The Window Valance Dress

Window Valance = Quick and Easy Dress/Top

This project was seriously so easy!


I bought this cute window valance at Goodwill for $1 and knew it would make a really cute top or dress for Ainsley.

I cut it to the appropriate size for Ainsley and used the existing tab tops as straps!  Then, just put elastic in the top casing and finally stitched up the sides.   

Super easy and took me under 30 minutes to do and she loves it.

With the scraps, I even made some matching bloomers, but don’t have pictures of those yet.  Soon, I promise!
Anyone else love to find things super cheap at Goodwill and upcycle them into unexpected items?



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Hayley Crouse is a wife, mother and multifaceted designer. Her love of sewing, crafting, cooking and interior design infuses her daily life and naturally spills over into her online presence. She pushes the envelope of her creativity and hopes that others will be inspired to do the same. She currently authors the Welcome to the Mouse House Blog, is the pattern designer behind Mouse House Creations and is a collaborative designer with Willow & Co. Patterns.
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5 Responses to The Window Valance Dress

  1. Skeedy July 3, 2012 at 5:58 pm #

    I really love the top and I’m super jealous of your find. We just bought those same valances at Target for my daughter’s room and spent $16 a piece!

  2. Rebecca July 3, 2012 at 11:49 pm #

    So creative! I see so many fabulous upcycles from finds at goodwill but then when I go my brain turns to mush and I have trouble seeing beyond the item.

  3. Jeanette July 4, 2012 at 4:28 am #

    Adorable! You have great vision!

  4. Moo July 8, 2012 at 1:40 am #

    O my gosh that is so cute! Very creative of you!

  5. Stacy Sews and Schools July 14, 2012 at 10:22 pm #

    What a doll!!! I love the valance dress! What a find!!

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