Shade Class Part 1

Scalloped shaped hem sample

      In April of 2024 I took an online class through Workroom Tech called Reverse Mount Roman Shade with Matching Shaped Hem and Valance with Laurie Medford.  I was planning on making new Roman shades for my sewing room.  I did make samples of both styles to see what I would like.  

Scallop pattern

     The first sample was a scalloped shape.  The pattern was 23" wide.  I cut a piece of pattern pattern to that width and then folded it in quarters.  I used a 6" circle shape to get the scallop I wanted.

Scalloped sample all cut

     I then layered the face fabric with the flannel lined blackout fabric and cut my shape.  I stitched my binding on to the back of the shade and then hand-stitched it to the front taking care to get the points just right.

Binding detail

     This was quite labor intensive but it did look really nice.  The next sample was a stair step edge, I will show that one next week.

Back of sample

     The back looks as nice as the front with this technique.