Guides
Curtain Fabric Calculator: Yardage for Every Heading Style
Step-by-step how-to guides for using Curtain Fabric Calculator: Yardage for Every Heading Style and related techniques. Written for practical use — follow each guide to get accurate results for your specific situation.
How to Calculate Curtain Fabric for a Pattern Repeat
How to calculate curtain fabric when your fabric has a pattern repeat. The cut-length formula, worked examples, and how to minimize repeat waste.
intermediate Read guide →How to Calculate Fabric for Pinch Pleat Curtains
Calculate fabric for pinch pleat curtains. Covers 2-finger and 3-finger pinch, fullness ratios, pleat spacing, and the yardage formula with worked examples.
intermediate Read guide →How to Calculate Fabric for Wave Curtains
Wave curtain fabric calculation: fixed 2× fullness, glider spacing, and track width. Includes the wave yardage formula and common setup mistakes to avoid.
intermediate Read guide →How to Measure Windows for Curtains: Width, Drop, and Overhang
Step-by-step guide to measuring windows for curtains: pole width, drop, overhang, and the common mistakes that cause short panels or wasted fabric.
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