Tasty Treats!

This sunny roller shade starts with humble ingredients - mainly a striped tablecloth.


 
 

You will need:
- Rectangular or square tablecloth larger than your window measurements
- Roller shade kit
- T-square
- Water-soluble marking pen
- Bostik 'No Sew'
- Clear plastic tape
- 5cm grommet
- 1m ribbon
- Wooden flower with the stem removed

Here's how:
1. Measure window height and width; add 5cm to width and 10cm to height. Cut tablecloth to these measurements.

2. Install shade brackets inside window frame. Install roller mechanism in brackets, adjusting for a tight fit. Remove roller from brackets; measure length of barrel for shade width.

3. Using a T-square and water-soluble marking pen, mark width measurement on shade fabric. Press side edges back at marks. Place a thin bead of fabric glue between folds; let dry.

4. Press bottom under 1cm, then another 1cm inches to form a casing. Pipe a bead of fabric glue close to inner fold; let dry, then insert slat.

5. Add a grommet to bottom centre of shade.

6. Centre shade on roller mechanism and secure.

7. Thread ribbon through grommet; glue ornament on ribbon tails. Install roller in the brackets.

Design Tip:
To ensure the best fit for your shade, measure the window in three spots (both height and width). Use the smallest measurements for your shade dimensions.


   
 
   
 

  source: quick and easy decorating

 
 

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