Do it yourself Roman shades are not too difficult or too time consuming. Getting custom made Roman shades can cost you a small fortune. Do it yourself Roman shades are easy to make and look like you have got a professional to do it.
Materials required for do it yourself Roman Shades:
1. fabric
2. lining fabric
3. tape measure
4. scissors
5. scallop template
6. pencil
7. hook and loop tape
8. thin cording
9. small wooden dowel
10. 1?x1? board
11. needle
12. staple gun
13. screw eyes
14. drill
15. screws
How to make do it yourself Roman Shades:
Measure the width of the window. To determine the necessary length, divide the window length by five, and then add that number to the length of the window and add seam allowances. Cut the fabric and lining according to the measurements. Pin the fabrics with right sides together and trace/ cut scallops along the bottom. Sew the two pieces together after leaving about a six-inch opening along the top in the middle for turning. Snip small cuts in the seam allowances along the scallops so they lie flat, and then turn the shade right...