Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
You need 1 1/2 times the width of the window total. Measurement X 1.5 divided by 2 and add an inch for side hems. For the length measurement plus 4 inches for bottom hem and 4 inches for top hem and header. The header is the little bit that sticks above the curtain rod.
Yes, like this. It works great. I did curtains for my son's room like that and added a valance on top of it. I love how it looks.