Roman Shade Ring Tape or Roman Shade Rings :: Simple Sewing Projects - Easy Free Sewing Lessons

When sewing your roman shades, should you use roman shade tape or sew your roman shade rings on individually? Learn the pros and cons of each method to help you decide the best method for you.
You'll soon discover that sewing a roman shade is quite easy. It's a very simple construction.

If you are looking for step by step instructions for sewing roman shades you should check out my e-book "How To Make Roman Shades" at http://www.sewing-roman-shades.com

Ok... now, when you are ready to sew on your rings, the question becomes, do you sew your rings on individually or do you use roman shade ring tape.

Let me first explain what these items are, just in case you are a beginner to roman shades.

Roman shade rings are small plastic or brass rings that guide the lift cord up your shade. Based on how these are spaced on your shade will determine the size of your roman shade pleats.

Roman shade ring tape is twill tape that has the shade rings sewn on in even intervals along the tape. (3" ring spacing, 5" and 7" are the most common tapes available)

So which do you use?

Click here to read the pros and cons for using roman shade rings versus roman shade ring tape...