Key Takeaways

  • Curtains can be shortened, lengthened, re-headed, taken in and re-lined — not just replaced.
  • Altering quality curtains costs far less than buying new and keeps a perfect fabric match.
  • Cleaning and alterations can be done together, with free local collection.

Curtains do not always hang the way you want. They puddle on the floor, sit too short, or no longer fit a new window. Curtain alterations fix that — and you rarely need to buy new ones. Here is what is possible.

Curtain shortening and lengthening

The most common request is shortening. We take curtains up to the right drop, keeping the original hem weight and finish so they still hang correctly. Where there is enough spare fabric, we can also let curtains down to lengthen them.

More than just hems

  • Re-heading — changing tape, pleats or eyelets to suit a new track or pole.
  • Width adjustments — taking curtains in or joining panels.
  • Repairs — restitching seams, hems and linings.
  • Lining — adding or replacing linings for warmth and light control.

Clean and alter together

It makes sense to clean curtains at the same time as altering them. Our curtain cleaning service and alterations team work together, so your curtains come back clean, the right size, and ready to hang.

Why alter rather than replace

Quality curtains are expensive. Altering a pair you already love costs far less than buying new, and keeps a perfect colour and fabric match. It is the practical, sustainable choice — especially for made-to-measure or hard-to-match curtains.

How it works

Tell us the finished drop or width you need. For shortening, measure from the top of the curtain to where you want the hem to fall. We can advise if you are unsure, and arrange take-down and rehang for heavier curtains.

Book your curtain alterations

We collect from your door across the BR and CR postcodes. Book a collection or get in touch to discuss your curtains — and see all our services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you shorten curtains?

Yes. Shortening is our most common curtain alteration. We take curtains up to the drop you need while keeping the original hem weight and finish so they hang correctly.

Can you clean and alter curtains at the same time?

Yes. We can clean and alter curtains together, so they come back fresh, the right size and ready to hang in one trip.

Can you change the curtain heading or eyelets?

Yes. We can re-head curtains — changing the tape, pleats or eyelets — to suit a new track or pole, as well as adjusting width and adding linings.