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Step Two

Take the curtains down and unpick the stitches that join the lining to the curtain, going sufficiently high to allow you to work on the two new hems.

Make a note of the measurements of the existing curtain and lining hems, so you can make the new hems the same size. These will often be double hems.

Unpick the curtain hem, and trim excess fabric, allowing for the need to create a double hem if necessary. Turn it up to the marked length.

Check that it is level using your tape measure, then press. Slip stitch in place. Repeat with the lining hem.

Slip stitch the curtain and lining to re-join them.

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RE shortening curtains.....it is easier if you make the adjustment at the header rather that the hem. Remove header tape. Shorten here ... the predetermined length and reapply tape. It is easier than rehemming curtain and lining and can be done by machine rather than with hand sewing which most curtains require.

Posted by Susan Scott on 19/04/2009 18:31:37

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It's easier to shorten them from the top - especially if you cant sew straight, the top edge will gather up giving a neater finish. May need to buy new heading tape if it has already been pulled.

Posted by ollymimi on 18/04/2009 10:41:01

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To Shorten Curtains: Sometimes it can be easier and quicker to shorten a pair of curtains from the top of the curtain. Remove heading tape, cut to the required new length, replace tape or put new heading tapes on if preferred.

Posted by Sue on 16/04/2009 22:40:34

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To Shorten Curtains: Sometimes it can be easier and quicker to shorten a pair of curtains from the top of the curtain. Remove heading tape, cut to the required new length, replace tape or put new heading tapes on if preferred.

Posted by Sue on 16/04/2009 22:38:01

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