How Do You Make Valance Window Treatments?
A valence window treatment is a short ruffled curtain displayed at the top of the window. It can be the total window enhancement or it can be layered over sheers or blinds. Some full length curtains even add a piece of fabric to the top of their curtain panels to form a valence. It is a simple sewing project that can be completed by anyone with basic sewing skills. Measure down from your curtain rod to decide the length you would like the valence. Generally, 6 to 8 inches would be an average length. The larger the window, the longer the valence. Therefore, if you have a very small window, the valence may only be 5-inches long. Now, measure your window across. For fabric purchasing, double your window in width and add an extra 5-inches to the length. The valance should be all one piece. For larger windows you may have to get two lengths of fabric and sew a seam in the center to reach the needed width. Cut your fabric evenly to the same length all the way across. Now, you should have one
