How to Make a Ribbed Roman Shade
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In our latest project for our 1987 Airstream Argosy RV Renovation Series, we're teaching you how to sew a ribbed roman shade. This RV window cover adds a touch of style and elegance to our camper. You can also use this tutorial to sew a ribbed roman shade for your home — the technique is the same. Let's get started with today's DIY tutorial.
Our roman shade design does not incorporate a lining fabric, so we chose a decorative fabric that looks good on the right side and wrong side. We suggest looking for a fabric that has the pattern and colors woven throughout the fabric, unlike printed fabrics in which the design is only printed on the surface of the fabric. Sunbrella upholstery fabrics are a great choice for this window application.
This style of window treatment incorporates sewn sleeves, which are used to hold the ribs in place. The ribs create the sharp, even-looking folds when the shade is raised. This roman shade design does not require any fabric training — unlike some other roman shade styles — so the ribbed panels of your shade will fold nicely and look great as soon as you've installed the shade. Follow along with our video and make a ribbed roman shade for your camper or home. All the tools and supplies to make this window treatment can be found right here at Sailrite.
If you're interested in more window treatment DIYs, we have everything from roller shades and roman shades to curtains and drapes. Just search "window treatments" on the Sailrite website to find our DIY tutorials.
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