PROJECT:
No-Sew Shirred Window Valance

Materials:

VELCRO® brand Fabric Fusion tape
VELCRO® brand STICKY BACK® tape
Fabric
Fusible fabric adhesive
Curtain rod
Straight pins
Steam iron and ironing board

Instructions:

• Install curtain rod, and remove rod from window
• Cut a LOOP strip of VELCRO® brand Fabric Fusion tape and a HOOK strip of VELCRO® brand STICKY BACK® tape equal to the rod length.  Apply HOOK strip of STICKY BACK® HOOK tape to the rod.
• Cut fabric so it is 2-1/2 to 3 times the width of the window plus hem allowances for top, bottom, and sides.  If including a "country swag" panel at either side of valance as shown, purchase pattern or make your own, using tissue paper and shape along bottom as desired.
• Use fusible fabric adhesive to form hems.
• Evenly "pinch and pin" the upper edge of the curtain to created a gathered heading equal to the length of the LOOP strip of VELCRO® brand Fabric Fusion tape.
• Apply the adhesive side of LOOP strip across the wrong side of the fabric, about 1 inch below the top edge of the curtain to secure gathers.  Turn fabric to the right side and press lightly, remove pins.  With fabric right side up, use a press cloth and apply steam iron for 60 seconds to bond securely to fabric.
• Position curtain on rod by joining LOOP strip of VELCRO® brand Fabric Fusion to corresponding HOOK strip of STICKY BACK® tape.  Pull apart to remove for seasonal changes, or to wash.

In addition to VELCRO® brand Fabric Fusion tape, other notions products from Velcro USA Inc. include VELCRO® brand Décor tape, VELCRO® brand soft & Flexible tape, VELCRO® brand Snag-Free tape, VELCRO® brand Sew-On tape, VELCRO® brand coins and squares and VELCRO® brand STICKY BACK® tape.  Velcro USA Inc. offers a complete line of hook and loop fastening options for a variety of consumer applications.  For additional information visit us on-line at velcro.com/tips