How Do You Calculate Yardage For Swags & Jabots?
Swags and jabots on curtains can really improve the look of a room. It can be difficult, however, to figure the amount of fabric needed for each window. Once the fabric is cut, it is difficult to add or change it, so you need to know the correct amount before you cut or order the fabric. It is not difficult to figure out the amount you need; it does require some simple measuring and math. Measure the finished width of your window treatment. This is how wide you want it to be when it is completed. Measure the finished length of the window treatment. This is the measurement from the curtain rod to where you want the fabric to stop. If the curtain goes down to the floor, measure all the way to the floor. Measure the fabric width of the fabric you are thinking to use. If you have not picked a fabric or do not know the width, figure this with several widths so that you can check it when you pick out fabric. Common widths are 48, 54 and 60 inches. Divide the finished width by the width of th
