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Customising A Bed Valance
I needed a plain white bed valance to hide the bed ensemble in the guest bedroom. That was until I saw this photo in a Pottery Barn Catalogue.
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| Image from Pottery Barn |
Those simple buttons sewn at the top of the box pleats make all the difference. So off to Spotlight (craft & home furnishings shop) I go and purchase a plain white queen size box pleated valance for $36. I search through my button jar and find 5 pretty mother of pearl shell buttons.
I've sewn the buttons about 10cm (3 5/8 inches) from the top of the pleat, being careful to keep the pleat lines straight as I sew.
I'm happy with the results. I think the buttons add a small touch of special to what is otherwise a very plain and basic item. Thanks for the idea Pottery Barn.
Very clever idea. You've turned something quite plain into something special. x Sharon
ReplyDeleteKylie, well done...the valance looks gorgeous. Don't you wish there was a Pottery Barn in Aus (and U.K.)...Freedom just doesn't cut it! I once sewed a valance...years ago...and I used dental floss so that I could gather it around the bed...it really worked as the floss allowed me to pull the fabric along very easily. Haven't sewed anything that clever since...Robx
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!!! I should go do this to mine right now!
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