To Lengthen or Not to Lengthen

July 11, 2012 /

Today I just have a simple question for you.  I need some help!  The drapes I made for my dining room last summer are a bit too short, I think.  People have varying opinions on drapery length, so I realize this is ultimately a matter of opinion.  However, I can’t decide if I should change these or not.  Should I lengthen them or leave them??

I have some white fabric already that I will use to add material to the bottom, if I go the route of lengthening, so it won’t cost me anything, just some time.  I’ll need to move the hardware up a few inches above in order to do this.  What do you think?

Thanks for your help!

11 Comments

  • The enchanted home

    July 11, 2012 at 11:54 am

    If you want an honest answer, I say yes absolutely lengthen it will add a whole new dimension and feel to them, to me they are a little short. I think adding a band of fabic on the bottom is an excellent idea! Good luck….pretty fabric.

  • Anonymous

    July 11, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    I have never been a fan of the pile of drapes on the floor. My perfectionist side sees it as curtains hung too low or bought/made too long. I think they are perfect as is. =) I love your blue color scheme by the way!

  • Anonymous

    July 11, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    Seem only a little short, but if you hadn’t asked, noone would look at the drapes and say, “Those drapes look too short!” Any way you could let out a little hem and move the hardware down?? The practical side of me says drapes too long get in the way of the vacuum, and white at the bottom will get dirty.

  • Anonymous

    July 12, 2012 at 12:22 am

    You could cut a few inches off the bottom, then sew in a white stripe towards the bottom, then re-attach the cut off piece. Bonus it will already be hemmed. Or I like the idea of a wide white stripe on the bottom.

  • Cindy

    July 13, 2012 at 3:03 am

    Honestly … since you’re asking … I’m over the whole “puddle on the floor” thing. And I’m a practical girl, so especially with children and a dog – and the hassle when you vacuum, always having to adjust … they look lovely and I would have never thought them too short. If you’re wanting to change the look, go for it, but they do not need changing in my opinion 🙂