No Sew Valance Ideas
A quality valance can be expensive, depending on the fabric and the style window the valance is fitted for. Having a custom valance sewn to match your unique decor can add to the costs. Save your money and scour the bins at your local thrift store, yard sale, around your house or flea markets to find inexpensive window treatments that will not require any sewing at all. Does this Spark an idea?
Napkins and Bold Statements
Make use of those colored cloth napkins you no longer have a use for. Place decorative napkin rings across the tension rod and drape patterned napkins through the loops. This style would look appropriate in a kitchen or bathroom window. Make a bold statement with your homemade no-sew valance by mounting either a tree branch or a pole made of bamboo above the window. Drape a baby blanket over the rod. This look will add a unique, whimsical and personal touch to your window. Have fun with your design by using nails with large heads and hot glue buttons, seashells or tiny pine cones to the heads.
Table Runners
Hang a cafe curtain rod with rings attached above the window. Place a lace or satin table runner through the loops and pull the fabric tight on both ends, making sure that the ends are even. Grab the fabric between the loops and pull it down evenly creating an elegant drooping effect. Tie a silk or satin ribbon made of a contrasting color through the loops and into a bow. Be sure to keep the knot of the bow at the corners where the fabric begins to droop. This look will create a festive feel during the holidays.
Additonal Information
Other ready made linens that can be used as no-sew valances include neck scarves, pillow shams, decorative kitchen and bath towels. You do not have to be overly elaborate in your designs. Simply hanging a pillow case across the rod at an angle can give your window that little something special. Keep the fabric attached to the curtain rod with double sided tape or Velcro if you are not using loops or hooks.
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