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Before you start

Have a steel tape measure ready, and something to write all of your measurements

How to Measure

If you already have a track or pole in place, you may need to measure slightly

With a pole

With a pole

Measure from the top for eyelet curtains, or the eye

With a Track

With a Track

Measure from the top of

You will also need to consider the type of drop and look you are going for;

Above sill

Above sill

Measure from the top for eyelet curtains, or the eye of the curtain ring for pencil pleat

Below sill

Below sill

Measure from the top for eyelet curtains, or the eye of the curtain ring for pencil pleat

Floor length

Floor length

Measure from the top for eyelet curtains, or the eye of the curtain ring for pencil pleat

Which Curtain Size?

You will need to measure the full track or in between the finials on a pole. For example, using the below guide, for a pole measuring 120cm you will need to buy a pack width of 117cm.

How to Care for Your Curtains;

Some of our curtains are tightly packed, so upon opening may require a light iron.

Some of our curtains are tightly packed, so upon opening may require a light iron. Read the care instructions for details of temperature.

Some of our curtains are tightly packed, so upon opening may require a light iron. Read the care instructions for details of temperature.

For pencil pleat curtains, make sure you are happy with the curtain design and colour before pulling the strings, as returns will not be accepted after this point.

For pencil pleat curtains, make sure you are happy with the curtain design and colour before pulling the strings, as returns will not be accepted after this point.

Most of our curtain ranges are dry clean only and will include all detail of this on the

Most of our curtain ranges are dry clean only and will include all detail of this on the

Pencil pleat curtains will need all hooks removing, and strings un-tying before

Pencil pleat curtains will need all hooks removing, and strings un-tying before

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