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Craftsy

Window Refresh: Valances Made Simple

via Craftsy

Overview

Description Update your home decor by learning how to make a valance in a variety of styles. Interior designer and DIY blogger Jennifer Davenport shows you how to make professional-looking window treatments — even if you’re new to home decor sewing! Begin by learning which fabric and linings to use. Then, you’ll choose complementary fabric to design a rolled valance. For a more relaxed style, Jennifer shows you the steps to sew a gathered swag valance. After that, you’ll get tips for sewing a classic box-pleat valance. You can even add fabric buttons for a designer-inspired touch! Finish the class by learning how to measure, match, cut and repeat large patterns for a pleated swag valance. Plus, Jennifer explains how to mount or hang any valance on different sizes of windows.

Syllabus

  • Class Preview
  • Planning Your Valance
  • Starting the Rolled Valance
  • Finishing the Rolled Valance
  • Swag Valance
  • Starting the Box-Pleat Valance
  • Finishing the Box-Pleat Valance
  • Pleated Swag Valance

Taught by

Jennifer Davenport

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