How To Make Roman Shades – Part 3
In lesson three, we start with the side seams sewn up with the proper hems on both ends, resulting in a tube. Turning it inside out gives you your first hint of your soon-to-be Roman shade. Terrell then measures and trims excess fabric off the top and attaches a velcro strip.
Next is where Terrell inserts her “secret ingredient” to making your roman shades fold sharply and crisply every time without ever sagging. Watch as she sets up the table, lays the shade out, and uses her foolproof method of attaching the “secret structure:”
Make a Classic Roman Shade Part 3
Terrell Sundermann discusses Classic Roman Shades on the PBS TV show “Creative Living with Sheryl Borden.” See Classic Roman Shades Parts 1, 2 & 4 and www.terrelldesigns.com for more about designing and making Roman shades.
You’ve got to admit, if you make your shades this way (with the “secret structure”), they WILL stack beautifully and perfectly every time.
Terrell did her Roman shades this way fifteen years ago, and they still look beautiful!
Coming up next is Lesson 4 – the last steps to gorgeous Roman shades! Click here to go to “How To Make Roman Shades” - Part 4