259621 1726 Crafts & Hobbies Needlework Sewing true Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:32:54 -0700 /system/videos/2/65/74/26/267465.flv valance,curtains,window,interior decoration,home How To Make Your Own Window Valance http://www.howcast.com/videos/259621-How-To-Make-Your-Own-Window-Valance http://www.howcast.com/videos/259621-How-To-Make-Your-Own-Window-Valance/edit approved 96 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=259621"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=259621" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 2 ijt0107 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/259621/WindowValance_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 278 false false false 98148 0 22 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/259621/22.jpg Measure the width Measure the width of the window using a tape measure.

]]> 98150 1 27 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/259621/27.jpg Lay the fabric down and measure Lay the fabric face down. Measure a section that is two and a half times the width of the window, plus two inches for seam allowance.

]]> 98151 2 34 Tip Marking your measurements with chalk, before cutting your fabric, will keep your valance accurately sized.

]]> 98152 3 40 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/259621/40.jpg Measure the length Measure how long you want the valance to be. Double that measurement, add 3 inches for seam allowance, and cut the fabric.

]]> 98153 4 49 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/259621/49.jpg Measure a hem Measure a 1-inch hem on both sides of the valance, pin the fabric, and then sew it in place, removing the pins as you sew.

]]> 98154 5 58 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/259621/58.jpg Fold in half Fold the valance in half lengthwise, right sides facing out.

]]> 98155 6 62 Tip The fold should be at the bottom of the valance.

]]> 98156 7 66 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/259621/66.jpg Measure and sew a one-inch hem Measure a 1-inch hem from the top of the valance, pin, and sew in place, removing the pins as you sew.

]]> 98157 8 75 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/259621/75.jpg Measure and stitch Measure 2 inches below the stitched hem line you just sewed, and mark it with chalk. Sew along the chalk line, creating a pocket for a curtain rod.

]]> 98158 9 85 Fact Did you know? The first thread specifically for sewing machines was developed in 1866.

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