Box Pleat Valance Instructions

It’s easy to make your own box pleat valances when you follow these patterns and instructions, designed by Sue Parten, who owns a drapery workroom. 

Topics covered in the instructions include:

•list of supplies

•how to measure for different types of mounts

•how to choose fabric

•how to calculate yardage

•how to match repeats in fabric patterns

•how to cut fabric

•how to piece, sew, and hem

•glossary of terms

•instructions for making your own portable drapery work table

What Is A Box Pleat Valance: A Box Pleat Valance is a tailored treatment that works well with many design styles.  This treatment consists of equally spaced inverted pleats.  The treatment is mounted onto a board.  Typically, pleats are 12” spaced 12”-16” apart across the face of the treatment. For interest pleats can be made out of a contrasting fabric or a welt can be attached to the top of the valance.

 In addition to box pleat valances instructions, we also offer: box pleat balloon shade patterns, pinch pleat drapery patterns, rod pocket drapery patterns, roman shade patterns, parafold roman shade patterns, and scarf swag patterns.