Custom drapery window treatments give you the opportunity to select the perfect window coverings for every window in a room. Using a patterned fabric is one way to make a room more visually interesting.
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Measuring and Ordering
Custom Window Treatment Trim Options
Adding trim to your custom window treatments gives a finished appearance. When planning custom window coverings, there are two types of trim to consider—fringe or braid trim and ruffle or fabric band.
Fringe or Braid
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Helpful Hints
Use these tips to help with the ordering process for custom window treatments.
Custom Window Treatment Trim OptionsThe types of trim that can be added to custom draperies.
Templates for Measuring Bay and Bow WindowsHow to measure bay and bow ...
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Yardage Charts
To help you with the ordering process for custom window treatments, use these charts to calculate the yardage.
Stack Back Chart and Board Mounting Diagrams
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Calculating Drapery Yardage and Fullness
Miscalculating drapery yardage is a common mistake. When it happens, it slows down the expected delivery date and results in extra fabric costs. There are industry standard formulas for functioning draperies. When calculating yardage, here is the ...
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Commonly Used Formulas with Examples
For custom drapery, here are commonly used formulas with examples for calculating fullness and yardage.
Formulas
Fullness = (#Cut x Fabric Width) / Overall Width
Number of Cuts = Overall Width x Fullness = _ / Fabric Width = Number of Cuts ...
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