Measure and Sketch Your Pattern

Begin planning your project by reading this section. After reading about how Roman shades fold and recommended fabric and linings, you will decide how to mount your shade and measure your window. You will use the Pattern Form to sketch your own shade template. 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.

How a Roman Shade Folds

You will most likely be using the Hardware Calculator to determine your fold depth and the number of folds. But you should still understand how your shade operates.

Measuring Your Window

Before measuring your window you need to decide how to mount your shade. Detailed instructions then follow for how to measure for each mounting option, including French doors.

Using the Hardware (Folding) Calculator

A discussion on Stackage precedes the discussion on using our Hardware (and Folding) Calculator.

Hardware Calculator Tips for Top-Down Shade

You will need separate measurements for the shade length and the treatment length (includes the top-down hardware) when using the Hardware Calculator for a Top-Down shade.