Your guide to a perfect fit with Finir made-to-measure curtains

Measuring for curtains is easier than you might think. With a metal tape measure and a few simple steps, you can achieve a beautifully tailored finish. 

All our curtains are made to order in the UK using your exact measurements - so getting accurate measurements is essential.

You will need two measurements – Finished Width and Finished Drop (length)

1. DECIDE HOW YOU’D LIKE YOUR CURTAINS TO HANG

Choose whether your curtains will hang from a pole or a track, we recommend it’s installed before you measure.

Top Tips: 

• For the best coverage and balance, your pole or track should sit around 15 cm above the window and extend 15–20 cm either side.

• Your pole or track should have a minimum projection of 9cm, ideally 10cm to allow the curtains to stack correctly.

N.B.  All our curtains have a ‘return’ and central ‘overlap’ of 10cm unless otherwise requested.

2. MEASURE THE WIDTH

Standard Curtain Track – for a standard curtain track, measure the overall width of the curtain track.

Overlapping Curtain Track – if your curtain track overlaps in the middle, you must measure the overall width of each side, including the overlap section.

Curtain Poles – the width of curtain poles shoud be measured between the finials attached to each end, as shown in image.

We'll calculate the correct gather from your measurements, so there is no need to add anything extra.

We also add what we call ‘spring back’ on the 6” handsewn headings, so the curtains are not tight. They have a bit of ‘give’ which allows them to hang better.

 

3. MEASURE THE DROP (LENGTH)

Firstly, decide on where you would like your curtains to finish ( sill, below sill or floor)

For both Poles & Tracks we suggest aligning the top of the curtain with the underside of the pole ring or track.

Measure from the required curtain top position to your required bottom hem position, this is your finished length.

It is important to remember that floors and sills are rarely level so be sure to measure in at least 3 positions across the track or pole. Left, middle and Right and use the shortest of these 3 measurements to avoid the curtains dragging.

Length Guidelines:

Above sill - deduct up to 1-2cm -to your preferred length.

Below the sill – add approximately 15cm or to just above any radiators under the window - to your preferred length.

Above the floor finish – deduct up to 1-2cm - to your preferred length.

To puddle your curtains and if this is your preference:

From pole or track to floor, plus 1-2cm (break puddle/ ’tipped’)

From pole or track to floor, plus as much as you want! (true puddle)

 4. DOUBLE CHECK YOUR MEASUREMENTS

✔ Have you measured from the correct point (pole, track or ring)?
✔ Are you happy with the curtain drop and finish?
✔ Did you record the pole/track width only (not finials)?
✔ Confident in your heading and lining choices?

If you're unsure about anything, we’re happy to help before you place your order.

Please note: As each curtain is made to your exact specifications, we’re unable to accept returns due to incorrect measurements.

80mm Wave: we use this chart to calculate how many wave gliders/ runners you need. Please email us with specific number of gliders, if different.

Length mm	Hooks per Curtain	Track length mm	Hooks per Curtain	Track length mm	Hooks per Curtain
400	6	5360	68	10320	130
560	8	5520	70	10490	132
720	10	5680	72	10650	134
880	12	5840	74	10810	136
1040	14	6000	76	10970	138
1200	16	6160	78	11130	140
1360	18	6320	80	11290	142
1520	20	6480	82	11450	144
1680	22	6640	84	11610	146
1840	24	6800	86	11770	148
2000	26	6960	88	11930	150
2160	28	7120	90	12090	152
2320	30	7280	92	12250	154
2480	32	7440	94	12410	156
2640	34	7600	96	12570	158
2800	36	7760	98	12730	160
2960	38	7920	100	12890	162
3120	40	8080	102	13050	164
3280	42	8240	104	13210	166
3440	44	8400	106	13370	168
3600	46	8560	108	13530	170
3760	48	8720	110	13690	172
3920	50	8880	112	13850	174
4080	52	9040	114	14010	176
4240	54	9200	116	14170	178
4400	56	9360	118	14330	180
4560	58	9520	120	14490	182
4720	60	9680	122	14650	184
4880	62	9840	124
5040	64	10000	126
5200	66	10160	128

 

Sewing the Tape

There are two positions for your 80mm wave tape to be sewn on. We will sew the tape on for standard gliders, unless you let us know.

Image 1 – Standard wave gliders.

Image 2 – Roller gliders SG6099 – 7mm down from the top of the curtains.