With regards to window treatments, it doesn't get much classier than a tailored pelmet to both framework the space and conceal pesky curtain rods.
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We were inspired to try our hands at making this DIY pelmet, after seeing this post on Little Green Laptop. But if you want see some handy step-by-step photos, check out Hi Sugarplum! is actually take on the project.
What you'll need:
fabric, foam core, thin quilt hitting, ribbon, Fabri-Tac glue, 5-Minute Epoxy by Devcon, duct tape, two light-weight L-brackets, straight edge/ruler, scissors, shears, X-acto knife, iron, two small C-clamps (all available at craft or hardware stores; see below for materials measurements)
To determine size of pelmet, measure window, and eyeball about how wide, high, as well as deep you'd like pelmet to be. For our 60" high, 37" wide window, the actual pelmet was 16" high, 40" wide and 7" deep.
Cut froth core to size. Use duct tape to hold pelmet pieces together; they ought to make a three-sided "bracket" shape. (Hint: If you can't find foam core large enough with regard to window width, tape two pieces together. Reinforce along the interior with a 3rd piece of foam core taped over seam.)
Cut enough quilt hitting to cover the exterior of the pelmet plus 2 inches extra (to tuck round the edges) on all sides, and wrap it around front of pelmet. Safe it in place with duct tape on back.
Cut enough fabric to pay for pelmet plus 3 inches extra (to tuck around the edges) on the sides; wrap it around the front. Secure to back with more duct tape.
Figure out where you want to place ribbon (to make mitered corners like ours, fold as well as tuck ribbon to create right angle; press into shape with a hot metal; secure with dot of Fabri-Tac glue). Glue ribbon to pelmet; allow dry.
Epoxy, then screw two L-brackets to top interior of each pelmet side, so unattached bracket ends face in and are parallel to the best front of pelmet; clamp into place while glue dries. Add duct tape to secure brackets.
Mount pelmet to wall just above the windowpane; ours was about an inch above the top of the window frame.
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View more about How to Make Your Curtain Fabric Romance
What you'll need:
fabric, foam core, thin quilt hitting, ribbon, Fabri-Tac glue, 5-Minute Epoxy by Devcon, duct tape, two light-weight L-brackets, straight edge/ruler, scissors, shears, X-acto knife, iron, two small C-clamps (all available at craft or hardware stores; see below for materials measurements)
To determine size of pelmet, measure window, and eyeball about how wide, high, as well as deep you'd like pelmet to be. For our 60" high, 37" wide window, the actual pelmet was 16" high, 40" wide and 7" deep.
Cut froth core to size. Use duct tape to hold pelmet pieces together; they ought to make a three-sided "bracket" shape. (Hint: If you can't find foam core large enough with regard to window width, tape two pieces together. Reinforce along the interior with a 3rd piece of foam core taped over seam.)
Cut enough quilt hitting to cover the exterior of the pelmet plus 2 inches extra (to tuck round the edges) on all sides, and wrap it around front of pelmet. Safe it in place with duct tape on back.
Cut enough fabric to pay for pelmet plus 3 inches extra (to tuck around the edges) on the sides; wrap it around the front. Secure to back with more duct tape.
Figure out where you want to place ribbon (to make mitered corners like ours, fold as well as tuck ribbon to create right angle; press into shape with a hot metal; secure with dot of Fabri-Tac glue). Glue ribbon to pelmet; allow dry.
Epoxy, then screw two L-brackets to top interior of each pelmet side, so unattached bracket ends face in and are parallel to the best front of pelmet; clamp into place while glue dries. Add duct tape to secure brackets.
Mount pelmet to wall just above the windowpane; ours was about an inch above the top of the window frame.
View the original article here
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