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Use This Genius Trick To Hem Your Curtains Without A Sewing Machine
By JESSICA DANIELS
When there's a mismatch between the height of the off-the-rack curtains you bought and the height of the window, simply hem the extra length with hem tape and a flat iron.
Hem tape is a heat-bonded double-sided tape that adheres to two pieces of fabric when heat is applied, which can be done using a heated flat iron that gives
a smooth, flat surface.
Attach the hem tape to the bottom of the curtain, fold it up the required number of inches, and apply the iron where they meet to activate the tape.
If you don't have a flat iron, there is a peel-and-stick variety of hem tape available at craft stores that can be used in place of traditional heat-bonded hem tape.