How to Tie Tie-Up Shades Fold the shades up from the bottom to raise them. Grasp the ties hanging down from the shades. Tie the two ties on the left side of the shade together in a standard bow.
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How far should a tie be from a shade?
The edge of the tie should be at 9″ from each side of the shade. With right sides together pin the top of the shade and then one of the ties, then the bottom half of the shade, then the other tie. Pin in place.
What is tie up shade?
Tie-up shades are a great way to add some texture to a window as well as do something other than long curtains. Because these will be in my playroom I didn’t want curtains hanging to the floor. I saw lots of curtains rods being pulled down if I chose to go that route.
How to make a t-shirt with a sleeve?
1. Cut 4 coordinating stripes of 3″ x 40″ fabric for the ties. Iron each side about 1/4″ under and then iron the strip in half. 2. Sew it together around the edged. I sewed it as close to the edge as possible. It looks like this when done. 3.
How long does it take to make a tie up shade?
I grabbed some scrap fabric I had laying around and experimented with a few different things until I came up with a tie up shade I loved. It took about 30 minutes to make the shades and I'm loving the look. They are just what the bathroom needed!
How do I drill a hole in a shade?
Using a 5/16 drill bit, drill a hole through the backside of the header (note: your shade should still be laying wrong side down in this step as in the above picture). I would recommend holding the header off of the floor and holding the fabric tightly so it doesn't get messed up when you are drilling it.
How to make a sleeveless hat?
Fold the fabric over one inch and press. After pressing the first fold, fold the fabric over 3 inches and press. Fold the bottom seam over 3 inches and press. Unfold the fabric and glue the folds like you did on the side seams (outermost fold first). That's it for the bottom seam! Now, here comes the fun part.
How to make a curtain with a seam?
Make sure your fabric is still laying wrong side up. Fold the right seam in one inch: Fold the seam in one inch. Press the seam the entire length of the curtain. Press the seam. Fold the seam in another inch and press. Fold the seam over another inch and press. Unfold. Unfold the seam.
How much fabric do I need for a window shade?
The amount of fabric and ribbon you need depends on how big your windows are. My windows are 44 inches wide and I made the shade 40 inches long so I ended up using 3 yards of fabric and 2 - 3 foot spools of ribbon.
How wide should a curtain be?
Measure the width of your windows from edge to edge. Add an additional 8 inches to the measurement (This will make the final curtain 4 inches wider than the window. This was a good width for me, but you can make it wider or narrower as needed. Just be sure to add at least 4 inches to account for seams).
How to measure wood for curtain?
Measure the finished width of your curtain. Subtract 1/4 inch and use this measurement to cut your wood. Once you've cut your wood, place it about 1/2 inch from the top of your fabric and inside the top pockets of the left and right seams. If you use casing, make sure you lay it finished side down.
How to hang a tie up shade?
To hang it, accordion fold the bottom of the fabric turning up three inches with each fold once you have reached your desired hanging length, secure the folds with clothespins while you hang the curtain.
How many inches do you need to add to a tie up shade?
Additionally for the width (you can do it for the length as well, but for a tie-up shade it’s not necessary because of how you will fold it), you will need to add 2 inches onto each side, so that when the shade hangs, you will see the face fabric on the side not the backing. So that’s an additional 4 inches you will need to add.
How many inches to cut a window?
So currently, if your window measurement is 78 inches wide, you will need to add 5 1/4 inches to your cut. The width you will need to cut is 83 1/4 inches.
