How Do You Make A Fishtail Valance?
• Width – Measurement A Measure your windows from the outside of the trim on one side to the outside of the trim on the other side. (Measurement “A”) • Length- Measurement B Decide how long you want your valances to be. (Measurement “B”) • Sketch of window measuring. Add A + B + B. • Add an additional two inches (5 cm) to the length to reach your “final” length of material needed for the valance. (Measurement “C”) • Square the ends of your fabric. Cut straight across the squared end. You can use a carpenter’s square, T-square or similar tool to help with this. • Transfer Measurement C to your fabric. • Cut the second end square also. • Hem the selvedge edges to hide the selvedge. • Hem the two short ends. • Measure for the angle. Find and mark your folded angle using the following steps. • Fold your fabric in half, short end touching short end. • Add 10 inches (25 cm) to your window width measurement above (Measurement A) and divide in half to get a length we’ll call Measurement D. • T
