A valance looks best when it is at least 2 times or more the actual width of the window. EXAMPLE: If your window is 50 inches wide, you need at least 100 inches. However, you can choose to have 5 to 10 minus or plus actual WIDTH inches. Select the valance size based on how tight of a ruffled look you want.

EXAMPLE: If your window is 35 inches wide, a 60, 70 or 80 inch valance will work. Based on the 35 inch wide window, the following are descriptions of how your valances will look based on the size you select:

60" - A looser ruffle and shows much more of the fabric pattern/style.

70" - A tight ruffle and still shows the fabric pattern/style very nicely. (BEST CHOICE)

80" - A tighter ruffle and shows just a little less of the fabric pattern/style

(Some people prefer a tighter/very gathered looking ruffle)

If you are not sure of what size to order, email me your actual window Measurements (width x height), and I will calculate it for you.

We only give you 2 sizes to choose from, if you need something narrower, in-between or wider, just let me know. The price of your valance will depend on how much fabric it will take to make it.

We do make curtains as well, email us for prices at Swedish Baby Quilts

HOW TO MEASURE YOUR WINDOW

WIDTH -Measure Outside Trim To Outside Trim LEFT to RIGHT.

HEIGHT- Measure Outside Trim To Outside Trim TOP to BOTTOM.

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