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.
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.
Kylie, 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
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!
ReplyDelete