How to measure the pleated curtains?
For pleated curtains, we suggest ordering a curtain width equal to the curtain rod/track length, measuring the length from the eyelet ring where the curtain hooks are attached.
Visit here for full curtain measuring instructions.
How to understand the width of pleated curtains?
For pleated curtains, the panel width is the width that pleats are already set. 2X-2.3X fabric fullness by default to create pleats and folds.
- 2x Fullness for pinch pleat, tailor pleat, inverted pleat, and goblet style.
- 2.3x Fullness for triple pleat and triple tailor pleat style.
And panel width is from the left pleat end to the right pleat end, instead of the left curtain side hem to the right curtain side hem.
Should I consider how much fullness is for the pleated header style?
For pleats are permanently sewn to make, we normally make them in 200-230% fullness. For example, if rod or track length is 100 inches, you may order 2 panels each 50 inches width for pinch pleated, tailor pleated header style. You could also order more width if you prefer more fullness.
What is stacking width?
The curtain stack width refers to the amount of space that curtains occupy when they are fully drawn or pulled open to one side of the window or doorway.
TWOPAGES curtain stack width varies for fabrics and headers, normally accounting for 20-30% of your ordered width.
Should I purchase hooks for the pleated style?
Orders come with different hooks:
Adjustable pin hooks are included for pinch pleat, tailor pleat, triple pleat, triple tailor pleat;
Metal pin hooks are included for goblet pleat, inverted box pleat;
Plastic adjustable pin hooks allow you to adjust curtain length within 3 inches. You still need to purchase rod rings separately.
Are there instructions for the number of pleats for pleated curtains?
Pleats pin hooks quantity: 10 pleats for 50" width; 13 pleats for 72" width; 15 pleats for 84" width; 19 pleats for 100" width; 21 pleats for 110" width, 23 pleats for 120" width, 27 for 150" width. The width and space of the pleats may vary slightly depending on your track or pole length.
You can know the pleat quantity for more width here.
What size is needed to be sewn with double width?
For pleated header styles, like pinch pleat, tailor pleat, inverted pleated box, goblet, and tape pleat, if the curtain finished length is over 108 inches, then the max finished curtain width without seam is 56 inches; if the curtain length is less than 108 inches, no seam for any curtain finished width. Otherwise, the width needs to be double-wide with a vertical seam.
For pleated header styles, like triple pleat and triple tailor pleat, if the curtain finished length is over 108 inches, then the max finished curtain width without seam is 50 inches; if the curtain length is less than 108 inches, no seam for any curtain finished width. Otherwise, the width needs to be double-wide with a vertical seam.
How to install pleated curtains?
Pleated curtain installation instructive video here.
