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How to clean the Roman shade window treatment.Is the roman shades machine washable or dry clean only?Thank you

13 years ago
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  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Neither, vacuum or spot clean. A roman shade that's been dry cleaned will never sit flat again.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Ditto on the above comment!
  • 13 years ago
    Where are these shades from?
  • 13 years ago
    can I order these shades somewhere?
  • 12 years ago
    Hi, I love everything done here too, and the room is very similar in basic design with the windows, floor plan, but not that cool ceiling or furnishings. I have been drooling over this for weeks, and have been seeking items to add to my space to achieve a similar effect. I bought a new sofa and some chairs, and some similar tables. I already have the same color pallet and lighting, but no drapes. It was the drapes that really caught my attention here. I plan to sew them and the shades myself. I am a seamstress although I sew mainly dresses. Anyway, I have a suggestion for those of you brave enough to try to make them your selves. The reason the shades won't lie flat is because the way the fabric is woven. There are weft and warp threads that intersect in the weaving process that tend to shrink at different rates when cleaned. One way to overcome this challenge is by prepping the fabric prior to fabrication. That involves pre washing and drying the uncut fabric, then stretching it back to shape. Every fabric is different, so go with a fabric that you feel comfortable washing. Adding fabric softener will help the fabric regain it's original shape. Ironing flat is also a must do. Different fabrics shrink at different rates, and good suppliers with provide the shrink rates of the weft and warm. The closer they are in percentages, the less they will loose their shape and drape. Once The fabric is prepped, then it is ok to create a pattern using the online sources as suggested. Avoid using metal parts in your construction as the tend to stain. Never sew with a different color thread even in obscure locations like hems as they could bleed too. Anyway, prep., make them tough and smart. It is easy....make a practice piece first. Once they are complete, and good old Uncle Chimney and his friends stink them up and make them dusty you will be able to gently hand soak and wash in your bathtub, hang to dry, and iron if needed.