Made to Measure Curtains
What are the different curtain heading options?
Please read this style guide for useful for information on heading choices for your curtains. You can go through our guide for choosing which heading style will work best in your room. They are in order of price with pencil pleat curtains being the lowest cost followed by eyelets, pinch pleats and finally goblet.
Please read this style guide for useful for information on heading choices for your curtains. You can go through our guide for choosing which heading style will work best in your room. They are in order of price with pencil pleat curtains being the lowest cost followed by eyelets, pinch pleats and finally goblet.
Pencil pleat is the traditional style of curtain heading that is a used in most windows and gives a lovely finish. You have the flexibility from the stitched in curtain tape which allows you to alter the height above your track and pole.
A modern finish which the pole slots through the curtains, this means you can a lovely feature of your pole with a contrast of the metal against the curtain fabric.
2 Options Available
- Standard 44mm Eyelets for 28mm & 35mm Pole
- 66mm Eyelets for 40mm+ poles can be opted for by contacting the team
A traditional heading style that looks grand in any setting.
Modern and elegant curtain heading either in a 60mm deep pleat or 80mm.
Which Size Curtain Eyelet do i need for my poles?
When you use eyelet curtains on your eyelet curtain poles. You want to have space for the eyelet to glide across the curtain pole.
We suggest using the following dimater eyelets with the following poles
| Eyelet Size | Pole Diameter |
| 44mm | 19mm 28mm, 35mm Max |
| 66mm | 50mm Poles |
How much space will my curtains take up when stacking back
Choosing the right pole or track length for your curtains is essential to ensure they stack perfectly, providing an unobstructed view and allowing natural light into your room. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of calculating the ideal curtain pole or track length based on different curtain heading styles, how many fabric widths you need for proper fullness, and how much space you should leave for stacking. Whether you're working with pencil pleat, eyelet, triple pinch pleat, or the popular wave heading, this guide will provide all the information you need.
How to Measure for a Wall-Fixed Curtain Track?
What is Curtain Fullness & What Fullness will my Curtains be?
What does curtain fullness mean and how much do I need?
Curtain fullness refers to how much fabric is used compared to the width of your curtain track or pole. More fullness creates deeper pleats and a more luxurious finish when the curtains are closed.
At Direct Fabrics we manufacture most made to measure curtains as standard using 2x the track width, also known as double fullness. This is the industry standard for pencil pleat and eyelet curtains, and means you do not need to calculate or choose fullness unless you want something different. We automatically allow for the correct amount of fabric and round up widths where needed to ensure the best finish.
Certain heading styles, such as pinch pleat or wave, require more fabric due to how the pleats are formed, and are handled automatically based on the heading you select.
For a visual explanation, examples and guidance on how fullness affects the appearance of your curtains, see our full guide on Understanding Curtain Fullness .