Window Dressing

Hooking up your windows with a fabulous treatment is one of the easiest ways to change the personality of a room. Case-in-point, the customized Roman shades featured on last weeks episode of Myles of Style. That was a really simple project, and perfect for a minimalist space (remember, minimal doesn't have to mean boring or blank!) Because so many of you wrote in wondering EXACTLY how I executed that project, I thought it was worth breaking it down for you step by step.
It's easy, inexpensive, and all of you crafty types out there can take it in any color direction you wish.

Step 1:
Purchase Roman shades (I used the canvas ones available at Ikea, but Target carries similar), Stitch Witchery (available at Joann Fabrics, Michael's Crafts, etc.), and enough ribbon (I used 3" wide grosgrain) to complete a track around 3 sides of the blinds.

Step 2:
Heat your iron, and set it on 'steam'. Lay your shade flat on the ironing board, lay out/pin your ribbon into place with a strip of Stitch Witchery sandwiched between the shade and the ribbon.

Step 3:
Follow the directions outlined by Stitch Witchery, but you'll basically be pressing/steaming for about 10 seconds p/section of ribbon. Depending on the ribbon you choose, you may want to use a cotton towel as a barrier between the iron and the surface of the ribbon to avoid heat scarring.

Step 4:
Finish and hang! The shades I used were mounted using dry wall screws, but choose accordingly depending on your space.

How simple is that?! No sewing, no hassle, and in about an hour, you'll have a fresh and modern finish touch for your windows.
Happy ironing!