How do I calculate how much fabric I need for curtains?

A simple rule of thumb is that a curtain is one and a half to two times the width of the area it is meant to cover. A heavier fabric will provide fullness that a lightweight fabric can not. The lighter the weight of the fabric, the more fullness it will require.

How many yards of fabric do I need for an 84 inch curtain?

Covering an 84-inch window will take two widths of the fabric. Taking the length of 90 inches and multiplying it by 2, gives us 180 inches. This is equal to 15 feet, or 5 yards. In this example, curtains for a window 84 inches wide would need 5 yards of fabric.

How many curtains do I need for a 36 inch window?

Example: If your window measures 36″ wide (window width x 2 = 72″), you need curtains that will give a minimum width of 72″ or 2 panels for that window. In this case 2 panels will give about 100″ to 120″ of width which will look nice and full. Always round up to the next full number.

What size curtains do I need for a 60 inch window?

For example, for a 60-inch window with two curtain panels, add 24 inches to 60 inches (window width) and divide by 2 (number of panels) to get 42 inches. The two panels ordered each need to be at least 42 inches wide.

How do I calculate how much curtains I need?

If you’re adding trim to the bottom of the curtains, take the fabric width you calculated per the Homes Furnishing guide and divide that number by 36 to determine the width in yards. Multiply the result by the cost per yard of the trim.

How do you measure for custom curtains?

Measure the width of the window opening. Add 12” to each side (24” total). Take the total number (width plus the number you added to each side), and then divide it by the number of panels you want to order. Order custom panels that cover the size of the final number (total width divided by number of panels).

How much fabric do I need to drape a tent?

1 Divide your measurement for the length of the area by two and multiply by 130\% (1.3) to allow for fabric draping swag. This is the amount of fabric you will need for each panel for the length of the area. 2 Divide your measurement for the width of the area by two and multiply by 130\% (1.3).

How big is fabric by the yard?

3 feet
How big is a yard of fabric? A yard is a unit of measurement equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.

Are curtains measured per curtain?

All our ready made curtains are sold as pairs, and the sizes stated refer to the size of each curtain. For example, in a pair of curtains 46″ wide x 54″ length, there will be two curtains, each measuring 46″ wide.

How much wider than window should curtains be?

How wide should curtains be? To ensure that curtain panels look ample when closed, they should have a combined width that is 2 to 2.5 times the width of the window/rod.

How many yards of fabric does it take to make a shower curtain?

Measure Up. In most prints or solid colors, a shower curtain will take 5 yards of 45”- or 54”-wide fabric pieced together to make the needed width. If the print has a large repeat, more fabric will be needed to match the design, so check the repeat distance before purchasing yardage.

What is the best material to make curtains?

Linen, the fabric made from the spun fibers of flax, scores on for its durability. Hence, it is the best bet for curtains for your kitchen. Silk is another natural fabric for curtain. If you want to give an elegant touch to the Decor of the kitchen, go for silk curtains.

What fabric should I use to line curtains?

White or unbleached cotton is typically used to line curtains. Special blackout fabric is available specifically for lining curtains, and is a good choice for bedrooms. Insulated lining is another specialist option, keeping a room warmer in winter, blocking drafts and possibly lowering your heating bill.

How much fabric do I need to make curtains?

Wide-width fabric must be wider than the cut length of the curtains. It is used in one long horizontal piece; vertical seams are not necessary. For example, for a pinch-pleated curtain 120 inches wide with triple fullness, and 86 inches long, the fabric required is 10 yards of fabric at least 110 inches wide.