided in 2.
Single Left Panel:
One individual panel of fabric is open to the left. Made to cover an entire span or as a decorative stationary panel.
Bottom
You may order your drapery as Single Panel or in a Pair(Split Panel). Split Panel - 1 Left 1 Right:
Two equal panels (1 left, 1 right), the total width coverage you specify will be automatically divided in 2.
Single Left Panel:
One individual panel of fabric is open to the left. Made to cover an entire span or as a decorative stationary panel.
Fullness
Curtains can be flat or they can have fullness. Fullness is the amount of fabric that is used to cover the width of your curtain track or pole. Fullness provides a drape with a richer look and more light and sound absorption.2.5X fullness: 2.5X fullness has a luxury look for a rich pleat-looking.
2.0X fullness: For a nice pleat-looking and proper use, 2X fullness is highly recommended.
1.8X fullness: 1.8X fullness may have a flat look for a large window. This is the minimum fullness required for the pinch pleated header.
1.5X fullness: For a large window, 1.5X fullness may have a flat look.If you're hanging curtains just to frame a window and don't intend to shut them, you can choose 1.5X fullness.
Fullness is the amount of fabric covering the area. For example:
Use a 42-inch wide panel to cover the 42-inch area, which is 1X fullness, and the curtains are flat, not wave/pleat looking.
Use an 84-inch wide panel to cover the 42-inch area, which is 2X fullness, and the curtains will have a beautiful wave/pleat appearance.
For the top of the grommet, we recommend using 2Xfullness and at least using 1.5Xfullness, because the grommet will make the coverage area narrower than the curtain width.
Stack Back
Stack back is the space the curtains occupy when fully open.For ONE PANEL: With a panel width of 1 Inches in Grommet or Rod Pocket style, the stack back is roughly 0.13 inches.
Please note that the calculation of the stack back width is only an estimate. Stack back can fluctuate depending on factors such as puddling, fabrics, lining options, curtain rods, brackets, and rings.