Curtain Alterations Nottingham
Curtain Alterations Nottingham
Clothing Alterations Nottingham provides appointment-based curtain alterations in Nottingham from a fixed studio in Hucknall.
We shorten, re-hem and adjust the length of suitable unlined, lined, net and voile curtains so they sit correctly at the floor, sill or above a radiator.
Bring your curtains and an accurate finished-length measurement to the studio. We check the fabric, lining, existing hem and required finish, then confirm the work and price before starting.
Studio-based service
Curtains are brought to the fixed Hucknall studio for assessment.
Measured to your drop
Bring the exact finished length so the curtains can be adjusted correctly.
Suitable curtain types
Help with suitable lined, unlined, net and voile curtains.
Price confirmed first
The fabric, lining and finish are checked before work begins.
Key facts
Key facts
| Main service | Curtain shortening and re-hemming |
|---|---|
| Curtain types | Suitable lined, unlined, net and voile |
| Location | 29B Annesley Road, Hucknall, Nottingham NG15 7AD View map |
| Opening hours | Mon–Sun, from 7:00am. See full hours below. |
| Appointment | Required — studio drop-off only, no home measuring or fitting |
| Pricing | Unlined from £10 per curtain; lined from £20 per curtain, confirmed after assessment |
| What to bring | Curtains and your exact required finished drop |
Main service
Curtain shortening and re-hemming
Curtain types
Suitable lined, unlined, net and voile
Location
29B Annesley Road, Hucknall, Nottingham NG15 7AD View map
Opening hours
Mon–Sun, from 7:00am. See full hours below.
Appointment
Required — studio drop-off only, no home measuring or fitting
Pricing
Unlined from £10 per curtain; lined from £20 per curtain, confirmed after assessment
What to bring
Curtains and your exact required finished drop
Curtain shortening and re-hemming
Can curtains be shortened in Nottingham?
Yes. Curtain alterations adjust the length, hem or fit of curtains you already own.
Our main service is shortening and re-hemming suitable lined, unlined, net and voile curtains at the Hucknall studio. You bring the curtains and your required finished drop; we check the construction and confirm the price before any work begins.
More complex work — width reduction, eyelet or heading changes, full relining, adding blackout or thermal lining — is assessed individually on request because it is not suitable for every curtain.
Services normally available
Services normally available
Subject to checking the fabric and finish, we routinely handle the curtain alteration services below.
Unlined curtain shortening
Adjusting and re-finishing the lower hem to your required drop.
Lined curtain shortening
Face fabric and lining adjusted together so the lining sits correctly behind the curtain rather than pulling or hanging below it.
Net and voile shortening
For suitable lightweight curtains, where the fabric and edge allow.
Re-hemming
For a dropped, uneven, loose or previously altered hem, or a cleaner bottom edge.
Minor seam and hem repairs
Open seams and loose stitching, where the fabric is sound.
Lightweight unlined curtains usually need less work than heavy lined, blackout or interlined ones, so the price reflects the construction.
Assessed individually
Services assessed on request
These are more involved than a standard hem and must be checked before we accept them.
Ask us and we will advise on suitability:
- Making curtains narrower, also known as width reduction
- Eyelet repositioning or replacement
- Converting one heading style to another
- Replacing heading tape
- Full relining, or adding blackout or thermal lining
- Interlined, velvet or delicate fabrics
- Large tears or extensive sun damage
We give honest, assessment-based advice rather than promising every curtain can be altered.
Common curtain shortening requests
Curtains we shorten most often in Nottingham
The curtains brought into the Hucknall studio tend to fall into a few recurring types, and knowing which yours resembles helps you gauge the work before you visit.
Lined eyelet curtains that finish too long
A common request is a pair of lined eyelet curtains from a previous home that now pool on the floor of a new property. These are shortened from the bottom so they finish just clear of the floor, with the outer fabric and lining adjusted separately so the lining does not hang below the finished hem. Because the eyelet heading stays untouched, the curtains still fold on the pole exactly as before.
Ready-made curtains bought slightly too long
Standard drops rarely match a specific window. Where the width and heading already suit the pole, taking up the lower hem may be a relatively straightforward alteration.
Curtains that need to clear a radiator
Where a radiator sits beneath the window, curtains can be shortened to finish just above it rather than hanging in front of it, which also lets warm air circulate more freely.
Net and voile shortened for bay and sash windows
Lightweight nets and voiles for bays and tall sash windows are taken up where the fabric and edge allow, checking first that the delicate hem will hold a clean finish.
These are common reasons customers request curtain shortening. Bring your curtains to the studio and we will confirm the most suitable approach.
