This pattern was revised in 1999. If you don’t have the latest pattern you may return your used pattern for a new one at ½ price. If your pattern is unused there is no charge, except shipping cost.

When making roman shades I sometimes have trouble with them hanging completely straight. I make sure my rings are even horizontally and vertically. What could be the problem?
Your shade is probably not “square”. Use a carpenter’s square to check this. You have to cut the shade perfectly square and then make sure it finishes square.

My client wants the shade to hang flat 12”, before showing the folds. What should my cut length be?
The cut length will be the same as the pattern states. You can arrange the size of the folds any way you wish. The cut length is simply the flat area, plus hems.

Why do you recommend “slats” in the shades, and what are they?
The slats we refer to are called screen molding. They are small, thin strips of wood available at home improvement centers. It is used to help keep the fold straight when pulled up and down. Some workrooms use “ribs” these are available TO THE TRADE ONLY by Rowley Co. www.rowleyco.com

Can I put roman shades in a bay window?
Yes, but you must have at least 4” clearance between them at the corners, so they will have room to stack.

I need to make a shade for an arched window. How do I mount and install it?
Our “Workroom Manual Collection” can answer those questions. It is too much information for us to give you here.