Measuring for Curtains Measuring for Curtains Measuring for curtains doesn’t have to be intimidating. With a few tools and a few simple steps you can measure like a pro. A Before you get started we have a couple of tips: First, gather your tools. We recommend a metal measuring tape for accuracy and a pencil and paper to record the measurements. Next, write down the measurements right away so you don’t get confused.
Measuring for Curtains Measuring for Curtains STEP 4 What Type of Panel to order: Pleated vs Flat Pleated curtains have small sections of fabric at the top of the panel, (the header) which have been folded or gathered and sewn into place to create fullness. Examples of Pleated curtain headers: French Pleats, Goblet Pleats, Inverted Pleats, Parisian Pleats. Flat curtains are un-pleated along the top, (the header) with no fullness sewn into them.
Measuring for Shades Measuring for Shades STEP 1 Step 3 Measuring for an Outside Mount Decide whether you are measuring for an inside or an outside mounted shade. A shade that is mounted within the window frame, where the trim will be visible once the shade is installed, is called an inside mount.
