Prior to stitching a curtain it is important to take precise measurements of the area or the window where the curtain will be placed. Either you can take the measurement your self or hire a professional to take it.

Be it a door or window, or any other place at your home or workplace, the curtains should fit exactly according to the dimensions of that place; there cannot be anything worse than ill-fitted curtains in a room. They will simply spoil the whole effect of the interior decor. Nobody would like to have such curtains in ones room, either at home or in the office. Replacing curtains might be a burden on our budget because curtains cloth and stitching, both are pretty expensive.

Since it is such an important issue, make sure when you are taking the measurement of the window or door, you are not in a hurry. Take your time for accurate measurements with out any rush.

Secondly, the type of the fabric should be kept in mind while taking measurements. Curtains are available in a vast variety. There are certain types of fabrics which are stretchable. Hence, care should be taken while measuring such fabric. This can be a tricky job because stretchable fabrics give a different measurement each time they are measured. If you are an expert in measuring such fabrics then it should not be a problem at all. To be on the safer side, it is better to hire the service of a professional who is experienced in this area.

Thirdly, one should always keep in mind that most of the curtains have the tendency to shrink after their first wash. It is a wise thing to stitch extra fabric in the seams on the sides and the bottom of the curtains. So, while taking the measurements for the length and breadth of the curtain, a difference of few inches/cm should be added to avoid any problems that may arise later.

The tailor who stitches the curtain should be aware about the scales that you have used in order to measure the curtain. This is a very important attribute and if not done properly can create big problems. For example if some one has measured the frame of a door in inches, the tailor should also cut out the cloth in inches. Many times when people forget this attribute, a big issue is developed.

Another important and last tip is to always measure the pole of the window or the track of the curtain while taking measurements instead of the windows measurement. You should decide how much fall or drop you require for the curtain to be on the floor prior to taking the measurement. Also begin the measurements from the top of the rack and take it to the point where you want the curtain to drop.

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