Ah, linen. So beautiful…and so challenging. Like wool, linen is also susceptible to length changes after it's been installed.
Really, any natural fabric is apt to behave this way. And it’s a guessing game – you never know how much it’s going to grow - or shrink. ½ inch, 1 inch, more – or maybe nothing - anything is possible with a natural material.
Temperature can also be a cause of stretching or shrinking – something to keep in mind if the draperies are near an air vent or the room experiences significant temperature changes.