Pencil pleat heading

Pencil pleat is the standard heading for curtains and valances. A 7.5 cm (3") tape is used with three hook positions to suit all types of track and pole. Curtains are supplied ungathered for you to gather to the required width.

Measuring

For tips on measuring please see the how to measure page

Pencil Pleat Curtain Size Guide (for pairs of curtains)
Width of Curtain Pole	Up to 152cm (60")	153-228cm (61-90")	229-310cm (91-122")	311-388cm (123-153")	389-470cm (154-185")
Curtain Width (each curtain)	127cm (50")	193cm (76")	260cm (102")	329cm (130")	398cm (156")
Valance Width	264cm (104")	398cm (156")	533cm (210")	667cm (262")	802cm (316")

Pinch pleat headings

Pinch pleat is a decorative heading for curtains, suitable for all fabrics. Pinch pleats are more gathered than pencil pleats and have permanent sewn-in pleats for a more luxurious, tailored look.

Our system will work out the correct size for your window. See the size guide below.

N.B. As pinch pleat is a fixed, sewn-in heading, it is important that you quote an accurate track/pole width when ordering pinch pleats. This will allow us to gather your curtains to the correct width. Please note that the size and spacing of the pleats will vary slightly from the picture depending on your track/pole width.

Pinch Pleat Curtain Size Guide (for pairs of curtains)
Width of Curtain Pole	Up to 127cm (50")	128-190cm (51-74")	191-252cm (75-99")	253-315cm (100-124")	316-378cm (125-148")
Curtain Width (each curtain)	127cm (50")	193cm (76")	260cm (102")	329cm (130")	398cm (156")
Valance Width	264cm (104")	398cm (156")	533cm (210")	667cm (262")	802cm (316")

Eyelet headings

A decorative alternative for curtain poles, eyelet headings are suitable for all curtain fabrics. Eyelets are available in 4 colours shown below. The rings have an internal diameter of 40mm and are suitable for poles with a diameter of up to 30mm.

Eyelet Curtain Size Guide (for pairs of curtains)
Width of Curtain Pole	Up to 152cm (60")	153-228cm (61-90")	229-310cm (91-122")	311-388cm (123-153")	389-470cm (154-185")
Curtain Width (each curtain)	127cm (50")	193cm (76")	260cm (102")	329cm (130")	398cm (156")

Tab Top

Tab top is a contemporary heading suitable for all fabrics.

Tap top curtains are suitable for all curtain poles with a diameter of up to 45mm (1¾"). Tabs are always made in the same fabric as the curtains.

In order for the curtains to stack back from the window we recommend only 1½ times gather for tab top heading.

 

Tab Top Curtain Size Guide (for pairs of curtains)
Width of Curtain Pole	140-208cm (55-82")	209-323cm (83-127")	324-437cm (128-172")	438-527cm (173-207")	528-614cm (208-241")
Curtain Width (each curtain)	127cm (50")	193cm (76")	260cm (102")	329cm (130")	398cm (156")