How Do You Measure And Hem Curtains?

What length do you hem curtains?

Step 1: Hang Curtains
Simply align Kwik-Hang’s brackets to your window trim, tap them in place and insert your curtain rod and panels to determine how much hemming you need to do.

How do you measure and shorten curtains?

Using a steel tape measure, measure off from the bottom of the curtain upwards to the required finished length and then turn the top of the curtain over to this measurement. Pin the turning and trim to a maximum of 2.5” and press lightly.

How do you hem store bought curtains?

How to hem a store-bought curtain

1. Determine the new length for your drapes and mark it with a pin.
2. Un-hem the panels and partially open the bottom of each side hem to release the lining.
3. Using an iron, press the panel to remove the fold lines from the original hem.

How many inches should a hem be?

Generally, skirts, dresses, and coats have wider hems (2 to 3 inches or 5 to 7.5 cm) than jackets, pants, and blouses (1 to 2 inches or 2.5 to 5 cm). Straighter edges have deeper hems (2 to 3 inches or 5 to 7.5 cm) than flared or circular edges (1/2 to 1 inch or 1.3 to 2.5 cm).

How long is too long for curtains?

Standard curtains come in three lengths—84 inches, 96 inches, or 108 inches. “Generally, you want to stay away from the 84 inch standard curtains unless you have very low ceilings. They don’t look right in most scenarios and end up being an awkward length,” says Curtis.

What to do with curtains that are too long?

Creative Ways to Shorten Long Curtains

1. Tieback and Blouse. The position of the tiebacks can give long curtains a little lift.
2. A Little Off the Top. Shorten tab-top or tie-style curtains at least a few inches by turning them into grommet-hung curtains.
3. Shorten as Pleats or Scarves.
4. Raise the Rod.
5. Tier Up.

Should I cut my curtains?

Nearly any curtain design still looks good if you shorten it from the bottom instead of the top. Avoid cutting by folding up the bottom to the desired curtain length and pressing it with a hot iron to create a crisp edge.

How do you measure a hem?

The Shoulder to Hem measurement measures the total length of the garment from the shoulder down to the hem. This vertical measurement should be taken from the top of the shoulder (where the shoulder seam of a regular shirt would be) down to the hem of that particular design, which could be the knee, ankle, floor, etc.

What is a standard hem?

Original Hem: is cutting and replacing the original bottom and then the original hem is sewn back on the bottom (the seam is opened, placed over the cut jean bottom, and sewn back in place).Regular Hem: is cutting off the extra length, making a fold, and sewing a basic hem.

Should you wash curtains before hemming?

Before you hem your curtains, hang your curtain rod(s) to your preferred height, and go ahead and put your curtains onto the rod. TIP! Some curtains shrink a lot, so if you anticipate washing your curtains regularly, go ahead and pre-wash them before you hem them!

How high should you hang curtains?

A rule of thumb (from Architectural Digest) is that curtains should be hung between four to six inches above the window frame, so install your curtain rod accordingly. When you hang the curtain rod high, it will make the window appear taller.

How do you make curtains shorter without cutting them?

When curtains appear too long, try sewing a hem, which can allow you to shorten curtains without cutting curtains to length so you can retain the fabric if you want to. Another way of shortening curtains is to incorporate a folded design with buttons as fasteners. Folding the curtain hem up creates a double hem.

Is it OK if curtains don’t touch the floor?

Yes, curtains should be long enough to touch the floor. With a few exceptions, the longer the curtains are the more stylish and elegant it will look. This is why most standard ready-made curtains are lengthy. But the reality is that various decorating styles use different curtain lengths.

What size curtains should I get for 8 ft ceilings?

about 91 inches long
For an 8-foot ceiling, your curtain panels should probably be about 91 inches long. If you don’t want to get custom window panels, you can buy 96-inch ones and hem them so they are floor to (almost) ceiling. No high-water curtains, please.

Should curtains go to the ceiling?

The higher the curtain rod, the taller the window will appear, so fix your curtain rod closer to the ceiling than the top of your window, if you can. One rule of thumb is that they should sit 4-6 inches above the window frame.

Can you hand hem curtains?

A hand-sewn hem is the hallmark of a custom-made curtain panel.A well-sewn hem adds weight to the bottom edge of the curtain and helps keep it hanging straight. Learning this hand-sewing skill takes practice, but even the first efforts, if done with care, will get the job done.

What is a hem tape?

Hem tape is a type of fusible adhesive that is designed to be used to hem and take in garments.Instead of sewing the hem, the hem is pressed with a warm iron which activates the adhesive in the tape, holding the fabric together and creating a neat, crisp hem.

What kind of stitch is used for a hem?

Use a straight stitch and adjust the stitch length to 3mm. 5. Place the fabric, right side up, under the presser foot and sew at a slow speed to create a beautiful hem.

What type of stitch is used for hemming?

Slip stitch:
Slip stitch is also known as a blind hem stitch because it is not one to be seen. Like most hand sewing techniques this stitch is normally used for hemming garments or finishing folded edges.