How to Make Your Own Window Valance
A well-dressed window can pull together the look of any room. Dress up your windows with an easy-to-make valance
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All you need is a needle, thread, some fabric, and these step by step instructions to start sewing.
You Will Need
- A tape measure
- Fabric
- Scissors
- Straight pins
- Thread
- Chalk (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Measure the width
Measure the width of the window using a tape measure.
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Step 2
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.
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Marking your measurements with chalk, before cutting your fabric, will keep your valance accurately sized.
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Step 3
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.
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Step 4
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.
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Step 5
Fold in half
Fold the valance in half lengthwise, right sides facing out.
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The fold should be at the bottom of the valance.
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Step 6
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.
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Step 7
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.
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Did you know? The first thread specifically for sewing machines was developed in 1866.
