How Do You Make Jabots & Swags?
Jabots and swags add a touch of elegance to any home decor. These curtain types are easy to make at home rather than spending a lot of money in stores. Swags are the fabric that drapes the middle of a window with the jabots cascading on each side. While it does require quite a bit of fabric to make, it can be used for years in a room. Step 1 Cut the muslin material into the shape of a trapezoid. Each window will be different so exact measurements will not be accurate. Be sure that the trapezoid that is cut will be wide enough to fit the width of the window and use the proper amount of fabric to have a drape in the middle. The drape can be long or short, depending on your personal preference. The best way to accomplish this effect is to anchor the muslin cloth to each side of the window with a pin. The fabric will then drape in the middle. If a longer drape is needed, adjust the fabric and cut. Next, write down the measurements needed for the swag for future use. Step 2 Draw lines onto
Jabots and swags add a touch of elegance to any home decor. These curtain types are easy to make at home rather than spending a lot of money in stores. Swags are the fabric that drapes the middle of a window with the jabots cascading on each side. While it does require quite a bit of fabric to make, it can be used for years in a room. Cut the muslin material into the shape of a trapezoid. Each window will be different so exact measurements will not be accurate. Be sure that the trapezoid that is cut will be wide enough to fit the width of the window and use the proper amount of fabric to have a drape in the middle. The drape can be long or short, depending on your personal preference. The best way to accomplish this effect is to anchor the muslin cloth to each side of the window with a pin. The fabric will then drape in the middle. If a longer drape is needed, adjust the fabric and cut. Next, write down the measurements needed for the swag for future use. Draw lines onto the middle of
