How to Make a Roman Shade Using Our Fabrics

Saffron Marigold - Updated: August 6, 2014

We’ve received a number of calls from customers who are interested in making roman shades from Saffron Marigold fabrics.  We love this idea!  Roman shades are a wonderful confluence of form and function, and a sleek way to introduce vivid color and exotic pattern to a space.

via Bossy Color
via Bossy Color

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via Greenstreet Blog

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via Overstock

Our extensive collection of hand printed linens make it easy to find a color palette and sensibility that is just right for your look.  From bright bohemian to sultry Moroccan to authentic Indian, we have fabrics for your global home!  Can’t you just imagine one of these three at your window?

Morning Dew
Morning Dew

Spice Route
Spice Route

Memories of Shalimar
Memories of Shalimar

Roman shades are a relatively simple DIY project, and can even be made sans sewing!  Take a look at the four tutorials below, and you’re sure to find one that suits your skill level.  For a roman shade using Saffron Marigold linens, we recommend a purchase of either a twin bedspread  (90×70) or a rectangular table cloth (90×70), as we do not sell straight yardage.

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If you’d like to use Saffron Marigold linens for your roman shade, but are not interested in making your own, you may want to consider a custom window treatment designer who will make a shade to your specifications, with the fabric of your choice.  This is a well-known and recommended source for custom window treatments…

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As always, if any of you delve into a roman shade sewing project with our fabrics, we’d love to see the results!  (I’m likely to add your pictures to this post, if you’ll oblige me! 🙂 )  Feel free to contact us if you have any questions, and we’ll do our best to help you with your project.