Let’s make a valance!

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA  During this blog, I will demonstrate how to make this beautiful valance!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

 

 

 

grandestatejewel-mverandaturquoise-m

 

 

 

 

 

 

For each valance I used approximately one yard of each fabric.

 

 

 

 

PROCEDURE:

 

The first step in creating these beautiful valances was to measure the window width. My windows measured 41.5″ each. The pattern I used had patterns for window widths of 36, 48, and 60 inches so I had to make me a pattern to measure 42.5″.  I took the 48″ pattern and cut it down to measure 42.5″.

 

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA  I placed my pattern on the face side of the fabric and cut four valances. I made sure to use the first valance cut to cut the remaining valances making sure to match the print of the fabric. I wanted all the valances to match.

 

 

 

 

 

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA  Next, I took the printed valances and placed face down on the solid fabric and pinned this into place, and cut the lining. Leave the pins in place after cutting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA  Now start sewing along the straight edge of the fabric using a 5/8th inch seam allowance.

Sew around the perimeter of the valance leaving a five inch gap when finished.

 

 

 

 

 

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA  Make sure to use the same seam allowance around the valance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA  Clip the fabric close to the seam.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA  Clip the points up to the seam also.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Next, using the gap that was left pull the valance right side out. I use a pencil to make sure to create the points on the valance. Sometimes just poking your finger into the point will make the points but a pencil is just easier to me.

 

After you have all the points fixed it is time to sew the gap closed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA  Once I was finished pressing the fabric and folding it in half to create the valance, I decided to add decorative buttons . I measured four inches from the top and placed a pin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA  Then I sewed the button with a needle and thread.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA  The finished product is just absolutely beautiful.

Now you know how to sew this valance!

Happy sewing until next time!