How to make swag-and-jabot window treatment that requires a minimum of sewing. Jabots are the fabric panels that cascade down each side of the window in pleats. The jabots are mounted over center swag on a narrow board cut to the width of the window, which is mounted above the window.
The illustration below will show another way to install swags and jabot. First I will make a pattern from brown paper, but you can pick up a professional Patten at any fabric store etc. then you will trace and cut you swag and jabot.

Swag
Start by pleating your swag and pin to the back of your settee or chair, form pleat and pin to suite, When you’re satisfied with the pleats, stitch in place, pleat jabot as show and pin to swag,
Note: jabot is always lined for a more professional look; this illustration is of an un-lined pattern.
The jabot pattern is odd-shaped, can be described as a modified triangle with two points squared off.
Cut your jabot pattern and place on the fabric and cut. The wider section will be the top and the smaller papered end will be the bottom.
Form pleats in the top of the jabot about 2’’ pleat will do or pleat to your satisfaction, make pleats going to the side away from the swags.

Installation
The professional way to install swag and jabot, first you’ll need a narrow board cut to the width of the window. Wrap the board in fabric, and staple. Attach the swag to the board, using a staple gun. Fold the jabot return about 1/2″ in from the side of the board. Then staple the top of the jabot to the front of the board, on top of the swag.
In this case I am just going to place a lining to the back of the swag and jabot after I set the pleats and get my measurement. I will add some ease for a small amount of gather. Then I will just stitch on top leaving 3’’ space inside for curtain rod.
This will not give you the full beautiful look of swag and jabot but will look almost like it. If you are not able to get the board install on top of your window but would like the look of swag and jabot, this is another way to go.

Pattern Layout

Cut four front and four back as pattern is fully lined.

join center front of dress and center front of lining

join side sean of dress and side seam of lining

sew dress strap and turn as shown

Tack strap to dress back both side, center back to located strap position
then place dress lining over dress and sew all around leaving bottom and position for the front strap open

clip and turn baste in place. sew and turn know for the front.

sew knot as shown and front strap in place getting desired length.

Run gather stitch in skirt, gather pin to top and stitch all around leaving back open for a 12’’ to 18 inch zip (this will depend on the size dress you are making).

Pin and sew back zipper, sew and attach front bow as shown.

