does any one know the formula for working out how much fabric i need to make curtains?
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Measure the length of your window, where you want the Rod hung (above the window) where you want the curtains to start, then measure towards the bottom window sill to the spot where you want the curtains to end
The combined width of both curtain panels should equal 1 and a half to 2 times the total width of your window (e.g. the width of your window is 60", so your curtains panels combined should be minimum 90"-so you will need the 60" panels and you will achieve 120" of coverage on you 60" window and your curtains will be nice and full).
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mesure the distance to the floor and and the width of the window then if you want ruffles x the width by 2
mesure the distance to the floor and and the width of the window then if you want ruffles x the width by 2
earlier this evening I got humiliated helping out with math homework so leave the formula's out for a bit!
Length x breadth = area
For plain curtains you will need to allow the drop from the rail plus at least 4" each end for hems. For width you will require a minimunm of 1.5 times the rail length as curtaining comes in standard widths i.e 48" you need round up to work to the nearest width.
Hi Miss,
Well My Nan Just Seems To Have A Fairytale Of Textiles She Makes...
Anyway, Best To Try Various Locations For Fabrics First, Places Such As Indian Markets and Shops Around Southall, Middlesex.
They Are Full Of Professional Taliors And Designers Who Will Be Happy To Help With Templates With Your Fabrics - Best Bring You Measurements And Layouts.
Be Warned Though If You Go There, Many Of The People There All Look As They Are Cloned...
The Men - No Style In Clothing
Women - A Socitey Of Vivid Colours In Clothing
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Peace
I have always used three times the window width as a guide for the total width of the curtains as this gives fullness to the curtain for a more sumptuous look - I also always sew in linings - makes hanging better
you need at least 2x the width and the length needs to go from your pole or track to the point you want the curtains to end i.e the floor or the window cill then 4inches extra at each end for the hems good luck enjoy making them i do when i make mine
11/2-2 times the width of the window depending how full you would like them
It depends on the curtains. Most curtain retailers have a measuring check list to use.
Whatever you do, make sure you times the width by 2.
I always measure the length and width, for the width I multiply by 3 I like a lot of material to gather, it's really your preference, if you like a lot of gather go two or three times if you don't like a lot of gather, well, they will look silly.
First of all it depends on ur choice
I prefer full length from top of the window to almost up to floor....
for width I prefer 2 times of size............
measure from how u want the curtain to hang. Add @ least 4 inches to length & width. remember to leave enough for the rod width.
Length X Width..
Length = window length + turned hem on both ends + how much material above rod, twice + rod pocket, twice and add one more inch
Width = window width + turned side seams, twice .. Also take into consideration the fullness you're looking for. I think they say 1 1/2 X width..though I have sometimes total width X 2.. I like mine a bit more fuller.
Valance is usually 22 inches length, then same as above.
hgtv.com = Room By Room have wonderful ideas!
There are patterns on almost every store that sells material.. costs nothing to check out what they have to say on this. <smiles>
Good luck, and enjoy!
I have an entire home to sew curtains for.. don't suppose I could get you to help.. <smiles>
what the height and width?