bordeau valance

Hi Everyone,

Karen has asked why we don't have yardage as per fabric repeat sizes on our yardage page. This gives a good opportunity to explain. The reason is because there are so many variations in valance sizes and fabric choices. Sometimes a repeat is in the middle of the fabric, and half a repeat at each side, sometimes, two repeats side by side. Fabrics vary in width sizes, example: The difference of a 52" wide or 54" wide fabric can cause a problem with how more than one pattern piece can fit. Sometimes you can save on fabric if you have a large window, as opposed to a small window needing the maximum. How wide a section you need can determine how another piece may fit on that same width of fabric, a wider section may not allow that other piece to fit in.

We have determined that we can best alert you by giving you the measurement of each pattern piece (on the yardage page). You can then determine how it may fit on the fabric of your choice.

It is a good idea to draw a simple sketch, or jot down each pattern piece you will need in each window. Once you understand the fabric of your choice, determine how many pattern pieces you can cut from a single width. Then, how many more widths you will need to purchase in order to get all the pattern pieces you need. Then add it all up and divide by 36 to get the yardage. Yes, you should take into consideration the repeat size (if any) for each cut.

Remember, you do not need to match the fabric design at each seam, seams do not show. You need to select the placement (your choice) of the fabric to display on each pattern piece. Example: Perhaps each valance section would center the main large element of a scene. All the same, or, if you have choices, perhaps more than one. Perhaps all tails would be cut with the same fabric design (probably a smaller but different one). The choices are yours to plan.

If you have more questions as to how to figure yardage, please let us know.