Box Pleat Valance Pattern Free

Box pleat valances are usually mounted to a board but you can make a box pleat valance on a rod too and it s super easy.

Box pleat valance pattern free.

May 18 2018 explore susan pontius s board valance on pinterest. Ready to ship in 1 3 business days. Make a box pleat valance on a rod instead of a board with this simple sewing tutorial. We decided on 2 pleats so 3 sections of flat fabric.

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Follow my step by step tutorial with pictures. The most common box pleat valances material is linen. The end result is an elegant curtain that hangs naturally and can be moved around as needed which you can t get with a board. The pleats are quite wide too which i also love so the valances are going to look very smart lol.

The fabric needs to fold well to maintain a square tailored look. I m not a fan of ruffled valances but this beautifully pleated one is very nice indeed. We ve just started to do a sun room makeover so this project is perfectly timeous for me. Your friends will be wondering where you got such a nice bathroom accessory.

Whether you sew or you don t you can get a custom look it s really all about the ironing. Another factor to consider is how the finished box pleat valance will hang. My board was 42 wide. We factored in 8 per pleat an additional 3 on each side for the depth of the board to wrap around the return or the side of the board 1 2 for the 1 4 hem on each side and about a 1 2 for each end to wrap around the back of the board equaling 65 5 total in length.

Waverly 15422052018lin donnington 52 inch by 18 inch box pleat window valance linen. A box pleat valance is a long piece of folded material. The pleats work best with crisp cottons or linens as opposed to lightweight or bulky fabrics.