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@september wrote:

What kind of valance would this be?   When I was making these years ago, decorator fabrics were used, and they were the ruffled types of valances.  

For this use, an upholstery fabric wouldn't work.  

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@september   She was going to sew a rod pocket on the fabric and run the rod thru the pocket -no ruffle just a bit of fullness, the fabric will hang straight.  

We will need to look at the fabric again...as we were more focused on the chair fabric.  

Maybe the fabric is not as heavy as I recall. I understand that if the fabric is to heavy it will not hang properly.  Thanks for the comment.

[On It]

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@patbz wrote:

Your friend would be happier with a valance box (plywood, cover with layer of fiber - like inside of quilt ) then cover with fabric, stapling on back.

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That would be the solution to the stiffness. Stiffness would be ideal for upholstering the topper. I had one of those. It topped and hid a black out roller shade that we lowered in the evening for privacy.

Once upon a time the employees at the home improvement store would help customers measure and cut this kind of project. I don't know if that is still the case. Be sure to purchase a couple of mounting brackets to hang the finished piece. It is a fun project.

[september]

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@Mom2Dogs wrote:

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@september wrote:

What kind of valance would this be?   When I was making these years ago, decorator fabrics were used, and they were the ruffled types of valances.  

For this use, an upholstery fabric wouldn't work.  

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@september   She was going to sew a rod pocket on the fabric and run the rod thru the pocket -no ruffle just a bit of fullness, the fabric will hang straight.  

We will need to look at the fabric again...as we were more focused on the chair fabric.  

Maybe the fabric is not as heavy as I recall. I understand that if the fabric is to heavy it will not hang properly.  Thanks for the comment.

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Ok, with no ruffle, a heavier fabric might work.  

[brandiwine]

What about trying a wrinkle release spray?  If she has a small, extra piece I'd try the water or the wrinkle release spray to see what happens.  

[We rescue cats]

@Mom2Dogs have you ever seen the Cornice Store site? They are foam and you use them as the guide for attaching the fabric and back when I used them the unit attached to a curtain rod for hanging it. If you do a search for DIY Cornice Creation you will find many companies that do this. There was no sewing required, it was all done with scissors and tucking the pieces into the foam, they turned out beautifully.

[We rescue cats]

This is what the kit I used looked like when it came:

The fabric got tucked into the 'sliced' areas in the photo, I used a complimentary pattern in the smaller areas and gathered it for added interest, a solid was in the larger areas. I was really pleased with it, everyone thought I had paid $$$ for the custom windows!!

[Mom2Dogs]

@We rescue cats  That is nice.  I would be willing to do something like that, not sure I can convince my friend, but I will show her..thanks!

[Mom2Dogs]

Very interesting, and I like that 'it' attaches to the rod.