Curtains with Casual Headers: Felt Collection
Curtains with Casual Headers: Felt Collection
Measuring for Curtains
How to Measure the Width:
-
Measure the window width from outside of the trim. Then, add extra room you wish to have on each side (we recommend 6" on each side for 12" total). This is your width (measurement A).
- If your rod is already installed, measure the length of the rod (do not include the finials). This is your width (measurement A).
For curtains with casual headers, the curtain width is when the fabric is laid completely flat. To have proper fullness, we recommend the curtain width to be 2x to 2.5x times the curtain rod width.
For curtains with pleated headers, the fabric is already sewn to have the proper fabric fullness baked in. Therefore, you can just purchase curtains with the actual curtain rod width.
Example:
| Measured Width (A) |
Width to Purchase |
Width to Purchase |
| 48" |
96" one-way open or two 48" panels center open |
48" one-way open or two 24" panels center open |
How High You Should Install the Rod:
- We recommend you follow the 2/3rds rule. Mount the rod 2/3rd of the space you have above the window. For example, if you have 6 feet above the window, then mount the rod 4 feet above the window.
- Another option is to mount the rod on the ceiling or as high as possible. This creates the most dramatic visual effect.
How to Measure the Height:
- Measure from the top of the curtain rod to where you want the fabric to stop. This is your measurement B.*
How much you should add or subtract from the top:
| Header Style | Add or Subtract |
|
Grommet Rod Pocket |
Add 1.5" to account for where the rod would be inserted |
|
Back Tab Tab Top |
0" (do not add or subtract) |
| Pleated | Subtract ring diameter (ex. 2") since the fabric will hang from below the rings |
How much you should add or subtract from the bottom:
| Hanging Style | Add or Subtract |
|
Kiss the Floor |
0" (do not add or subtract). Curtains just barely touch the floor, creating a tailored and polished look. |
|
1/2" Above the Floor |
Subtract 1/2". Curtains hang slightly above the floor to create a crisp and neat appearance. This style is very practical and is easy to clean. |
| Puddle |
Add 2" (or more fabric). Curtains create a "puddle" of fabric on the ground to create a highly luxurious or romantic look. Best for formal spaces as it requires more maintenance. |
Example:
| Measured Height (B) | Header Style | Add or Subtract | Hanging Style | Add or Subtract | Final Curtain Height |
| 96" | Pleated | - 2" | Kiss the Floor | 0" | 94" |
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