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Can’t sew? No worries

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Hi there everyone!

I don’t sew..you probably figured that out by now based on my hot glue pillows and other no sew projects.

Today, I am sharing how to add length to your drapes without sewing.

I discovered the best product ever.  You don’t even need an iron.

You can hem anything, add trim, and in my case add length to drapes.

No sew curtains

So let me start with the basics.

No sew curtains

I bought these pretty drapes from Home goods.  A new Home good just opened up literally 10 minutes from home.  It’s going to be trouble, I can feel it.

Fabric fuse peel and stick

I bought this peel n stick from Walmart months ago.  I never used it before and I was curious on how it worked.

Now was the time to try it.

No Sew curtain hack

You can see how long and tall these windows are.  A traditional 84 inch comes down to the window sil.  I knew I needed at least 12 more inches added to come to the ground.

No sewing required to add length to drapes

So I measured first and cut the brown panels about twelve inches long.  I adhered the peel n stick across the bottom of the other panel and removed the top strip.

That left me with a clear adhesive.

No sew hemming length to drapes

I placed my cut brown panel making sure that the hem line on the bottom was not backwards and showing the stitching.

Home Good curtain hack

There you go!

Would you ever know the difference?

Now I do have to take the steamer and get some of these wrinkles out.

Curtains in bedroom

I’m so happy with the turn out.  Our bedroom is getting a little Fall/Winter makeover.  It’s been years since I bought new panels.  Because they are so expensive for longer ones.  The total cost for both windows was less than $50.00.  I had some reward dollars too so in essence it cost me around $30.00.:)

Thanks so much for stopping over today.  If you are not a regular, I sure would love to see you back again.

XO

woodwick candle for bedroom

Had to have a candle going while I worked in here today.  I adore these  crackling wick woodwick candles.  They last forever and smell oh so good!

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Comments

  1. Linda says

    October 2 at 10:12 am

    What a great idea thanks for sharing this turned out wonderful

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      October 2 at 2:14 pm

      Thanks Mom! You are the queen of curtains..I can remember since I was little you always changing them up. In fact, didn’t I once choke on a curtain hook lol..?

      Reply
      • Clearissa says

        October 9 at 10:37 am

        Love your no sew approach!!! The panels are very pretty.

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  2. Dee says

    October 2 at 10:24 am

    You had me at no-sew curtains! We have tall windows too, and I can never find inexpensive curtains in the right length. Thanks sooo much for the tip! 🙂

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      October 2 at 2:14 pm

      There you go! Run, don’t walk to get this awesome peel n stick product. Whomever thought of it, is a genius. Wish it were my invention lol!

      Reply
      • Cathy Luciana says

        March 20 at 8:47 am

        What does the peel and stick? What does the package look like at the store? Love this idea. Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
        • debbiedoo's says

          March 20 at 8:55 am

          I believe I show a picture. It is in the sewing section at Walmart, clear package and it is a round roll..Good luck.

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        • wen says

          July 11 at 3:50 pm

          Dollar tree has it for $1.25 in canada.

          Reply
  3. jessie says

    October 2 at 11:54 am

    Thanks for sharing..what a great idea,love the new drapes and a peek at the new bedding.Very nice!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      October 2 at 2:13 pm

      Thanks Jessie. We are loving how it all came together!

      Reply
  4. Holly says

    October 2 at 12:24 pm

    Oh wow…and I thought I had it made with Stitch Witchery – no iron either? Score!!!!! Yeah…I’m pretty sure you’re gonna need a credit card set aside for Homegoods purchases alone. =/

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      October 2 at 2:12 pm

      I hear ya Holly! I have a credit card that earns rewards there. Double trouble:)

      Reply
  5. Shannon Fox Fox Hollow Cottage says

    October 2 at 12:28 pm

    Oh Debbie! Those look so good.
    Really wonderful.
    I love the pattern and they look so good!!!!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      October 2 at 2:12 pm

      Thanks Shannon! Easy fix to a whacky window!

      Reply
  6. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    October 2 at 2:51 pm

    What a great invention, Debbie! I do sew, but I’m all for anything quick and easy and certainly seems to be both. The drapes look great, too. I’m the same way. I would like to switch out drapes in the master (and other rooms) with the seasons, but those I’ve brought with me from the old house don’t work here and I’m not looking to spend a couple of hundred dollars per window. So, I’m living with what I bought when we moved and will watch for sales.

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  7. Kim says

    October 2 at 6:30 pm

    Well, aren’t you the smart one. They look great!

    Reply
  8. Ann says

    October 3 at 8:41 am

    Any HomeGoods is dangerous but one 10 minutes away is pretty much deadly! Love the new look…

    Reply
  9. DAWN says

    October 3 at 9:37 am

    I have never tried to use that stuff but always think Im going to. I will have to find a project now. Love the longer curtains.

    Reply
  10. Jeanette Price says

    October 3 at 9:51 am

    You are a woman after my heart! My motto is If I can’t glue it I won’t do it!! I can barely sew a button on anything. I love these little wonderful tricks. Thanks for sharing that!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      October 3 at 10:07 am

      I have tried sewing in the past. I can do a button, but no guarantee it will stay on:)

      Reply
  11. Ms. B says

    October 3 at 10:04 am

    WOW, such a great idea, and since I don’t sew either, even better!

