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Hi, I spent many a year making curtains, and the general rule of thumb is this...
you want 2 and a half times the width of your window to allow for gathering/pleats.
you measure top to bottom and add .20cms for the hem (which is folded to make a double 10cm hem when finished)
the heading(top) depends on whether you are using a gathering tape, making pinch pleats, or doing a simple rod pocket top.
as I don't know what you're heading will be..general rule is add the width of the tape/pocket, plus 3cm. enough to fold over, add tape, and a small 1cm hem tucked under tape/pocket.
good luck.
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To measure the length of material needed for curtains, first determine the desired curtain length from the top of the curtain rod to the desired hemline. Measure this distance using a measuring tape, ensuring to consider any additional length for the curtain header or hem if needed. For a fuller look, you may also want to multiply the width by a certain factor (usually 1.5 to 2 times) to account for gathering. Finally, add extra inches for any hems or finishes.
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Well when you measure blinds you measure inside the windoseal wall to wall. For curtains it all depends how far you want them to pass the windo vertically and horozontally First you need to decide where you would like your curtains to end in relation to your floor. Floor length curtains sit directly on the floor (order them 1 inch shorter if you would like for them hang slightly off the floor), trouser length panels "break" on the floor (add 1 -2 inches to the order length of your panels), and puddle length curtains form soft folds on the floor (add 6 - 7 inches to the order length of your panels). In addition, you will also need to consider your drapery hardware. For example, if you already have a drapery rod in place and would like floor length panels, simply measure from the base of the ring to the floor. For rod pocket curtains (no rings), measure from the top of the rod to the floor. If you do not have a rod in place already, remember the higher you mount your rod, the higher your window and ceilings will appear. I prefer to mount drapery rods several inches above the window. In most cases I will take the distance between my window frame and crown molding (or ceiling), divide it in half, and go a few inches above my half mark as I do not like even spaces above and below the rod (just a designer pet peeve I suppose). Of course, if you have extremely high ceilings, this rule changes. Try taking a long piece of blue painter's tape and making a line above your window on your wall where you think you will hang your rod, how does it look? Move it up a bit and take another look. Additionally, I like my rods to project atleast 4 -6 inches beyond the window frame on each side (if there are no obstacles) to allow my curtains to hang outside the window and give the appearance of a larger window.
Why is it so hard to find normal length curtains like 42 or 54?
Ran across your question in a desperate google search for normal length curtains. I've looked at Target, Tuesday Morning, Bed, Bath and Beyond, and Pier One. I've looked online at West Elm, Overstock.com, etc. The results are beautiful designer floor-length curtains or normal curtains in white or off-white. Seriously. Best I can figure is that some editor at Architecture Digest has deemed normal curtains to be only suitable for paupers. HELLO, buyers for every department store: I have 4 pets. I do not wish to spend every weekend laundering my curtains. Please give us a break on the floor-length curtains!
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