How to Make Roman Shades, Roman Shade Pattern

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How to Make Roman Shades

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PBS Classic Shades
  
PBS Headrail
  PBS Top Down Shades
  PBS Pieced Shades

Understand Roman
Shades

  Folding
  Internal Battens
  Ideal Stackage
  
Lifting Mechanisms
  Appropriate Fabrics

Measure and Design
  
Mounting Options
  
Measure Window
  Operating the Hardware Calculator
  
Sketch Your "Pattern"
  Pattern Template
  Example Pattern   
 
Gather Fabric and Hardware
  Required Tools

Common Techniques
  Cut Fabrics
 
Hem Bottoms
 
Sew Side Seams
 
Glue Battens
 
Sew Lift Rings
 
String Shade
 
Mount Shade

Make Classic Roman Shades
  Close Top with Velcro
  Make Headrail
  Make Side Tabs

Make Top-Down and Bottom-Up Shades
  How Cords Operate
 
Finished Dimensions
  Folding TDBU Shade
 
Design Plan
 
Make TDBU Headrail
 
Cord Lock on TDBU
 
Make TDBU Shade
 
Mount TDBU Shade

Make Top-Down Only

Make Valance



 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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How to Make a Professional Roman Shade Video
I was honored to be a guest on the PBS television program "Creative Living with Sheryl Borden". We filmed four segments in April of 2008. The segments will air in the 2008/2009 season. "Creative Living" is seen in 108 markets, mostly in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Check you local listings to see if you get this wonderful "home economics" program, which has aired for 31 years!

This 17-minute segment provides a nice overview about how to make a professional Roman shade. If you have trouble viewing the entire clip, your computer may not have enough RAM. We have posted shorter segments on You Tube. Make a Classic Roman Shade is posted in 4 segments, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4. Also, You Tube uses streaming video, so all computers can view it. You don't have to join, just click on the video you are interested.


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How to Make Roman Shades, Roman Shade Pattern