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