Question:  How does one get a Pottery Barn roman shade without paying Pottery Barn roman shade prices? Well, I’m glad you asked!  Read on to find out. First, a little background. When I set out to revamp my laundry room (you can see the full reveal here), the first decision I made was to pick out a window treatment. I really liked the simplicity of roman blinds, and the Vanessa Floral pattern in blue by Pottery Barn (above) had all the colors I wanted to incorporate into my new laundry room. Well, there were two problems, actually. The first was the price. Depending on the size, it runs anywhere from $209 to $239. Although it comes in 5 different sizes, it didn’t come in my size. Isn’t that always the way it goes? But being the resourceful gal that I am, I came up with a plan. I knew I didn’t want to start over looking for fabric again wouldn’t find another fabric that I liked as much, so I did the next best thing. I made my own. This particular Pottery Barn fabric also happens to come in a lined drape.

So I ordered the smallest size available, which was 50″ x 63″. It was more than enough fabric, and at $79, it was quite a bargain compared to the cost of the blinds. Then, following this tutorial (why reinvent the wheel, right?) that I found on Pinterest, I made my own roman blind, using the drape for the fabric. An added bonus of doing it this way was that I didn’t have to line them, because the lining was already built in.  And if that weren’t enough, I had enough fabric left over to recover my old tabletop ironing board. Bissell Carpet Cleaner Not SuctioningA Pottery Barn roman blind that 1) costs between $130 and $160 less than the original and 2) fits my window. Bully Puppies For Sale In OklahomaAnd a new ironing board cover to boot. Quick Step Laminate Flooring Vs Pergo

I can live with that.  Stay tuned for a full reveal of my laundry room.  There, I said it.  Now maybe I’ll get those pictures taken so I can show you.  You should bug me about it.  Did I just say that? (Update: you can see the full Laundry Room reveal here.) You can see more diy projects from my laundry room here: Pottery Barn Inspired Wall Clock Built-in Laundry Drying Racks Laundry Tip: How to Safely Make Your Own Bleach Gel Thanks so much for stopping by! Also linking up to: Swanky Stuff Thursday at Something Swanky. Click here to see where this project was featured.Elegant Roman-type shades can be made without cords. A Roman window shade combines sleek elegance with style. The shade is most appropriate for tall, thin windows, which show off the folds of the fabric. Custom-created Roman shades are expensive, but a cordless Roman-type shade can be made from just a few inexpensive supplies. Roman shades add instant sophistication to any room.

Measure the height and width of the inside of the window with a tape measure. Add 3 1/2 inches to the height and 2 inches to the width to determine the amount of fabric needed. Cut the fabric to the measurements with scissors. Fold two long edges and one short edge to the wrong side of the fabric 1/2 inch twice and pin in place with straight pins for hems. Sew the hems with a straight stitch, using a sewing machine. Press the hems flat with an iron. Fold the remaining unhemmed short edge of the fabric over 1/2 inch to the wrong side. Fold the fabric, again, 2 inches to the wrong side. Pin in place with straight pins. Sew along the folded edge of the fabric with a sewing machine to create a rod panel at the top of the fabric shade. Press the channel flat with an iron. Insert one tension curtain rod in the shade’s rod channel. Insert the second tension rod in the window frame, approximately 6 inches from the top. Insert the third rod in the frame approximately 6 inches below the previously inserted rod.

Place the shade in the window by inserting the channel rod in the window at the top of the window well. Insert the bottom edge of the shade into the window above the second rod, pulling the shade over the rod to create a fold that is approximately 3 inches long. Repeat, creating another shade fold over the third and final rod to complete the cordless Roman-style shade. Things You Will Need Tape measure Heavy cotton or linen fabric Straight pins Sewing machine Iron Three tension curtain rods, size to fit window width Tip Warning References Apartment Therapy: DIY Easy Bathroom ShadesBirch and Bird: The Roman ShadeIndulgy: No Sew Roman Shades Photo Credits Ryan McVay/Photodisc/Getty Images Suggest a CorrectionNo SewHow To Make Published on Aug 2, 2011 Easy No Sew Roman Shades Check out the new options of child safe roman shade lift system, No Strings or Cords! How to Make a No Sew Roman Shade
Child Safe Cordless Roman Shades

Supply List
Supplies
Home Dec Fabric 54” wide
Drapery Lining
Drapery Interlining (creates a 350 R Value)
Mounting Board
Velcro
Brass Rings
UV White Rings
Items below are not needed when
making a cordless shade
Rib Tape
Shade Ribs
Cord Idlers or screw eyes
Cord Lock
Shade Cord
Cord Condenser
Tools
Iron
Ruler
Disappearing Pen
Fabric

