Sensational Making A Valance For Windows

Arched sections over individual windows.

Making a valance for windows. Measure the width of your window opening or curtain rods and make a note. You can even add fabric buttons for a designer-inspired touch. This will be the width of the valance.

Then dry on the delicate cycle also. How to Make a No Sew Window Valance inspired by Pottery BarnHere is a fantastic step by step tutorial on how to create a super simple no-sew window valance. How To Make A Window Valance Box First use a stud finder to locate the studs in the wall above your window.

The rest of the valance will be made the same way as in the tutorial. Fold fabric over on every side and hem with fusible web making sure iron is set to no steamFold right toile section at the 235 wide to begin center pleatHow to make a box pleat valance. Wash the burlap on the delicate cycle.

5 Iron the curtains before stapling them to the cornice box. For example my window with trim is 30 wide so my pattern needs to be 35 wide. Decide how long you want it and how wide.

Hi Laurie You can still make the valance for your 70 long window by butting two pieces of the foam together side by side. Measure the window from side to side to get the width of the valance and measure from the curtain rod to the part of the window where you want the valance to end to get the length of your valance. If the valance is gathered its total flat width should be 2 to 35 times the width of the window.

Remove from the dryer while damp to aid in the ironing of the burlap. If you have a row of windows with a small gap of an inch or two between each of the windows think about how to use this to your advantage. Agin cut enough so that you have an overhang on each side to staple the fabric to the board and wrap each of the edges top bottom and both sides.