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Drapery Worksheet

Measuring for Unlined Draperies | Drapery Worksheet | Wall Covering

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Determining Number Of Wdths

window width
plus stacking (if any)*
equals rod length
times fullness (2.5, 3, 3.5)
plus overlaps and returns
equals total drapery width
divided by width of fabric (36”, 48”, 54”)

_____________
+ _____________
= _____________
x _____________
+ _____________
= _____________
÷ _____________
= _____________

NUMBER OF WIDTHS

*always add one-third of window width to rod length to allow draperies to stack off window.

Formulating Cut Length

finished drapery length
plus hems and headings
equals cut length
divided by pattern repeat (if any)
equals number of repeats per length
if a fraction remains, round up to the next full number
multiply by the length of the repeat
equals the adjusted cut length
times the number of widths
equals yardage in inches
divided by 36 inches

_____________
+ _____________
= _____________
÷ _____________
= _____________
_____________
x _____________
= _____________
x _____________
= _____________
÷ _____________
= _____________
TOTAL YARDS

Calculating Lining

For 54” wide linings, use the same number of widths as for the drapery fabric. For 48” linings, add one extra width of lining for every 2-8 widths of 54” drapery fabric.

= _____________ NUMBER OF WIDTHS

finished drapery length
plus hems and headings
equals cut length
times the number of widths of lining
equals yardage in inches
divided by 36 inches

_____________
+ _____________
= _____________
x _____________
= _____________
÷ _____________

TOTAL YARDS OF LINING