How To Make Roman Shades
You're about to discover how to make roman shades! I absolutely love roman shades! They offer privacy, light control and insulation... and they make decorating your window easy. They don't require as much fabric to make as drapes do and... making roman shades is easier than you may think. Most roman shade styles start with a rectangle of fabric... from there you can add lining, interlining... and accent fabrics. And based on where you put your shade rings and lift cord... you can have relaxed roman shades, butterfly roman shades... or flat roman shades. If you love the look of roman shades like I do... then learn how to make roman shades with me - Jenny T.!
Here's what you're going to learn about making roman shades!
How To Make Roman Shades - step by step
In this roman shade how-to, you are going to learn how to sew a flat roman shade. I'm going to share with you all kinds of expert tips and tricks about making roman shades. You'll learn what supplies you'll need to install a roman shade... where you can find your roman shade supplies and hardware. Plus! Read on to discover step by step roman shade instructions that will have easy diagrams that show you exactly how to measure and cut your fabric... thread and rig your roman shade... and install your roman shade!
If you want to learn some quick tips and expert techniques for making roman shades, watch these FREE making roman shades videos, visit Making Roman Shades to gain access to 20 free videos.
Ok... so let's get started!
If you want to learn some quick tips and expert techniques for making roman shades, watch these FREE making roman shades videos, visit Making Roman Shades to gain access to 20 free videos.
Ok... so let's get started!
Contents of How To Make Roman Shade
- How To Make Roman Shades - Installing
- How To Make Hobbled Roman Shades
- Making Roman Shades Blog
- How To Make Roman Shades - Measuring
- When Making Roman Shades How Far Apart Should I Space My Lift Cords?
- How To Make Roman Shades
- How To Make Roan Shades Video
- How To Make Roman Shades Orbs Video
- How To Make Roman Shades Videos
- How To Make Roman Shade Resources
- How To Make Roman Shades Hardware Video
- How To Make Roman Shades Web Sites
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How To Make Roman Shades - Installing
Where Should I Install My Roman Shade?
Inside Mount vs. Outside Mount
One big factor in measuring for your roman shade is deciding if your roman shade will be on the inside of your window frame (inside mount) or on the outside of your window frame (outside mount)... on your wall or molding. This is mainly a design decision.
Click here to watch 20 FREE videos that show you expert techniques and tips for making roman shades.Inside Mount
An inside mount will offer more privacy, because there is less gap between the roman shade and the window.
If you have moulding around your window, an inside mount will show off your window trim.
If you plan on hanging drapes over your window, then an inside mount is ideal because it won't interfere with the hanging and functioning of your drapes.
Outside Mount
An outside mount can make your window look bigger. If you install it higher on your wall... you window will look taller. You can really manipulate the size of your window by how you hang your roman shade.
If you wish to have the roman shade clear your window when the shade is completely raised, then you will want an outside mount.
If you plan on hanging your roman shade on a decorative drapery pole... an outside mount is required.
You decide! It's your window.... do what you like best!
One big factor in measuring for your roman shade is deciding if your roman shade will be on the inside of your window frame (inside mount) or on the outside of your window frame (outside mount)... on your wall or molding. This is mainly a design decision.
Click here to watch 20 FREE videos that show you expert techniques and tips for making roman shades.Inside Mount
An inside mount will offer more privacy, because there is less gap between the roman shade and the window.
If you have moulding around your window, an inside mount will show off your window trim.
If you plan on hanging drapes over your window, then an inside mount is ideal because it won't interfere with the hanging and functioning of your drapes.
Outside Mount
An outside mount can make your window look bigger. If you install it higher on your wall... you window will look taller. You can really manipulate the size of your window by how you hang your roman shade.
If you wish to have the roman shade clear your window when the shade is completely raised, then you will want an outside mount.
If you plan on hanging your roman shade on a decorative drapery pole... an outside mount is required.
You decide! It's your window.... do what you like best!
How To Make Hobbled Roman Shades
Step by step video tutorials and illustrated instructions.
