As an example, for a pole width of 116cm (45.5 inches), choose ready-made curtains that are 117cm (46 inches).Īrmed with your measurements, you can browse hundreds of stunning pencil pleat curtains to find the perfect one for you and your windows. This table will also indicate whether the width will be a fuller gather or a relaxed one.

Use our width table to show you the size of curtains that you need.

For a lovely drape when open, we recommend you round up to the nearest size when shopping our ready-made curtains.

The width of each curtain panel should be as close as possible to the total width of your pole.

Don’t panic if you don’t have a pole up either as general rule of thumb, you need to measure the width of your window and add 20cms (approx. You needn’t include the finials if you have them.

Work out the width by measuring your curtain track pole with a tape measure.

For floor-length pencil pleat curtains, measure from the curtain ring eye down to the floor and take off 1cm (0.5 inch) so they can hang nice and straight all the way through their length.

6 inches) above past the bottom of the sill.

If you want your pencil pleat curtains to hang below the sill, called apron drop, measure from the eye of the curtain ring to 15cms (approx.

For pencil pleat curtains that drop to above the windowsill, measure from the eye of the ring, down to the top of the sill and take 1cm (0.5 inch) off this measurement for the perfect drop.6 inches) above the window and use this as a guide for where the curtain track will be. If you don’t have a curtain pole up yet, measure 15cms (approx. For pencil pleat curtains, you should always measure from the eye of the curtain ring.Once you’ve decided on the perfect design for your windows, check out our guide on how to hang eyelet curtains.įirst of all, decide where you want your curtains to sit: above the windowsill, below it or on the floor. Now you’ve got all your measurements sorted, you’re ready to browse through our gorgeous eyelet curtain designs. **284cm (112') pack sizes are available in selected ranges and online only. The size refers to each individual curtain which will fit the pole or track size stated. *Our readymade curtains are always sold in pairs unless stated otherwise. pole or track length for a relaxed gather pole or track length for a full gatherĪpprox. As an example, for a pole width of 116cm (45.5 inches), choose ready-made curtains that are 117cm (46 inches).Īpprox. Use our width table to show you the size that you need.We recommend you round up to the nearest size when shopping our ready-made curtains as smidgen too much fabric is preferable to too little. You don’t need to include any finials if you have them. Work out the width by measuring your curtain track pole with your tape measure.Whichever length you decide upon, it’s important to know that our curtains come in four different lengths: 137cm (54 inches), 182cm (72 inches), 228cm (90 inches) and 274cm (108 inches). For puddle curtains, measure to the floor and then add on 1-3 inches, depending on the effect you want to create.For full-length curtains, measure to the floor and then take off 1cm (0.5 inch).For an apron drop, measure 15cms (6 inches) below your windowsill.If you decide on above-the- windowsill curtains, measure to your windowsill and take off 1cm (0.5 inch).Always measure from the top of the curtain pole.

No matter how beautiful the curtain fabric, choosing the wrong curtain length can ruin, not just a window, but the entire room, so it’s worth thinking carefully about the length you want.

Life size inches measuring ruler