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Any seamstress on here : existing curtains, attach. Fabric to bottom with ribbon.

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SwingingVoter · 29/05/2024 17:39

Hello, how much do you think it would cost to lengthen my curtains please, they are too short, I want to add to their length with some old curtains with the break hidden by ribbon. Thank you

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scrapsontheside · 29/05/2024 18:41

Depends on size, material etc , I think you need to add more info

scrapsontheside · 29/05/2024 18:42

Also can depend on (roughly) where you are

SwingingVoter · 30/05/2024 18:46

Thanks they are normal curtains for one window, ie not French windows.

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scrapsontheside · 30/05/2024 20:23

Could you be more vague?
Maybe you should just Google in your area, glad I tried to help

Trumpton · 30/05/2024 21:17

It might be easier to lengthen them from the top.
Rip off curtain tape, add panel on, reattach tape to new fabric. That way the original hem is not disturbed and, I think, will look better.

I have just altered 6 huge curtains that were too long and that was the way I was advised to do them.

LIZS · 30/05/2024 21:23

Agree can you insert a band at the top or change to tab top?

OttersAreMySpiritAnimal · 30/05/2024 21:26

Buy a secondhand sewing machine on eBay. What you are describing is very easy to do, a total beginner could do it. You could even do it by hand (it's just slower).

JanFebAndOnwards · 30/05/2024 21:28

It depends on the OP’s existing skill, inclination and time available though!

we need to know roughly how wide the window is. And what kind of material perhaps. A pic might be good?

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