Made to Measure Gathered Curtains

Relaxed pencil-pleat fullness that suits any room and any fabric weight โ€” the most versatile heading we make.

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About Gathered Curtains

Add a touch of timeless charm to your home with Made to Measure Gathered Curtains from M&I Interiors. Known for their soft, elegant folds, gathered curtains create a full, classic look that suits any room.

Explore our other bespoke styles, including Hard Pelmet Curtains, Goblet Curtains, French Pleat Curtains, Wave Curtains, Box Pleat Curtains, and Roman Blindsโ€”all custom-made to fit your windows perfectly.

Our Made to Measure Curtain Process makes it simple โ€” choose your fabric, share your measurements, and our experts craft your curtains with precision and care for a flawless finish.

Gathered Curtains at a Glance

Fullness 2โ€“2.5x

Gathered evenly on tape for soft, forgiving folds.

Pole or track

Works on either โ€” the tape hooks onto rings or gliders.

Best rooms

Bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens โ€” anywhere, in sheers through interlined velvets.

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Made to Measure Gathered Curtains

Gathered (pencil pleat) curtains are the most versatile heading โ€” around 2โ€“2.5x fullness, at home in any room and any fabric weight, from sheer voiles to interlined velvets. Compare all six headings on our made to measure curtains page, browse fabrics by colour, and measure in minutes with the measuring guide.

Gathered Curtains โ€” Common Questions

Yes โ€” gathered curtains use pencil pleat tape, which draws the fabric into tight, even, pencil-thin folds. Itโ€™s the most common made to measure heading, and the most forgiving.

Either โ€” the tape has hook pockets that fit rings on a pole or gliders on a track. That flexibility is one reason gathered curtains suit almost any window.

All of them. Gathered headings work from sheer voiles to interlined velvets, which is why theyโ€™re the default for bedrooms, kitchens and living rooms alike. If youโ€™re unsure which heading to choose, this is the safe one.

Around 2โ€“2.5ร— the pole or track width. More fullness gives tighter, richer folds; less gives a flatter, more relaxed look. Weโ€™ll recommend a fullness for your fabric when you order โ€” see the fullness table in our measuring guide.

How Much Do Gathered Curtains Cost?

Every pair is quoted individually โ€” the price depends on your window size, fabric and lining. Fabric prices are published openly per metre (most of the range is โ‚ฌ35โ€“โ‚ฌ45 per metre, sale fabrics from โ‚ฌ30), and your written quote is free, itemised and no-obligation.

Get Your Gathered Curtains Quote

Tell us your window size and fabric choice โ€” or just describe the window โ€” and weโ€™ll come back with a free itemised quote. Call (045) 433 585 or visit the Portlaoise showroom, Tuesday to Saturday.