Learn how to sew a hobbled roman shade with detailed step by step instructions and video tutorials. Visit How To Make Hobbled Roman Shades to learn how to gain instant access to your ebook and video tutorials.
Making Roman Shades Blog
Tips and Tricks for Making Roman Shades
Jenny T. shares her ideas, tips and tricks for making roman shades in her Simple Sewing Projects blog.
How To Make Roman Shades - Measuring
How to measure your window.
Before you can start sewing your roman shade, or start cutting your fabric, you need to know the finished dimensions of your roman shade. That is... how wide and how long do you want your roman shade to be when it is completely lowered.
There are three different ways to install your roman shade... inside your window frame, outside your window frame, and on a decorative pole.
Click here to watch 20 FREE videos that show you expert techniques and tips for making roman shades.Inside the window frame
If you plan on hanging your roman shade on the inside of your window frame... you will attach your roman shade to a dust board and then install the dust board to the top inside of your window frame.
The finished width of your roman shade is the width of the inside of your window frame MINUS 1/2 inch.
The finished length of your roman shade is the length of the inside of your window frame.
Outside the window frame
If you plan on hanging your roman shade on the outside of your window frame... then you will attach your roman shade to a dust board... and install the dust board to the wall above your window frame.
There is no strict rule of how far above the window you should install your roman shade. The higher you install the dust board the taller your window will appear.
The finished width of your roman shade is however wide you wish your roman shade to be. If you're not sure... two inches passed the edge of your window is a common installation.
The finished length of your roman shade is the length from the top edge of your dust board to the window sill
On a decorative pole
If you plan on hanging a roman shade on the outside of your window frame on a decorative drapery pole... then you will slide your roman shade onto the pole... you will still install a dust board inside your window frame. Your hardware that will raise and lower your roman shade will be installed on this board.
The finished width of your roman shade is however wide you wish your roman shade to be. If you're not sure two inches passed the edge of your window is a common installation.
The finished length of your roman shade is the length from the top edge of your drapery pole to the window sill.The finished length of your roman shade is the length from the top edge of your dust board to the window sill
There are three different ways to install your roman shade... inside your window frame, outside your window frame, and on a decorative pole.
Click here to watch 20 FREE videos that show you expert techniques and tips for making roman shades.Inside the window frame
If you plan on hanging your roman shade on the inside of your window frame... you will attach your roman shade to a dust board and then install the dust board to the top inside of your window frame.
The finished width of your roman shade is the width of the inside of your window frame MINUS 1/2 inch.
The finished length of your roman shade is the length of the inside of your window frame.
Outside the window frame
If you plan on hanging your roman shade on the outside of your window frame... then you will attach your roman shade to a dust board... and install the dust board to the wall above your window frame.
There is no strict rule of how far above the window you should install your roman shade. The higher you install the dust board the taller your window will appear.
The finished width of your roman shade is however wide you wish your roman shade to be. If you're not sure... two inches passed the edge of your window is a common installation.
The finished length of your roman shade is the length from the top edge of your dust board to the window sill
On a decorative pole
If you plan on hanging a roman shade on the outside of your window frame on a decorative drapery pole... then you will slide your roman shade onto the pole... you will still install a dust board inside your window frame. Your hardware that will raise and lower your roman shade will be installed on this board.
The finished width of your roman shade is however wide you wish your roman shade to be. If you're not sure two inches passed the edge of your window is a common installation.
The finished length of your roman shade is the length from the top edge of your drapery pole to the window sill.The finished length of your roman shade is the length from the top edge of your dust board to the window sill
When Making Roman Shades How Far Apart Should I Space My Lift Cords?
http://www.MakingRomanShades.com/freegift Learn how to calculate the distance between your lift cords when making roman shades, plus Jenny T. shares with you a quick and easy formula for figuring out the number of lift cords for your roman shade. Visit MakingRomanShades.com/freegift to get free access to 20 more exciting videos by Jenny T. that give you helpful hints for making roman shades.
