Measuring for new drapes


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Old 10-24-09, 06:04 PM
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Measuring for new drapes

This is the first time I've ever had to get new drapes for my home and the livingroom window is quite big.


The two panels of drapes that I have up now are 80" in width and 84" in length.

I have a solid sheer panel behind them.

Then, I measured the top curtain rod that holds the valance and it's 97" in length across.

I'm looking for good drapes, but most of them have 50" wide panels and the valances usually don't go up to almost 100" across.

Is there a specific kind that I need to look for in those sizes? can I put two valances that are 50" across on the same curtain rod and get 3 50" X 84" panels?

Thank you so much!! You all help me out alot!
 
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Old 10-24-09, 06:29 PM
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Have you checked out JCPenney? They offer wider sizes in readymades.
You can use more than 2 panels, but you'll have a slight gap between them unless you sew them together. If you never open them, you could use 3, but if you plan on opening, you'll need an even number.
You can use more than one valance but make sure they're straight across on the bottom (nothing swaggy or curvy) or they won't look right.
But check out Penney's. They have a nice selection of sizes.
 
 

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