How to Make DIY Faux Roman Shades with tension rods
- Step 1: Measure your Window Using a tape measure, measure the inside width of your window.
- Step 2: Cut your fabric to size ...
- Step 3: Iron and Sew a Double Hem on Three Sides ...
- Step 4: Iron and Sew a Pocket Hem at the Top of your Shade ...
- Step 5: Hang Your Faux Roman Shade up! ...
Full Answer
How do you make a roman shade with two tension rods?
Once your shade is up, add two more tension rods to the outside of the fabric like so… Fold over some of the fabric over the top tension rod … And then fold over the bottom part of the fabric over the bottom tension rod And voila, just like magic, you have a new roman shade.
How do you attach a tension rod to a shade?
Take your tension rod and hold it up to the top of your shade. Fold the top down over your tension rod, creating a pocket, and mark this point. You want to make sure you make your pocket large enough for your tension rod to fit through. Make a Little Pocket for your tension rod.
How do you fold up a shade?
I knew it would likely not be seen once my shades were all finished.) Once your shade is up, add two more tension rods to the outside of the fabric like so… Fold over some of the fabric over the top tension rod … And then fold over the bottom part of the fabric over the bottom tension rod
How to make a roman shade?
What to do if you put crappy fabric up there?
Can you buy Faux Roman Shades?
Enter Faux Tension Rod Roman Shades
Doing some research, I came across a zillion pins for “Faux Roman Shade” and “Tension Rod Shade.” I can’t believe I didn’t think of this, or that it took me so long to find it.
Dropcloth Linen Substitute
I really wanted a soft fabric that truly looks like old linen. I love linen because it can be adapted to any decor, from casual to the most elegant, by changing hardware and tiebacks and draping a certain way. I love faux linen because it costs a fraction of what real linen does.
How to make a roman shade?
Here’s how to create that roman shade look. Take your other tension rod and hang it up 3/4 of the way up the window. Or maybe a little lower. It’s up to you depending on the look you want.
What to do if you put crappy fabric up there?
If you put crappy fabric up there it’s just going to look crappy. Try to find a nice linen or linen blend or pretty cotton fabric. I found this beautiful textured embroidery fabric from Amazon. It wasn’t a large piece of fabric, but it’s just beautiful and slightly transparent, which is the look I was going for. And because this is a faux roman shade – I don’t need a lot of fabric! Yay!
Can you buy Faux Roman Shades?
Yes, you can. In fact, faux roman shades are all over Etsy. And I looked at them quite extensively before deciding to do this project. Because – if I can buy the thing for about the same price as making it, then why bother? Unless I really enjoy the activity. Like Macrame.
