These are great instructional videos--very detailed and easy to understand. I've used them more than once. About 4 years ago for roman shades in my bedroom, and last year for roman shades in my rv. I'm at it again for 5 windows in my living room--a little more visible! I watched the entire video on the clutch roller, but it might be too expensive. But whatever I do, I'll be using Sailrite instructions. Thanks so much for continuing to provide these.
Great tutorial Eric! This slatted Roman shade project is just what I was looking for as a solution for three 6ft x 14in fixed transom windows I have that are West facing. While I love the mountain views + privacy they provide, I want to block out the late afternoon light/heat during the summer without a heavy blackout curtain or some other bulky option. I previously considered a Roman shade, but the dimensions of the transom make finding hardware difficult on a fixed-income budget. The screen moulding comes in 8' sections (no need for a splice) and are running about $5-6 at the big-box hardware stores. I'm wondering if I could make them look like a larger valance by installing them at the ceiling and having them fall just below the inside line of the top casing (casings are 3" and the height from the ceiling to the bottom of the bottom casing is 27"). The measurement from the ceiling to the inside of the top casing is 9.5". If I plug that measurement into the "Desired Rough Height of Folded Stack" field in the calculator, it only calls for 2 slats. Does that sound right?
Very informative and exactly what I was looking for. Thank you very much for this video! I do have a question though, if I may please, is the Blackout Liner you sell "self healing"? Some"Basic blackout liner" I got to try on my test project didnt care for being pinned to hold things together while sewing. You can imagine my surprise when doing a "light test" and the light poked though the pin holes! Thanks again.
Great tutorial! What is the advantage of using a facing at the bottom hem rather than turning up and sewing the hem after the lining has been attached? Does it eliminate bulk? Thank you!
Fantastic tutorial as usual! Is there a particular reason you attach a facing at the bottom rather than just allowing excess length in the main panel to fold under to finish the lower hem?
Just mark the centers of each fabric before you sew them together. That way your sides will be the same width. This basting tape probably can’t sew through I assume? Don’t pin it if you’re using blackout lining!
I love the level of detail you give for making these. Thank you!
Your video is very thorough. Your calm , clear tone and pace of explaining every step is excellent. Truly appreciate your video. Thank you
Exceptional instruction!
This video in combination with the website are excellent.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you found the video and website helpful.
These are great instructional videos--very detailed and easy to understand. I've used them more than once. About 4 years ago for roman shades in my bedroom, and last year for roman shades in my rv. I'm at it again for 5 windows in my living room--a little more visible! I watched the entire video on the clutch roller, but it might be too expensive. But whatever I do, I'll be using Sailrite instructions. Thanks so much for continuing to provide these.
Wow! That phone app is amazing - well done...!!!
So glad I found your videos - now I have a supplier for those hard to find tools! And the calculator!!
We are glad to help!
Excellent video! I will definitely be referring back to this many times in the next few weeks. Thank you for doing this tutorial so thoroughly.
Thank you for such a detailed tutorial!
Great tutorial Eric! This slatted Roman shade project is just what I was looking for as a solution for three 6ft x 14in fixed transom windows I have that are West facing. While I love the mountain views + privacy they provide, I want to block out the late afternoon light/heat during the summer without a heavy blackout curtain or some other bulky option. I previously considered a Roman shade, but the dimensions of the transom make finding hardware difficult on a fixed-income budget. The screen moulding comes in 8' sections (no need for a splice) and are running about $5-6 at the big-box hardware stores. I'm wondering if I could make them look like a larger valance by installing them at the ceiling and having them fall just below the inside line of the top casing (casings are 3" and the height from the ceiling to the bottom of the bottom casing is 27"). The measurement from the ceiling to the inside of the top casing is 9.5". If I plug that measurement into the "Desired Rough Height of Folded Stack" field in the calculator, it only calls for 2 slats. Does that sound right?
Awesome video's....I watched them all and enjoyed them! Thanks so much!
Thanks for watching them and liking them. Please share them with anyone who may want to sew up shades.
This is the ultimate video!! Thank you💕 !
Yay! Thank you!
The basting tape looks like a great time saver!!
It is!
Very informative and exactly what I was looking for.
Thank you very much for this video!
I do have a question though, if I may please, is the Blackout Liner you sell "self healing"?
Some"Basic blackout liner" I got to try on my test project didnt care for being pinned to hold things together while sewing.
You can imagine my surprise when doing a "light test" and the light poked though the pin holes!
Thanks again.
Great tutorial! What is the advantage of using a facing at the bottom hem rather than turning up and sewing the hem after the lining has been attached? Does it eliminate bulk? Thank you!
We think the facing strip at the bottom makes for a more professional looking shade and less bulky. However, you could simply sew in a hem instead.
@@SailriteDIY Thank you. I'm about to start a new project and will use this method. 😀
Thanks you are excelente , THANKS 😊
Thanks!!!
Fantastic tutorial as usual! Is there a particular reason you attach a facing at the bottom rather than just allowing excess length in the main panel to fold under to finish the lower hem?
You could do it that way also. That is the great thing about DIY you can easily change anything and it will likely still work great.
Just mark the centers of each fabric before you sew them together. That way your sides will be the same width. This basting tape probably can’t sew through I assume? Don’t pin it if you’re using blackout lining!
So theoretically, you could put the slats on the lining side and have a smoother front side if you wanted too, right? Just a stylistic difference.
Yes, that is correct!
Sailrite Thank you! Excellent tutorial and calculator!
Hi
I spent the whole video wondering what the sandbag on the table was for.....
Sailrite, --Sail rite
That is the way it is pronounced.Not Say-rite. Can you not enunciate the letter L? Work on that, please.
Since he owns the company, he can pronounce it however he wants. Work on not being a pedantic dick, please.