Easiest 5 Minute Faux Roman Shade Ever!

Really?!  5 minutes?  Well, okay, it may take a little trial and error to get everything exactly the way you want it, but if you're lucky...5 minutes. And NO sewing required! :)

Here's what you'll need:

• Fabric of your choice  (I needed a focal point.  The way my kitchen is designed, there is NO wall space at all to hang pictures. I chose something with a pop of color, since I really couldn't add color anywhere else!)
• 2 tension rods
• Several pins
• Measuring tape

First you will need to measure the width of your window space to make sure you buy fabric and tension rods wide enough to fit.  You will want your tension rod at least a little bigger than the opening so that you have enough "tension" for it to stay up.  You will want your fabric AT LEAST 8 inches wider than your window opening, since you will be folding the edges over on each side.  You will also want the fabric much longer than the actually "shade" will be, since we will be folding edges over, as well as draping it over two rods.

Here we go...

Fit your tension rods to the window.


Put your fabric face-down on the floor with one of the tension rods underneath.

Fold each side of your fabric inward until your tension rod ends are showing a tiny bit, adjusting as needed to make the folded parts even on each side.

Once it is where you want it to be, use the pins and fasten the fabric going down each side.  Every 6 inches or so should be fine. Try to be inconspicuous with the part of the pin showing on the front of the shade.



Fold the bottom of the fabric up to create a clean bottom edge.  Pin.  Fold the top part of the fabric over the tension rod. Pin.

Place the top rod, with the shade attached to it, in the top of the window space.

Place the 2nd rod several inches lower, in front of the fabric.

Pull fabric that is between the two rods forward with enough slack to drape over the bottom rod.

Make adjustments to your taste.  Voila!

You will most likely have to play with it a little until you get a look that you like.  Once you get it the perfect width, you can also buy a little bonding tape or Stitch Witchery to secure the edges better, then remove the pins.

Enjoy the new addition to your room! :)