How to … Make Curtains for Arched Windows
Making curtains for arched windows using Rufflette’s Press n Drape Range
Working out fabric requirements:
1. Measure dimensions A & B of Arch
(e.g A = 60cm & B = 137cm)
2. To find the circumference of the arch multiply A by 3.142
(e.g A = 60cm x 3.142 = 188.52, rounded up = 189cm)
3. Multiply the result of step 2 by the required fullness of your chosen curtain tape.
(e.g Press ‘n’ Drape pencil pleat has a fullness of 2.5 so 189 x 2.5 = 472.5, rounded up = 473cm)
This figure is the required fabric width.
Calculating your arch:
4. Allowing enough fabric for the side hems (we advise approx. 4cm for each side), join widths together.
Allow an extra 6” (approx) or fabric on dimension B – this is to ensure that the bottom of your curtain can be adjusted to give a horizontal hem.
5. With the back of the fabric facing, measure down the edge of distance A.
6. Join the top corner and this point with a straight line.
7. Hem the sides of fabric and trim the top close to the line. Then sew a Rufflette Press ‘n’ Drape heading tape (either pencil pleat, mini pleat or net pleat) to the fabric following the sewing line as you would with a usual curtain.
Tip – Make sure that the first pleat is vertical and that the raised loops on the tape are at the edge.
Fixing Press ‘n’ Drape Grip tape:
8. Affix Rufflette Grip tape to the window frame as close to the inside as possible
9. Pleat and affix it to the Grip tape using the edge of the frame as a guide
10. Once you are happy with the position of the pleats, mark the bottom of the fabric to give it a horizontal hem.
11. Remove from the window and sew the hem in the correct position and re-affix to the Grip tape.
These instructions and the examples shown are only intended as a rough guide. Measurements may vary.
