Things You'll Need:
- Shade
- Shade pull
- Fabric
- Decorative trim
- Fusible webbing strips
- Plastic rings
- Twill tape
- Chalk
- Straight pins
- Cornice board
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
- Straight ruler
- Glue (fabric or craft)
- Straight pins
- Needle and thread
- Sewing machine
- Staple gun and staples
- Iron
- Fabric protector
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Step 1
Remove the vinyl shade from the window you are refurbishing. The shade's existing measurements become those of the new combination shade.
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Step 2
Measure out and cut the shade fabric according to the width and length of the vinyl shade backing. Cut the fabric 1 to 2 inches wider than needed on each side and at the top and bottom.
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Step 3
Fuse the shade fabric to the vinyl shade using fabric or craft glue. Work on small sections between 12 and 15 inches at a time. Tuck the loose fabric edges under between the fabric and vinyl layers.
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Step 4
Work out the wrinkles and remove any air bubbles. Make sure the fabric is lying flat against the shade. If not, try laying something heavy on top of the shade to flatten it. Let each section dry before moving on to the next.
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Step 5
Once the entire shade is covered, secure the top and bottom by tucking the loose ends between the fabric and the vinyl shade. Hand-stitch it shut using a needle and thread. Insert the shade pull between the bottom layers at the center and double stitch it to prevent it from pulling loose easily.
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Step 6
Add decorative trim or ribbon to the bottom portion of the shade if desired. Do not, however, add trim at the top as it may affect how well the shade rolls up and down.
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Step 7
Spray or apply fabric protector over the fabric to make it easier to clean. Follow the instructions for the product you use.
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Step 8
Roll the shade back onto its roller. Keep the edges straight and even.
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Step 1
Measure out the shade and fabric lining, matching it to the width of the window being covered and the desired length of the shade. Cut the fabrics 2 inches wider and longer for seam allowance.
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Step 2
Pin the lining to the fabric with front sides facing each other. Mark a seam allowance of 1 inch with straight pins or chalk.
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Step 3
Sew the right, left and top seams together using a sewing machine. Be sure to keep the sewing line straight and even.
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Step 4
Turn the fabrics inside out. Turn the bottom seams of the shade fabric and lining inside out and hand-stitch closed with a needle and thread.
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Step 5
Mark the top of the shade with chalk to indicate where it will be attached to the window's cornice board. Allow at least 2 or 3 inches for this purpose.
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Step 6
Lay the shade out flat, face side down. Starting between 6 and 8 inches from the top, decide how deep to make each curtain drape. At least 4 to 5 inches is best. Mark each horizontal pleat row with chalk, making sure the bottom pleat is above or hangs even with the bottom of the shade.
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Step 7
Determine how many rings you will insert across each horizontal drape. Mark each area with an "X." Continue marking subsequent rows until each one is marked. Use a ruler to make certain the vertical rows line up as well.
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Step 8
Using a straight ruler, line up the "X" marks to form a straight vertical row. Mark it out with chalk.
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Step 9
Attach cotton twill tape to the back side of the shade using fusible webbing strips. Fuse in place with a hot iron.
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Step 10
Hand-sew each ring into place where "X" marks show through the twill tape. Double stitch all rings to prevent them from pulling free of the shade. Make certain not to go all the way through the shade fabric. Catch only the twill tape and the lining.
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Step 11
Attach cording to the top of the shade. Cording should be 1 ½ to 2 times the length of the window. Double stitch to prevent the cord from pulling free.
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Step 12
Thread the cording through each vertical row of rings. Pull the cord up on each section to create the desired draped effect for the shade. Tie the cording to the closest ring.
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Step 13
Staple the top of the draped shade to the cornice board. Make certain the shade is even from right to left and top to bottom.
