Valance Curtain

Meaning of Valance
Valance curtains are window treatments to cover the topmost part of a window. Valances can be hung by themselves or paired with blinds or curtains. Valances are used to decorate rooms and add to their aesthetic appeal. Valance curtains are of three types:

Balloon Valances:
This type of valance has the fabric billowing out to give a full appearance. Balloon valances are generally made of cotton or other lightweight fabrics.

Swag Valances: In this type of valance, the fabric is hung across the bracket and is draped over the top of the window. The tails of the valance hang down on each side. Swag valance can be made of any fabric.

Ascot Valance: The fabric used in this type of valance is shaped to form a triangular shape which hangs over the curtain or drape. Ascot valances are made of elaborate materials like silk or velvet fabric and have tassels or fringes.

Aesthetic Advantage of Valance Curtain: Using valance curtains gives the curtains a layered look. Valances are added to the top of the curtains to enable it to open or close easily. If there is only a single valance at the top of the curtain, cords or tiebacks are needed to keep the curtains open. Valances use fringes or cords to highlight it. Valances can either match the curtains or be of a contrasting color to complement the curtain.
 
 
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Putting up a Valence Curtain: To put up a valance curtain it is first necessary to measure the length of the rod and width of the fabric. The measurement is tripled for light fabrics and doubled for heavy fabrics. One inch is added for seams to the measured length. The fabric and lining is cut according to measurements. The lining and curtain fabric is pinned together with right sides facing each other. The seams are then stitched, but the rod pocket is not stitched. The curtain is turned inside out and the rod pocket is stitched. Lined valances use opaque fabrics to prevent light from passing through them.


 
 
 
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