How Do You Make A Box Pleat Valance?
When making a box pleat valance, it is important to keep the fabric and support in mind. A box pleat valance is a long piece of folded material. The fabric needs to fold well to maintain a square tailored look. The pleats work best with crisp cottons or linens as opposed to lightweight or bulky fabrics. Another factor to consider is how the finished box pleat valance will hang. A valance can be board mounted, but it is easier to use a rod support. A valance with an attached border has a neat finish and an instant sleeve to thread the fabric onto the rod. Here are the essentials to making your own. Measure the window’s width and length. Add to the width, the amount the rod extends on each side. For 30 by 60 inch window with a standard 2 ½-inch rod, take 30 inches and add 2 ½ for the left side and 2 ½ for the right side for a total width of 35 inches. Estimate the length of the valance from top to bottom. The finished valance covers 1/6 of the window. Divide the length of the window by s
