Are window swags outdated?

Are window swags outdated?

Every homeowner is confronted with the question of whether valances are outdated and out of fashion. If the word valances evoke images of yards of ruffled fabric decorating your windows, then probably the answer to the question is yes.

How do you wrap a scarf around a window?

Symmetrical

1. Lay the scarf out straight and fold in half.
2. Place the center of the scarf on the center of the curtain rod and attach with a large binder clip or a piece of masking tape.
3. Wrap the scarf over the curtain rod several times on each side of the clip.
4. Pull down the draping on each wrap to create a swag effect.

How do you hang two window scarves together?

How do I drape two window scarves over three windows? Try putting the scarves together lengthwise, attach them, then fold in half and cut. Drape each side equally over the windows by either draping over existing rods, or, buy new rods and hang just above the existing rods to create a curtain effect.

How do you hang a scarf valance over curtains?

The easiest way to drape a window scarf is to hang the scarf over the ends of the curtain rod on each side and let it fall into a ‘U’ shape or ‘swag’ in the middle. This simple look is best for narrow windows but can work in almost any kind of room.

How do you keep window scarf in place?

Hang the window scarf over the middle hook and the corner hooks.

1. If you have more than 1 hook in the middle, always start with hanging the center of the fabric over the center hook first so that each side is even.
2. You can knot the window scarf around the corner hooks to secure it in place.

How do I measure for a window scarf?

Measure across the top of the window with a tape measure. Measure down one side of the window to the approximate point where you want the bottom of the scarf to hang and double this measurement. Add the measurements together and add 1 1/2 inches to the total. This is the scarf’s length measurement.

How do you hang a window scarf on a double window?

The hook method

1. Step 1: Determine the appropriate position for the hooks. Measure 5 cm above the window frame on each side.
2. Step 2: Secure the hooks in place.
3. Step 3: Measure the window length and width.
4. Step 4: Determine the right fabric size.
5. Step 5: Place the scarf on the hooks.