Roman Shades/Elegant Topper

1. Cut a flat panel just a little bit wider than the opening of the window. Line it and sew nine pieces of one-inch twill tape horizontally across the shade. Hand-stitch plastic rings in place on the tape about six or seven inches in from the outer edge of each side (figure A). Slide a wooden dowel into the twill tape openings (figure B).
2. Thread the polyester drapery cord by tying it at the bottom and stringing it through all the plastic rings and a couple of screw eyes on a mounting board at the top. Pull the left side string through the right screw eye and tie a knot after determining desired cord length when shade is up. Staple the fabric shade to the top of the board.

Steps:

1. Once you determine the length and width of desired topper, add an additional inch to each side for side hems and two inches to the top for a rod pocket (figure D). Cut out rectangular fabric panel and a piece of Fuse-A-Shade (available in craft and fabric stores) to match (figure E). Follow the instructions to attach the shade material on the back with an iron.
2. Iron the side seams in place with iron-on tape. Fold over the rod pocket and attach in the same manner.