Curtains & Drapes Measuring Guide

How to Measure Pole/Rod Pocket Panel Width?

• Measure the width of your window or area you would like to cover.
• Add 2-4 inches on each side of the window for overlap (if you have molding on your window add 2-4” beyond the window molding on each side). Go farther if you would like the drapes to stack off the window.
• Take that number and order 2 panels to get the proper fullness.
  Example:
  • I have a window that is 46 inches and a 2 inch molding around it.
  • I add 2 inches on each side from the outside of the molding, this gives me 54 inches total.
  • I would order 2 panels that are 54 inches each.

How to Measure for Pole/Rod Pocket Panels Height.

• Measure from the top of the pole and add the pole size to allow “take-up” for the finished length.
• If you would like to have a puddle look add 2-8 inches.
  Example:
  • I have a length of 82" from the top of my pole to the bottom of the floor.
  • I am using a 2” pole to hang my drapes on, so I add 2 inches for the “take up” by my pole.
  • My finished length would be 84 inches.

How to Measure Pleated Panels Width. (French, Inverted, Goblet, Pleated Tab-Top)

• Measure the width of your window or the area you would like to cover.
• Add 2-4 inches on each side of the window for overlap(if you have molding on your window then add 2-4” beyond the window molding on each side).
  Example:
  • I have a window that is 46 inches.
  • I add 2 inches on each side which gives me 50 inches total.
  • I need to order 2 Pleated panels 25 inches each to get the correct fullness.

How to Measure Height.

• Measure from the bottom of the pole, ring or fixed drapery hook to the floor.
• You can add 2-8 inches for a puddle look.