| Sewing your own Curtain Valance does not have to | | | | Curtain Valance- This is probably the commonest |
| be complicated or hard to accomplish. Here are three | | | | Valance that is usually available in ready-made curtains. |
| Curtain Valance styles that can very easily be created | | | | It is sewn exactly like a curtain only it is short enough |
| as Lace Curtain Valances or from Sold or Print | | | | to be a Valance. Check out any good Curtain sewing |
| Fabrics. | | | | instructions found on the internet.. |
| Scarf Valance- This is the easiest of the three styles | | | | Sleeve Valance - This is an attractive way to eliminate |
| and very much in vogue right now. | | | | the horizontal lines created by the top and bottom |
| The finished Valance is a long piece of fabric gathered | | | | hems of the traditional Curtain Valance style. |
| and looped one or more times over a decorative rod. | | | | Determine the drop (height) of the finished Valance |
| There is an easy way to decide how many loops, | | | | and add two inches. Turn and sew in the two side |
| how loose the loops should be and how far down on | | | | double hems which are usually one inch. A double hem |
| each side they should hang. Just loop a piece of string, | | | | is made by folding the fabric over twice and stitching |
| a gathered sheet or a length of fabric over the rod. By | | | | at the fold. Then fold over top to bottom with right |
| trying several different ways you will find which | | | | sides together and stitch the raw edges together |
| variation of loops appeals to you. Measure the length | | | | creating a long sleeve. Then turn the sleeve inside out |
| of the string or fabric and add enough length for the | | | | to end up with the right side out. Rotate the sleeve |
| double hems that you will sew in at each end. The | | | | dropping the seam to the back where it will not show |
| actual sewing of the Valance is simple. If the | | | | behind the rod. Iron the sleeve flat in this position. You |
| selvedges (sides) are attractive, as they are on some | | | | then stitch one or two inches down from the top to |
| Lace fabric patterns, then all you do is sew a simple | | | | form what will be a ruffle above the rod. The second |
| double hem (usually 1 - 1 1/2 inches) at each end of the | | | | stitching will be 1 ½ inches down from the first |
| fabric. A double hem is made by folding the fabric over | | | | stitching in order to form a rod pocket. If you do not |
| twice and sewing at the fold. If the selvedges are not | | | | wish to have a ruffle you simply come down 1 |
| attractive you then first sew the side double hems and | | | | ½ inches from the top fold to create the rod |
| then the end double hems. Gather the fabric and install | | | | pocket. Install the finished Sleeve Valance on your rod |
| the finished Valance over the rod. | | | | . Good luck with your project. |