Reverse Roll-Up Shade

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This no-sew window treatment can be used as both a shade and valance.
Materials:

fabric
iron
fusible webbing

Steps:

  1. To determine how much material is needed, measure the width of the window and add one inch for seam allowance and the length of the window plus six inches. Cut two pieces of fabric to these measurements.
  2. Trim off the salvage. This is important to do since the shade rolls up and down. If left on, the salvage on the edges rolls and puckers if washed. Also, depending upon the material chosen, the light in the window may make it more vulnerable to showing through.
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Figure A
  • Fold the edges down about one inch on all edges of both sheets of material and iron in place.
  • Fold the corners diagonally, forming a miter and iron (figure A).
  • Fuse down the edges using half-inch fusible webbing so that the edges will be sticky and stay together when ironed. Note: Put the sticky fusible webbing across the bottom of the shade and up both the sides--avoid getting it on the top.
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    Figure B
  • Fuse down the sticky sides with an iron (figure B).
  • For straps, sew three-inch strips together. Finish off with fusible web.
  • Set machine to the buttonhole mode for the size hole desired and stitch.
  • Attach straps to the top of the shade and attach the shade to a roll-up rod.
  • Roll the fabric up and button it or let it drop or pull it to the side.
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    For another look, sew fabric together as above and pleat the bottoms on both sides with your hands. Secure with decorative cording.
    Guests
    Pamela Damour
    Author / Interior Designer, Damour Design
    495 Point Au Fer Rd.
    Champlain, NY 12919
    Phone: 518-297-2699
    Fax: 518-297-2109
    Email: Decor8d@aol.com
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