A three – part scene for the crocheter with some experience

Finished Size: 10″ tall
Abbreviations used: ch – chain, st(s) – stitches, sc – single crochet, hdc – half double crochet, dc – double crochet, trc – triple crochet, dtr – double triple crochet.
MATERIALS
Crochet Cotton, # 5 (such as Knit-Cro-Sheen, bedspread thread, etc), two balls.
Steel crochet hook, size 7.
Foam cone: 9″ and 3″ tall; flat sheet of foam.
Plastic wrap. Rust - resistant straight pins. Small piece of white cardboard.
Beads (for ornaments).
Elmer’s White Glue – All Glue (for fabric stiffener). Hot glue gun and glue sticks.
1Crochet,
Top of tree ( made separately and glued to top of tree base).
Ch 5, sl st to form a ring.
Rnd 1. Ch 4, trc in ring 20 times (21 trc). Sl st to join.
Rnd 2. Ch 1, sc in same st. Ch 3, sc in next trc. Repeat from * around. For the last ch 3 loop, ch 1, hdc in first ch 1, sc st to join.
Rnd 3. Ch 1, sc in same ch 3 loop. * Ch 3, sc in next ch 3 loop. Repeat from * around. Join as before.
Rnds 4 – 6. Repeat Rnd 3.
Rnd 7. Ch 7, sl st in 4th ch from hook, dc in same ch 3 loop. Ch 2, * dc in next ch 3 loop, ch 4, sl st in top of dc, dc in same ch 3 loop. Ch 2. Repeat from * around, Sl st to join. Tie off.
Tree base (beginning at the top). Ch 5, sl st to form a ring.
Rnd 1. Ch 4, trc in ring 20 times (21) trc. Sl st to join.
Rnd 2. Ch 4, trc in each trc around. Sl st to join.
Rnd 3. Ch 5, trc in next trc, * ch 1, trc in next trc. Repeat from * around. Ch 1. Sl st to join.
Rnds 4 – 9. Repeat Rnd 3.
Rnd 10. Ch 6, trc in next trc. * Ch 2, trc in next trc. Repeat from * around. Ch 2. Sl st in 4th ch of ch 6 to join.
Rnds 11 – 16. Repeat Rnd 10.
Rnd 17. Ch 7, trc in next trc. * Ch 3, trc in next trc. Repeat from * around. Ch 3. Sl st in 4th ch of ch  7 to join.
Rnds 18 – 19. Repaet Rnd 17.
Rnd 20 (beginning of bottom ruffle). Ch 1, sc in same st. * Ch4, sc in next ch 3 space. Ch 4, sc in same space, ch 4, sc in same space, ch 4, sc in next trc*. Repeat from * around ending with ch 1, dc in ch 1, sc to join.
Rnd 21. Ch 1, sc in same st, * Ch 4, sc in next ch 4 space. Repeat from * around. Join as before with a ch 1, dc in ch 1, sc.
Rnds 22 – 24. Repeat Rnd 21.
Rnd 25. Ch 7, sl st in 4th ch of ch 7. Dc in same st as first ch 7, ch 2, * dc in next ch 4 loop, ch 4, sl st in top of last dc, dc in same ch 4 loop, ch 2. Repeat from * around. Sl st in 3rd  ch of ch 7 to join; tie off (bottom ruffle completed). Attach thread to trc of 3rd space up from beginning bottom ruffle (Fig. 1); repeat Rnds 20 through 25 (second ruffle completed).
Rnd 26. Attach thread to trc 3 spaces up from last ruffle made. Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 4, sc in next ch 2 loop, ch 4, sc in same loop, ch 4, sc in same loop, ch 4, sc in next ch 2 loop*. Repeat from * around, Ch 1, dc in first ch 1, sc to join.
Rnd 27. Ch 1, sc in same st. * Ch 4, sc in next ch 4 loop. Repeat from * around. Join as before with ch 1, dc in ch 1 sc.
Rnds 28 – 30, Repeat Rnd 27.
Rnd 31. Ch 7, sl st in 4th ch of ch 7, dc in same st as first ch 7, ch 2, * dc in next ch 4 loop, ch 4, sl st in top of last dc, dc in same ch 4 loop, ch 2. Repeat from * around, Sl st in 3rd ch of ch 7 to join. Tie off (third ruffle completed). Attach thread to trc 3 spaces up from last ruffle made; repeat Rnds 26 through 31 (fourth ruffle completed).
Rnd 32. Attach thread to trc 3 spaces up from last ruffle made. Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 3, sc in next ch 2 loop, ch 3, sc in same loop, ch 3, sc in next ch 2 loop. * Ch 3, sc in same loop, ch 3, sc in same loop, ch 3, sc in next ch 2 loop. Repeat from * around. Join as before, with ch 1, hdc in first ch 1, sc st (fifth ruffle completed).
Rnd 33. Ch 1, sc in same st. * Ch 3, sc in next ch 3 loop. Repeat from * around; join as before.
Rnds 34 – 36. Repeat Rnd 33.
Rnd 37. Ch 7, sl st in 4th ch of ch 7. Dc in same st as ch 7. Ch 2, * dc in next ch 3 loop, ch 4, sl st in top of dc, dc in same ch 3 loop. Ch 2. Repeat from * around; sl st to jon. Tie off (top ruffle completed).
Trunk. Ch 25, sl st to form a ring.
Rnd 1. Ch 3, dc in same ch. Work 2 dc in each ch st around. Sl st to join (50) dc.
Rnd 2. Ch 3, work 1 dc in each dc around. Sl st to join.
Rnd 3. Ch 3, dc in same st, * dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Sl st to join.
Rnd 4. Ch 3, dc in same st, * dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc. * Repeat from * around. Sl st to join.
Rnd 5. Ch 3, dc in each dc around. Sl st to join.
Rnd 6. Ch 2, hdc in same st, * hdc in each of next 5 dc, 2 hdc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Sl st to join; tie off.
Rnd 7. Attach thread to inside of circle. Ch 3, dc in each st around. Sl st to join.
Rnds 8 – 9. Ch 3, dc in each st around. Sl st to join.
Rnd 10. Ch 4, trc in same st, trc in next dc, * 2 trc in next dc, trc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Sl st to join.
Rnd 11. Ch 4, trc in each trc around. Sl st to join.
Rnd 12. Hdc in each st around. Sl st to join; tie off.
Star. Ch 4, sl st to form a ring.
Rnd 1. * CH 3, trc in ring, ch 3, sl st in top of trc, trc in ring, ch 3, sc in ring. Repeat from * four nore times. Sl st to join; tie off.

