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Measure from the ceiling to 1 inch above thefloorfor floor-to-ceiling drapes. Measure lengthbeginning4 inches above the window frame to 1 inch above the floorforfloor-length curtains. Write down the desired lengthsforeach window and use these to purchase drapesorcurtains that fit your needs and style.
Moreover, how do I know what size curtains to buy?
Place the measuring tape at the top of the windowframeor in the top inside corner and measure down to yourdesiredlength. For a higher curtain placement, measure upfrom thetop window frame 20 inches to achieve anelongatedappearance.
Beside above, how do you measure for curtain fabric?
To measure fabric for curtains, startbymeasuring the width and height of your window. If youwantfloor length curtains, measure from the bottom ofthewindow to the floor, subtract 1 inch, and add that number totheheight of the window to get the height of the fabricyoushould use.
The fabric should just touch the floor orhoverhalf an inch above. This is also a great approach forcafécurtains (short panels that cover only the lowerportion ofa window and hit the sill), which work well in spots likethekitchen and bathroom, where long drapesaren'tpractical.