Economical Box Pleat Valance
"In the office I had installed a roman shade, but I didn't like the hardware that was visible once installed. I made a simple economical box pleat valance that covered the hardware and added a nice touch to my husbands office. This valance took a day to complete and approximately 25.00 dollars."
Project TypeMake a Project
Time to CompleteWeekend project
Sewn byBoth Hand and Machine
Materials List
- Cotton
- Cotton thread
- L-Brackets
- 2X4 pinewood
- Decorative Fabric
- Lining
- Velcro
- Trim
Instructions
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Double hem lining and put to the side.
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Sew decorative fabric pieces together and double hem. Measure halfway point on decorative fabric. Now sew the lining to the decorative fabric.
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On the center of your fabric you will create a fold in the fabric. Mine was 8in in width.
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Also measure a fold on each corner. Use the 2X4 as a guide to determine the correct amt of fabric for the folds at each corner.
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Now pin and sew the smooth side of the velcro to the valance.
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Use a staple gun to attach the rough side of the velcro to the 2X4.
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Screw l-brackets to the 2X4 and attach to wall. I like to put the valance at least 10in above window trim.
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Now attach the valance to the 2X4.