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Design by: Mary Jane Protus.
Tree skirt measures approximately 60” across. flowers/leaf motif measure  approximately 6-1/2” across
“RED HEART Holiday” Art no. 381 (8.5 oz/ 262 yd metallic solid: 3 oz/ 223 yd metallic. Marl ball): 42 ounces no. 3004 Aran w/gold CA. 5-1/2 ounces no. 3008 wine w/gold CB, and 4-1/2 ounces no. 3009 hunter w/gold cc.
Crochet hooks: 6mm [US-J-10] and 5mm [US size H-8]
yarn needle: sewing needle and thread: 264 (2 packages) 5mm and/or 6mm gold beads,
GAUGE: 12 sts = 4”: 6 rows = 4” in pat with double strand of yarn and larger hook. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. USE ANY SIZE HOOK TO OBTAIN THE GAUGE.
SKIRT: with 2 strands of CA held together as one, ch 29.
row 1: dc in 5th ch from hook, * ch 1. dc in next ch: rep. from * across: turn,
ROW 2: ch 4. skip ch-1 sp,* dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp: rep. From * to last st: dc in 3rd ch of ch-4: turn- 12 groups of 4 dc.
ROW 3: ch 4, skip ch-1 sp, * [dc in next 2 dc, ch 1] twice, skip next ch- 1 sp: rep from * to last st: dc in 3rd ch of ch-4: turn.
ROW4: ch 4, skip ch-1 sp, * dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next sp, dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, skip next sp: rep. From * to last st: dc in 3rd ch of ch-4: turn – 12 groups of 6 dc.
ROW 5: ch 4, skip ch-1 sp, * [dc in next 3 dc, ch 1] twice, skip next sp: rep from * to last st: dc in 3rd ch of ch-4.
ROW 6: ch 4, skip sp, * dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in sp, dc in next 3 dc, ch 1, skip sp: rep. From / to last st: dc in 3rd ch of ch-4: turn- 12 groups of 8dc.
Continue in the manner of the last 2 rows: adding a ch-1 sp at the center of each of 12 groups on right side rows and working 2 dc in that same sp on wrong side rows, until there are 12 groups of 44 dc on last row. The last ( wrong side) row would be worked as follows: ch 4. skip sp, * dc in next 21 dc, 2 dc in sp, dc in next 21 dc, ch 1, skip sp: rep, from * to last st: dc in 3rd ch of ch- 4 – 12 groups of 44 dc. Fasten off.
Lower edging- row 1: with right side facing and larger hook, attach one strand each CB and CC in top of last dc: ch 3, dc in next sp, dc in next dc and in each dc across (skip all other ch- 1 sps), dc in 3rd ch of ch- 4: turn.
ROW 2: ch 1, ( sc,ch 3, sc) all in first dc, * skip next dc, ( sc, ch 3. sc) all in next st: rep from * across. Fasten off.
Center opening edging: with right side facing and larger hook, attach CB/CC at opening: ch 1, sc evenly up center opening edge, across opposite side of beg ch, and down next edge. Fasten off.
TIE: with larger hook and CB/CC, ch 150. fasten off. Weave through the ch-1 sps of row 1. knot each end. Trim.
Poinsettia ( make 12): with a smaller hook and a single strand of CB, ch 4: join with a sl st in first ch to form a ring.
RND 1: ch 3, dc in ring, ch 1, [2 dc in ring, ch 1] 6 times: join with a sl st to top of ch-3. RND 2: sl st in next dc, ch 1, sc in next sp, * ch 9, sc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next ch. Tr in next ch. dtr in each of next 2 ch, tr in next ch, dc in next ch **, sc in next sp of RND 1: rep from * around, end at **: join with a sl st to first sc- 7 petals.
RND 3: ch 1, * skip sc, sc at the base of next 7 sts, (sc, ch 1, sc) all in ch-2 sp at tip of petal, sc in next 7 sts: rep from * around : join. Fasten off.
LEAVES ( make 12): with CC, work same as poinsettia through rnd 1.
RND 2: sl st in next dc, ch 1. sc in next sp. * ch 11, sc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next ch, tr in next ch, dtr in each of next 2 ch, tr in next ch, dc in next ch, ch 2, skip last 2 ch **, sc in next sp of rnd 1: rep from * around, end at **: join with a sl st to first sc- 7 leaves. Fasten off.
FINISHING: arrange poinsettia motif over a leaf motif so that a leaf shows between each of the flower petal and tack together. Sew a group of 22 beads to the center of the poinsettia. Center the assembled motif on one of the 12 sections of the skirt as shown and sew in place.

ABBREVIATIONS: beg: beginning: CA,CB,CC = color A color B, color C: ch= chain: dc = double crochet: dtr: double treble crochet: lp (s) = loop (s) mm = millimeters: oz = ounce: rep = repeat: sc = single crochet: sp= space st(s) = stitch(es):
tr = treble crochet: yd = yard: * repeat wherever follows the * as indicated: [] - work direction in brackets the number of times specified.

