Imagine having wonderful designer roman shades on your windows in as little time as it takes to install some curtain hardware!

Making a no stitch roman shade is ludicrously easy! First, buy a lined drapery panel in a fabric you like. You'll find pre-made drapery panels in any decorating store. Pottery Barn, Bed Bath & Beyond… Tons of online shops have them. So lets take a look at the latest in window covering trends. When on the lookout for your drapery panel, keep the following in mind :

The panel must be at LEAST as wide as your window. It can be wider.

It should be a rod pocket style curtain.

It should be lined

You need to love the fabric! Don't settle… There's lots of shops out there that sell all sorts of curtain panels… So look around and find what you like.

This is your opportunity to save big money. Many times youcan find these on sale. I found mine at a clearance sale for 50% off!

Next, purchase 2" to 3" wide ribbon that complements the fabric on your curtain. You could pick a solid velvet that picks up a color… A pattern that matches your room… Whatever works with your style and decor.

Third, install a decorative drapery pole or stand curtain rod over your window.

Next, Slide the curtain onto the rod and evenly adjust the gathers.

Finanlly, add the ribbon

Cut 2 strips of ribbon that are two times the length of your window.

Slide each ribbon over the top of your curtain.

Gather up the bottom edge of your curtain and tie the ribbons around the bottom edge.

Voila! You currently have a chilled roman shade on your window without any sewing! This style is designed for minimal to no operation. If you plan on raising and lowering your roman shade often , then you may want to consider a "sew" roman shade instead.

Happy "no sewing"

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