How Do You Hang Scarf And Curtain Valances?
It’s easy to freshen the décor of a room by placing fabric above windows in a variety of ways. Fabrics cut and sewn into light and airy scarf-style valances can be draped or folded over a curtain rod. Fabric valances can be made into more tailored or formal styles and placed strategically to add beauty to any window. Combine fabrics of different weights and textures for a new look. Always secure screws for hanging accessories into solid wood, if possible. Window treatments can be heavier than they appear. Place a curtain rod, ring or tie-back arm several inches above your window. Have someone help you measure, mark, and screw the holders for your scarf or valance into place. Use a leveling device for a rod, but let your eyes be the final judge. In older homes or buildings, some adjustment might have to be made for floors or walls that have settled over the years. You can invent a rod from a wooden dowel rod if you don’t have a metal one. It’s easy to sew a fabric slipcover for a rod if
