Sew it yourself · Guide
With a few measurements you can work out how many linear metres you need for your self-sewn curtain — including drape and hem allowances.Calculate linear metres — incl. drape and hem.
In 4 Schritten
Measure the width of the curtain track or rod (not the window). This width is the basis for the fabric quantity.
For a nice wave drape, multiply the width by 2 bis 2,5. Plain = 2×, richly pleated = 2.5×. That is the total fabric width you need.
Measure from the hanging point to the desired lower edge — floor-length, to the sill or lightly resting.
Pro Curtain ca. +20–25 cm to add for the top and bottom hem. For width-run fabric, also allow for side hems.
Required fabric width = Schienenbreite × Faltenfaktor (2 bis 2,5)
Raumhoch (300 cm high, 1 m wide): linear metres = required fabric width in metres. The height is already covered at 300 cm.
Bahnenware (140 cm wide, 1 m high): number of widths = required fabric width ÷ 1.40 m (round up) · linear metres = widths × (height + hem).
Rechenbeispiel
Fullness factor 2.2 → required fabric width = 2.00 m × 2.2 = 4,40 m.