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Easy to Make No-Sew Flat Panel Drapery

Shari Hiller — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 15:12:53 +0000

Flat panel draperies are meant to be used with ring clips and metal rods and these no-sew versions look just as good as the store bought variety! OK, our no-sew section has several no sew window toppers available to you, so now you need to be able to make draperies for underneath if you like. ...

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Tie-Up Valance Can Be No-Sew

Shari Hiller — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 05:38:21 +0000

My initial plan with this simple valance was to get Matt involved, and while he sewed, I would relax! Well, after much deliberation with the sewing machine, Matt got an idea of his own…iron on adhesive tape! And he was right, this is just one of many window topper treatments you can create without the...

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No-Sew Valance with Corner Pleats

Shari Hiller — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:37:10 +0000

This project creates a very nice looking no-sew valance, that few people will recognize as no-sew. I think the look of a pleat at the corner helps add some detail, making it look more difficult than it really is. What’s best is it is made out of 5 easy pieces. There is the front, two...

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No-Sew Flat Panel Topper with Embellishments

Shari Hiller — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:26:50 +0000

This is an adorable flat panel topper that can work over blinds and draperies and the added embellishments make it that much nicer, and no one has to know that it was no-sew! One of the first no-sew treatments I ever made was this simple flat panel topper. I was in my home office hung...

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Inexpensive Styrofoam Window Cornice

Shari Hiller — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:05:15 +0000

Looking for an inexpensive and easy window treatment idea? Well, a cornice out of styrofoam fits the bill. Another great treatment for any window is a cornice. This is an upholstered stiff board that covers the top portion of the window often placed over a blind or draperies. A cornice can stand alone as well...

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No-Sew Fringed Placemats and Plaid Napkins

Shari Hiller — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:41:54 +0000

For those of you who enjoy working with fabric and also entertaining, I think making no-sew placemats and napkins is the perfect project. This might be something you’d like to get your kids involved with as well since it is easy and you can talk about replacing paper napkins with fabric ones so we aren’t...

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How to Make a Custom Fabric Roller Shade

Shari Hiller — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:45:45 +0000

Fabric roller shades offer great light control at your windows and work beautifully under valances, cornice boards or draperies. You know, certain decorative projects that I work on can bring back memories of my past. This shade project is one of them. I had those plain old white shades in my bedroom for as long as...

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No-Sew Tablecloths, Napkins, and Seat Covers

Shari Hiller — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:09:52 +0000

Now that there are no sew projects, there is no excuse not to have the prettiest tablecloths and napkins around! When the seasons change, it’s nice to do a couple things around the house each month so your home changes along with nature. Even in this Florida home, where yellows and peach-tones prevail, a darkening of those...

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