Imagine having superb designer roman shades on your windows in as little time as it takes to install some curtain hardware!

Making a no sew roman shade is ludicrously easy! First, purchase a lined drapery panel in a fabric you like. You can find pre-made drapery panels in any decorating store. Pottery Barn, Bed Bath & Beyond… Tons of online shops have them. So lets take a look at the latest in window covering trends. When looking for your drapery panel, keep the following in mind :

The panel must be at LEAST as wide as your window. It can be wider.

It should be a rod pocket style curtain.

It should be lined

You should love the fabric! Don’t settle… There’s lots of shops out there that sell all kinds of curtain panels… So look around and find what you like.

This is your opportunity to save serious money. Many times you’ll be able to find these on sale. I found mine at a clearance sale for fifty percent off!

Second, purchase 2″ to 3″ wide ribbon that enhances the fabric on your curtain. You could pick a solid velvet that picks up a color… A pattern that matches your room… Whatever works alongside your style and decor.

Third, install an ornamental drapery pole or stand curtain rod over your window.

Next, Slide the curtain onto the rod and uniformly adjust the gathers.

Finanlly, add the ribbon

Cut two strips of ribbon that are 2 times the length of your window.

Slide each ribbon over the top of your curtain.

Gather up the bottom edge of your curtain and tie the ribbons round the bottom edge.

Voila! You presently have a chilled roman shade on your window without any sewing! This style is designed for minimal to no operation. If you plan on raising and lowering your roman shade often , then you may want to consider a “sew” roman shade instead.

Happy “no sewing”

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