Window treatments don't fit? Whether you've moved, mislaundered or bought the wrong size, I have some simple alterations that will save you the trouble and cost of replacement.

If your curtains fit the window width and simply are too short there are a couple of things to try. Using a quick stitch or even a straight pin secure some ribbons across the top of your panels for an easy tab top addition that will give you just the extra length you need. If ribbons are too foofy for your room, pick up some clip-on-rings at your local home improvement store. They'll give you that extra bit of length you need and all you do is clip them onto the existing panel! Couldn't be easier!

For really small curtains that don't fit any window, think valance! Depending upon the length, you may not even have to alter them. Size them up to the window, if you like the length, just hang them up. If you think they're too long, fold over the top and make a new rod pocket with some thread or fusible web.

Don't want to make a permanent change, try draping the curtain over the rod from the back to the front and add a length of ribbon or trim across the two hems you've just created to give some dimension.

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