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Should curtains be double the width of a window ?

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schnapps · 02/04/2006 10:10

If curtains are on a track (rather than the tab or eyelet ones) how wide should they be in comparison to the width of the window?

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DelGirl · 02/04/2006 10:12

1 and a half I think. Depends on how full you want them.

red37 · 02/04/2006 10:14

It depends on how much gather you want. 1 and half I'd say.

SoupDragon · 02/04/2006 10:16

I thought double was the standard recommendation.

red37 · 02/04/2006 10:16

Sorry delgirl, did'nt read your post.

JoolsToo · 02/04/2006 10:17

1½ is the receommendation double look much better (especially when shut!)

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schnapps · 02/04/2006 10:17

Thanks for the replies Smile

Soupdragon, It's double for net curtains, so maybe less for normal curtains?

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DelGirl · 02/04/2006 10:18

I think it is for nets [bleurgh] but not curtains. If you've got thick material you may not be able to pull them back enough if it's double.

DelGirl · 02/04/2006 10:18

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Piggiesmum · 02/04/2006 10:19

Double is the standard recommendation for normal curtains and net curtains.

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schnapps · 02/04/2006 10:19

Missed your post, JoolsToo. Think I'll look at getting 1 and a half the width, and compare to the price of getting double the width, see how much differnce in price there is.

Thanks again all Grin

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SoupDragon · 02/04/2006 10:20

No - I used to have a "how to calculate your curtain fabric" and it was double on that. I've certainly made them with less though - they're fine but don't look as "sumptuous" :)

heavenis · 02/04/2006 10:20

Curtains are usually made with enough material to have a nice gather. Double is for net curtains which gives a better look.

SoupDragon · 02/04/2006 10:21

(that's not meant to sound bossy or know-it all BTW:o I've even made them at less than 1.5 times when that was all the fabric I had!)

DelGirl · 02/04/2006 10:22

lol. schnapps, why not go for 1 3/4 Wink

hermykne · 02/04/2006 11:13

1 1/2 can look skimpy when drawn so 2 is better, unless u dont plan on drawing them that often,

RosieL · 12/04/2006 14:58

definitely double or double and a half, I had curtains made up by www.bedroominabox.co.uk and they said definitely at least double and the curtains actually look fabulous :)

RosieL · 12/04/2006 14:58

definitely double or double and a half, I had curtains made up by www.bedroominabox.co.uk and they said definitely at least double and the curtains actually look fabulous :)

FioFio · 12/04/2006 14:59

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RosieL · 12/04/2006 15:02

try looking at this page, you can download info about curtains \link{http://www.bedroominabox.co.uk/downloads.asp
not sure if this link will work or not!

noddyholder · 12/04/2006 15:02

At least twice although 2.5-3 times is best

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