WT Online Pro Series: Reverse Mounted Shade with Shaped Hem and Valance
Instructor: Laurie Medford
Classes will be held at 12:00 pm ET on Tuesdays, May 8, 22 and 29, 2025
 
In this online class you will learn how to make reverse mounted, interlined roman shades with shaped bottom hem and matching valance.  This style of shade is mounted to the back of the lift system, allowing the shade to be closer to the wall or glass.  The shaped hem and valance add a beautiful detail!

Laurie will also share how to make a shade with a shaped bottom section only - a less labor intensive version.  The shades will be using the VAKO 20.04 headrail lift system with cordless lifting options (spring and crank).
 
This class includes: 
Three 1-hour online, interactive lessons with instructor Laurie Medford, presented live.
Recording links to view all class sessions
Written how-to instructions
Two shade styles with unique fabrication methods
 
Course outline:
 
Lesson One
Measuring and pre-planning
Overview of how a reverse mounted shade works
Selecting fabrics
Calculating yardage
Planning and design
Making a pattern
Cutting fabrics and linings for the first class project
Sewing banded edges and scallops
Sewing rings and cord shroud                                                                                                                                      
 
Lesson Two
Making the matching valance
Attaching hook and loop strip
Adding grommets
Weight bar
Lift cord and mounting to the headrail system
Mounting the shade to the VAKO 20.04 spring system
Installation and troubleshooting
Square shaped pattern and sewing inside and outside corners with banding
 
Lesson Three
Overview a shaped hem shade with welt cord and side hems
Cutting allowances
Fabrication step-by-step with interlining and transparent buckram
Assembly of the VAKO 20.04 system with hand crank operation
 
This is an intermediate to advanced level class. Students should have some experience and practical knowledge of professional roman shade fabrication.
 
Refund policy:
This is a home study program.  You will receive all class lessons as described above.  No refunds provided.