Which of these looks less stupid? Pics

[CurtainARama]

As a temporary measure, which looks better,
1, visible hooks and just about long enough or
2, too short

I'd go with option 1, the gap underneath would annoy me, more than seeing the hooks.

Option 1 I think. But could you undo the hem and regent with iron on tape?

I think the too short version is slightly better.

*re-hem

Visible hooks of you actually need to block out the light ( bedroom)

Otherwise non visible hooks if it's just temporary

1 looks better

Don’t care about blocking the light and I’m planning to let down the hems at some point.

Thanks everyone!

You could add a deep false border (along the bottom and up the centre on both sides) use a contrasting fabric, maybe cream. You wouldn't need much fabric, use it double, or use an old sheet as the backing fabric.

visible hooks and just about long enough
This one

Ada there’s loads of hem to let down, I just haven’t got round to it and wondered if a ten minute quick fix may be some improvement!

Option 1 looks best, I think.

I'd go with visible hooks then!

Can you put up a pole instead of a runner? (I appreciate this is more difficult with a bay window). That’ll give you a couple of extra inches of drop.

I much prefer the longer visible hooks option

I did a quick fix with cello tape as my bedroom curtains were too long. I have a sewing machine and can sew. Still like that now

Option 1. Although the top on Option 2 is nicer, the bottom looks a bit daft and will be much more noticeable than the long hooks on option 1.

Option one as the gap would annoy me more than being able to see the hooks!

Visible hooks ruin the look of pleated curtains the whole point is just to have fabric up there and not any hardware.

Definitely option 1

Option 2. Then I reckon you could leave them up while you let them down. Put the ironing board in front of the window and then you could sew them back up without even taking them down again.

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