How to calculate the tulle on the window wide?

Many people do not consider it necessary to pay due attention to the decor of the window opening - they hung the first curtains that came to their eyes, and you're done! This approach is fundamentally wrong. When you pick up the curtains, you need to know the fabric that you need, its size. If you correctly select the length and width of the canvas, the room will look better, and a poor choice can spoil the interior, even if the walls, ceilings are trendy and the furniture is the most expensive. Before you go to the store, find out exactly what you need and how to calculate the tulle for a window wide.

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Calculations

There is no one formula that allows you to calculate the length for any fabric, it will always be different. Here, the style of the interior, the planned design, and the number of curtains matter - it will only be tulle or their combination with curtains, and ultimately the density of the material itself.

Important! To measure all the parameters to be using a metal tape measure. Tailor centimeter is an inconvenient and inaccurate tool.

In order to take measurements, the following information is important:

• the necessary supply, which is enough for sewing on braid;
• the length of the cornice;
• curtain width;
• curtain length;
• rapport drawing.

Important! Rapport is the gaps between the same elements of the picture. This must be borne in mind in order to equally cut the canvas.

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How to take measurements?

All preparatory work must be done very scrupulously. The final result of the work done on decorating the window opening depends on this. And in the future, when fixing the cornice and curtains on it, it will be much easier for you, respectively - you will cope with this task faster.

Cornice Size

Before you calculate the tulle for the window wide, you need to know your model of the cornice and its size. If the cornice is a wall model, then it is better to measure the length from one end to the opposite, and the height from the bottom edge of the cornice to the floor.

Important! You can’t take measurements too roughly, first install the cornice, then start making marks.

Fabric width

The length of the cornice is the main parameter. If it has two curtains, it is necessary to divide this value in half. The number you get will be the smallest possible width of the curtain.

Important! It should also take into account the coefficient of “folds”, multiplying this number by it. In the case of curtains, it is 2-4, and in the case of curtains - 1.5-3. Be sure to specifically consider your window opening design.

Curtain Length

The correctness of this parameter greatly affects how to choose the size of the curtains on the window. You need to measure the distance from the cornice string or rings fixing the curtains to the desired level at which the lower part of the curtains will be.

Most often have curtains:

• window sill length;
• one centimeter above it;
• sinking below the windowsill by fifteen centimeters.

Important! Do not take into account while stocking on the hem.

Spare cloth for sewing on braid

Immediately decide what size tape you will have and leave 2 widths to sew it on.

Rapport drawing

When you have measurements of the size of the curtain, you have to figure out the size of the rapport and fold it with the required length if the pattern is located along the length of the fabric.

As you can see, a lot of measurements will be required, and the whole process of preparation will take not so little time, effort.Better - if you plan the arrangement of the curtains not alone, but with the help of someone from your family or at least a friend. So it will be easier to accurately measure and make residual adjustments to the window design, so that the final result will surely please you.

Important! You can facilitate your task with the help of a variety of computer programs. Today, such software makes it possible to pre-think everything correctly and to the smallest detail, to complete calculations in a matter of seconds and realize even the most non-trivial ideas without the services of professional designers.

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Material Quantity Calculation - Rules

Before you start calculating the footage, you need to find out what width of fabric rolls is right for you. The formula may be different - it will depend on the measurements obtained. You should buy fabric so that there is enough matter, and perhaps there may be surpluses, but not too large.

Important! Most fabrics suitable for curtains have rolls with a thickness of more than 2.8 m. Thus, if the roll width is 2.8 m, and the curtain length you need, taking into account that you will need to die and process it, will be less than this value, then it is suitable for you.

To correctly choose the width of the curtains, it is worth bearing in mind that they are available in rolls with a width of 1.4 m, 2.8 m or 3 m.

Important! If the picture is large, then this will not help you save money. It is also not necessary to carry out calculations based on the minimum width of the curtains. Overflows of fabric and beautiful folds can significantly decorate your interior.

It is more convenient to type the fabric in width, but you need to look at the direction of the pattern. This rule is mandatory for any kind of curtains.

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Example of determining the footage of curtains

To make it easier for you to understand, here are approximate indicators:

• the length of the cornice is 2 m;
• curtain length - 3 m;
• build factor - 2.5.

To calculate the length of the swag, you need to divide the length of the lambrequin by the number of swag that is expected.

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Stock footage

Now that we have become aware of the necessary measurements, we need to start calculating the right amount of fabric for the curtains. The formula will be different for curtains and curtains, and the data used is the same. In any case, consultants from a fabric store can always help, because they have an idea of ​​what they are dealing with and how to help you achieve a very beautiful result.