Repair or replace?
Is it worth altering existing curtains?
Existing curtains are often worth altering when you like the fabric, colour and heading but the drop is wrong.
When alteration is usually worthwhile
Altering can make sense after moving house, when ready-made curtains are too long, when a hem has dropped, or when curtains need to finish above a radiator.
When replacement may be better
Replacement may be more practical when the fabric is badly faded or brittle, the curtains are much too narrow, the heading will not work with your track or pole, there is not enough usable fabric, or extensive reconstruction would cost close to the price of new curtains.
We will tell you honestly which applies after checking your curtains, fabric condition, heading, lining and required finished drop.
Guide prices
Curtain alteration guide prices
These are guide prices for suitable shortening work. Each price applies to a single curtain, and the stated width is the width of one curtain panel when laid flat.
The final figure is confirmed after we have checked your curtains.
Unlined curtains
| Stated curtain width | Guide price from |
|---|---|
| 46 inches | £10 |
| 66 inches | £12 |
| 90 inches | £15 |
| Suitable net curtains | from £10 |
46 inches
Guide price from £10
66 inches
Guide price from £12
90 inches
Guide price from £15
Suitable net curtains
Guide price from £10
Lined curtains
| Stated curtain width | Guide price from |
|---|---|
| 46 inches | £20 |
| 66 inches | £25 |
| 90 inches | £30 |
46 inches
Guide price from £20
66 inches
Guide price from £25
90 inches
Guide price from £30
Net and voile prices start from £10 per curtain and are confirmed according to the width, fabric and existing edge.
Guide prices are based on straightforward shortening from the bottom. The final figure can vary with lining type, blackout or thermal lining, interlining, fabric weight, pattern matching, hem depth, curtain weights, previous alterations or damaged seams.
There is no charge for consultation advice, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Appointment process
How do curtain alterations work?
Curtain alterations are handled by appointment from the Hucknall studio, with the work and price confirmed before anything begins.
Contact the studio
Tell us whether you have one curtain or a pair, whether they are lined, unlined, net or voile, the approximate width and current drop, the finished drop you want, and the heading type. Photos help.
Measure the finished length
Measure from the actual hanging point to where you want the curtains to finish, and bring that measurement with you. The full guide to where to measure from is in the next section.
Bring the curtains to the Hucknall studio
We are a fixed studio and do not offer mobile measuring or fitting, so the finished length you supply must be accurate.
We assess and confirm the price
We check the fabric, lining, width, hem depth and pattern, explain how the hem and lining will be handled, and confirm the price before starting.
Collect the finished curtains
Collect the finished curtains from the studio once the agreed work is done.
Measuring guide
What measurements are needed for curtain shortening?
Because we do not visit to measure, the finished drop you supply is what we work to — so measure carefully and more than once.
Where possible, hang the curtains first and measure both sides, as poles and floors are not always level. Use a metal tape rather than a fabric one, and do not rely on the size printed on the packaging.
Where to measure from
Where to measure from depends on how your curtains hang:
- Eyelet curtains: from the top of the pole.
- Pencil-pleat on a pole: from the eye of the curtain ring.
- Pencil-pleat on a track: from the top of the track, or the precise hook position agreed with the studio.
- Tab-top: from the top of the pole, allowing for fabric above and below the tab.
Record and bring
Bring the details below with your curtains so the required finished drop can be checked clearly.
- The number of panels
- The width of each curtain laid flat
- The current drop
- The required finished drop
- The pole or track width
- The point you measured from
- The heading type
- Whether the curtains are lined
- Whether they must clear a sill or radiator
Accurate measuring is especially important for curtain shortening because the studio does not provide home measuring. Bring the exact finished drop you want, and the work will be confirmed before sewing begins.
Studio appointments
Where we provide curtain alterations near Nottingham
We are based in Hucknall and take studio appointments from customers across Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and nearby areas.
This is a studio service, not a mobile curtain-fitting service — please arrange an appointment before bringing curtains in.
Opening hours
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00am – 10:00pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am – 10:30pm |
| Wednesday | 7:00am – 10:30pm |
| Thursday | 7:00am – 10:00pm |
| Friday | 7:00am – 10:00pm |
| Saturday | 7:00am – 10:00pm |
| Sunday | 7:00am – 10:00pm |
Monday
7:00am – 10:00pm
Tuesday
7:30am – 10:30pm
Wednesday
7:00am – 10:30pm
Thursday
7:00am – 10:00pm
Friday
7:00am – 10:00pm
Saturday
7:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday
7:00am – 10:00pm
Appointments are required; current availability is confirmed when you contact the studio.
