Roman Shades
#15
I helped a friend finish some....she had them sewn, but broke her arm before getting the "pull-ups" done. I dont' remember much, other than it seemed pretty simple. Maybe try google for simpler instructions that what you found already?
#16
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Join Date: Apr 2009
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I took some classes at a drapery school in North Carolina along time ago.
They are very easy. I can email you some instructions. A really neat idea for them is to only put a row of rings down the center. Your wieght bar at the bottom must be cut in two pieces. When these are drawn up, it makes a fan shape (or a Half circle) at the bottom. Really easy and looks neat, and you don't have to sew on all those rows of rings. PM if you need any more help. Linda
They are very easy. I can email you some instructions. A really neat idea for them is to only put a row of rings down the center. Your wieght bar at the bottom must be cut in two pieces. When these are drawn up, it makes a fan shape (or a Half circle) at the bottom. Really easy and looks neat, and you don't have to sew on all those rows of rings. PM if you need any more help. Linda
#17
I made 17 for the windows on my first floor. They are really easy. There are strips with the rings already sewn on, you just sew on each side of the rings. I am planning on making roman shades for my BIL's kitchen and living room as soon as I find fabric that is just right. Good luck and definitely go for it!
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#18
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Originally Posted by mary quite contrary
No way would I pay the price!! I'm sure you can figure it out. I'll look for something free online.
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Roman-Shade
http://www.terrelldesigns.com/howtomakeromanshades.htm
If your window is not terribly tall and if you won't be opening and closing them daily I wouldn't mess with the pulleys.
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Roman-Shade
http://www.terrelldesigns.com/howtomakeromanshades.htm
If your window is not terribly tall and if you won't be opening and closing them daily I wouldn't mess with the pulleys.
#20
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Originally Posted by joannl
There are strips with the rings already sewn on, you just sew on each side of the rings.
Did you use liner material on yours, joann? .
..and is the ring tape a neutral color so it doesn't stand out when the shades are down and one looks at the window from the outside? (I was going to use a white or off-white liner fabric.)
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