    Reply
  12. Raquel says

    October 3 at 11:30 am

    Oh these are beautiful Debbie! I do not even own a sweing machine so I love no-sew projects. And yes, having a Home Goods nearby is especailly dangerous. 🙂

    Reply
  13. Denise Monville says

    October 3 at 11:32 am

    I dig this sister girl. I loved your panel before you lengthened it, now I love it more. I agree on the woodwick candles.

    Reply
  14. val says

    October 4 at 9:11 am

    The curtains look fabulous. I adore anything no sew. Btw, I love the new blog look.

    Reply
  15. Anne says

    October 15 at 5:17 pm

    Great idea !!!! I say if I cant glue it,fuse it, screw it or staple it I wont do it! LOL The reviews did say it doesnt hold fabric to fabric very well but yours seems to work just fine!

    Reply
  16. Jacqueline Marcello says

    February 25 at 9:31 am

    Hi Debbie,

    I love the drapes they came out so beautiful. I don’t sew so this is great for me.

    Thank you so much for sharing all of your ideas. You are going to save me a lot of money. God bless you for doing this. You are helping so many people.

    Take care and God bless.

    Sincerely,
    Jacqueline Marello
    xoxo

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  17. Jacqueline Marcello says

    February 25 at 9:33 am

    Hi Debbie,

    I love how the drapes came out. They look so beautiful. I don’t sew so this is great for me.

    Thank you so much for sharing all of your ideas. You are going to save me a lot of money. God bless you for doing this. You are helping so many people.

    Take care and God bless.

    Sincerely,
    Jacqueline Marello
    xoxo

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      February 25 at 12:27 pm

      Aww..thank you so much! XO

      Reply
  18. Barbara says

    March 13 at 11:18 pm

    Oh my word! I’m so glad I stumbled onto your blog post! My 16 month old decided to pull two pieces off our blinds so now there’s a gaping hole. And because I can’t sew nor do I want to spend money on expensive drapes/curtains (because the 16 month old is just going to ruin it!), I’m going to use a flat sheet temporarily but my issue (before I ran into your blog) was that the sheets aren’t long enough! Thank you, thank you!!!! I’m going to try your idea out!!

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  19. Christy says

    April 17 at 3:56 pm

    I Love it! I searched hi and lo for the perfect design drapes for my babys nursery and finally found it, but it was 84″ =( I needed 96″! What brand strips did you use? can in be any peel and stick kind of tape?

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      April 17 at 5:17 pm

      Yes it can be any. You can even use the iron on tape type. It will all work the same

      Reply
  20. Carol says

    June 14 at 9:30 pm

    What a brilliant idea! I sew but I am definitely going to try this. My husband and I are building a new home and I shudder every time I think about the cost of buying 108 inch drapes for all of those windows. This will reduce my cost significantly. I can’t believe how well your drapes turned out.

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    • debbiedoo's says

      June 14 at 9:50 pm

      Thanks Carol. Best wishes to you in your new home!

      Reply
  21. Jenny Pepper says

    August 29 at 5:57 am

    Thankyou so much Debbie for this brilliant idea! I can sew, but just haven’t had the time to add length to my new curtains ( a bolster case which I unpicked a few months ago! ) which are about 15 ” too short for my bedroom window. I have a matching duvet cover and pillowcases, but no longer use the bolster cover and thought it would make a nice curtain. I’ll go right now and finish them off with that double sided tape and it will be done in a jiffy!

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  22. Sheryl says

    December 5 at 12:26 am

    Love the curtains AND the paint color. What color is it?

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      December 5 at 6:53 am

      The color is called cappuccino by restoration hardware. Thank you!

      Reply
  23. Nancy says

    April 29 at 8:30 pm

    These look wonderful!! Great job and great tip. I love your blog, thanks for sharing
    Nancy

    Reply
  24. Tanya Petersen says

    September 9 at 2:57 am

    Hi, I loved your article on no sew curtains to add lenghth. I am now ordering my 84″ panels to make into 95″. SO very excited. My question to you is where in the world did you get your hanging light fixture? I adore it? Please let me know. Its so unique. I am looking for something similar even if it is has to be adapted from original version lol. Thank you again..

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      September 10 at 3:02 pm

      Hi Tanya, that is actually an outdoor candle sconce I found at Lowe’s a few years back.

      Reply
  25. Coretta Perry says

    April 23 at 11:33 pm

    Hi Debbie,
    I too want to get started like you. I hope we will be able to exchange ideas. I own a sewing machine, but refuse to pull it out. Thanks so kindly for this tip. I’ll stay tune.

    Reply
  26. Corinne says

    September 16 at 7:01 pm

    Thank you for the great idea. I am not going to unstitch the narrow hem on my Ikea drapes. Just stick some fabric under them and I know that the fabric will look straight No one is going to get on their knees to examine the bottom of my drapes. Love this idea.
    .

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    • debbiedoo's says

      September 17 at 7:28 am

      Exactly! Only you will know:)

      Reply

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