Customer feedback
What customers say
Feedback supplied directly by customers of the studio.
“I brought in a pair of curtains that were too long for the room. The finished length was exactly what I asked for, and the hems looked very neat. They now sit much better at the floor.”
“My lined curtains needed shortening after we moved house. The lining and outer fabric were both finished tidily, and the curtains now hang properly in the new room.”
“I needed net curtains altered for a smaller window. The length was adjusted neatly, and they now fit the window much better. Friendly and straightforward service.”
About the tailor
About the tailor
Curtain alterations at the studio are carried out by Lynda, who has ten years' experience altering curtains and clothing.
She checks the fabric, lining, hem and heading of every curtain in person before any work begins, and gives honest advice on whether an alteration is worthwhile — including when replacing the curtains would be the more sensible choice. When you bring your curtains to the Hucknall studio, you deal directly with the person doing the work.
Why choose us
Why choose us for curtain alterations in Nottingham?
Curtains are checked, measured and assessed at the Hucknall studio before work begins, so the advice is based on the actual fabric, heading, lining and required finished drop.
A fixed local studio, not a middleman
Your curtains are checked and altered in person at the Hucknall studio by Lynda, our alteration specialist, who has ten years' experience — so you deal directly with the person doing the work.
Honest, assessment-first advice
We tell you when a curtain is straightforward to shorten — and when altering it is not worthwhile — rather than accepting every job regardless of outcome.
Clear per-curtain guide prices
You get a starting price before you visit and a confirmed price before any work begins, with no surprises.
Real curtain knowledge
Lined, unlined, net and voile curtains are each handled according to their construction, so the finished hem hangs correctly.
You stay in control of the finish
You provide the finished drop, so the curtains are altered to the exact length you specify at the floor, sill or radiator.
Please bring your curtains and exact finished drop to the studio so the fabric, lining, heading and hem can be checked before the work and price are confirmed.
Curtain FAQs
Curtain alterations FAQs
Answers to common questions about curtain shortening, ready-made curtains, eyelet curtains, pencil-pleat curtains, measuring and studio appointments.
Where can I get curtain alterations in Nottingham?
At Clothing Alterations Nottingham, by appointment, from a fixed studio at 29B Annesley Road, Hucknall, Nottingham NG15 7AD.
Can curtains be shortened?
Yes — suitable unlined, lined, net and voile curtains can be shortened. We check the fabric, lining, existing hem and required drop before confirming.
Can curtains be made narrower?
Sometimes. Width reduction depends on the heading, pattern, lining and fullness, so we assess it individually rather than offer it as standard.
Can ready-made curtains be altered?
Yes — they are often ideal for shortening when the width and heading already suit the window but the drop is too long.
Can eyelet curtains be altered?
They can usually be shortened from the bottom. Work involving the eyelets or top heading is more complex and assessed first.
Can pencil-pleat curtains be altered?
Suitable ones can usually be shortened while keeping the heading. Width or heading-tape changes are assessed individually.
Can curtain linings be repaired or replaced?
Minor lining repairs may be possible. Full relining or adding blackout or thermal lining is more extensive and depends on the curtains' condition and construction.
Can curtains be altered after moving house?
Yes — existing curtains can often be shortened or adjusted for a new window where the width, heading, fabric and condition are suitable.
What measurements do I need?
The width of each curtain, the current drop, the exact finished drop, the heading type, the point you measured from, whether they are lined, and whether you have one panel or a pair.
Do you measure curtains at my home?
No — this is a fixed studio service. You provide the finished-drop measurement and bring the curtains in.
Is it better to alter curtains or buy new?
Altering is worthwhile when curtains are in good condition and mainly need shortening. Replacement makes more sense when the fabric is badly damaged, the curtains are much too narrow, or extensive reconstruction is needed.
Should I remove hooks, rings or tiebacks before dropping curtains off?
It helps to bring the curtains with their hooks or rings so we can see how they hang, but you do not need to remove hardware in advance — we will let you know if anything needs taking off for the alteration.
How long does curtain shortening take?
Turnaround depends on the alteration and how busy the studio is at the time. Straightforward shortening is usually completed within a few working days, while more involved work may take longer. We will give you an expected collection date when you drop the curtains off.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes — please book before visiting so we can check the curtains and allow time to discuss the work.
Ready to book?
Ready to arrange curtain alterations?
Bring your curtains and accurate measurements to Clothing Alterations Nottingham for practical, assessment-based advice on shortening, re-hemming and length adjustments.
Service information on this page reflects the studio's own practice and was reviewed by Lynda, the alteration specialist at Clothing Alterations Nottingham, in July 2026.