5 Tips On Measuring Curtains

By Sarah K Howarth

Prior to stitching a curtain it is important to take precise measurements of the area or the window where the curtain will be placed. Either you can take the measurement your self or hire a professional to take it.

A curtains size should be as per the required window, door or any other area of a living space. If the measurement and dimensions are not noted correctly, the curtains can look quite weird. The whole interior of that place can go wrong if the curtains are loose as they look shabby. The stitching of curtains can be quite expensive along with the material hence people should be very careful about the measurements.

This important attribute requires proper concentration and focus when one is doing it therefore it is necessary to be at ease and not rush things while taking the measurements for a curtain.

While taking the measurement, a person should keep the material of the curtain in mind since these curtains are available in many different varieties. Some fabrics can be stretchable which always give a different measurement when measured. However experts of curtain measurements, know how to do this therefore it is suggested to always ask a professional person to conduct this job.

While taking the measurements one must always remember that fabric can have the tendency to shrink after one wash therefore it is always suggested to keep some extra cloth for the sides as well as the base area of the curtain. To avoid any complications in the curtains, it is essential to keep a few inches extra for the cloth, while taking the measurement for the curtains length and breadth.

Fourthly, if you are measuring the curtains yourself, then it is important to remember the scale in which you are noting down the measurements. You and the tailor who is supposed to stitch the curtain for you should have the same scales. For example, if you have measured the door frames in inches then you should buy the cloth in inches too and tell the tailor to cut it in inches as well. In case of any sort of confusion about the scale, i.e. if anyone, you or the tailor, mix up the measurements in yards or inches, a major disaster is bound to happen.

Another important and last tip is to always measure the pole of the window or the track of the curtain while taking measurements instead of the windows measurement. You should decide how much fall or drop you require for the curtain to be on the floor prior to taking the measurement. Also begin the measurements from the top of the rack and take it to the point where you want the curtain to drop. - 29958

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