This pattern was revised in 1998. If you don’t have the latest pattern you may return your used pattern for a new one at ½ price. If your pattern is unused there is no charge, except shipping cost.

Can I alter the valance?
The pattern has a wide range of width sizes. Other sizes can be created if you reshape the bottom curve. Depth can be extended or shortened at the top.

Can the different styles be attached to a board or a pole?
All of the styles can be mounted on a board, curtain rod or pole. The valance installs to a curtain rod by using drapery hooks.

Is it possible to add a banding of contrasting fabric to the bottom edge of the scallops and pleats?
You can add a banding. If your banding will be over 1” wide you will need to do an intricate banding which is more difficult. Instructions for this are in our Designer’s Digest and Workroom Manual Collection, page 4E-5.

The instructions state to use crinoline, but they don’t state what width to use.
Crinoline is the stiffener used at the top of drapery pleats and can be purchased at any drapery fabric shop. Standard crinoline size is 4”. You could also use 3” or 5” widths. It depends on how deep your valance is.

View D shows a rosette on top. Are there instructions on how to make this?
The pattern and instructions are included in the pattern.

I want to use the Queen Ann, but I have a heavy fabric. Is this ok?
Only using View F. The other pleats couldn’t handle a heavy fabric.

Can I use interlining on the Queen Ann?
Yes you can interline the Queen Ann. Information and instructions for interlining are in our Designer’s Digest and Workroom Manual Collection, chapter 3H and 3 I.

Can I cut the face fabric on the bias?
We do not recommend cutting the Queen Ann on the bias.

Are there instructions to make the Queen Ann a box pleat?
Special instructions for adapting View A to a box pleat are in our Designer’s Digest and Workroom Manual Collection.