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HOW TO MEASURE FOR CURTAINS

I. Vocabulary

A.  Pair - Curtains that split in the middle
B.  Panels - Curtains that draw from one side to another
C.  Rod Width - Size of the rod
D.  Finished Size - Size of the curtain after computations

II. Single Rod System (Curtains or Sheers)

A.  Width = Measure Existing Rod, then add
      +12" Pair
      +6" Pair
B.  Length = Top of Rod to Desired Length*
      * If Accordiafold or Ripplefold it is from the bottom of the rod as the curtain
       hangs below the rod from snaps.
C.  IF NO EXISTING ROD
      1. Measure Window Opening
      2. Add 6" all around to avoid light leakage
      3. This becomes your rod width
      4. Minimum 1/3 stack back to clear window

III.  Double Rod System

A.  Overcurtain - FOR DOUBLE ROD SYSTEMS ONLY

      1. Width = Measure Existing Rod, then add
          +18" Pair (specify 6" returns, no pleats)
          +12" Panel (specify 6" returns, no pleats)
      2. Length = Top of Rod to Desired Length

B.  Sheer - FOR DOUBLE ROD SYSTEMS ONLY

      1. Width = Measure Existing Rod, then add
          +6" Pair
          +3" Panel
      2. Length = Top of Rod to Desired Length, minus 1/2"

IV. Notes

      For Accordiafold and Ripplefold Systems, supply only rod width with your
      order. Overlaps and returns must be calculated from a special chart.