The No Sew Curtain Hack That Will Double Your Window Treatment Width

It's not easy to make curtains look luxurious without breaking the bank, but it's not impossible. There is one incredibly simple hack that can instantly give your curtains a high-end makeover. By simply crossing the ends of two curtain panels, you can make them look like one continuous drape. This will instantly make any room look bigger and more polished without any sewing. In fact, you don't even need any supplies or tools to do this. It's just a good, old-fashioned trick that will make you wonder why you haven't thought of it sooner. 

The idea of this hack is to conceal the end of one curtain panel under the beginning of the other one. Crossing each panel's center hooks allows a small overlap to form and creates the illusion that it is a single drape that's double the size of the original panels. The two panels can then act as one, since you can pull on one end to open and close the curtain, without the need to adjust them in the middle. This is a great way to make your windows appear larger, and you can pair them up with fancy hardware to make your curtains look even more expensive. 

This hack is not only about looks, it's also about function. By creating an overlap between the two curtains, you're effectively preventing any light from getting in from the slit that is often created between the panels. This hack is perfect for blackout curtains since it makes them completely light-proof. 

To do this hack, you need at least two identical curtain panels. Slide all of the hooks of the first panel onto the rod, except for the last one. Then, slide the first hook of the second panel onto the rod before adding the final hook of your first panel, like in the video.

This hack is easiest to use with curtains that have grommets (the metal circles that are sewn directly into the curtain panel). These naturally create beautiful pleats that can continue from one curtain to the next, giving the illusion of one continuous panel. Grommets also have the benefit of not getting stuck or jammed easily, but you can still try this hack with curtain hooks, for example.

No one says you should stop at two curtain panels, either. If you have curtains in a sunroom or veranda, you're likely to need more than two drapes to cover the entire window. Use this hack to attach as many panels as needed and even find unusual ways to decorate with curtains. For example, use thin and lightweight fabrics to cover a wall or divide a room. With sheer fabrics, the overlap might be more noticeable, but it won't be completely obvious. Just make sure to only cross one of each curtain's grommets to keep the overlap as minimal as possible.