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.
Making a lined curtain valance.
How to make a lined window valance step 1.
Place the valance piece face up.
If you want the side seams to be closed simple pin the valance sides together and top stitch with your sewing machine.
A lined curtain with a rod casing can fulfill many roles in a room both decorative and practical.
Sew an extra stitch along the bottom.
Next line up the two left edges of fabric and pin together.
Hung on a decorative rod or used with a valance a full length stationary panel can frame a.
Insert your rod into the pocket and hang the rod on the curtain brackets arrange your valance so the fabric is distributed evenly.
Place the lining piece face down on the valance piece.
With right sides together line up the top and bottom of the curtain and lining fabrics they should be the exact same height.
Unless you are making a valance that is as long as it is wide you should be pinning the shorter sides together.
Measure the width of the drapery rod.
Determine the length of the valance or how far down you want it to hang.
Repeat on the right side.
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How to make lined rod pocket valances step 1.
Cut valance fabric and lining fabric to your measurements using sharp fabric scissors.
Cut a piece of your valance fabric using this.
Before you take your valance piece to the sewing machine place a pin in each of.
Measure the length of your curtain rod.
Securing the edges 1.
Since a swag is just a draped piece of fabric it s very easy to line.
Place a pin in each of the corners.
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Use your sewing machine to sew a.
Sew a straight stitch 0 25 inches 0 64 cm from the inner edge on all 4 sides.
Pin the pieces together.
Iron the valance and.