Learn to make Sheer Roman Shade With Confidience

The beauty of sheer fabric does have it challenges; therefore the style of roman shade needs to be taken into consideration.

1. Rings were sewn on individually and a couple extra rows was added to insure smooth folds

2. The fabric had a slight stiffness allowing it to fold evenly

3. Natural lighting was needed in the room. By using sheers we accessed the entire window, adding an awning valance at the top to cover the shade hardware.

Sewing sheers is a challenge all on its own, so by following a few simple steps, learning how to sew sheer fabric will be a great asset to your business.

Adding Sheer Roman Shades to your sewing business will double your money!!

Standard flat fold roman is $7.00 to $12.00 per foot. When sewing with sheer fabric add an additional 20% or more.

Steps To Make a Perfect Sheer Roman Shade

1. Supplies are critical when sewing with sheer fabric. Make sure your scissors are sharp, your needles are small size #8 or #9 should do, your cutting table has no nicks and your sewing machine needle is small, thin and new.

2. Squaring you fabric is critical. Even if your sheer fabric has no design, unevenness will be noticeable. I suggest the old pulling string. Catch holed of at least two threads and pull across the entire width of fabric. This will give you a straight grain to cut from.

Tip-Even if you shade is ballooned don't leave out this step it will make for a prettier fold.

3. Thread-use a thread compatible to the sheer, Light weight.

4. If adding several widths of fabric always use French seams.

A French seam-is made by placing wrong sides of the fabric together and making a small 1/4"seam, turn and finger press the seam. The right sides are together at this point; now, make a seam over the previous one encase the first seam; using as small a seam as possible to cover the raw edges. Small seams are much prettier and will not show through the sheer as much and will give a cleaner appearance.

Tip-you may need to use a looser tension, it will prevent puckering of fabric.

If Pressing is required use a cool iron, test before on a scrap of fabric. Pressing should be kept to minimal.

5. Sew rings on by hand to prevent puckering. Sheer ring tape is availible, but use with caution.

You can increase rows of rings if sheer fabric is flimsy. Use your best judgement.

Tip-rings for side seams. If possible do not use iron on interfacing for sides I suggest hand hemming.

An Iron too hot can cause a disaster. If you choose to use iron on interfacing please proceed with caution and test first on a scrap of fabric.

Master how to sew sheer fabric in order to make a roman shade, it will increase you confidience and add a new demension to your sewing business.