Window Refresh: Valances Made Simple

Class Preview

Make any room more inviting by sewing window valances that complement your decor. Get the perfect balance of chic and cozy with professional results.

Planning Your Valance

Meet your instructor Jennifer Davenport and get started designing custom valances for your home! Learn the best uses for valances and how to pick the right fabric and lining for your design. Then, learn how to measure your window and understand your hardware options for mounting.

Starting the Rolled Valance

Learn the anatomy of a rolled valance and how to pick the right complementary patterns and colors. Then, learn Jennifer’s trick for pulling strings to find the perfect cutting line and learn some of Jennifer’s favorite variations on bows, ties and buckles to hold the valance together.

Finishing the Rolled Valance

Sew your rolled valance using Jennifer’s technique for hiding the finished seam. Then press the edges into a perfect corner. Finally follow Jennifer’s tips for mounting the valance to fit your window and attach the ties for a finished look. Mix it up with buckles, ribbons or rope to fit your style!

Swag Valance

Make a flowing swag valance! Jennifer demonstrates how to choose the best fabric and lining and reviews the basic anatomy of this look. Then, she’ll help you form the swag shape and detail the easiest way to mount the swag valance and complete the top valance board for a finished look.

Starting the Box-Pleat Valance

Start making your sophisticated box-pleat valance with Jennifer’s help! First, grab your calculator to measure and cut the correct fabric lengths for the look you want. Then, arrange the fabric to fit the pleats and sew the edges together. Add your lining of choice and get ready to finish the look.

Finishing the Box-Pleat Valance

Finish a box-pleat valance! Learn to make and sew the box pleats then apply them to the entire valance symmetrically. Then, make customized fabric buttons to enhance the design of your valance. Finally, use a tack strip to finish off the top of the valance and install it outside the window frame.

Pleated Swag Valance

Mix pleats and swags to make a gorgeous pleated swag valance! First, learn how to measure, match and cut large repeated patterns to ensure your valance is symmetrical. Then, hide your seams on a large window valance with Jennifer’s help. Finally, learn how to hang a valance inside the window frame.