KITCHEN CURTAINS/ VALANCE
Materials:
Muslin
Burlap trim (found mine at Hobby Lobby)
Lace trim (found on clearance at Hancock Fabrics)
Buttons (had most on hand, bought some at Walmart)
Materials:
Muslin
Burlap trim (found mine at Hobby Lobby)
Lace trim (found on clearance at Hancock Fabrics)
Buttons (had most on hand, bought some at Walmart)
1.
Measure windows for curtains &/or valance. Cut 2 panels for curtains, OR one long
valance. I am making 2 valances for the kitchen & dining room windows. General rule of thumb: use 1 - 1/2 times the width...if windows are 24 inches wide, cut the fabric 36 inches.
2.
Sew raw edges neatly. On my muslin, there is one edge that is “finished”, so I’m going to let that be my
bottom edge. If yours does not have a
finished edge, then you will need to hem it. First, on each side, I made a
narrow hem. Then, I turned down a narrow hem for the top of the valance. I am using curtain clips, but if you are using a curtain rod, you will also need to create a pocket for the curtain rod; make
sure the rod will slip easily through the pocket.
4. Hang curtains &/or valance. You might want to see my post about homemade
window washing solution, so your windows will look their best with the new
curtains!
Blessings, Juju