How to Make a Roman Shade

How to Make a Roman Shade Video demonstrates step-by-step how to create a traditional roman shade for your home. Roman shades are a functional and stylish way to soften the look of your windows, while also providing privacy. Learn how to measure the window, pattern the fabric, calculate spacing for the dowels, build a headrail, and install the shades. See a NEW Roman Shade DIY video which includes a roller clutch system: https://youtu.be/tyqvk_cvEmE For your roman shade, choose from hundreds of great home décor fabrics at http://www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/Home-Fabric/Decor-and-Upholstery-Fabric/Home-Use/Drapery/type/Products?order=custitem_popularity Fabric Calculator Link: http://fabric-calculator.com/roman.aspx How to Make a Roman Shade Chapters • Measuring Window -- 0:26 • Adding Drapery Lining -- 5:56 • Securing Dowels -- 9:11 • Sewing Bottom Hem -- 14:08 • Finishing Top Edge -- 17:17 • Attaching Rings -- 19:54 • Building a Headrail -- 23:53 • Installing Curtain Hardware -- 26:59 • Materials List -- 34:57 MATERIALS LIST: • Decorative Fabric from Sailrite http://www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/Home-Fabric/Decor-and-Upholstery-Fabric/Home-Use/Drapery/type/Products?order=custitem_popularity • Drapery Lining Fabric from Sailrite #120164 (white) / #120185 (ivory) / #120280 (white Blackout) / #120282 (Ivory Blackout) http://www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/Home-Fabric/Drapery-Fabric/Fabric-Type/Drapery-Lining/type/Products?order=custitem_popularity • Thread from Sailrite http://www.sailrite.com/Notions/Threads/Indoor-Thread/Thread-Size/Home/type/Products • Wood Dowels or Plastic Ribs http://www.sailrite.com/Roman-Shade-Plastic-1-4-Ribs-5-Feet • Metal Dowel Rod #104989 http://www.sailrite.com/Bottom-Rod-for-Fabric-Shades-3-8-Brass-Finish-4-Feet • Nylon White Hook #467100 http://www.sailrite.com/Velcro-Nylon-White-Hook-1 • Nylon White Loop #471100 http://www.sailrite.com/Velcro-Nylon-White-Loop-1 • Sew on Rings #104469 http://www.sailrite.com/Sew-on-Rings-for-Roman-Balloon-Shades Screw Eyes #120034 http://www.sailrite.com/Standard-Screw-Eye • Cord Lock #104468 http://www.sailrite.com/Cord-Lock-for-Roman-Austrian-Shades • Leechline 5/64” #21207 http://www.sailrite.com/Leechline-Dacron-5-64 • Plastic Lift Cord Condenser #104470 http://www.sailrite.com/Plastic-Lift-Cord-Condenser-White • Mounting Screws • Wood Headboard This instructional video is intended for personal use. If making shades to sell or gift, they must comply with the latest safety regulations. Warning: Cords can be hazardous, even fatal, to young children. Keep cords out of reach of children. Keep cribs, playpens, and other furniture away from cords. Do not tie cords together or allow cords to twist or loop together. Note: If glue is used to secure dowels to fabric be sure to test the glue on the fabric to check for bleed-through.