I always have great aspirations of writing more than 2 posts a week however life always seems to get in the way as i wrote on tuesday the valance in the command center is.
How to make box pleat curtain valance.
Repeat on the other side.
This extra width will fold into the center pleat.
Cutting and sewing your box pleat valance cut all your valance pieces allowing for a 1 2 seam allowance.
Well i m back today to finally write up a how to post for making your own simple box pleat valance.
If you can use an electric screwdriver you can mount your own box pleat curtain.
Whether you sew or you don t you can get a custom look it s really all about the ironing.
A box pleat valance is a long piece of folded material.
Red toile center front pieces cut 25 x 25 finished width is 24 wide x 21 long i made the finished width slightly wider than the intended 23 5.
Your friends will be wondering where you got such a nice bathroom accessory.
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.
Also known as an inverted or box pleat this is a popular choice for modern homes.
When making a box pleat valance it is important to keep the fabric and support in mind.
Choose self lining fabric to reduce bulk and sewing time and choose a fabric pattern.
Because the pleat is sewn on the reverse side of the header you ll get a flat fronted look when the curtain is closed.
Follow my step by step tutorial with pictures.
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.
Like the single pleat a reverse pleat gives you a very clean and crisp look.
Place your valance on top of both brackets make sure to push the board all the way to the wall and reach under curtain and while holding the top of the board place two screws in through the bracket and into your board.
The pleat is formed on the window side of the valance so the front side shows only an inward folding crease.