Roman Shades Use Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

• How do you make your own Roman shades?

  How to Make Roman Shades. Hem the sides of your shade fabric by pressing the fabric on each side 1/2 inch and folding in another 1/2 inch, and then sewing along the edges. Hem the bottom of your shade by pressing the fabric 1/2 inch and folding up 2 inches, and then sewing along the edge. From the bottom finished hem of your shade fabric,...

• How do you make a roman shade?

  Hem the bottom of your shade by pressing the fabric 1/2 inch and folding up 2 inches, and then sewing along the edge. From the bottom finished hem of your shade fabric, chalk lines across the front; measure up 10 inches and mark, and then measure another 2 inches and mark. Continue this pattern to the top.

• How do you sew Roman shades?

  Standard Roman Shade Cut a piece of 1x1 wood. Select your fabric and lining material. Cut the fabric. Pin both layers together. Sew around the perimeter. Turn the fabric right side out and iron it flat. Slip stitch the opening closed. Measure and mark the horizontal lines. Allow the glue to dry. Sew the plastic loops to the battens.

• What does roman shade mean?

  Roman shade (plural Roman shades) A kind of window shade that shows a smooth surface while covering the window (unlike most blinds) but closes up into a stack.

• How do you install Roman shades on the outside?

  If you measured for outside mount Roman shades, follow these simple installation steps: Locate the slots in the head rail and insert the bracket bolts through the slots. Hold the headrail in place where the shades will be mounted and mark the tops of the brackets. Make sure the shades are centered and level.

• What tools do you use to install blinds?

  Installing your new blinds will be a cinch. Whether you're a do-it-yourself or someone who's never picked up a tool in your life, you can install blinds. All that's required is: A hand, electric or cordless drill with a 1/4" nut driver, a slotted screwdriver bit or a phillips head screwdriver.

• How do you Mount window shades on a headrail?

  Locate the slots in the head rail and insert the bracket bolts through the slots. Hold the headrail in place where the shades will be mounted and mark the tops of the brackets. Make sure the shades are centered and level.

• How do you use the remote control on a window shade?

  HOW TO USE THE REMOTE Press and hold the Downbutton to lower the shade. You can release when the shade begins lowering. Press and hold the Upbutton to raise the shade. You can release when the shade begins raising. Press the Stopbutton to halt the up or down movement.