Before you measure
Before taking measurements for your curtain, it is important to make sure your curtain pole or track is installed in the recommended location. The curtain pole/track should extend at least 15-25cm (6"-10") to either side of the window, and 15cm (6") above the top of the window.
We recommend you use a metal tape measure, which will not stretch.
Track/Pole width
To measure the width of the track/pole, measure from the end of the tracks or the usable section of the pole between the 'finials' or decorative ends (D) (D)
Please enter the whole width of the Track/Pole (Not curtain width). The system will automatically calculate the finished curtain width according to the track/pole width and curtain heading you have provided.
Then enter curtain drop(see instructions below). Select Single/Pair, Heading and other specifications.
Curtain length/height/drop
We recommend three types of curtain lengths:
1. Sill length curtains finish 1-2cm (½") above the window sill (E)
2. Below sill length curtains finish 2cm (1") above a radiator if one is located below the window (F)
3. Floor length curtains finish 1-2cm (½") above the floor (G)
Specific measurements for your curtain type
Pencil/Double/Pinch Pleat Guide >>
Eyelet Guide >>
Pencil / Double / Pinch Pleat Curtains
Pencil/Doubl/Pinch Pleat Curtain Drop
We use the same way to measure pencil pleat, double pleat, pinch pleat curtains.
If you have a curtain pole, measure from the bottom of the curtain rings (C). If you have a track, measure from the top of the track (to make the curtain sit in front of the track/hide the track), or the bottom of the track rings (B).
Our pencil pleat curtains are 2.0X gather. Enter Track Width will get double width curtains.
The system will calculate the finished curtain width automatically according to the entered size and heading.
You can adjust your desired gather by yourself.
Order 1.5X Gather Pencil Pleat Enter Track Width = Your extract track width x 0.75, then select pencil pleat heading. |
Order 2.0X Gather Pencil Pleat Enter Track Width = Your extract track width, then select pencil pleat heading. |
Order 2.5x Gather Pencil Pleat Enter Track Width = Your extract track width x 1.25, then select pencil pleat heading. |
Order 3.0x Gather Pencil Pleat Enter Track Width = Your extract track width x 1.5, then select pencil pleat heading. |
| Order 4.0x Gather Pencil Pleat Enter Track Width = Your extract track width x 2, then select pencil pleat heading. e.g. If the track width is 127cm (50"), you can enter 254cm (100") track width to create a 4x ungathered curtain width. Enter Track width 4X Gather |
Double/Pinch Pleat Curtain Width
To measure the width of the track/pole, measure from the end of the tracks or the usable section of the pole between the 'finials' or decorative ends.
Please enter the whole width of the Track/Pole (Not curtain width). The system will automatically calculate the finished curtain width according to the track/pole width and curtain heading you have selected.
Pair of curtains: You may add an extra 3-5cm to the width to ensure the curtains overlap in the middle and that there is no gap. With double pleat and pinch pleat curtains, the pleats can sometimes hold the width back leaving a gap in between.
Tab Top Curtains
If you use a curtain pole, measure from the top of the pole (A).
The finished curtain length should be the length you have measured from (A) to the window sill or floor level which included 10 cm tab folds over the curtain pole. This is suitable for poles up to 5cm (2") in diameter. The hanging length may vary slightly on the different pole thickness. Please leave a message when checking out if you require a different tab top size for your curtains. We'll follow your special instructions.
* Please measure from the top of the curtain pole to the very top of the window recess. This is important because you want to ensure your curtains completely cover the top of the window. Therefore, when hanging a curtain over a pole, the gap must be longer than the 10cm finished tabs.
Eyelet Curtains
Eyelet Curtain Rings: The inner diameter of the eyelet ring is 4cm (1½"). The eyelet will fit poles up to 3cm (1⅕") in diameter. There are 6-7 eyelet rings per meter width of heading.
Eyelet Curtain Height: Measure from the top of the curtain pole (A) and then add 4 cm (1½") to your measurement.
| Enter finished eyelet curtain height Measure from the top of the pole (A) to the bottom of the curtain + 4 cm (1½") |
e.g. Finished curtain height 260cm (102¼”)
After you hang your curtains
4cm (1½") from the top of the pole (A) to the top the curtain
256cm (100¾") from the top of the pole (A) to the bottom of the curtain
S Fold / Wave Curtains
Please notice that wave curtain needs a wave track (not a standard track) to hang it.
The gliders are interconnected to each other and move along with a cord on a wave track.
Each glider pulls the next one behind until all the gliders create evenly spaces across the whole track.
