Here’s how you can get started:
Time needed: 5 minutes
How to choose the right length?
- Mark up!
You’ll need to decide if you want puddle length, aprons, window sills, or just plain floor length. Mark the wall with chalk where you want the bottom of the curtain to end. Now mark where you want the rod to go a couple of inches from the top of the window.
- Measure up!
Get a metal measuring tape ready, and keep a ladder or stool handy. Now depending on what look, you’re going to start measuring from the top to the top of the window where the rod will go. Make sure to have a steady footing and not end up on the floor.
- Side to side!
Now that the length is all set up, you can move on to the width. Decide whether you want a relaxed gather or a full gather in your panels. This will decide how much coverage you need. Make your marks for the width a couple of inches extra on either side of the window as curtains will never sit straight. They’re meant for flying! Now measure up and note down your measurements.
- Round up
If you’re going for a customized drape, you can simply hand over these measurements to your upholstery shop with some added inches considering the gathering. Maybe you are going towards a standard cut to save the money and hassle. You’re going to need to round up to the closest standard size available. Take a look at our size chart to see what we mean.
