How to Make a Hobbled Roman Shade

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Measure your window or wall to get the finished width and finished length of your hobbled Roman shade.

   There should be 1" of fabric folding over the lining side. , Then fold it up again 4" and press.
   
   Sew the bottom hem in place. ,,,, You'll want the strip of ring tape to be along the side seam of your Roman shade. ,,,, You can use a zig-zag stitch at 0 stitch length to tack on the tape and rings. ,,,
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   Step 2: Cut your fabric to the finished width plus 3" by 2X the finished length plus 24".

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   Step 3: Cut your lining to the finished width minus 1" by 2X the finished length plus 24".

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   Step 4: Lay the lining and fabric right sides together and sew the side seams with a 1/2" seam.

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   Step 5: Turn the panel right sides out and press.

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   Step 6: Fold the bottom edge up 4" and press.

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   Step 7: Measure up 12" and mark

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   Step 8: then measure up 1" and mark.

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   Step 9: Repeat this all the way up your roman shade.

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    Step 10: Fold the 1" sections right sides together and sew across your roman shade creating 1/2" casings.

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    Step 11: Pin your first ring on your ring tape to the bottom edge of your hobbled roman shade.

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    Step 12: Take the next ring that is 6" from the first ring and pin it to just above the first rib casing

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    Step 13: Repeat this step all the way up your hobbled Roman shade.

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    Step 14: Repeat these steps for each lift cord that you will have for your Roman shade.

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    Step 15: Sew the tape onto your shade at each pinned ring only.

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    Step 16: Attach the top of your Roman shade to the top of your dust board with a staple gun

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    Step 17: Thread your lift cord through the shade rings and through your Roman shade hardware

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    Step 18: Install the dust board to your wall or window.

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