Repurposed Bridal Valance

I found the perfect bridal gown train to work as a window treatment in my bedroom. The dress train had at least 15 rows of sheer curly ruffles. I cut off the last three rows to create a valance. First I covered a 51", 1" x 2" board with batting and then dress satin. Next I draped the ruffling along the board top and stapled it in place. The decorated board now sets on brackets above my window. This project took less than an hour and was a no sew project.

kitchen valances

A happy client sent me these photos of valances I made for her.

Window Treatments

I have made two valances recently. A set for myself, the brown, and a set for a client, the white and blue. The brown is a flat valance with tab pockets and features a cone shaped twist of fabric at each end which shows a contrasting fabric. The blue valance is sheered on a rod, very basic but classic. It will be used in a kitchen.