Place a pin in each of the corners.
Making a lined curtain valance.
Measure the length of your curtain rod.
With right sides together line up the top and bottom of the curtain and lining fabrics they should be the exact same height.
How to make lined rod pocket valances step 1.
Lay them out right sides together and pin them together around three edges and all but a few inches of the middle of the fourth edge.
Pin the pieces together.
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Repeat on the right side.
Measure the width of the drapery rod.
Sew an extra stitch along the bottom.
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Determine the length of the valance or how far down you want it to hang.
Next line up the two left edges of fabric and pin together.
How to make a lined window valance step 1.
With any of the hardware options you can add a simple ruffle above the rod pocket by leaving two inches above the seam.
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Just cut a piece of your chosen lining fabric the same size as the swag.
Iron the valance and.
Unless you are making a valance that is as long as it is wide you should be pinning the shorter sides together.
Insert your rod into the pocket and hang the rod on the curtain brackets arrange your valance so the fabric is distributed evenly.
Securing the edges 1.
Since a swag is just a draped piece of fabric it s very easy to line.
Use your sewing machine to sew a.
Place the valance piece face up.
Cut valance fabric and lining fabric to your measurements using sharp fabric scissors.
Before you take your valance piece to the sewing machine place a pin in each of.
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Cut a piece of your valance fabric using this.
If you want the side seams to be closed simple pin the valance sides together and top stitch with your sewing machine.