I want to make valences out of muslin
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Sandy on Oct 31, 2016I used painters' fabric drop cloth - very inexpensive - and fabric spray paint. Took a crochet doily and laid it on the cloth as a stencil. Angle or straight, partial or full. You could also use a scallop or diamond shaped stencil for a border that used your room's accent color. Zip! You're done.Helpful Reply
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Mary on Oct 31, 2016find a pattern you like and trace it with transfer pencil and then just iron on the patternHelpful Reply
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Gail Welick on Oct 31, 2016The only suggestion I have is to be sure to wash and dry your muslin prior to use. Do not use any fabric softener or fabric sheets; that will come after your drawing or painting, which I am not an expert. Just be sure ALL the sizing is washed out of the fabric. I perhaps would purchase some binding, braiding which co-ordinated with my room design and either glue or sew it on. Many years ago I did curtains out of muslin with scallops at the top. It was labor intensive because you have to blind stitch it. Then I used hand sewn little round rings at the point of each scallop. I hope that helped. Just be sure to wash that muslin and NO FABRIC SOFTENER before addition of painting.Helpful Reply
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PJ on Oct 31, 2016Wash and dry Muslin, paint in a well ventilated area, use a design you like and have funHelpful Reply
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Johnchip on Oct 31, 2016I would caution you do not 'overkill' by using the same fabric or technique in all your rooms, it cheapens the effect.Helpful Reply
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William on Oct 31, 2016https://www.pinterest.com/explore/no-sew-vala... ***** https://www.pinterest.com/explore/burlap-vala...Helpful Reply
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