Folding Pen
Painters Blue Tape
Staple Gun
Double sided Sealah Tape

Measuring for Inside Mounted Roman Shade
Inside mount
Across top
Across middle
Across bottom
Outside mount
Use your smallest measurement
for the width of your shade
Length from top to bottom

Measuring for Outside Mounted Roman Shade
With outside shade mount you can allow 2” beyond the frame
on both sides of the window casing
The height is normally about
4 inches above the window and
down to the bottom window sill

Estimating the Fabric
Estimating Face Shade Fabric (front side of shade)

• width + 3” length + 5” double fold hem and allowance to cover board Hems can be 3” to 6” depending on the shade

Example: Shade width 40” Shade length 50”

• Width 40” +3”= 43” Length 50” + 10”hem + 4” board cover = 64”

Fabric cut size would be 43”x62”
Lining width is cut 41” 2” less than the face fabric
Lining length is 64”
Interlining is cut finished shade size 40”x50”

Matching Fabric When Shade is Wider Than 54”
Split second width equally
on both side of center fabric
Center cut
1 – 54” width of fabric
27”
27”
When needing only a few more inches for the width
you might need to cut the center cut a little smaller
so you shade will look balanced

Depend on the length of the shade you can change the fold length. Normal folds are 4”-8” space or 5”-10” space

Making the Shade
In the photos we are making a lined shade, without interlining.
If you do not have a grid surface you can use a contractors square
and tape an outline to create a true square.
When your fabric is square your shade will hang straight

Paula a student at Home Fashions U
Is cutting her lining and face fabric

Measuring a 11/2” side hem on the face fabric using a fabric folding pen
The fabric folding pen creates a fold line in the fabric for easy folding and ironing

Creating a 1” fold line on the lining fabric

You can see the lining lays ½ inch in side the face fabric

• Face Fabric has 1 ½” fold
  With wrong sides of face fabric and lining together
  you can begin to fold the hem in place at the
  bottom of the shade.
  
  If making a cordless shade you would now use the
  Sealah Tape to tape the two layers together and tape.
  The hem in place, leaving a opening for the weight bar
  at the bottom of the shade. Sealah Tape
  Notice the hem is folded at an angle on the inside,
  this prevents it from showing any raw edges
  
  Using ribs inside of your shade will control the fabric when lifting.
  Rib Line
  
  After Marking the Rib Lines, turn your lining fabric over with wrong side up.
  Now you can iron on the rib tape which has iron on adhesive on the edges of the tape.
  This will allow you to slide the plastic ribs into the fabric opening
  

Now we have the ribs inserted and with wrong sides
Together it is time to attach the lining and face fabric
with Sealah Tape

Once again when finishing the hem fold the corners in
and adhere in place with Sealah Tape

Now sew the white rings
On to the shade.
Ring spacing 8-12” apart
Use Brass Rings on the bottom

Cover the mounting board with face fabric for outside mounts,
you can use lining for inside mounts.
Staple or Velcro the shade to the mounting board and add
the cords locks and cords or use a Safe T Shade Lift System

New Lift System For Window Shades Engineered to Protect Children’s Lives
“A state-of-the-art cordless shade.”-Inez Tenenbaum, Chairman of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
In the wake of nationwide alarm over child injuries and deaths caused by standard corded window coverings, a major custom window fashions manufacturer, has introduced a dramatic innovation in lift and operating systems that completely eliminates hazardous cords in Roman, woven wood, screen and roller shades.
Safe-T-Shade™ is a patent-pending

, industry-first design that enables all styles of shades to function smoothly and freely without the entangling lift cords, control cords and unsightly rings currently in use.

Safe T Shades
3-6 ft Custom Finished Heavy Duty Spring Roller Lift System
4 Different sizes and weights for several shade styles
Maximum shade size 72" wide by 70" long and weighing up to 15 lbs. Minimum projection 2 1/2".
This Shade System is completely assembled to the mounting board.
You need to attach your shade to the board, install the battens and J guides to the back of your shade.
Complete Instructions included and view the instructional videos at Home Fashions U

Safe T Shade
The Safe T Shade includes roller tube, battens, J guides and energy efficient solar screen backing material cut to width up to 6 t. The 1 3/4" diameter roller tube is assembled with lift sheet attached to mounting board that has been cut to customer's specified width.
Please include width and length so we can provide the correct supplies
Outside Mount or Inside Mount – Safe T Shade will take a ½ inch deduction of the with on inside mount shades.
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