How Do You Make A Valance For A Window?
Valances provide nearly endless options for customizing home décor by completing window treatments. The classic definition of a valance, according to Merriam-Webster, is a short drapery used as a decorative heading to conceal the top of curtains and fixtures. They are sometimes characterized by how they are hung and what kind of bottom they have, such as flat, ascot or balloon. These draperies come in a variety of shapes and fabrics, and they can be customized to suit any need. You can use valances as the only accompaniment to blinds or window shades without any other drapes, or even as the only window dressing if privacy is not an issue. Even a very basic, flat-edged valance can dress up a room. Rod-pocket valances–where the valance is hung by a rod through a built-in casing–are some of the most basic valances to make. Once you know how to sew a basic, rod-pocket valance with a flat-edged bottom hem, you can use it as a template of sorts to experiment with other styles. Measure the
