flat roman shade (pg. 25)

hobbled roman shade (pg. 55)

“they laughed when i said i would make my own roman shades - but when they saw them on my windows…”

give me 5 minutes and i'll show you
how you can make your very own roman shades step-by-step and save thousands of dollars doing it

from the desk of
jennifer thoden
clifton, virginia
10/5/2003

yes, you really can make your very own, professional quality roman shades.

which of these projects most interest you?

suppose you could follow a simple step-by-step plan that will show you *exactly* what to do to make any of the beautiful roman shades listed above... and to save you money... without making expensive mistakes and enduring endless frustrations.

i'll explain in a minute. first, take a second to make sure this information is right for you. which of the following describes you?

well, guess what? this information is for all the above... so please keep reading...

imagine... your windows dressed with classy, crisp roman shades... soft, luxurious butterfly shades... or sheer, unlined shades... designed and created by you!

imagine the surprised expressions on your friends' faces, when they complement you on your fabulous, professional window treatments... and you proudly say, "i made them!"

imagine the hundreds... even thousands of dollars you'll save when you don't have to pay a professional to make the window treatments for you?

now back to my letter....

sounds too good to be true?

well, it isn't if you have the right information.

let me break to tell you a story...

how i professionally decorated my home
and saved $2056.827.

i just about fell over when the store clerk at the decorator fabric store quoted me a price of $2568.12 to make two lined roman shades for my windows.

let me explain.

my mother-in-law is an incredibly generous person. for christmas every year she treats me to a gift that averages in price around $500.

i told you she was generous. and yes, i'm very lucky to have her.

but, that's not the point to this story... so please stick with me.

for this past christmas, she offered to pay for custom window treatments for the two windows in my living room... i have a fairly small home... a townhouse located in northern virginia.

i, of course, was very excited about this gift idea. wouldn't you be?

so, she took me to the fabric store to pick out my fabric. you see, i already knew that i wanted roman shades to dress up my windows... so all i had to do was pick out my fabric.

after picking out my fabric and lining... the very helpful lady at the counter quoted me $511.25 for the fabric and $2056.827 for the labor to make the shades. a grand total of $2568.12 for just two window treatments!

ok, i admit... i was very naive about all of this. i wasn't a "sewer"... sure i took a sewing class in middle school, but that's about the extent of my experience. so, how was i supposed to know professionally made shades would cost so much?

well, my mother-in-law turns to me and says, "you would just kill yourself if you knew how easy roman shades are to make."

needless to say, i was stunned.

this whole time... i had forgotten that she is a very experienced seamstress. she used to sew all of her children's clothes when they were little.

so, i asked her, "can you show me how to make them?"

my mother-in-law cheerfully replied, "well... i've never actually made roman shades before... but i've seen it done. lets take a class and make them together."

so, we did. and you're probably thinking that this a very boring end to the story...

but this is not the end of the story! in fact, what i share with you next will help you understand why you are reading this in the first place... it may even anger you... outrage you...

so, keep reading...

we received our supply list in the mail... which was incredibly vague... so, we did the best we could.

during our class, the instructor explained to us what dimensions our fabric should be cut to... which by the way seemed to contradict the written instructions she handed us... but, hey what did i know?

my mother-in-law sewed one shade and i sewed the other. they looked pretty good and i was so excited to get them home and hang them in my windows.

so, i came home... installed my hardware to hang the shade... and hung my shade.

and guess what?

the shades were almost 2 inches too narrow!

i was so angry! actually, at first i was confused... so i pulled out the written instructions and the supply list and compared the two...

the written instructions were confusing enough, but one thing was for sure... the supply list included directions on how to determine the finished shade width and length... the instructions explained it differently... and the instructor was even more confusing.

so... this was one heck of an expensive mistake. it took 2 weeks of about an hour a night with my mother-in-law to rip out the stitching in the shades and "fix" them so that they would look half decent in my windows.

how angry and disappointed do you think i was?

i thought, "there's got to be an easier way"... sure, i saved thousands of dollars... but the time and frustration that i went through some how discounted this.

that's when i decided that there should be a resource that spells out every step to making roman shades. a resource that doesn't assume anything... one that has clear illustrations and easy step-by-step instructions. a resource that is for all levels of sewers... a resource that guarantees that you will be able to make your very own professional quality roman shades.

think about it. in order to make the roman shades you want for your home, you need a simple, step-by-step, well-illustrated guide to show you how.

how do you learn?

fact is, 80% of the population learn by pictures. are you one of these people? detailed instruction in words alone is not enough... and vague instruction is worse.

most roman shade resources today are full of beautiful photos, but lack the detailed information to show you how to actually make them. they only show you the main steps and summarize the beginner steps. they do not spell out everything you need to know and do, to successfully make roman shades. and that's the plain and simple truth.

simply put, a simple, step-by-step, well-illustrated guide is what will take you from an idea to beautifully designed and professionally created roman shades for your home.

