Pattern Drafting For Custom Window Valances
Architectural Details,Custom Curtains,Custom Window Valances,Interior Decor,Interior Design,Pattern Drafting,Window Treatments
Every custom made window treatment is just that – custom. [...]
Every custom made window treatment is just that – custom. There is no such thing as a ‘standard’ window whether it be a single, double, or even triple window. Each window has a different measurement. That is why, at Designs by Donna, we draft a full size pattern for each of the window valances we make. This assures the custom made window treatment will fit perfectly every time.
A client saw this window valance example in my studio. When she saw the amber colored crystal drops, she knew she had to have this custom valance style in her home.
First the client’s window is drawn to scale on graph paper. Then full size pattern pieces are drawn on the paper creating the long and short points for proper scale and proportion. Hanging the pattern on the wall helps to visualize the final outcome prior to cutting the fabric and fabricating the custom window valance.
The client loves the perfect fit of her custom window valances. She especially loves her amber colored crystal embellishments
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Designs by Donna creates one of a kind, hand crafted window fashions. Let us know how we may help you turn your decorating dreams into reality.
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Meet Donna Cash – Your Trusted Sewing Mentor & Creative Guide
Donna Cash is the founder of Designs by Donna, an award-winning drapery and soft furnishings studio known for its exquisite custom pillows, bedding, drapery, and detailed embellishments. With over 30 years of hands-on experience, Donna brings a rare blend of technical expertise, artistic flair, and warm encouragement to every maker she mentors.
A passionate educator, speaker, and industry leader, Donna has trained hundreds of DIYers and professionals alike, helping them master professional techniques while cultivating a calm, joyful, and balanced approach to their craft. Whether you're just beginning your sewing journey or running a workroom business, Donna is here to help you grow with confidence.
Through her blog, video tutorials, and vibrant online membership community, she shares time-saving strategies, fabric insights, and real-world solutions that make high-quality results feel achievable—and enjoyable. Donna’s mission is simple but powerful: to help you create beautiful things with fabric, one inspired stitch at a time.
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