On this episode of the podcast, Ceil DiGuglielmo and Susan Woodcock talk about a skinny little product with a big impact - roman shade ribs. You can listen here: Episode 114: Roman Shade Ribs When, why and where ribs are used in Roman shades? Ribs (also known as rods) add structure to fabric shades. This helps to keeps folds even and prevents sagging when the shade is operated. Adding ribs also allows for greater spacing between lift cords (horizontally) = time savings

In this episode of The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech, Ceil DiGuglielmo and Susan Woodcock talk about balloon shades.

No-Sew Roman Shade Returns No-Sew Roman Shade Returns By Susan Woodcock Roman shade returns hide the lifting system on board mounted shades. This gives a professional finish, but those little returns take longer than you think – especially if you want them to be pattern matched! The method that I find to be easiest and fastest is a no-sew version using iron-on stiffener, lining, and loop strip from döfix No Sew, Inc. Note: The iron-on products from döfix No Sew, Inc. re

Imagine a roman shade with ribs. Ribs are used to provide structure and support across the width of the shade. With the buckram fold method

In episode fifteen of the Sew Much More Podcast: 30-Minutes with Workroom Tech, Ceil DiGuglielmo and Susan Woodcock talk about relaxed Roman shades. You can listen to the episode here: 30-Minutes with Workroom Tech Podcast What is a "Relaxed" Roman Shade? A relaxed Roman shade is similar to a standard Roman shade except that the center isn’t square and level, and is allowed to slightly swag. That’s the “relaxed” part… the center isn’t structured and held up by cords. Th