![Transforming Tab Curtains IMG_4942](http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IP7p5hamhBk/UBdfT3m_MRI/AAAAAAAABGQ/ztluLZfUus4/IMG_4942_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Here is what the curtains looked like before the transformation:
![Tab Curtains IMG_4924](http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HildzcRcILQ/UBdfU4_DY5I/AAAAAAAABGg/at092ZikDFw/IMG_4924_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
First, I pinned each tab to the back of the curtains.
![Altering Tab Curtains IMG_4931](http://lh6.ggpht.com/-MGr9OE5SaXc/UBdfWEx6bhI/AAAAAAAABGw/LCr4LIqCags/IMG_4931_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Next, I simply sewed a few stitches in each tab to hold it in place. Make sure to use a strong thread & knot it a few times to ensure a good hold.
![Tab Curtain Alterations IMG_4932](http://lh6.ggpht.com/-E20l629LWUk/UBdfXZVtDWI/AAAAAAAABHA/_eaVcRPCasM/IMG_4932_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Finally, hang your curtains by sliding the rod into your newly created pocket & admire the transformation!
![Altered Tab Topped Curtains IMG_4930](http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1A0FbbwO3MU/UBdfYQvBFRI/AAAAAAAABHQ/OKDNiM7AjiQ/IMG_4930_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Here’s the finished product (sans steaming)!
![Dining Room Progress IMG_4943](http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Da9ix0Y_L-U/UBdfZR1kNHI/AAAAAAAABHg/WchtUj-nDcg/IMG_4943_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Although this project was pretty simple, hand sewing all those individual stitches was time consuming! Using a machine would have been much quicker, but I was afraid the stitching would show through the front. What would you have done?
Linking here:
![Working With What You Have link up at emilyaclark.com](http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JaNd57fhil8/UTgYrRH_6qI/AAAAAAAAOzc/a4watrlNKhI/WWWYHbutton6.png?imgmax=800)