Q. What size is 90 drop curtains in CM?
Ready-made curtains are available in three different drops: 137 cm (54 inches), 183 cm (72 inches) or 228 cm (90 inches).
Q. What width curtains do I need?
A common rule for displaying curtains properly says the curtains finished width should be at least 2 times the width of your window (if not more – sheers can be 3 times the window width) to achieve a look of proper fullness.
Q. Do eyelet curtains need to be double width?
Measuring for ready made eyelet curtains is very simple. There is no need for exact or precise measurements. Double the width to determine the total curtain width you need for your window.
Q. How much wider than window should curtains be?
How Wide Should Curtains Be? To ensure that panels look ample and drapey when closed, they should have a combined width that is 2 to 2½ times the width of the window. Exceptions: If you’re hanging curtains just to frame a window and don’t intend to shut them, you can round down to 1½ times the width.
Q. How much fullness do you need for eyelet curtains?
Heading Styles and Curtain Fullness – An eyelet curtain will usually have 2 x fullness = 100% of the track width. – A pinch pleat curtain requires more fabric to sew in the pleats as it gathers up tighter. As such you will require 2.5x the track width or 150% fullness.
Q. How do you measure ready made eyelet curtains?
Measuring for Eyelet Curtains Simply measure between the finials (the decorative ends) to obtain the width. Drop: The inner edge of the eyelet is set down 3cm from the top of the curtain so you need to allow for this when measuring or your curtains will be 3 cm too short!
Q. Do eyelet curtains look cheap?
Pencil pleat . From MTM to eyelets is a heck of a jump. One the reasons eyelets are cheaper (and look cheaper) is because they don’t use as much fabric, so you lose the cosy fullness of pencil-pleat curtains.
Q. What size are eyelets on curtains?
Curtain eyelets are available in four sizes to suit all curtain pole diameters, they are 25mm, 40mm, 50mm and 66mm.
Q. Are all eyelets in curtains the same size?
There is no standard size of curtain eyelets. You can find a variety of curtain eyelets in many sizes to suit all curtain pole diameters, which can be listed as 25mm, 40mm, 50mm, and 66mm. For example, 25mm curtains eyelets can be found in 1.7″ inch for 44mm outer diameter, and 0.4″ inch for 11mm overall length.
Q. How do curtain sizes work?
Step 1: How to measure curtain width For example, in a pair of curtains 46″ wide x 54″ length, there will be two curtains, each measuring 46″ wide. To calculate the size of curtain you require, the total width of the curtains should be no less than one and a half the width of your window.
Q. How many curtain panels do I need calculator?
Divide your total by the width of a single curtain panel to get the number of panels you need. ~ Multiply window width by 2.5 to 3 if you want curtains tightly gathered for a full, luxurious look. Divide your total by the width of a single curtain panel to get the number of panels you need.
Q. What are the sizes of curtains?
Standard curtains come in three lengths—84 inches, 96 inches, or 108 inches.
Q. How do you measure curtains in inches?
The width is always the first measurement given, for example 46”x 54” (117cm x 137cm) means that each curtain is 46 inches (117cm) wide by 54 inches (137cm) drop. All curtains are sold as a pair unless stated otherwise.
Q. Is it OK for curtains to not touch the floor?
Short curtains and drapes are not ideal, and most often you don’t want curtains that hang more than an inch above the ground. Too short curtains can not only look outdated, but they can also sometimes make the ceiling look lower. So should curtains touch the floor? The short answer is yes…
