Madelyn Valance Sewing Pattern

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Q: How is the pleating done for the underskirt?

Asked by: Keryn - 5/17/2014

Q: Do all of the center sections need to be the same size? I have a large wall of windows with two different size adjoining windows.

Asked by: Dee - 6/17/2014

Q: Is the pattern featured in Southern Lady Sept 2014 page 35 available for purchase?

Asked by: Wanda - 9/15/2014

Q: My question is about fabric amounts. The window is 47" and the yardage requirements jump from 42" to 53-104" so how much face fabric would I need to a 47" window?

Asked by: A Gardner - 9/20/2014

Q: Can the Madelyn Valance pleated underskirt be made with larger box pleats? I would like to mimic the bed skirt which has 20" box pleats (king-sized bed). The double window is 90.5" wide. Thank you.

Asked by: Margie Bingham - 4/25/2017

Q: I’m having a love at first sight art deco moment, and considering doing this instead of a box pleat valance. My fabric has two columns of florals separated by striped sections. Each column of florals is 13 inches wide and my plan had been to make my box pleats about 16 inches wide. Will i be able to scale your swag down to 16 inches or so? For what it’s worth I also have complementary fabric that is just all striped sections that I would use for the jabots. Thank you!

Asked by: Anne Huber - 1/9/2020

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The pleating is made by following the pattern template than is included with the instructions.

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It is not necessary for all the sections to be the same size. As long as they are all the same length from the top of the board to the bottom of the swag. In a bay window, it is common for the middle sections to be wider than the side sections. Also, it is an optical illusion when you are looking at a bay. Even if they are all the same size, some will appear larger or smaller.

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It is indeed the Madelyn and can be purchased from our website. If you need instructions for making the side panels please note that in your order. The pattern does not come with the panel instructions but we are happy to provide that. AND coming up in the NOV/DEC issue of Southern Lady is an applique that can be done in the place of the nono-gram. Looks just as FAB!!!!!!

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If you are only doing one swag - which is what we recommend for up to a 53" window, then the requirements for a a single swag window remains the same. The pattern is for a 42" window but can be altered up to 53" and not require any more fabric as long as your fabric is 54" wide. If you are only using 45" fabric then your swag width can only be 44" wide.

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You can certainly adjust the size of the pleating to suit your envisioned design. That's the definition of custom and what makes individuality so appealing. Just play around with a piece of lining or some other inexpensive fabric before attempting the final product. That way you can work out any bumps. Please send us photos when you're finished so we can see your finished product.

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Hi Anne !!! A girl after my own heart !!! We love it when our customers are just as passionate as we are about soft furnishings. And there are so many different ways you can create a treatment out of your fabric. You can cut the pattern with no break in the pattern - that means cutting the pieces beside each other so that it continues to the side jabots. HOWEVER, doing so requires two cuts of fabric because you lose some of the design when the seams are sewn. You may have to shift the A piece (the main pattern piece) from side to side to center it on the design. Another way would be to center each pattern piece on the design you like and ignore the stripes - which means you may lose them.

If you want two swags (A pieces) then you are ok with the Madelyn and you would just need to alter the pattern piece.
However, another option would be to consider our Eleanor valance pattern as we have already done that for you, somewhat. It has 3 swags for a single window. You may still need to alter the pattern pieces wider or narrower, depending on your liking. Again, you can center the main design in the middle swag then go out from there, continuing the design with each pattern piece as mentioned above. Or not - and center the same design in each one.

https://www.patemeadows.com/Eleanor-Curtain-Valance-Sewing-Pattern.html#.Xhc785NKivE

When you are thinking about the jabots you have to take into consideration the pattern piece is somewhat in the shape of a triangle so when it falls into place, some of the stripes are going to change direction. We find one stripe and center it then the rest of the stripes fall where they may.

So you see, you have so many options. Give us a call if you would like to chat.

Sincerely,
Caterina, Pate Meadows Designs

Madelyn Valance Sewing Pattern

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