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There’s nothing more chic than perfectly pleated curtains. They give high-end hotel rooms that polished feel that may seem difficult to recreate at home. You can purchase pleated curtains to achieve this look, but wouldn’t it be nice if you could simply alter the curtains you already own so that they’re perfectly pleated? You may have already experimented with various ways to do this, such as folding and ironing pleats to get them to stay, or even applying fabric stiffening spray. However, one of the easiest ways to pleat your curtains is probably lying in your kitchen drawer. You can use bag clips to give your curtains a perfectly pleated look.

All you have to do is fold your curtains to create pleats, and then hold them in place with bag clips. When you’re done, you’ll be left with beautifully pleated curtains. This is the perfect money-saving hack for those who do not want to have to go out and purchase new pre-pleated curtains. You may want to try out this method in every room in your home. It’ll give your living space the perfect polished touch. Who knew that bag clips were the secret to making your home look more expensive?

You will need to apply the clips down your curtains about a foot apart to hold the pleats in place. You’ll have to give the clips some time to work their magic, so make sure to leave them in place overnight. The next morning, remove the clips. You should then be left with crisp pleats in your curtains that remain in place. To enhance this hack, consider applying a fabric stiffening spray over the pleats so that they remain for longer. The Aleene’s Stiffen-Quick is a great option worth considering. However, if you don’t have spray on hand and don’t want to purchase it, you can always just repeat this hack to recreate the pleats as needed.

Keep in mind that there are a variety of curtain pleat styles you could create with this curtain styling hack. For example, you could also put pinch pleats in your curtains instead. To do this, pinch the fabric together at the top in evenly spaced bunches. Use a bag clip to hold each bunch in place. Remove them in the morning to reveal your custom pinch pleats. Feel free to experiment with different styles to customize the look.