🛍️ Love to shop online and grab fabulous bargains? I post great freebies, free ebooks, frugal tips, as well as up to 90% off deals!!
Come join us if you would like to save money! It's always fun and interesting!
Facebook | Instagram | Reddit | Bluesky | Tiktok | Twitter | Threads
Posts May Contain Affiliate Links (see disclosure). Thank You So Much for Supporting Frugal-Freebies!

What are some different easy ways you can make a DIY window valance?

Catherine McDiarmid-Watt | Sunday, November 19, 2017 | 0 comments

Image: Sheffield Style with Custom Banding, by CurtainsByJoanne, on Flickr
Sheffield Style with Custom Banding, by CurtainsByJoanne
A window valance is a form of window treatment that covers the uppermost part of the window and can be hung alone or paired with window blinds, or curtains. Valances are a popular decorative choice in concealing drapery hardware. Wikipedia

DID YOU KNOW?
Valance is pronounced by rhyming with balance.

HOW TO MAKE:
To make a valance for your window, start by using a tape measure to measure the width of your window.
If you prefer a gathered valance, then you would multiply by 1.5 to know how much fabric you need.
Your valance should be about 1/4 of the length of your window or at least 15 inches.

Image: Sewing Tips on Making Valances. Part of the series: Sewing Techniques-Sewing Tips on Making Valances. Part of the series: Sewing Techniques
-- Making valances involves taking proper measurements of your windows and applying that information as you work with your material.
Learn a few sewing tips on making valances with help from a longtime seamstress in this video clip.

Easy Window Swags,
Valances and Cornices


But who has time to sew??


HOW TO: Quick and Cheap Window Valance:
-- The above valance project was very easy to do - with any window. You can even remove the straight pins and reuse the fabric on something else, and then change the fabric if you needed to.

The above video explains how to make the first valance mentioned in my Quora answer below:

Read Catherine Mcdiarmid-Watt's answer to What are the different easy ways you can make a DIY window valance? on Quora
Follow Catherine McDiarmid-Watt on Quora!





Category: , , ,

Catherine

About Catherine: I have been writing frugal tips since 1982, when I was a young divorced mom of two - for my baby product company, Born to Love. I am now mom to three sons, who are all grown up - and re-married to a wonderful man. We have rescued two little dogs, Denny and Dexter - and Bella, the cat.

Questions? Email me at catherine (at) frugal-freebies.com or post to my Facebook Fan Page!

Check out our Frugal Freebies Deal groups for more fun, frugal tips, freebies and money-saving deals! ● FrugalFreebies VIP Deals! ● Frugal Freebies Canadian Deals! ● Free eBooks Club

NOTE: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Please Note: I make every effort to check the validity of all outgoing links at the time of posting, but I am not responsible for any content outside of this website. Please browse carefully. I have provided these links to other websites for your convenience only; I am not responsible for the availability of these other websites nor the freebies/coupons/information they offer.

Share on Twitter ● Become a Facebook Fan ● Subscribe ● Add to your favorites

0 comments

Frugal Freebies encourages positive comments and suggestions that are helpful to other blog readers. Help keep this a fun place to visit and help all of us save money and get more frugal idea, craft fun, freebies, coupons and great giveaways!

Newer Post Older Post

Popular Posts