but finding that perfect
step-by-step manual is the hard part...

it could take you years and can cost you a small fortune to figure out all the techniques and tricks to sew the custom roman shades you want for your window.

but instead of knocking yourself out trying to find a resource that will explain and show you how to exactly make the window shade you want, you can now have it inside a new information packed, easy-to-understand, easy-to-follow, well-illustrated, step-by-step guide called:

"how to make roman shades"

at last! every piece of information you need
to make professional window shades...

i know you're probably still skeptical and a bit on the conservative side, but think about this - if you keep doing the same things over and over again - you'll only succeed in getting the same results. that's why i want to let you try out my proven step-by-step roman shade e-book - completely and totally risk-free! (i'll tell you about my unique guarantee in a moment.)

first, let me tell you what this e-book is not. i don't want to mislead you and have you buying a resource that is of no use to you.

this is not a photo-filled inspiration book. there are plenty of beautiful books out there today to inspire. i have several myself... these books are a wonderful resource for generating ideas... but not so good with showing you *exactly* how to turn those ideas into actual window shades.

which of these powerful secrets could you use
to make roman shades for your windows?

• a step-by-step system to making custom, professional window shades -- exactly what you need to do to make the shades you want. hint: sewing window shades is more than just sewing fabric. that's only the beginning! learn all the tactics, or experience countless frustrations!
  
  
• the one real secret behind making a clean roman shade that no one tells you. hint: it is not about sewing the shade itself.
  
  
• how to quickly and easily prepare your fabric so that sewing is a breeze. you'll access answers to all of your sewing questions to create professional quality shades.
  
  
• how to design a window shade that you want for your window. imagine, hanging a window shade in your home that is 100% your design.
  
  
• 5 exciting ways to hang your window shade. you've probably only seen window shades hung one way... well now here's four more easy ways to add design flare to your shade.
  
  

  simple enough for the very basic beginner i have moved into a small 100 year old home. the problem was how to decorate the windows and provide insulation at a cost that will still allow me to have crackers with my water. roman shades came to mind but finding instructions on how to make them was proving fruitless. when i found jennifer's web site i knew her book would enable me to have inexpensive (to me)window coverings/decoration, also there would be help if i ran into trouble. jennifer wants everyone to be successful in making their shades and is willing to go the extra mile! "how to make roman shades" is clear enough for even the very novice to follow. it is written with step by step instructions and detailed pictures. <a review out on amazon.com> kassing from southern oregon

  
  
  
• how to use custom and store-bought shade trims to take your shade design to the next level. this is powerful information that most window shade resources don't tell you about.
  
  if you can sew a straight stitch,
  you can sew a roman shade
  
  
• how to sew a perfect stitch every time. you do not have to know how to sew to use this book.
  
  
• how to make a shade for a window that is very wide. you'll be amazed at how simple this is.
  
  
• over 100 clear, easy to understand illustrations. no other resource provides you so much detail and explanation for each step of the process. no longer will you wonder what the author "meant". you will know.
  
  

  finally an easy, clear and precise book , the illustrations are very easy to follow and all of the questions i have are easily answered in this book from measuring to installing the shades in many different ways . the author has a very easy way about her and very attentive to the purchasers of her book <a review out on amazon.com> hampton, nh

  
  
• how to make 8 different types of window shades. start with the basics and advance into a variety of exciting window shades to make. these include basic roman shades (lined and un-lined), shaped-hem roman shades, hobbled roman shades, roman shades with tucks and screw eyes, no-sew roman shades and more!
  
  
• over 130 possible window shade designs you can make. learn how to break down a shade into it's basics and make any design that you can imagine.
  
  
• an easy and simple step-by-step guide on how to sew any type of window shade you want. you'll know *exactly* what to do.
  
  
• an easy and simple step-by-step guide on how to make no-sew roman shades. you really don't have to know how to sew to make terrific roman shades.
  
  
• a proven system that will prevent mistakes and keep you on track to sewing a roman shade to your window's measurements.
  
  
• a practical conversion chart that converts inches to centimeters... for those of you that prefer the metric system.

we take you by the hand through the entire
roman shade making process
(step-by-step... we "show" you exactly what to do!)

• step-by-step we'll show you exactly how to make your shade, get it ready for hanging and quickly put it on your window to enjoy, show-off and create privacy
  
  
• step-by-step you'll learn how to actually design your roman shade so that you make the roman shade that fits your decorating personaltiy! i've never found anything better! we'll illustrate everything for you. 
  
  

  i have purchased a number of sewing books with instructions for making roman shades. none of these books walked me through step-by-step, and thus, i was intimidated before i even got started. i found the instructions for measuring and cutting my fabric particularly helpful as i was able to avoid costly mistakes. finally, how many times have you read some directions and wished that you could ask the author to clarify something? here is your opportunity to have access to the author--you can email jennifer with a question, and she will promptly reply with an answer. kuboa@aol.com

  
  
• i'll show you *exactly* how to create a shaped bottom hem making your roman shades stand apart from any store-bought shade.
  
