Diy Fabric Cornices For Windows

Instructions measure the width of the window that the cornice will hang over.

Diy fabric cornices for windows.

To do this put your fabric right side down and place the tacky front of your board on the wrong side of the fabric. Cut a piece of foam board to the width of the window plus 6 inches. Here is my completed cornice for my kitchen window. In this way cornices provide a more structured window treatment option than valences do while also creating interest through the fabric that you use.

Learn how to make a fabric covered window cornice. Full post with supply list and. First cut your batting to wrap around the entire board with enough extra fabric to be able to pin your fabric in place. Starting from the front wrap along the sides and if applicable the top.

On the other hand a cornice is a hard treatment. An easy window treatment that s not permanent and costs just a few dollars. 1 12 or 1 10 white wood board cut to the width of your window frame plus 4 inches saw or have your wood cut to length at the store batting fabric of choice fabric adhesive or glue gun pocket hole jig and 1 1 4 pocket screws to attach the side pieces to the front piece l shapes. Now it s time to cover it.

Add 3 inches to each side of the measurement 6 inches. Flip your cornice over and smooth out any lumps. I found that pining the fabric in place worked best for me. Instead a cornice is an upholstered board that is attached to the wall above your window.