How To Work Out Amount Of Fabric For Curtains

Calculates for lined curtains interlined.

How to work out amount of fabric for curtains.

Fabric is woven in several conventional widths. Of course the first step in any sewing project is knowing how much fabric you need to buy. You start by choosing a fabric and deciding how much to buy. By mark montano carly sommerstein.

This calculator will also work out your fabric and linging hem allowances number of widths heading allowances and the length of buckram or heading tape needed to make the curtains. Meanwhile curtains are relatively easy for a beginner to sew. Amount of gather in the finished curtain. Add borders of a contrasting print or solid fabric to add length and or width.

Store bought curtains are often pricy and come in limited options. With thousands of different fabrics to choose from you may want to make your own custom curtains rather than pay a premium price for ones that don t perfectly match your decor. We are very pleased to announce that the results of our curtain fabric calculator now include the amount of header tape rufflete required. Making your own curtains isn t too hard.

1 5 times fullness is good for thicker fabrics 2 times fullness is average for draperies and sheers generally have 3 times fullness. Our curtain fabric calculator will automatically add 8 inches 20 cms to each drop of fabric for hem allowances. Using under stitching helps the additional fabric stay to the backside of the curtain. 75 90 and in some cases 105 to 110 inches.

42 to 45 inches. Use a different fabric for hems and topper facings seaming the fabric that will be on the back of the curtain at the folds. Close 1 25 1 5 2 2 5 3. 54 58 and 60 inches.