The Shade Project Part III

When doing a project, I look for easier ways to do something. Since a second shade was needed, I discovered a tip: drill a hole in the 1 x 2 before covering it. You then can make a hole in the material with a pair of scissors and enlarge with a screw driver before pushing the screw in. It is easier and the hole placement is more accurate.


Prior to covering the 1 x 2 shade mounting board.

The finished product from an angle. I am considering moving the two ties out to the side and adding a third tie. I like this look, though. But, adding a third tie is something to consider.

Full frontal view. I couldn't believe how much a difference this lined shade would make in the utility room temperature. I had a sheer pleated shade on this window ever since we moved into this house 25 years ago. This is a northwest window and the new shade lowers the temperature at least five degrees, possibly more. Needless to say with electricity costs rising there will be a savings, small, but a savings nevertheless, both in heating and cooling.


The first shade for the utility room door.

The next project is the bathroom makeover. I found the perfect brown decorative trim for the shower curtain. I needed 6 2/3 yards and the roll had 6 3/4 yards. Talk about luck! I also have samples of paint for the bathroom cabinets. I plan to start this project sometime this week or the first of next week.

Until next time, God bless.

The Shade Project

I assembled the necessary materials and tools for this project in the sun room (an enclosed porch) which is not the biggest area in the house, but it is out of the way, meaning I can leave the mess until the second shade is done.

The shade will be made out of the soft beige twill, lined, and the ties are to be from the two printed materials. I covered the 1 x 2 by stapling the lining to the wood because the twill might be too bulky.

Hard at work. I'm not the best at sewing and put blue tape on the machine for a guide.

Steaming out the wrinkles and pressing the seams.

The finished product. However, I'm thinking the ties are too long and will probably remove 4 to 6 inches by cutting in half. The finished seams will not show since the cut will be on top of the 1 x 2.

One shade down, one to go. However, you know what is disgusting? I saw a shade I like better -- the shade is lined with a contrasting material and instead of ties, decorative buttons and loops are used to change the position. I am sure there is plenty of twill; I don't know what I was thinking because I bought yards and yards. Oh, well, I'll have to think about it. I envy people that know exactly what they want to do before doing it!

Until next time, God bless.