Materials: One Pound; 2 skeins Azure (Color A), 2 skeins Off White (Color B), 2 skeins Taupe (Color C), 2 skeins Country Basket Ombre (Color D).
PLEASE NOTE: Yarn usage may vary depending on your particular yarn techniques.
Needles: Size I crochet hook.
Finished Size: Approximately 50″ x 85″.
NOTE: When changing color, before pulling last loop(s) of old color through, drop old color (let hang), yarn over with new color and pull through loops(s). With Color A, ch 192.
Row 1: Sc in 3rd ch from hook and in next 27 chs, * change to Color B, sc in next 27 chs, change to Color A, sc in next 27 chs, repeat from *, end sc in last ch, ch 2, turn.
Row 2: Skip first sc, * working in front, dc around post of each of next 3 sc (FPDC), working in back, dc around post of each of next 3 sc (BPDC), repeat from * across picking up new colors where left off; end hdc in turning ch, ch 2, turn.
Row 3: Skip first st, * FPDC around FPDC, BPDC around BPDC, repeat from * across, picking up new colors where left off, end hdc in turning ch, ch 2, turn.
Row 4: Skip first st, * FPDC around BPDC, BPDC around FPDC, repeat from * across, picking up new colors where left off; end hdc in turning ch, ch 2, turn.
Row 5: Repeat Row 3. Rows 6 – 21: Repeat Rows 2 – 5, fastening off each color on
Row 21, turn. Row 22: (Cable Row) Join Color D with sl st in first st, sc in same st, * ch 3, sk 2 st, sc in next st, turn. Sc in each ch of ch 3, sl st in next st, turn. Working behind ch 3, sc in skipped sts, repeat from *, end sc in turning ch, turn.

Row 23: Join Color B with sl st in first st, ch 2, [* 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, repeat from * until there are 27 sc (do not count beg ch 2), join Color C, ** 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, repeat from ** until there are 27 sc], join Color B, repeat from [ to ] across, end sc in last st, ch 2, turn. Rows 24 – 43: Repeat rows 2 – 21.
Row 44: Repeat row 22. Rows 45 – 175: Repeat rows 23 – 44 six times, omitting row 44 at end of row 175 and alternating colors as indicated by rows 1 – 44. Add fringe of your choice.

#   Bernat® Cottontots (113g/4 oz): Sizes 6 mos (12 mos, 18 mos, 2 yrs), 3 (3 , 3, 4) balls
# Crochet Hook: Size 5.5mm (U.S. I or 9) or size needed to obtain gauge  #  5 Buttons  # Scissors
Sizes  Chest Measurement: 6 mos (17 ins [43 cm]); 12 mos (19 ins [48 cm]); 18 mos (21 ins [53.5 cm]); 2 yrs (21.5 ins [54.5 cm])
Finished Chest: 6 mos (21 ins [53.5 cm]); 12 mos (23 ins [58.5 cm]); 18 mos (25 ins [63.5 cm]); 2 yrs (27 ins [68.5 cm])

