Self-Assemble Swag Window Coverings?

This article provides a list of seven easy DIY window treatment ideas to beautify your home. These include creating a Roman Shade, no-sew IKEA drapes with hem tape, DIY cafe curtains for small spaces, upgrading black-out shades with a custom fabric twist, sewing pinch-pleat curtains with pleater tape, sewing drapes with hidden tabs for a classy look, and adding unique trim to inexpensive drapes for kids’ rooms.

One of the most versatile window treatments is the valance swag, which can be made on both large and small windows. Stenciled pattern swags add a personalized touch to window treatments, allowing for seamless integration of fabric with the room’s decor. Swag valances are some of the easiest window treatments to make yourself, as they only require a straight line to sew and mostly require draping instead of tabs or pockets.

Curtains can dress up any window, but adding a valance or swag is the touch needed to create a finished look to your window decor. Several styles of these simple window treatments require only beginner skills. For privacy-conscious situations, a swag of patterned fabric draped over a single window can also make a statement.

In an instructional video, the author shows how to make an open pole empire swag valance, which requires measuring the length of fabric to cover the top of the board and hanging it. Swags are easy to hang, and curtain brackets are required for the first time installation.