How To Measure For Draperies...

I. Vocabulary

1. Pair - Draperies that split in the middle
2. Panels - Draperies that draw from one side to another
3. Rod Width - Size of the rod
4. Finished Size - Size of the drapery after computations

II. Single Rod System (Draperies or Sheers)

1. Width = Measure Existing Rod, then add
   • +12" Pair
   • +6" Pair
     
2. Length = Top of Rod to Desired Length*
   *If Accordiafold or Ripplefold it is from the bottom of the rod as the drapery hangs below the rod from snaps.
   
3. IF NO EXISTING ROD
   1. Measure Window Opening
   2. Add 6" all around to avoid light leakage
   3. This becomes your rod width.
   4. Minimum 1/3 stack back to clear window

III. Double Rod System

1. Overdrapery - FOR DOUBLE ROD SYSTEMS ONLY
   1. Width = Measure Existing Rod, then add
      • +18" Pair (specify 6" returns, no pleats)
      • +12" Panel (specify 6" returns, no pleats)
   2. Length = Top of Rod to Desired Length
      
2. Sheer - FOR DOUBLE ROD SYSTEMS ONLY
   1. Width = Measure Existing Rod, then add
      • +6" Pair
      • +3" Panel
   2. Length = Top of Rod to Desired Length, minus 1/2"

IV. Notes

For Accordiafold and Ripplefold Systems, supply only rod width with your order.  Overlaps and returns must be calculated from a special chart.