Abbreviations: beg=beginning, ch=chain, cm=centimeter(s), cont=continue(ity), g=gram(s), inc=increase, in(s)=inch(es), mm=millimeter(s), mos=months, oz=ounce(s), pat=pattern, rem=remain(ing), rep=repeat, RS=right side, sc=single crochet, sl st(s)=slip stitch(es), sp=space(s), st(s)=stitch(es), Yoh=yarn over hook, yrs=years
Gauge
15 sts and 14 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in pat
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). Back Ch 40 (44-48-52)
Foundation row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *Ch 1. Miss next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of ch. Ch 1. Turn. 39 (43-47-51) sts. 1st row: 1 sc in first sc. 1 sc in next ch 1 sp. *Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch 1 sp. Rep from * to last sc. 1 sc in last sc. Ch 1. Turn. 2nd row: 1 sc in first sc. *Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch 1 sp. Rep from * to last 2 sc. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in last sc. Ch 1. Turn.
Last 2 rows form pat.
Cont in pat until work from beg measures 6H (7-7I-8H) ins [16.5 (18-19.5-21.5) cm], ending with RS facing and omitting turning ch at end of last row.
Shape armholes: Next row: Sl st in each of first 4 sts. Ch 1. Pat to last 4 sts. Ch 1. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 31 (35-39-43) sts.
Cont even in pat until armhole measures 4H (5-5G-5H) ins [11.5 (12.5-13-14) cm], ending with RS facing and omitting turning ch at end of last row. Fasten off.
Left Front **Ch 20 (22-24-26)
Foundation row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *Ch 1. Miss next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of ch. Ch 1. Turn. 19 (21-23-25) sts. Proceed in pat as given for Back until work from beg measures 6H (7-7I-8H) ins [16.5 (18-19.5-21.5) cm], ending with RS facing and omitting turning ch at end of last row.**
Shape armhole: Next row: Sl st in each of first 4 sts. Ch 1. Pat to end of row. 15 (17-19-21) sts.
Cont even in pat until armhole measures 2H (3-3G-3H) ins [6 (7.5-8-9) cm], ending with RS facing for next row.
Neck shaping: 1st row: Pat to last 3 (3-4-4) sts. Ch 1. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 2nd row: Draw up a loop in each of first 2 sts. Yoh and draw through all 3 loops on hook - sc2tog made. Pat to end of row. Ch 1. Turn. 3rd row: Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog over last 2 sts. Ch 1. Turn.
Rep 2nd row once more. 9 (11-12-14) sts.
Cont even in pat until work from beg measures same length as Back to shoulders, ending with RS facing for next row and omitting turning ch at end of last row. Fasten off.
Right Front Work from ** to ** as given for Left Front but do not omit turning ch at end of last row.
Shape armhole: Next row: Pat to last 4 sts. Ch 1. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 15 (17-19-21) sts.
Cont even in pat until armhole measures 2 1/2 (3-3 1/4-3 1/2) ins [6 (7.5-8-9) cm], ending with RS facing and omitting turning ch at end of last row.
Neck shaping: 1st row: Sl st in each of first 3 (3-4-4) sts. Ch 1. Pat to end of row. 2nd row: Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog over last 2 sts. Ch 1. Turn. 3rd row: Sc2tog over first 2 sts. Pat to end of row. Ch 1. Turn.
Rep 2nd row once more. 9 (11-12-14) sts.
Cont even in pat until work from beg measures same length as Back to shoulders, ending with RS facing and omitting turning ch at end of last row. Fasten off.
Sleeves
Ch 28 (30-30-30)
Foundation row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *Ch 1. Miss next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of ch. Ch 1. Turn. 27 (29-29-29) sts.
Proceed in pat as given for Back for 3 rows.
Next row: (RS. Increase row). 2 sc in first st. Pat to last st. 2 sc in last st. Ch 1. Turn. Work a further 3 rows even in pat. Rep last 4 rows 2 (3-4-5) times more, taking inc sts into pat. 33 (37-39-41) sts.
Cont even in pat until work from beg measures 6 (7H-8-9) ins [15 (19-20.5-23) cm]. Place a marker at each end of last row. Work a further 4 rows even in pat omitting turning ch at end of last row. Fasten off.
Hood
Ch 76 (78-80-82).
Foundation row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *Ch 1. Miss next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of ch. Ch 1. Turn. 75 (77-79-81) sts.
Proceed in pat as given for Back for 3 rows.
Next row: (RS). Sc2tog over first 2 sts. Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog over last 2 sts. Ch 1. Turn. Next row: Work even in pat.
Rep last 2 rows to 59 (61-63-65) sts.
Cont even in pat until work from beg measures 6G (6I-7-7G) ins [16 (17-18-18.5) cm], ending with RS facing and omitting turning ch at end of last row.
Shape back seam: Next 6 rows: Sl st in each of first 3 sts. Pat to last 3 sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 23 (25-27-29) sts rem. Fasten off.
Finishing: Pin garment pieces to measurements and cover with a damp cloth and allow cloth to dry.
Buttonhole Band: 1st row: With RS of Right Front facing for Her or Left Front facing for Him, work 30 (34-38-46) sc evenly along between neck edge and lower edge. Ch 1. Turn. 2nd row: 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1. Turn. 3rd row: 1 sc in each of first 2 sc. *Ch 2. Miss next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 4 (5-6-7) sc. Rep from * 3 times more. Ch 2. Miss next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Ch 1. Turn. 4th row: 1 sc in each of first 2 sc. *2 sc in next ch 2 sp. 1 sc in each of next 4 (5-6-7) sc. Rep from * 3 times more. 2 sc in next ch 2 sp. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Ch 1. Turn. 5th row: 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off.
Button Band: Work as given for Buttonhole Band on Left Front for Her or Right Front for Him, omitting all reference to buttonholes.
Sew shoulder seams. Fold Hood in half along back seam edge and sew center back seam. Pin shaped edge of Hood to neck opening, beg at center of button or buttonhole bands and matching back seam of Hood to center back neck edge. Sew in Sleeves placing rows above markers along armhole edges of Fronts and Back to form square armholes. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes.
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