Tuesday, August 23, 2011

A No-Sew Valance


Just because you can’t sew doesn’t mean you can’t make your own affordable valance! Read our tips and your window replacements will shine!

You’ll need:
Wooden valance
Staple gun
Scissors
Fabric
Masking tape
Acrylic pant
Stencil brush
Batting

Steps:

1.     1. Measure the height and length of the valance, including measurements for the face and sides.
2.      2. Add on 2 inches and cut batting to the measurements.
3.      3.After wrapping the batting around the valance, use a staple gun to attach it at the back side. Start stapling at the center and work outwards. You may have to trim away some when folding and stapling.
4.      4. Add an inch to your batting measurements to the measurements of your fabric and cut it to size.
5.      5. Using the same technique as with the batting, staple the fabric to the valance and pull it as tight as you can, checking to make sure there are no puckers as you work.
6.      6. Create crisp corners and staple the fabric ends in place.
7.      7. Have a party to show off your Queens’ replacement windows and brand new valance!

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