All gliders will be in their hooking positions to form the waves. Each space between every two gliders is the same which normally is either 6cm or 8cm.
Please don't hesitate contact us with your track details if you have any questions. Please email to info@voilavoile.com
We recommend you to buy a wave track before ordering the wave curtains. Please enter your address or postcode to find the local suppliers for a wave track. Click here. Alternatively, searching "wave track" on google.
Curtain Width: Measure the usable section of the wave track from the hooks from the left end to the right end of the track.
Curtain Height: Measure from the bottom of the wave track to the floor level. We recommend floor-length curtains finish approx. 2cm (1") above the floor. Otherwise, you may not get the curtain waves to hang straight. The curtains may drag /break on the floor.
Number of Gliders: Please provide the number of hooks/gliders/hook points on a wave curtain track.
Calculate the number of gliders - 6cm wave>>
Calculate the number of gliders - 8cm wave>>
Please notice the number of gliders should be even number as one of the curtain edges returns to the front if you provide an odd number of hook points/gliders.
Wave Type
Wave tracks have two sizes of glider cord to create a deeper or shallower wave style.
6cm wave (2⅜")means the spaces between every two hooks/gliders. The curtain waves are smaller.
8cm wave (3⅛") means the spaces between every two hooks/gliders. The curtain waves are bigger.
Wave Curtain Approx. Fullness
Wave | Approx. | Stack Depth | Stack width | Min distance |
6 cm | 2.1X | 10 | 23 cm | 8 cm |
6 cm | 2.3X | 12 | 23 cm | 9 cm |
8 cm | 2.1X | 14 | 18 cm | 10 cm |
8 cm | 2.3X | 16 | 18 cm | 11 cm |
6cm wave (2⅜"), 2.1X curtain fullness
8cm wave (3⅛"), 2.1X curtain fullness
How to hang a wave curtains
All instructions and curtain hooks will be provided with your order.
6cm wave (2⅜")
Approx. Fullness = 2.1
The first/last hook goes into the 3rd pocket from both ends and other hooks are inserted every 5th pocket (4 empty pockets).
6cm wave (2⅜")
Approx. Fullness = 2.3
The first/last hook goes into the 3rd pocket from both ends.
Pocket spacing between every two hooks = 5 empty pockets
8cm wave (3⅛")
Approx. Fullness = 2.1
The first/last hook goes into the 4th pocket from both ends.
Pocket spacing between every two hooks = 6 empty pockets
8cm wave (3⅛")
Approx. Fullness = 2.3
The first/last hook goes into the 4th pocket from both ends.
Pocket spacing between every two hooks = 7 empty pockets
Please provide the following information to order by email if you can't get an instant quote online. info@voilavoile.com
a. product code/link
b. pair or single
c. track width
d. curtain height
f. number of gliders
e. wave type: 6cm (2⅜") wave, 8cm (3⅛") wave or other
f. lining if need
*In any case, the spaces between every two hooks/gliders are bigger or smaller than the waves above. We can still ensure your curtains will be evenly distributed on the hooks/gliders if you choose one of the waves above. The actual curtain waves may be slightly deeper or shallower than the standard effects.
*The wave curtain photos are from Silent Gliss.
Rod Pocket Sheer Curtains
Fullness/Gather
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1.5X Gather | 2.5X Gather | 3X Gather |
We always suggest our customers choose 2.5X gather because it creates a more luxurious and quality look. As a minimalist, you may think the 1.5X gather looks great and save your money.
If you need a 1.0X Gather flat panel or need a small size panel for a sash window or small window, you can also contact us at info@voilavoile.com for a quote.
How to order 1.0x flat panel rod pocket
Enter Width = Your extract rod width /1.5
Then Select 1.5X Gather heading
e.g. Your rod width is 100cm. You want a 100cm width panel. Please enter 100/1.5=67cm, then select1.5X heading, the finished ungathered panel will still be 100cm.
Curtain Height
Measure from the top of the curtain pole/rod/wire to the window sill or the floor. The curtains finish 2cm (1") above the window sill or the floor.
Pocket Size - Circumference
The above illustration with a circumference in pink, diameter in green. The circumference of a circle is the distance around it.
e.g. If the circumference of the rod is 11cm (4") , we would like to recommend 12cm (4¾") circumference for your rod pocket circumference.
Please choose the "Other" option if you need a special circumference. Then leave a message when you check out, "The correct circumference is ..."
Specific measurements for your curtain type
Pencil/Double/Pinch Pleat Guide >>
Eyelet Guide >>
