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    Welcome to my showcase of design ideas and inspiration for custom home décor, flattering window treatments and other soft furnishings. I have been blessed by being invited into many beautiful homes and meeting the nicest people. I am among the fortunate few who truly enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding profession. Thank you for looking at my work.

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sheffield valance

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A sheffield valance is the perfect style for this bold stripe.

A traditional style with a contemporary attitude

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A sheffield valance is the perfect style for this bold stripe.

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A matching piping is used on the top edge
with a coordinating piping along the bottom edge.
The sheffield valance is self lined allowing the backing to peek through at the pleats.

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  • LyndaJanuary 16, 2011 - 5:09 pm

    I see that you made a sheffield valance for a double window. I am looking for a pattern to do the same (my double window is 88″ wide). Any suggestions on where I can find a pattern for this size window. I’ve made many of these before, but all of single/smaller windows.

  • Susan DorbeckJanuary 17, 2011 - 10:02 pm

    Hi Lynda,

    Thanks for your comments about my website and I’m happy to be of any help that I can. I don’t use a pattern for the window treatments that I make since every window is of a different shape and size. If you have a pattern for a smaller window, just copy and paste more sections together. Otherwise, when deciding on how wide to make each section, remember that you have one more 4″ pleat than you have center sections. (ie. in the example on my website that you are referring to there are 4 center sections and 5 pleats) Therefore you must subtract 4″ (the width I use for each pleat) from your final width measurement and then divide by the number of sections desired. In you case, with an 88″ window you can have six sections at 14″ each = 84″ + 4″ = 88″.
    It’s complicated to put in print but feel free to call me and I can explain further.

    Good luck,
    Susan

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