How To Make Box Pleat Curtain Valance

Repeat on the other side.

How to make box pleat curtain valance.

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. 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. If you can use an electric screwdriver you can mount your own box pleat curtain.

Make a box pleat valance on a rod instead of a board with this simple sewing tutorial. 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. Also known as an inverted or box pleat this is a popular choice for modern homes. 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.

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. 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. Follow my step by step tutorial with pictures. When making a box pleat valance it is important to keep the fabric and support in mind.

The pleats work best with crisp cottons or linens as opposed to lightweight or bulky fabrics. Because the pleat is sewn on the reverse side of the header you ll get a flat fronted look when the curtain is closed. Your friends will be wondering where you got such a nice bathroom accessory. Like the single pleat a reverse pleat gives you a very clean and crisp look.

Cutting and sewing your box pleat valance cut all your valance pieces allowing for a 1 2 seam allowance. Choose self lining fabric to reduce bulk and sewing time and choose a fabric pattern. This extra width will fold into the center pleat.