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Curtain Measuring Guide for Curtains-To-Go

All of our Curtain-To-Go panels contain one width of fabric. A width of fabric is a term used to describe one width of fabric from selvage to selvage, usually 54". The finished width at the top of our panels vary depending on the type of heading used, but in general they cover about 12-18" os space when installed. All of our panels are stationery (non-functional) panels; that is, they are not intended to be opened and closed, but are to be used more for a decorative effect, not for privacy. If you need privacy, we suggest pairing them with wooden blinds, woven wood shades or shutters.

All of our drapery panels come with a finished length of 96". Please see our Installation Guide for tips on hanging your panels and for information on "puddling" your panels.

If you have a wider window and feel that you need more fullness at each side, you can purchase two or more panels per side. Click here to see an example of this.

Floppy Top

Length: This treatment should be hung on a rod with rings. It comes with 5 drapery pins inserted across the top. The finished length of this panel is 96" and is measured from the top of the drapery pin to the bottom of the curtain.
Width: The finished width across the top of this gathered panel is 21" when laid flat. The bottom of the panel when laid flat is 47" wide. When installed, the Floppy Top covers approximately 16-18" of space.

Cuff-Top

Length: This treatment should be hung on a rod with rings. It comes with 5 drapery pins inserted across the top. The finished length of this panel is 96" and is measured from the top of the drapery pin to the bottom of the curtain.
Width: The finished width across the top of this panel when laid flat is 47". The bottom of the panel when laid flat is 47" wide. When installed, the Cuff-Top covers approximately 16-18" of space.

Julie Anne

Length: This treatment should be hung on a rod with rings. It has 5 casual pleats across the top and comes with 5 drapery pins inserted at the pleats. The finished length of this panel is 96" and is measured from the top of the drapery pin to the bottom of the curtain.
Width: The finished width across the top of this pleated panel when laid flat is 24" The bottom of the panel when laid flat is 47" wide. When installed, the Julie Anne covers approximately 16-18" of space.

Grommet Top

Length: This treatment should be hung on a rod that is no larger than 1-3/8" in diameter. The eight grommet holes are 1-1/2" in diameter. The finished length of this panel is 96" and is measured from the top of the grommet to the bottom of the curtain.
Width: The finished width across the top of this pleated panel when laid flat is 47" The bottom of the panel when laid flat is 47" wide. When installed, the Grommet-Top covers approximately 16-18" of space.

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