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Tricks and Tips For Swags and Jabots
Whether you are making them yourself, buying ready- made or are having a workroom make them, these tips will help you know what to do.
SWAGS
- Plan for an odd number of swags, if at all possible.
- Swags should be no more than 40 inches wide.
- The drop (scallops) can range from 12inches to 20 inches.
- Center the same fabric design for each swag.
- When making several swags, allow enough width for overlapping.
JABOTS
- The inside drop (inside lower corner) should be equal to or slightly longer than the bottom edge of the swag.
- The outside drop (inside lower corner) usually ends about one-third down the window, at the sill or at the floor.
- After pleating, the width should range from 9-15 inches across, not including the return (the part that returns to the wall across the end of the mounting board).
Happy Decorating,
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