Step by Step Guide: Simplifying Fabric Quantity Calculations for Custom Curtains

Calculating Fabric Quantities for Curtns: Simplified and Accessible Guide

Step-by-Step Explanation:

1. Select Your Fabric: Begin with noting the fabric's width and pattern repeat measurements.

2. Measure the PoleTrack: Determine the exact length of your curtn pole or track from the farthest left to right hook or ring.

3. Decide on Curtn Drop Length: Establish the desired finished length for your curtns.

4. Calculate Fabric Widths:

   • For pencil pleat headings: Double the poletrack width.

   • For pinch pleat headings: Triple the poletrack width if you prefer a more full look.

5. Pattern Matching: If applicable:

   • Add Turning Allowance: 25cm to each measured height for hem allowance when calculating lengths of fabric needed to match patterns.

6. Total Fabric Amount:

   • Widths Calculation: Divide the poletrack width total by the fabric's width.

   • Lengths Calculation: Divide the total height including turning allowances by the pattern repeat or simply add 25cm if the fabric doesn't feature a pattern repeat.

7. Finalize Fabric Quantity:

   • Multiply: Total widths required by length of each drop if patterns are involved to find out the overall amount needed for the curtns.

Example Calculation:

• Fabric Width: 137cm

• Pattern Repeat: 63cm

• Track Width: 270cm

• Desired Drop: 220cm including hem allowances

• Heading Style: Triple Pinch Pleat

  • Width Calculation: 270 times 2.5 = 675 cm

    675 137 = 4.92, rounded up to 5 widths needed.

  • Height and Length Calculation: Add 25cm for hem allowance: 220 + 25 = 245cm.

    Divide by pattern repeat of 63cm, round up to nearest whole repeat 3.88 rounds up to 4 repeats.

    • Total Length per Curtn Drop: 4 times 63 = 252cm

    • Cuts for Two Curtns: 5 widths times 252cm = 12.60 meters

Additional Tips:

• Ensure ample space around the window when measuring track to prevent obstruction of light.

• Round Up: Always account for a little extra fabric with curtns to ensure adequate fullness; underestimating can result in a lackluster appearance.

Assistance Offered by DR Furnishers

We understand that fabric calculations can be overwhelming. At DR Furnishers, we are more than happy to handle these calculations for you, as well as provide curtn and blind making services. Our expertise ensures your curtns and blinds not only meet aesthetic standards but also perfectly match your vision.

By incorporating clear explanations, practical examples, and emphasizing the benefits of professional service, this guide provides a strghtforward approach to fabric quantity calculation for anyone looking to install custom curtns or blinds at home or in commercial spaces.
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