How to make valances out of curtains.
Make a valance from a curtain panel.
Use a gathered mini skirt to make colorful kitchen curtains or collect vintage hankies to form a lacy and delicate valance.
Double the window measurement to get the width of your fabric you may choose to add to this measurement.
Measure the width of the window.
You can add a valance box to almost any wall over a curtain because it is spaced from the wall on 6 inch sides which is plenty to give almost any curtain adequate clearance when opening and.
You can easily sew your own valance with some basic sewing materials and a little sewing knowledge.
How to make a curtain valance.
A valance is a short curtain that you can hang alone to cover part of a window or hang over another piece of drapery or blinds as an accent.
It will be the one that can be seen in the front of the valance.
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Measure the width of your window.
Thus the drapery lining cloth will be used in the underside that will create an excellent looking backside.
An even more formal valance suitable for use with mid weight drapes can be created by folding your panel in pleats draping and anchoring it over the brackets or posts of the curtain rod.
Use your sewing skills to repurpose a drop cloth into lovely natural fiber curtains.
Next line up the two left edges of fabric and pin together.
Determine the desired length of the valance starting at the curtain rod.
It should be about 15 inches deep but it can be longer if you have an.
This measurement includes the fabric that you will need for the hem.
If you can wield a glue gun or a stapler you can create no sew valances that are made with upcycled thrift store finds.
Measure 2 feet of fabric for the length.
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The curtain fabric will be the one that will be on the top.
Lay the fabric on a flat surface with the front of the material facing down.
Sewing the valance together with right sides together line up the top and bottom of the curtain and lining fabrics they should be the exact same height.
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You will also need a sewing machine to sew a valance.
Repeat on the right side.