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Measuring Tips (If you print the measuring directions you can use them as a worksheet). It's common to mistake one measurement for another. If you write it down, you'll avoid making that mistake. Curtains & Draperies  Step 1 - Determine Width Measure the desired width across the window. Because not all windows are exactly square, measure separately the top, middle, and bottom. Panels will be gathered (shirred) on the rod or pole, so you'll need extra fabric for a full (rather than flat) look. Multiply the desired width times 2 or 3(depending on desired fullness) and order the appropriate amount of panels to achieve this look. Record the widest of the 3 measurements: _____ inches to the nearest 1/8". Multiply this number x 2 (or 3) = ______. Order this width. Step 2 - Determine Length Measure from the top where your panels will be hung to the desired length. Typically, panels hang from the rod to the windowsill, the apron, or the floo  TIP: If you have selected pinch-pleated draperies and will be hanging them with clip rings on a decorative rod (by inserting the pin hook into the eye on the ring). You may need to adjust the height of your hardware to achieve the length you want. TIP: If you have selected tiers (kitchen tiers/café curtains), measure from where you'd like the bottom tier to begin (typically the middle of the window or slightly higher)to the desired length (usually the sill). To Windowsill: Record your measurement:_____ inches to the nearest 1/8". Subtract 1/2" from this number = ______. Order this length. (subtracted for clearance, so the panel won't brush the windowsill) To Apron: Record your measurement:_____ inches to the nearest 1/8". Order this length. To Floor: Record your measurement:_____ inches to the nearest 1/8". Subtract 1/2" from this number = ______. Order this length. (subtracted for clearance, so the panel won't brush the floor)  Measuring Pinch-Pleated Draperies NOTE: If you are replacing existing draperies, simply measure across the top of both panels. Order that width. Then, measure down the side of one of the panels. Order that length. At this point, we are determining the rod width which will, in turn, determine the width of the draperies you order. Width will depend on whether you want center-draw draperies or one-way draw draperies. Choose one of these options and take the appropriate measurements listed below. Step A: Measure the window width, including frame/casing (if any). Record your measurement:_____ inches to the nearest 1/8". Step B: Measure from the wall to the front face of the rod (known as return). NOTE: If you do not already have a traverse rod in place, assume it will have a return of 4 inches. Then, write "4" in both spaces below. Record your measurement:_____ inches to the nearest 1/8". Record your measurement again: _____ inches to the nearest 1/8". Step C If you intend to open and close your draperies for privacy and/or light control, the rod should be approximately 15% wider than the window. This will allow the draperies to stackback against the wall and leave space for panels to clear glass when open. Add 15% to your window width to allow for stackback. Multiply window width (number you recorded in step a) by 0.15. Record this number: _____ inches to the nearest 1/8". Step D Add together the numbers from steps a through c, plus 4" for center overlap:
Step E Use the Total Rod Width (from step d) to determine the width of draperies you should order.
Record your measurement:_____ inches to the nearest 1/8". Step B: Measure from the wall to the front face of the rod (known as return). If you do not already have a traverse rod in place, assume it will have A return of 4 inches. Then, write "4" in the space below. Record your measurement:_____ inches to the nearest 1/8". Step C: If you intend to open and close your draperies for privacy and/or light control, the rod should be approximately 15% wider than the window. This will allow the draperies to stackback against the wall and leave space for panels to clear glass when open. Add 15% to your window width to allow for stackback. Multiply window width (number you recorded in step a) by 0.15. Record this number: _____ inches to the nearest 1/8". Step D: Add together the numbers from steps a through c, plus 1" for extension.
Step E: Use the Total Rod Width (from step d) to determine the width of the draperies you should order.
Step 2 - Determine Length Typically, panels hang from the rod to the windowsill, the apron, or the floor. To Windowsill: Record your measurement:_____ inches to the nearest 1/8". Subtract 1/2" from this number = ______. Order this length. (subtracted for clearance, so the panel won't brush the windowsill) To Apron: Record your measurement:_____ inches to the nearest 1/8". Order this length. To Floor: Record your measurement:_____ inches to the nearest 1/8". Subtract 1/2" from this number = ______. Order this length. (subtracted for clearance, so the panel won't brush the floor) Metric Conversion Designed during the French Revolution and officially adopted in France in 1799, most of the world also uses the metric system—and has for many years. Vivre la système métrique! Well, don't pop the champagne yet. For in our United States, it's still inches, miles, and pounds, rather than centimeters, kilometers, and kilograms. So, here's some conversion assistance.
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