We can manufacture many styles. Download our “Fabric Shade Quick Reference” for other ideas and styles here.
General Information:
- Fabric shades are made from fabric
- Mounted on a board headrail
- All fabric shades use SafetyShroudTM for child safety
- An operating/lifting mechanism must be chosen in addition to the shade style
- Operating/lifting mechanism are priced separately
- Always clearly specify if shades are to be LINED, UNLINED or INTERLINED
- Specify the TYPE of lining to be used. If no lining type is specified, our stock poly-cotton sateen will be used
- Cord lock available, Cleat must be used on wall. Not recommended with children in home
- Available lift systems: Continuous Loop, Cord Lock, Motorized, Cordless (See Options)
- Inside mount deduction 1/4″ (width only)
Features
- Fabric patterns are matched
- Seams are balanced on each side of the shade
- Side hems: 1” doubled rolled and bonded
- Shades are mounted to come off the front of the board projection with lifting mechanisms hidden behind the shade
- Balloon style shades will wrap around the end of the board and cover the return
- Austrian and roman shades do NOT wrap around the end of the board
- Outside mounted shades come with return end caps
- Headrail is covered in lining of shade color
- Cord Length available: 1 foot increments. and set approx 2/3 of finished length of shade
Pricing
- Fabric shade labor is priced by the finished square foot
- 10 square foot minimum charge per shade, request custom proposal for quantity discount rate
- Lifting mechanism, add-ons, and workroom detail sur-charges extra
Order Information Needed
Use work order form # 9-FABRIC SHADES, or include all of the following information.
- Quantity
- Room/Location
- Style number
- Projection (On Balloon style shades this is also the return)
- Face Width
- Finished Length (Long OR short point only)
- Cover Top of Headrail with self-fabric (Only of exposed from 2 story)
- Fabrication Method (upright (seams) or railroad)
- Calculated number of widths
- Calculated fullness
- Inside or Outside Mount (Workroom will make a 1/4-inch deduction from the ordered face width if INSIDE mount is specified)
- Lined or Unlined, Plus Type & Color of lining
- Add-ons (if any)
- Fabric: Vendor, Pattern, Color, Width, Repeats
- Draw Cord Placement and length
- Operating System Desired (Cordless, Continuous, Cord-Lock)
- Special instructions and Diagrams (if any)
- Workroom Details (if any)
- Installation Placement (attach additional pages if needed)
Stacking Formula
The stacking area on fabric shades is from the top of the head rail to the bottom of the shade when it is in its raised position. Keep in mind this will increase if request a banding/Flat Trim (pre-trim) along hem when raised. They will vary according to shade style, fabric, lifting mechanism, and lining used. The following formulas are based on a shroud tape.
Roman shades
Length of shade (in inches) × .225 = estimated stack area
Example: 53″ finished length. × .225 = 11.925″, which rounds up to 12″
Balloons
Length of shade (in inches) × .345 = estimated stack area
Example: 53” finished length. × .345 = 18.25”