Curtains - Mind's Gone Blank!

[Smowball]

When ordering curtains, is what's shown online the width of the window or each curtain? And do I double the measurement? I.e. If the window is 60 drop x 40 width would I buy curtains 80 width?
I've done this a hundred times but seriously have got brain freeze - I blame my head cold and headache!

[Mamyalynne]

Online the measurement is per curtain.

[EcclesCake]

Do not quote me but from memory it's 1 1/2 the width.

[Mamyalynne]

Divide the width of window in half then you need that width plus half again for gather per curtain.

[hereIam]

No, if the width is 40, buy 40, not 80. What is shown is usually the width of the window, not the curtain. Don't worry Smo, in the past I too have struggled with this !

[hereIam]

And reading the other posts, I may be wrong again !!

[Georgiesmum]

Its normally twice the width of the window for net curtains. and one and a half times the width of the window for ordinary curtains.

[Garaman]

I would order a minimum of x2 for the lounge, but would accept less for a bedroom, though not much less.

[Smowball]

So it's not just me lol.

[Mamyalynne]

Nearest size to that which you state in my room is a 48"x 48" square window.

The curtains up which fit perfectly are 46"x 72" per curtain - they do sit in a pole outside the recess though so draw across easily.

You may want yours longer in drop, that's choice.

[EcclesCake]

Do people still have net curtains?????

[Mamyalynne]

46" Width is the most common narrowest size for ready mades for a 40" width window you could manage with less if you had them made up.

[Mamyalynne]

I have voiles so I don't frighten the anglers.

[Smowball]

Ok so probably 46 or 54 width, plus drop of choice. 90 would be to floor.

[murraymints]

I always buy x2 width for curtains

[Mamyalynne]

Smow, it also depends on thee thickness of the fabric and how much light you want coming in when they're drawn.

If bulky a 54" width wouldn't draw back far and you'd have only a small amount coming in.

[Garaman]

Throw those curtains wide...

[Smowball]

Good point - I'll get double. They not for my house, but the house we're doing up to rent out so as long as they're clean and fresh....

[murraymints]

I like a fullness in curtains if they are to be closed and not just draped over blinds to remain open

[Mamyalynne]

I like fullness too hence my recommendation - interested, so what size are you going for now considering this is a small window?

[hereIam]

You can tell it's a long time since I bought curtains Smo ... !