How Do You Sew A Valance With An Online Pattern?
Sewing a valance is an easy way of making a window covering. A valance only comes down the window about one-third of the way. This allows for plenty of sunshine to enter your home but doesn’t allow privacy, so only put a valance in a room where you don’t need privacy. You can make a valance using very little fabric, even if you decide you want to line it, and you can find many web sites that offer patterns. When downloading patterns, verify that the patterns are free for the taking. Download your chosen pattern and instructions. Measure the width of your window. Double the width of the measurement if you are sewing a gathered valance. Check the measurement for the length of the valance by placing the measuring tape up at the curtain rod and measuring down to the finished length. Add 6 inches to the length to allow for hems and the rod casing. Cut out your fabric to the necessary measurements using the guides given in your downloaded pattern and the measurements you took from your windo
