Q. I have my panels just about done: face, interlining and black out lining. They are gorgeous but a little heavier than I thought about. I want to hang from rings under the valance in case I close them. I bought a 9/16" diameter metal rod with small end cap finials. The window is 52" from trim to trim.
Do you think my rod will hold up the weight of the 2 panels? It came with two support brackets.
What kind of rods do they usually hang under valances so that the treatment can open and close??? I didn't want to fuss with pleats if they end up being stationery panels.
Love to sew,
Nancy
A. If you are installing drapery panels behind a valance, then the hardware you choose does not have to be pretty... only functional.
I would install a traverse rod behind your window valance... install dapery hooks into the panel heading... and hook these into the hooks on the traverse rod.
You'll have a much smoother operation than trying to drag heavy curtains along a pole with rings.
