hobbled romans

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Help.....in a moment of madness I have suggested hobbled romans to this customer, she does not want a 'flat' surface on her blind when down. Its a large one....264cm by 149long in Harlequin ARA. personally I think the fabric is OK as it has a bit of texture but .....she thinks its a fab idea.....thats NOT what my roman lady said!!
Has anyone made one??

This customer is driving us to the red wine already.

Enid

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Re: hobbled romans

Have a look at this Enid - Hobbled shades Make the blind too long for the window and sew a rod pocket at every fold - Take several lengths of India tape, these should be the correct size for the window, divide this by the pockets and sew in vertical lengths. This will mean when the blind is lowered, the tape will fall to the correct length but the blind will hobble.

You may also find these instructions useful - Denver Fabrics

Philip

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Re: hobbled romans

Oh heck Schuhby, what have I done...looks as though its time to go into a dark corner and cry. Tomorrow is another day!!

Enid

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Re: hobbled romans

Hello Enid,

You will be able to do this 'standing on your head', so don't worry!