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Add Internal Battens

This video shows how to add internal battens to your existing Roman shade which eliminates the need to "dress" the folds of your shade.

Make a Classic Roman Shade Part 1

Part 1 demonstrates why you should use internal battens, good lining and a weight rod in your Roman shade and shows the ease of creating your own Roman shade pattern using the Hardware Calculator.

Make a Classic Roman Shade Part 2

Part 2 shows how to cut out your front Roman shade fabric and lining, sew the hems and side seams.

Make a Classic Roman Shade Part 3

Part 3 demonstrates how to close the top of the a Classic Roman shade using Velcro and glue the internal battens.

Make a Classic Roman Shade Part 4

Part 4 shows how to turn your shade right-side out after glueing your internal battens, mark the lift ring locations and string the lift cord through the lift rings.
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Understanding Safety Standards for Roman Shades

Terrell Sundermann discusses safety updates for Roman Shades explaining how the Second Provisional Corded Window Treatment Safety Regulations apply to YOU including labeling, cord shrouding and operating cord requirements on the PBS TV show "Creative Living with Sheryl Borden".

Adding Cord Shroud to Existing Shade

This video clip shows how to make your old Roman shade safer by using a simple cord shroud to eliminate strangulation hazards of the cords on the back of the shade. This makes your blind child safe.

Child-Proof Exposed Lifting Cord

How to attach cord shroud to your Roman shade to make the exposed lift cords child safe. This is the ONE added construction step required for a safety-compliant Roman shade.

Make a Top-Down/Bottom Up Roman Shade Part 1

Part 1 shows how a TDBU shade works and using the Hardware Calculator to determine the folds making sure to allow for the TDBU hardware at the top of the shade.

Make a Top-Down/Bottom Up Roman Shade Part 2

Part 2 demonstrates how to cut out your front fabric and lining, sew hems and side seams and make the top pocket of your TDBU shade.

Make a Top-Down/Bottom-Up Roman Shade Part 3

Part 3 shows how to add internal battens, turn shade right-side out, sew on lift rings, insert weight rod, string lift cords of TDBU and attach valance to headrail.

How to Make a Roman Shade Headrail Part 1

Part 1 discusses the inside or outside mount decision, shows all headrail parts and demonstrates how to cover mounting board with muslin.

How to Make a Roman Shade Headrail Part 2

Part 2 shows where to place hardware for an inside-mount or an outside-mount shade, attach hook Velcro and flat pulleys, demonstrates using a tandem flat pulley and threading a cord lock pulley, Top-Down/Bottom-Up headrail.

Double Roman Shades

How to make two shades on one mounting board with a front fabric Roman shade and a back sheer blind including a demonstration on how to make a sheer Roman shade.

How to Make a Window Valance

How to cut out your Window Valance front fabric and lining, sew hems and side seams and close the top with loop fastener. How to make side tucks to assure crisp corners for an outside-mount valance that has a Return.

Pieced Roman Shades Part 1

Terrell explains the concept behind pieced Roman shades and shows various patterns that work well as window treatments. Shades shown include Log Cabin, Four Diamond, Bargello and GardenView (a watercolor technique) patterns.

Pieced Roman Shades Part 2

A demonstration of the PhotoView technique used for a pieced Roman shade or wallhanging.

Four Diamond Shades

How to make a Four-Diamond Pieced Roman Shade.
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