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Valance/Curtain Swag Valance/Curtain Swag From "Material Girls" episode DMTG-106

In this segment, Kelly and April sew a valance for the window over the tub. The valance is hung from tabs that are spaced evenly along the top. April gives Betsy a tip on covering buttons with fabric to decorate each tab.

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Room designed by Cat Wei.

Materials:

two coordinating fabrics
scissors
needle and thread
pins
buttons

1. Begin by measuring the window and cutting two pieces of fabric (one of each design) according to the measurements. Also cut a piece of cording and cover it with a piece a fabric that was cut on the bias, or diagonal.

2. Lay the two pieces of fabric right sides together. Pin in place with the cording between the two fabric pieces. Stitch around the perimeter, removing pins as you go. Stop sewing about 2' before you finish so that you can turn the valance right side out. Once you have turned the valance, sew the opening closed.

3. Next flip the fabric pieces over about 6" or so and make marks where the loops will be. To make the loops, cut strips of fabric to desired size.

4. Pin the loops at the marks and tuck under the raw edges. Then sew in place using a zigzag stitch.

5. For extra decoration you can add buttons at the loops.