  
• i'll show you *exactly* how to piece your fabric together so that you can make roman shades for extra wide windows... even if your fabric has a bold pattern.
  
  
• i'll show you all the tools and supplies you will need for each project.
  
  
• i'll show you *exactly* how to mount your shade to your window.
  
  
• i'll show you a trick so that your roman shades are seamless.
  
  
• and if you don't want to sew at all... i'll show you *exactly* how to make a no-sew roman shade.
  
  
• and so much more!

how is this different and better?

4 things make what we offer fresh and new over anything you'll find anywhere else on this subject:

1. step-by-step instructions: we'll show you, step-by-step with specific detailed illustrations, *exactly* how to make the roman shades you want.
   
   

2. detailed lists: each project has a detailed list of all the tools and supplies you will need to successfully create your roman shade.
   
   

3. money-saving: with such easy to follow instructions, you will avoid expensive mistakes and endless frustration. plus you won't have to hire an expensive professional to have your window shades custom made. you can do it yourself!
   
   

4. time-saving: just copy me! i've successfully made roman shades in many different windows with many different designs and i will show you exactly how to do it. i'm not some sort of sewing genious or somebody who's just made one shade.
   
   

hi. i have read "roman shades", it's great info, easy to follow... theresa jewel@kingcon.com

warning: don't buy any course on sewing roman shades unless it meets these six criteria:

1. don't buy an ebook about sewing roman shades from somebody who isn't doing it every day! quite a few ebooks and books have come out about using roman shades to decorate your home, but they're written by people who have no clue how to actually teach you how to make a roman shade, let alone teach you how to design one! make sure you're not buying from some wannabe! it must be written by someone who knows the value of step-by-step illustrations... not written by someone who can't explain in clear detail exactly how to duplicate their roman shade process over and over.

2. it must give you step-by-step instructions on *exactly* how to sew your roman shades quickly and in a way that produces professional quality shades.
   
   

   thank you, jennifer, for the follow-up; yes indeed, i received the e-book and downloaded it successfully. in fact, i have already made a roman shade, and by following your instructions, it was very straightforward. the shade turned out beautifully. i made it for a long slim window, so it was a nice first project. kind regards, barbara bvanlierop@paprican.ca

   
   

3. it must show you in detail how to dress, rig and mount your shade

4. it must show you step-by-step how to create a shaped hem to add flare to your design. and creative alternatives to hanging your shade.

5. it must show you step-by-step how to prepare your fabric so that your shade hangs straight and neat.

6. it must give you dozens of ideas to create the roman shade you want.

okay, so what's the cost for this incredible resource?

well, realize that this easy step-by-step system could easily sell for hundreds of dollars. in fact if you asked a top home-sewing enthusiast, like myself, to produce a step-by-step system to show you exactly how to make roman shades, you'd be charged in the neighborhood of $300 to $500, not including the cost of fabric, hardware and labor.

but i'm not going to charge you anywhere near that amount or even my minimum project price. in fact, your total investment for how to make roman shades - a simple step-by-step illustrated guide to the roman shades you want e-book is only $29. so what's the catch? why am i practically giving this resource away?

well, it's really quite simple. since you’re accessing these directly from the internet as an e-book i have no inventory and no fulfillment costs. i don’t need to pay anyone to take the orders over the phone (though, you are welcome to call me at 703-393-7327 to rest assured that i am a real person). this way i can pass along my cost savings to you. so you win and i win.

*special* order by midnight 10/5/2003 and receive
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but this offer is only good until midnight 10/5/2003. after that, i can't guarantee that i'll offer this book at such a low price.

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create this balloon shade in a day. sooooo easy. and look how great it looks... plus you can tell everyone you made it. this bonus chapter is worth $12. but it's yours free with this offer.

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is that fair or what?

that means you can try out all the practical tips, step-by-step instructions and how-to advice at my risk, while you see if they work for you or not. and if they don't produce, i honestly want you to ask for your money back. and i'll let you keep the free bonus gifts as my way of thanking you for giving how to make roman shades e-book a try.

there is absolutely no risk, whatsoever on your part. the burden to deliver is entirely on me. if you are not able to create a roman shade for your window by following my easy step-by-step instructions then i'm the loser, not you

look at it this way -- $29 ($19 by midnight 10/5/2003!) is really a painless drop in the bucket compared to the money you could be spending on a professional to make your curtains. or worse... your money wasted because of the mistakes you made caused by unclear and undescriptive instructions this year. that's why...

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wishing you beautiful windows,
jennifer thoden

p.s. don't forget, for only $29 you receive...

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copyright 2003 by jennifer thoden
thoden@erols.com
703-393-7327