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Part 2: How To Make a Valance.  Now
that you know how your will mount your Valance, it time to measure and
cut fabrics and sew. As you
follow the Steps, you can click on the links for more information. Then
use the Back button on you browser to return to this page. If you have
already printed out prior Sections, simply print out this page also and
refer back to earlier parts. If you are unclear about any terms used, I
have given many definitions in the FAQs Terms
and Definitions Section.
Step 4. Determine the Size of Your Valance. Refer to the drawing below to determine your finished size and cut size of your Valance. Note that you "design" your Valance beginning at the top of the drawing. That is, you start with Size D, which is the finished Valance size, then use those dimensions to determine the size to cut your front fabric and lining. When you make the Valance, you start at the bottom of the drawing (Size A) and progress through the steps to end up with Size D for your finished Valance.
Step
5. Make Valance Front. Piece your design using a pattern or your own blocks/design. Trim to Size A.
If you are using one fabric, cut to size A.
Hem the bottom using a double 2" hem. (Measure 4" up from bottom of cut
front, press wrong sides together, open up fold and fold the bottom half up to
the first fold line, press again. Now refold, ending up with three layers of
fabric. Stitch through all layers using matching thread.) Press thoroughly. Trim
the sides of the front fabric to the Trimmed Width (Size B).
Step 6.
Make Lining. If your Valance is mounted alone (not over an existing treatment), the back
of the fabric needs to be protected from sunlight. Use a drapery lining, such as
Thermalsuede that is
designed to block the ultraviolet light.
Step 7.
Sew Lining and Fabric together at
sides. Turn right-side out and mark the top edge of your finished
Valance using straight pins. Measure from
the bottom edge to the desired length of your Valance. Press under along the
line of pins, open up fold and trim excess top fabric and lining so that you have 3/4"
extending past the top of the fold.
Continue the
Learning Process with "Complete Your Valance"
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There is, of course, no way that I can guarantee that you purchase anything from me. However, there is one thing you should NOT do. That is, modify and claim these directions as your own. Contact Information: Terrell Designs, owned by Terrell Sundermann 5325 Sanford Cir. E. Englewood, Colorado 80113 Phone: (303) 758-0188 Email:
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