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Make a Classic Roman Shade

This Roman shade opens from the bottom and is the most common variety. By incorporating some simple hardware, you can produce a shade that operates perfectly. You can use these instructions to make a one-fabric shade or to turn your fabric art into a pieced Roman shade. The best way to navigate is to click on a Topic below. Then use the left-hand navigation column to work your way through the topics.
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Preparing to Make a Classic Shade

Once you have read and followed the directions for measuring and sketching a pattern for your shade, you are ready to make your Classic Roman shade.
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Sew Hem and Side Seams

After cutting your front fabric and lining, you will hem (separately) both and then join them together by sewing the side seams. You will end up with a tube of fabric that has hems at the bottom and raw edges at the top.
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Close Your Classic Shade Top

Close the top of your Classic Roman shade using sew-on loop fastener.
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Attach Internal Battens

Attach internal battens in your shade using glue. The battens are not noticeable and assure that your shade folds perfectly.
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Make Classic Shade Headrail

Your Classic Roman shade is attached to your wall or window on a simple Headrail made from a 1x2 board, muslin, hook fastener, flat pulleys (or screw eyes) and if you wish, a cord lock.
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Sew Lift Rings on Classic Shade

Mark the location of your lift rings using the flat pulleys or screw eyes on your mounting board.
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Insert Weight Rod

Slip the weight rod into the hem of the lining of your shade.
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String Classic Shade

You will string the lift cords through the columns of lift rings and pulleys or screw eyes on a work table before attaching your shade at the window.
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Mount Classic Shade at Window

Once the mounting board is attached to the window, you use the Velcro to hold the shade while you thread the cord through the flat pulleys.