On Demand Lesson
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When tab drapes or valances are installed they will take-up, or get shorter. This lesson will explain how much extra length to add to the panel or valance length to compensate for this take-up.
This step by step lesson with diagrams explains the concept of pole take-up on tab draperies. This lesson is appropriate for all users who may be making or installing tab draperies. After viewing this lesson you will be able to calculate the amount of take-up allowance for all of the most common types of drapery poles. The lesson contains 7 slides on the following topics:
- Introduction
- Tab Take Up for 1-3/8” Pole
- Tab Take Up for 2” Pole
- Tab Take Up for 2-1/4” Pole
- Tab Take Up for 3” Pole
- Tab Length Calculator
- Conclusion
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