{"id":1728,"date":"2016-05-08T20:12:22","date_gmt":"2016-05-09T03:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/?p=1728"},"modified":"2021-08-05T19:27:23","modified_gmt":"2021-08-06T02:27:23","slug":"no-sew-handkerchief-valance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/no-sew-handkerchief-valance\/","title":{"rendered":"No-Sew Handkerchief Valance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-main-with-text.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1751\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-main-with-text.jpg\" alt=\"handkerchief valance main with text\" width=\"2795\" height=\"4192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-main-with-text.jpg 2795w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-main-with-text-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-main-with-text-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-main-with-text-666x999.jpg 666w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2795px) 100vw, 2795px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Create a sweet, shabby chic look with this simple, No-Sew Handkerchief Valance in under an hour. \u00a0The best part is that you get to mix and match all your favorite colors and shapes of hankies into one adorable valance.<\/p>\n<p>This valance is a perfect addition to any:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kitchen<\/li>\n<li>Guest Bedroom<\/li>\n<li>Guest Bath<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u00a0only takes an afternoon to make and no sewing is required. \u00a0How simple is that! \u00a0This would be a cute project for a rainy day or a girls&#8217; tea party. \u00a0Gather all the supplies and have fun making your own home decor from scratch.<\/p>\n<p>When it&#8217;s time to clean them, just throw them in the wash like normal and dry according to glue directions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1758\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-supplies.jpg\" alt=\"handkerchief valance supplies\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-supplies.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-supplies-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-supplies-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Supplies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>measuring tape<\/li>\n<li>straight pins<\/li>\n<li>handkerchiefs (<a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/print-handkerchiefs-c-60.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find a cute mixed variety here<\/a>!)<\/li>\n<li>washable fabric adhesive<\/li>\n<li>curtain rod and hanging hardware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Start by measuring the window you&#8217;d like to decorate. \u00a0If your window measures 20 inches wide then you&#8217;ll want to double that for the finished width of your valance. \u00a0This will give a pleasant fullness to the curtain. \u00a0Gather enough handkerchiefs to achieve the width you need.<\/p>\n<p>After selecting your handkerchiefs, arrange them in the order they&#8217;ll be assembled. \u00a0Lay them with wrong sides (back sides) facing you.<a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-process-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1756\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-process-3.jpg\" alt=\"handkerchief valance process 3\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-process-3.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-process-3-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-process-3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll want to pay attention to the bottom hem of the napkins when lining them up. \u00a0Since the dimensions of each <a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/ladiesHandkerchiefs.php\">hankie<\/a> will vary, I like to make sure the that the bottom hem lines up (taking into consideration decorative hems, etc.). \u00a0Sometimes that means that the top of the hankie will not a little wonky and out of line. \u00a0But it&#8217;s okay as long as the bottom hem is close.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1753\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-process-1.jpg\" alt=\"handkerchief valance process 1\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-process-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-process-1-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-process-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Overlap the sides by about 1\/2 inch and pin them together with a straight pin about 1\/2 inch from the top edge. Continue this along the entire top of the curtain until all hankies are connected.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1754\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-process-2.jpg\" alt=\"handkerchief valance process 2\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-process-2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-process-2-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-process-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At the very top of the handkerchiefs, use a tiny dot of the fabric glue to adhere the top corners of the hankies together. \u00a0Apply glue to each of the hankie overlaps across the entire top of the chain of fabric. \u00a0 Allow this to dry for 5 minutes. \u00a0Remove the pins.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1752\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-process-4.jpg\" alt=\"handkerchief valance process 4\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-process-4.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-process-4-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-process-4-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Starting at one edge of the curtain, fold down the fabric about one inch from the top. \u00a0Pin the hem down with a straight pin.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1755\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-process-5.jpg\" alt=\"handkerchief valance process 5\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-process-5.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-process-5-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-process-5-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Continue to fold down about a 1 inch hem long the top of the curtain and pin along the way where the handkerchiefs join.<\/p>\n<p>Apply adhesive glue to the pinned hem all long where the top of the handkerchiefs meet the backside of the fabric. \u00a0Allow the glue to dry 5 minutes and remove the pins.<\/p>\n<p>This will be your curtain rod pocket.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1757\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-process-6.jpg\" alt=\"handkerchief valance process 6\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-process-6.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-process-6-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/handkerchief-valance-process-6-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Insert the curtain rod into one end of the hemmed valance. \u00a0Arrange the hankies and fluff them to make sure they&#8217;re not clumped in any area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Create a sweet, shabby chic look with this simple, No-Sew Handkerchief Valance in under an hour. \u00a0The best part is that you get to mix and match all your favorite colors and shapes of hankies into one adorable valance. 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