If you're looking for instructions on how to use one of our products, then you've come to the right place on this web site! Browse this growing knowledge base of both illustrated instructions and step-by-step videos to learn how to use any of our products. If you have questions at anytime, please drop us an email at support@homesewingpatterns.com
How To Sew On The Rib/Ring Loop Tape
Rib ring-loop tape is one of the best inventions out there for sewing a ribbed roman shade. If you're even considering sewing a slatted or ribbed roman shade you need to at least consider this produc
How To String A Cord Lock
If you want your fabric shades to raise and lower like a blind... then you want a cord lock.
A cord lock is a mechanism that locks your cord in place when you raise your roman shade, balloon shade
How To Install And String The Cord Idler
The Cord Idler is designed to reduce the friction on the lift cords when the roman shade is raised and lowered. Not only does it reduce the friction, but it swivels forward and back to allow for a sm
Watch a step by step video on How To Install Our Roman Shade Clutch System plus read through several Troubleshooting Tip articles. If you've never installed a roman shade bead chain system before, then watch the video! You'll discover how easy our bead chain system really is!
Pleat Calculator
Use this easy to use calculator to help you figure out how many pleats you should use to create the desired fullness, the number of pleats and spaces... plus how much fabric is to be used for each pleat and space. This is a Thoden Publications original!
How To Sew On Pleating Tape
Sewing drapes with pleating tape is a very easy way to pleat your drapes. Make sure that you followed the steps exactly in calculating your measurements for the pleating tape you are going to use. If
How To Use Our Double Pinch Pleat Tape
Please click on the link below to download the instructions for using our double pinch pleat tape.
You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to read the instructions.
If you have any trouble, please con
How To Sew Goblet Pleat Curtains
Please click on the link below to download the manufacturer's instructions for sewing goblet pleat curtains using our Goblet Pleat Tape.
You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to read the instructions.
How To Make A Fabric Roller Shade
Do you want an attractive window treatment that you can easily lower to block out the light and provide privacy... with minimal sewing?
Then a fabric roller shade is the perfect window treatment fo
How To Install The Roller Shade Clutch System
How To Install The Roller Shade Clutch System
The roller shade clutch system is designed to manually raise and lower your roller shade by pulling on a decorative bead chain. When the chain is pull
