How to Make Roman Shades Using Iron-On Roman Rib Tape
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- Measuring the Window — 0:32 min.
- Patterning — 4:54 min.
- Sewing Decorative & Lining Fabric — 9:21 min.
- Creasing Sides & Sewing Bottom Sleeve — 12:01 min.
- Adding Ribs or Dowels — 15:21 min.
- Finishing Top Edge — 20:40 min.
- Building a Headrail — 21:50 min.
- Installing Curtain Hardware — 23:24 min.
- Materials List — 33:02 min.
- Sunbrella® Elegance Marble 54" Upholstery Fabric #45746-0001
- Blackout White 54" Drapery Lining Fabric #122515
- Coats & Clark™ Extra Strong® Tex 70 White Nylon Upholstery Thread (150 yds.) #104812
- Iron-On Roman Rib Tape 1" #104858
- Roman Shade Plastic 1/4" Ribs (5 ft.) #104987
- Polyester White Hook #105034
- Polyester White Loop #105033
- Sew-On Rings for Roman & Balloon Shades #104469
- Cord Lock for Roman & Austrian Shades #104468
- Bottom Rod for Fabric Shades 3/8" #104989
- Leech Line Dacron® 5/64" White #21207
- Plastic Lift Cord Condenser White #104470
- Vase Shape White Wooden Blind Cord Tassel #106673
- Screw Eyes
- Screws
- 1" x 2" Wood Board
- Comfort Grip Rotary Cutter #965511
- Sailrite® Self Healing Double-Sided Cutting Mat 18" x 24" #123112
- Multiuse Pins 1-1/2"(250 pack) #102985
- Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LS Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) #311502
- Deluxe 5-1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide #103597
- Pencil, Straightedge, Measuring Tape, Scissors, Hand Needle, Iron, Saw or Hacksaw, Stapler, Drill, Screwdriver
After releasing our first video, we added a few pieces of new hardware that help streamline Roman Shade construction. This video will show you how to build a Roman Shade using Iron-On Roman Rib Tape.
Iron-On Roman Rib Tape gives you an easy way to attach the dowels to your Roman Shade without sewing or gluing. The tape irons right to the back of your shade and features a small pocket in the center that holds the dowels. It works great, especially with our lightweight Roman Shade Ribs, which are plastic dowel rods made just for this purpose.
We opted to use a heavier lining this time so the shades will block out more light. Blackout drapery lining fabric worked really well for us in this application. We recommend pairing this heavy liner with a lightweight décor fabric, so the folds will train easier.
In this video, you will learn how to measure your window, pattern the fabric, sew the lining, add ribs, string the shade, build the headrail, and install the shade on your window.
For your convenience, we've also created the following written instructions:
Please Note:
Video and PDF instructions are intended for personal use. If making shades to sell or gift, they must comply with the latest safety regulations. To make your shades safety compliant, the lift rings must be no farther apart than 4 inches. To accomplish this, the stack height should be 6 inches. This will result in less visible fabric when the shade is fully open, but will prevent the formation of hazardous loops.
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.