Swag and jabot sounds like an exotic cocktail, but it’s actually a classic window treatment found in all kinds of residences, from cozy country cottages to the White House. It has a U-shaped downward slope in the middle and two hangings that drape down on both sides of the window. It’s definitely a unique kind of window curtain and should catch the eye of visitors who can appreciate old-school elegance. DIY Network shows you how to make your own from scratch with minimal sewing, which should prove an engaging project for handy home decorators. There’s a lot of folding and cutting in the instructional diagrams, so expect to do something akin to origami with cloth.

For a more traditional and modern household project, check out our earlier post on stenciling in painted designs on your custom shower curtains. Whether you’re a disciple of the old school or a student of the new, you have plenty of ways to liven up your windows and other areas in your home in exactly the way you want. Make your own swag and jabot window treatment and leave us a comment to let the world wide web know how it went and how it looks.

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