Checking this project off my list feels SO good!
Our lamp is still trying to find the right home, since rearranging everything. We did have a table lamp, but, one little boy accidentally trashed the shade....
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Fabrics are Amy Butler, the home decor fabrics have such a nice feel to them. Slightly more $$ but worth it for a quality covering in my book! That is partly why I did the roman shade, 2 yards per window vs. 6 - 8 yds for a full length curtain.
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I lined these with black out lining. Fabrics fade really fast here in windows, and I didn't want to take a chance at my gorgeous fabric fading. Plus, having the living room dark will be nice for movies, and the hot summer months to come.
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The windows are on the small side, so I decided to mount them over the window and made them a few inches wider and longer, to give them more of a presence. I really, REALLY like them lots!
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I purchased my cord lock, and rings on etsy. Yesterday I was convinced that the cord lock didn't work - thankfully Joe had a look at it, and I had goofed it up. Today they are gliding up and down, locking as I want them too - yay!
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I used a zig-zag stitch, with the smallest stitch length, I ended up dropping the feed dogs too, in order to sew the rings on without too many holes in the fabrics. There is also a dowel in the hem to keep things flat as it lifts.
My rings are spaced 9" apart and start 6" from the bottom, then every 12" up from there. All in all they went together really easily, getting them hung with Joe's help alleviated a lot of my frustrations. I know some of you may have more questions, and I will do my best to answer them in the comments.
I hope you have a great weekend~
Amy
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Wow, they look so good!! I've been thinking of making roman shades for our living room, did you follow a tutorial?
ReplyDeleteWoot! These look awesome! Genius to sew the rings on my machine - did you sew them before or after you'd attached the lining to the front?
ReplyDeleteI gleaned a bit of information from youtube, but not really a tutorial to speak of. Roman shade are so custom, per your window measurements....I did cut the fabric 2" wider and 4" longer than the lining to accommodate hems - I didn't want to see the black out on the edges.
ReplyDeleteCandy - sew the whole thing together then attach the rings. You need both layers to move/fold with the rings.
They look great! Gosh, I love that fabric!
ReplyDeleteThe blinds look fantastic Amy! and a happy coincidence, I have that print too! I can confirm that in the height of summer Venice is truely as beautiful as the print portrays it. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteThese look awesome, Amy! Great job!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors. I love any fabric by Amy Butler, and these look perfect in your room. Good job making Roman shades. I've never tried them because they look complicated.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteAmy, your shades came out gorgeous! I've had plans to do this for a looong tiem for the kids, but I haven't because (gulp) I'm scared of da math. Maybe I can do it now, since yours are such an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThey look beautiful Amy! I'm sure you are SO excited to have that project done AND have it looking so great!! :D I've always been intimidated by roman blinds but you make it sound easy :D
ReplyDeleteGreat job, Amy! I've been wanting to make a roman shade for our kitchen but have chickened out. Seeing how great yours came out and ready your blog has given me a bit of courage to tackle the project.
ReplyDeleteWell done!
P.S. I love the wall color.
They look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThe shades look really great. If someone is looking for a tutorial I really found this one helpful..http://jenduncan.typepad.com/whats_new/2008/11/roman-blind-tutorial-in-20-pictures-or-less.html.
ReplyDeleteI just love the fabric you used!!!
These are wonderful. I love Amy Butler fabrics and your turquoise walls are beautiful!!! Love & blessings from NC!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! You should really be proud of yourself!
ReplyDeleteYour shades turned out great Amy. I made my first pair in Jan and used the ring tape and the back doesn't look good at all. I was wondering if I could just sew the rings to the fabric. After seeing yours I know that's the way to go. I put this project off for a long time too, but the shades are pretty easy and look wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour blinds are fabulous! I saw that tutorial before, but was kinda of nervous to try them. I think I might attempt after seeing yours. Thanks Sharonj.
ReplyDeleteYour Roman shades are amazing. Love the fabric. The bright blue walls are so striking. Hope you saved some of the fabric for pillows too.
ReplyDeleteWonderful!!!! Great job!!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
KT
These are wonderful..love them!
ReplyDeleteHoley Smokes Girl!!!! Those are incredible. Wow....you make me look like I have no taste and I can sew a stitch. I'm going to have to add those to my to do list....they look amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteSmiles,
Kelly
You did an amazing job Amy! They look tailored and professional! I love the fabric choice for your room.
ReplyDeleteOh Amy those are just FABULOUS! I love the fabrics and the colors - very professional looking job!
ReplyDeleteAmy, your shades look great. You did a fantastic job!
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PS - When I was in college I lived in snow country. I made special shades with insulation. Really helped to keep the cold out. The shades looked like quilted wallhangings on one side (e.g. size of the window).
Wow -- those are awesome Amy. Great Job@
ReplyDeletebeautiful fabric, great job, Honey, Love, Mom
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful! Good job :)
ReplyDeleteThey look fantastic! Thanks for the tips.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThese look awesome Amy! Love the colors and pattern. I'm a big fan of Roman Shades but would never dare trying to make them myself. :)
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'm currently in the process of making curtains for my living room, and using black out fabric as lining as well. Which side did you put facing the window: the right or the wrong side?
Busty - I put the right side (non plastic) facing the window.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your project!
Very very smart and pretty. They match your beautiful new walls just wonderfully. Good work, woman (and DH for helping)!
ReplyDeleteThey turned out really cool. I love the color of your walls. My husband would never let me pick such a cool color!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Those are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWe have almost the exact same colour in our living/dining room. But something tells me Hubby wouldn't go for that fabric on the windows! They look great.
ReplyDeletethe shades look great! I don't have the patience to make window coverings anymore! More power to you!
ReplyDeleteLooks really good!! All bright and cheery. Congratulations on a job well done.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
They look amazing! The fabrics are just perfect in that room. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteThey are so beautiful, and they look great with that stunning wall color. You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteThose turned out really nicely! I would love it if you put up a tutorial of sorts for the Etsy shop you got the rings and locks and where you got your cording and how you did the wood across the top. I think this would be a wonderful way to finish the French Doors in my kitchen. Thanks for the great inspriation!
ReplyDeleteI just love your roman blinds - beautiful fabrics and very well made, as far as I can tell :-)
ReplyDeleteThe colour on your walls is fabulous too - could you reveal the name/colour code, please?
The shades look beautiful! I love the fabrics you chose, especially on those blue walls. Sounds like a fun project. I bet you're happy to check it off your list now.
ReplyDeleteLove the Amy Butler fabrics and your walls are such a pretty shade of blue. Your shades look perfect in the room. Congrats on a beautiful finish.
ReplyDeleteThose are gorgeous! Great project! Congrats on a job well done :)
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