How to Make a Relaxed Roman Shade

Notes: Add a cord cleat to each window blind for safety. Operating cords must have a default length of 40 percent of the blind height according to Section 4.3.2 of ANSI/WCMA–2018 (previously unlimited). And a warning label must depict more graphically the strangulation hazard associated with cords (5.1).

In this video tutorial we will show you how to make your own Relaxed Roman Shade. Relaxed roman shades are functional with its signature curve which gives your window a soft casual look. This relaxed Roman Shade features a smooth front that is tailored to fall into a gentle curve with built-in fullness along the bottom of the shade, resulting in a look that's less structured and more free-flowing. While this relaxed roman shade is designed to be functional, it is primarily decorative, as folds sometime require restyling after raising. A relaxed roman shade may also be layered over a Roller Shades if desired.

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HOW TO MAKE A RELAXED ROMAN SHADE CHAPTERS:
Measuring the Window & Using Fabric Calculator – 0:40 min
Patterning Decorative Fabric – 2:58 min
Patterning Drapery Lining – 8:38 min
Sewing Lining to Decorative Fabric – 10:39 min
Finishing Bottom Edge – 13:47 min
Placing Lift Rings – 17:05 min
Sewing Lift Rings – 21:37 min
Trimming & Finishing Top Edge – 26:11 min
Installing Bottom Rod – 29:01 min
Feeding Lift Lines – 31:33 min
Creating Headboard & Running Lines – 34:50 min
Installing & Dressing the Shade – 40:59 min
Materials List – 46:55 min

MATERIALS LIST:
Décor & Upholstery / Window Treatment Fabric from Sailrite – we used Item # 45922-0001
Drapery Lining Fabric from Sailrite – we used Item # 120280
Polyester or Nylon Thread from Sailrite (V-46, V-69 or lighter)
Sew on Rings for Shades - Item # 104469
Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery - Item # 104167
Nylon White Loop 1" - Item # 471100
Bottom Rod for Fabric Shades 3/8" - Item # 104989
Webbing Tubular Polyester 3/4" White 2295# - Item # 531610
Leech Line Dacron 5/64" White - Item # 21207
Cord Adjuster Orb - Item # 120065
Nylon White Hook 1" - Item # 467100
Standard Screw Eye - Item # 120034
Plastic Lift Cord Condenser - Item # 104470 (white) or # 105503 (cream)
Wooden Blind Cord Tassel – Vase Shaped Item # 106673 (white), # 106675 (pecan), # 106674 (alabaster)
Bell Shaped - Item # 106670 (white), # 106672 (pecan), # 106671 (alabaster)
Cord Cleat - Item # 106726

TOOLS LIST:
Scribe-All Water Soluble Marking Pencil White - Item # 120681
Gingher Scissors Right Handed - Item # 19104
Multi Use Pins 1 1/2" - Item # 102985
Sailrite Canvas Patterning Ruler - Item # 107040
Deluxe 5 1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - Item # 103597
Sewing Machine – we used Sailrite Ultrafeed LSZ-1 Item # 300602
Sewing Gauge Ruler 6" - Item # 102995
Sailrite Edge Hotknife Package (110 Volt) - Item # 103800
Heavy Duty Stapler – we used the EZE TC-08 Long Nose Staple Gun - Item # 105509
Straight Edge, Tape Measure, Pencil, Drill, Wooden Board (approx. 1” x 2” x width of shade), Mounting Screws, Iron

CAUTIONARY WARNING!!!
Small children have become entangled in shade lift lines, sometimes leading to death. This is a do-it-yourself project - use this shade design at your own risk. The highest degree of safety will be achieved by making sure that small children are not able to access shades that utilize lift lines and it is with this caution that we offer a complete description of how to make your own Relaxed Roman Shade system.

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