Making A Lined Curtain Valance

Determine the length of the valance or how far down you want it to hang.

Making a lined curtain valance.

Just cut a piece of your chosen lining fabric the same size as the swag. I loved this project and i m taking you along with me whi. Hung on a decorative rod or used with a valance a full length stationary panel can frame a. Since a swag is just a draped piece of fabric it s very easy to line.

How to make a lined window valance step 1. Place the lining piece face down on the valance piece. Measure the width of the drapery rod. Measure the length of your curtain rod.

Next line up the two left edges of fabric and pin together. If you want the side seams to be closed simple pin the valance sides together and top stitch with your sewing machine. A lined curtain with a rod casing can fulfill many roles in a room both decorative and practical. How to make lined rod pocket valances step 1.

Iron the valance and. Cut valance fabric and lining fabric to your measurements using sharp fabric scissors. 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.

Sew an extra stitch along the bottom. Insert your rod into the pocket and hang the rod on the curtain brackets arrange your valance so the fabric is distributed evenly. With any of the hardware options you can add a simple ruffle above the rod pocket by leaving two inches above the seam. Repeat on the right side.

Securing the edges 1. Use your sewing machine to sew a. Welcome to this week s crafty sewing edition podcast where i m going to show you my easy curtains. Pin the pieces together.

Cut a piece of your valance fabric using this. Sew a straight stitch 0 25 inches 0 64 cm from the inner edge on all 4 sides. 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. Emma lee emma lee owns a photography website and also works as a freelance writer specializing in home improvement animals and photography.