How to make Roman Shades?
I have seen on HT where someone has given what seemed to be, easy directions for making Roman shades. I would like to make one for a window over my kitchen sink, I know how to make the pleats, but the strings for raising and lowering, have me baffled.
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Roman Shades
Here is an example, actually the pursuit of these forces the question. These are roman shades, stated length is 72", the guy opens one of them for me, no directions o... See more
There are quite a few Roman blind tutorials on HT, perhaps one of these are the one you were thinking of - https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=roman%20shades
there is a box up top and on the left- it says find your next project? try typing roman shades. some times you can find it some times not, I did make some a few yrs back but I cheated, there is a fabric at dedicated fabric stores that you chose the fabric you like for the inside, and the outer is a neutral tan. you attach little rings to guide the cords. the fabric was called warm windows.
Follow the directions for the Roman shade. If you are timid, make a model shade with aluminum foil, with rulers or chopsticks as slats. A Roman shade is basically a fabric covered blind with most of the slats taken out. Good luck with your own, Michelle! ☺️
Thanks. I want to use the unbleached muslin from Hobby Lobby.