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A curtain valance is actually a short cloth curtain across the top third of a window that hides the curtain track or rod. Sometimes people also refer to a pelmet or hard panel that covers the window track as a curtain-valance. Whatever the name, this curtain valance decoration can be a real asset when decorating a room, drawing the eye and complimenting accent furniture.
Curtain-valances are offered in a multitude of different fabrics, textures, and shapes. Adding a fringe, ribbon or hem to a store-bought valance can really lend it your own style too. You can even layer valances to create your own window treatments in your own style. In some cases you can take the fabric that you used for your curtain-valances to the paint store and have them match a predominant color for a very pulled together decorated look in your room. In addition, many curtain manufacturers will be able to provide you extra fabric to sew throw cushions or even make formal table napkins. Using a valance as the room focal point helps decorating the room.
3. Set the Mood with Candle Wall Sconces and Fragrant Candles
4. Soften the Edges with Elegant Window Treatments
1. Color It Romantic
<u>Curtain Valance</u>- This is probably the commonest Valance that is usually available in ready-made curtains. It is sewn exactly like a curtain only it is short enough to be a Valance. Check out any good Curtain sewing instructions found on the internet..
So just what is a valance? In home decorating, a valance is piece of window d©cor (or "window treatment," as it's commonly defined or described) that is generally used as drapery across the top of the length of a window to complement existing curtains or drapes, to accentuate a room, and/or to conceal the mounting hardware of curtains or drapes, covering just the top portion of the window. Valances can work wonders in adding that extra "touch" to the look of the curtains, the overall window, and the room in its entirety. Keep in mind that while many home decorators like to pair valances with matching curtains, valances can look stylish on their own; they can be used without any other additional drapery.
Look to your bedding and accessory choices and choose window treatments that complement those fabrics. Sheer panels that puddle on the floor create a soft cloud like atmosphere. For a full looking treatment, the width of combined panels should equal two to three times the width of the window. Top off the panels with a decorative rod and scarf valances that let you create many looks. They can be draped from a rod, woven around the rod, layered, arranged in graceful scallops or displayed in wide or narrow swaths to suit your mood.
The finished Valance is a long piece of fabric gathered and looped one or more times over a decorative rod. There is an easy way to decide how many loops, how loose the loops should be and how far down on each side they should hang. Just loop a piece of string, a gathered sheet or a length of fabric over the rod. By trying several different ways you will find which variation of loops appeals to you. Measure the length of the string or fabric and add enough length for the double hems that you will sew in at each end. The actual sewing of the Valance is simple. If the selvedges (sides) are attractive, as they are on some Lace fabric patterns, then all you do is sew a simple double hem (usually 1 - 1 1/2 inches) at each end of the fabric. A double hem is made by folding the fabric over twice and sewing at the fold. If the selvedges are not attractive you then first sew the side double hems and then the end double hems. Gather the fabric and install the finished Valance over the rod.
A curtain valance is actually a short cloth curtain across the top third of a window that hides the curtain track or rod. Sometimes people also refer to a pelmet or hard panel that covers the window track as a curtain-valance. Whatever the name, this curtain valance decoration can be a real asset when decorating a room, drawing the eye and complimenting accent furniture.
Curtain-valances are offered in a multitude of different fabrics, textures, and shapes. Adding a fringe, ribbon or hem to a store-bought valance can really lend it your own style too. You can even layer valances to create your own window treatments in your own style. In some cases you can take the fabric that you used for your curtain-valances to the paint store and have them match a predominant color for a very pulled together decorated look in your room. In addition, many curtain manufacturers will be able to provide you extra fabric to sew throw cushions or even make formal table napkins. Using a valance as the room focal point helps decorating the room.
3. Set the Mood with Candle Wall Sconces and Fragrant Candles
4. Soften the Edges with Elegant Window Treatments
1. Color It Romantic
<u>Curtain Valance</u>- This is probably the commonest Valance that is usually available in ready-made curtains. It is sewn exactly like a curtain only it is short enough to be a Valance. Check out any good Curtain sewing instructions found on the internet..
So just what is a valance? In home decorating, a valance is piece of window d©cor (or "window treatment," as it's commonly defined or described) that is generally used as drapery across the top of the length of a window to complement existing curtains or drapes, to accentuate a room, and/or to conceal the mounting hardware of curtains or drapes, covering just the top portion of the window. Valances can work wonders in adding that extra "touch" to the look of the curtains, the overall window, and the room in its entirety. Keep in mind that while many home decorators like to pair valances with matching curtains, valances can look stylish on their own; they can be used without any other additional drapery.
Look to your bedding and accessory choices and choose window treatments that complement those fabrics. Sheer panels that puddle on the floor create a soft cloud like atmosphere. For a full looking treatment, the width of combined panels should equal two to three times the width of the window. Top off the panels with a decorative rod and scarf valances that let you create many looks. They can be draped from a rod, woven around the rod, layered, arranged in graceful scallops or displayed in wide or narrow swaths to suit your mood.
The finished Valance is a long piece of fabric gathered and looped one or more times over a decorative rod. There is an easy way to decide how many loops, how loose the loops should be and how far down on each side they should hang. Just loop a piece of string, a gathered sheet or a length of fabric over the rod. By trying several different ways you will find which variation of loops appeals to you. Measure the length of the string or fabric and add enough length for the double hems that you will sew in at each end. The actual sewing of the Valance is simple. If the selvedges (sides) are attractive, as they are on some Lace fabric patterns, then all you do is sew a simple double hem (usually 1 - 1 1/2 inches) at each end of the fabric. A double hem is made by folding the fabric over twice and sewing at the fold. If the selvedges are not attractive you then first sew the side double hems and then the end double hems. Gather the fabric and install the finished Valance over the rod.
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