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Measure for Windows
Follow these general guidelines for
accurate measuring:
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Use a metal tape for measuring; cloth tapes may stretch or sag.
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Measure and record the measurements for all windows separately,
even if they appear to be the same size.
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Round measurements to the nearest eighth of an inch (1/8")
DRAPERIES
When measuring a window without an apron, measure
to at least 4" below the sill. Rods may be attached to the window frame,
within or at the sides of the frame, on the wall above the frame, or at
the ceiling.
Finished Length:
Measure from top of rod or heading to desired length (sill, apron or
floor).
Finished Width:
Measure rod from end to end plus returns. (short ends of the rod that
stand out from the wall).
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See printable work sheet
PANELS, DRAPERIES, BALLOONS AND VALANCES
Width: Order 2 to 3 times the actual measured width.
Remember that sheer and semi-sheer curtains require more fullness for
privacy. Length: Measure from the top of the rod to sill, apron or floor and
add 1". Allow for sill clearance. Some styles feature a high header where
material extends more than 1" above the rod. This extra material will be
specified as included or excluded from the stated length. For tier-over-tier
treatments, top curtain should overlap the bottom curtain by 6".
Hint: To puddle draperies or
panels, measure for floor length, then order the next longest size.
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If your drapery hardware
measures: |
Order width:
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Superb Fullness:
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28" to 48" |
86" or |
129" |
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49" to 65" |
129" or |
172" |
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66" to 90" |
172" or |
215" |
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91" to 110" |
215" |
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ROLLUP AND ROMAN SHADES
Note: Provide exact measurements to
the nearest 1/8 inch.
Inside Frame:
Width: Measure between points
where brackets will be mounted: top, middle and bottom. Order the narrowest
of these measurements.
Length: Measure from top inside casing
to sill.
Outside Frame:
Width: Measure area to be covered.
Measurement must extend at least 1 1/2" beyond window on each side.
Length: Measure from at least 3" above
window to bottom sill. For windows without bottom sill, add an extra 1 1/2".
See printable work sheet
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SCARVES
First,
measure from the drapery ring or from the top of the rod to the desired
length on each side of the window. (Add 10" if you would like to puddle
scarf on the floor.) Then, measure width of the window and add fabric as
follows: for draping over pole or rod, add 36" for each cascade; for
rosettes, add 12" for each. Total all measurements and order closest
available.
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How To
Drape A Scarf
1. Drape the fabric over the pole or
decorative hardware, placing fabric so sides are at desired lengths. If
sides have diagonal hems, the shorter corners of the sides will be
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into generous pleats at each corner and where the panel drapes from the
pole or hardware. Tug gently on the lower edge of the center swaged
portion for desired drape; adjust folds |
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3. Adjust folds. Secure fabric to top
of pole or hardware with safety pins or double-stick tape, if necessary. |
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