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Posted by Myrna on March 27, 2007, 11:57 am
I'm considering making valences for a child's room. I have the Sunset
book that all of you recommended but I've been hesitant to try it.
First question: the theme is Finding Nemo. Can I buy the fabric that
I've seen in the local stores or do I need something better? Basically
I'm wondering if Wal Mart's fabric is good enough or should I be
looking for a better quality. Also can I get away without lining?
The windows are about 30 inches wide. What's the rule of thumb for
width of the valence? The rods are for rod pocket valences.
Thanks,
Myrna
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Posted by BEI Design on March 27, 2007, 2:03 pm
Myrna wrote:
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> I'm considering making valences for a child's room. I
> have the Sunset book that all of you recommended but I've
> been hesitant to try it. First question: the theme is
> Finding Nemo. Can I buy the fabric that I've seen in the
> local stores or do I need something better? Basically I'm
> wondering if Wal Mart's fabric is good enough or should I
> be looking for a better quality. Also can I get away
> without lining?
JMHO, but children's room's decor gets changed as the child
matures, so I wouldn't put big $$$$s into fabric. If you find
the print you want at WalMart, go for it. As for lining, if the
window faces south or west, and gets a lot of direct sun, then I
would using lining, because I don't like my work to fall apart
from sun damage. But if you plan on replacing them within a
couple years, you can probably skip the lining.
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> The windows are about 30 inches wide. What's the rule of
> thumb for width of the valence? The rods are for rod
> pocket valences.
For a gather-on-the-rod curtain or valance, my preference is for
at *least* 1.5-to-1, but I prefer 2-to-1 or even more, depends on
the overall look I aim for.
HTH,
Beverly
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Posted by Sarah Dale on March 27, 2007, 4:37 pm
BEI Design wrote:
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> JMHO, but children's room's decor gets changed as the child
> matures, so I wouldn't put big $$$$s into fabric. If you find
> the print you want at WalMart, go for it. As for lining, if the
> window faces south or west, and gets a lot of direct sun, then I
> would using lining, because I don't like my work to fall apart
> from sun damage. But if you plan on replacing them within a
> couple years, you can probably skip the lining.
>
Picking up on Beverly's theme, I quite agree. However, (and I know you
said valances!) should you need the room to be dark for the child to
sleep properly - go for separate black out lining.
A separate black out lining can be hung with the main curtain - and can
be re-used when you redecorate.
Another thought - why not go with a basic colour theme, say blue and
white with touches of read - because that will last for many years, and
just add Finding Nemo touches, such as wall paper border, lampshade
etc.., so when the time comes,to change the design (as in "Mummy, Nemo
isn't cool any more, I want Disney Cars / Spiderman / whatever".....
whine whine whine.....), it's very simple and minimal effort. This will
also save precious $$'s.
HTh
Sarah
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Posted by Taria on March 27, 2007, 5:52 pm
I agree with you Bev. Kids grow so fast they want a different
decor pretty quick. If you line it will help give the fabric
a better look.
Usually twice the width is a nice look for
valances. Less might be more appropriate so you
can see the pattern/print better though.
Taria
BEI Design wrote:
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> Myrna wrote:
>
>>I'm considering making valences for a child's room. I
>>have the Sunset book that all of you recommended but I've
>>been hesitant to try it. First question: the theme is
>>Finding Nemo. Can I buy the fabric that I've seen in the
>>local stores or do I need something better? Basically I'm
>>wondering if Wal Mart's fabric is good enough or should I
>>be looking for a better quality. Also can I get away
>>without lining?
>
>
> JMHO, but children's room's decor gets changed as the child
> matures, so I wouldn't put big $$$$s into fabric. If you find
> the print you want at WalMart, go for it. As for lining, if the
> window faces south or west, and gets a lot of direct sun, then I
> would using lining, because I don't like my work to fall apart
> from sun damage. But if you plan on replacing them within a
> couple years, you can probably skip the lining.
>
>
>>The windows are about 30 inches wide. What's the rule of
>>thumb for width of the valence? The rods are for rod
>>pocket valences.
>
>
> For a gather-on-the-rod curtain or valance, my preference is for
> at *least* 1.5-to-1, but I prefer 2-to-1 or even more, depends on
> the overall look I aim for.
>
> HTH,
>
> Beverly
>
>
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Posted by BEI Design on March 28, 2007, 2:42 am
Taria wrote:
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> I agree with you Bev.
Thanks, Tar.
Beverly
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> have the Sunset book that all of you recommended but I've
> been hesitant to try it. First question: the theme is
> Finding Nemo. Can I buy the fabric that I've seen in the
> local stores or do I need something better? Basically I'm
> wondering if Wal Mart's fabric is good enough or should I
> be looking for a better quality. Also can I get away
> without lining?