How to make a lined window valance step 1.
Making a lined curtain valance.
Repeat on the right side.
Since a swag is just a draped piece of fabric it s very easy to line.
Place a pin in each of the corners.
Before you take your valance piece to the sewing machine place a pin in each of.
Sew an extra stitch along the bottom.
Next line up the two left edges of fabric and pin together.
With right sides together line up the top and bottom of the curtain and lining fabrics they should be the exact same height.
Unless you are making a valance that is as long as it is wide you should be pinning the shorter sides together.
Cut valance fabric and lining fabric to your measurements using sharp fabric scissors.
Lay them out right sides together and pin them together around three edges and all but a few inches of the middle of the fourth edge.
Use your sewing machine to sew a.
Place the lining piece face down on the valance piece.
Cut a piece of your valance fabric using this.
Hung on a decorative rod or used with a valance a full length stationary panel can frame a.
Iron the valance and.
Measure the length of your curtain rod.
How to make lined rod pocket valances step 1.
With any of the hardware options you can add a simple ruffle above the rod pocket by leaving two inches above the seam.
Sew a straight stitch 0 25 inches 0 64 cm from the inner edge on all 4 sides.
Determine the length of the valance or how far down you want it to hang.
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If you want the side seams to be closed simple pin the valance sides together and top stitch with your sewing machine.
Securing the edges 1.
Pin the pieces together.
Insert your rod into the pocket and hang the rod on the curtain brackets arrange your valance so the fabric is distributed evenly.
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Measure the width of the drapery rod.
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