How much fabric do I need for curtain panels?
Yardage chart for a standard window PAIR of basic drapery panels @ 2.5x fullness
| Finished Length Up To | Solids & Small Prints | Medium Prints (v-repeat up to 12″) |
|---|---|---|
| 70″ Long | 5 yards | 5.5 yards |
| 80″ Long | 5.5 yards | 6 yards |
| 90″ Long | 6 yards | 6.5 yards |
| 100″ Long | 6.75 yards | 7 yards |
How do I calculate curtain material?
There’s a simple calculation to work out how much curtain fabric you need. First, multiply the track/pole width by your chosen fullness (eg. Pole width 150cm x 2.5 = 375). Next, divide that figure by the fabric width, which is typically 137cm (375 divided by 137 = 2.73).
How is drapery fullness calculated?
Measure the width of the rod from left to right. 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.
When making curtains How wide should they be?
What should be the width of a curtain?
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 will not supply. The lighter the weight of the fabric the more fullness it will require. For appearance and proper hanging,…
How to calculate fabric needed for panel curtains?
Finished length + Header (facing) to the bottom of the rod + 1 inch to turn under 1/2 inch at each end of panel + Hem (allow 2 to 3 inches, depending on the weight of fabric) = Total fabric needed This will give you the amount you need for each panel .
How big of a yardage do I need for drapery?
Estimates are for 54″ fabric with no visible repeats. More fabric may be needed when matching patterns. Yardages are approximate only. To figure yardage for basic drapery panels, you will need the cut length (finished length + allowance for your desired hem and rod pocket size – NOTE: our workroom adds 16″) the number of panels you are making.
How big is a fabric panel in yards?
Fabric with NO repeat: 1 Panels – 84″ + 16″ = 100″ each panel 2 x 2 panels = 200″ (5.625 yards / 6 yards to be safe) 3 x 3 panels = 300″ (8.33 yards / 9 yards to be safe) 4 x 4 panels = 400″ (11.125 yards / 12 yards to be safe)
Finished length + Header (facing) to the bottom of the rod + 1 inch to turn under 1/2 inch at each end of panel + Hem (allow 2 to 3 inches, depending on the weight of fabric) = Total fabric needed This will give you the amount you need for each panel .
How to calculate the number of yards for drapes?
Yardage Fabric Calculator-Drapes. For Standard Width Panels: Finished length of curtains + 16 inches divided by 36 = number of yards required. Add 1 extra yard (or one vertical repeat of the fabric) per pair if using a large print fabric.
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 will not supply. The lighter the weight of the fabric the more fullness it will require. For appearance and proper hanging,…
How many yards of fabric per double width panel?
Therefore, you would take the yardage required above and multiply it by it by 2. In the example above, 3 yards of fabric were needed per panel. Because 3 x 2= 6, we will now need 6 yards per panel at this width, or 12 yards for two double width panels. This yardage guide is to be used as an estimating tool only.