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How To Make Roman Shades
Roman Shade Supplies
Here's a list of roman shade supplies you'll need to make a roman shade.
- Face Fabric and Lining
- You'll need your face fabric and lining. For most roman shades you'll need cut your fabric to your window's measurements plus the seam allowances.
- Roman Shade Rings
- You'll need roman shade rings to thread your lift cord through. How far apart you space your rings dictates what your roman shade will look like. If you space them close together going up your shade your roman shade will have small pleats... and if you space them far apart your shade will have large pleats. If you space them far apart going across your roman shade, your roman shade will turn into a relaxed roman shade... and closer together you'll have a flat roman shade.
- Roman Shade Lift Cord
- You'll need lift cord to raise and lower your roman shade. You'll need enough to run the length of your roman shade for all columns of rings... and over to your cord lock and shade cleat.
- Decorative Cord Cleat
- Tidy up all of those messy lift cords and easily keep your roman shade raised by quickly wrapping your lift cord around a decorative cord cleat.
- Cord Locks
- Roman Shade cord lock. Raise and lower your roman shade like a blind. Simply pull on your lift cord, and lock your shade in the raised position. You'll need one for each roman shade.
How To Make Roan Shades Video
How To Sew On A Roman Shade Ring Video
Learn how to sew on a roman shade ring with Jenny T.'s expert sewing tips and how-to. Making roman shades is fast and easy with her technique.
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How To Make Roman Shades Orbs Video
Speed up making roman shades with Orbs!
I promised I'd share with you expert tips to speed up making roman shades... and here's my favorite. The roman shade orb.
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How To Make Roman Shades Videos
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How To Make Roman Shade Resources
Here is a list of valuable resources you may need for making roman shades. These are web sites for roman shade supplies, how to make roman shades, window valance patterns and more.
- Making Roman Shades
- Step by step video tutorials and illustrated instructions for making roman shades. Plus you'll discover easy-to-use roman shade calculators that tell you exactly how much fabric you'll need, how many shade rings, how far you should space your rings and lift cord! Just awesome.
- Roman Shade Hardware
- Discover roman shade hardware and supplies for making roman shades... and installing them.
- Window Valance Patterns
- Discover designer window valance patterns that you can instantly download. Each design comes with Jenny T.'s signature illustrations and detailed instructions.
- How To Sew Curtains
- Jenny T. shows you exactly how to sew lined curtains, interlined drapes, grommet curtains and pinch pleat curtains... through detailed step by step video tutorials. These videos show you everything you want to know about making curtains.
- How To Sew Pleated Drapes
- Learn how to sew pinch pleated drapes with detailed step by step instructions.
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- I love this online fabric store. If you're looking for decorator fabric at HUGE discounts then you need to check out fabric.com. Making roman shades is all about saving money... and when you can get your fabric at wholesale pricing... you save even more!
How To Make Roman Shades Hardware Video
How to Install A Roman Shade Bead Chain System
This is part 1 of a video series that shows you how to install a bead chain system onto your roman shade. Most people install a roman shade with a cord lock and a cord cleat. But if you want a more professional result, then you will love this bead chain system. You can simply pull the bead chain and the roman shade raises and lowers smoothly. It's the perfect roman shade hardware for your roman shade.
You can find more information on this product at Roman Shade Hardware
You can find more information on this product at Roman Shade Hardware
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How To Make Roman Shades Web Sites
Where to Find How To Make Roman Shade Sewing Instructions
For 20 FREE videos on making roman shades - How To Make Roman Shades - get access to 20 quick and useful videos that offer tips, tricks and techniques for making roman shades, visit How To Make Roman Shades
How To Make Hobbled Roman Shades - Learn how to make hobbled roman shades with detailed step by step video tutorials and illustrated instructions.
To find all of your roman shade supplies and roman shade hardware visit Roman Shade Supplies
How To Make Hobbled Roman Shades - Learn how to make hobbled roman shades with detailed step by step video tutorials and illustrated instructions.
To find all of your roman shade supplies and roman shade hardware visit Roman Shade Supplies
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