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cordless roman shades hardware/mechanism sources
CarolH   Advanced FL USA Member since 12/29/04 Posts: 17	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/17/12 6:39 PM A couple of years ago, I heard someone talk about developing/patenting a mechanism that would enable home dec professionals (and other sewers) to create cordless roman shades. I've heard nothing more and can't find anything online. I sure would appreciate hearing rom anyone who knows if/where this hardware can be found.
justgail Intermediate IA USA Member since 1/19/06 Posts: 514	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/17/12 8:08 PM I never heard about cordless roman shades. I have cordless accordion blinds, I wonder if the hardware from those could be used somehow? But that might get a bit pricey to purchase blinds and then rip them apart.
Scrappy Gram Advanced NY USA Member since 12/27/03 Posts: 147	Login to reply to this post In reply to CarolH << Like this post Date: 11/17/12 8:43 PM Many of the major blinds companies offer cordless Roman shades.
CarolH   Advanced FL USA Member since 12/29/04 Posts: 17	Login to reply to this post In reply to justgail << Like this post Date: 11/27/12 6:08 AM Though cordless roman shades can occasionally be found commercially, their mechanism is proprietary and, of course, I'd rather pick my own fabric. I may end up buying cordless accordion blinds. Do you like the ones you have and, if you don't mind sharing the info, where did you buy them?
CM_Sews Intermediate CA USA Member since 9/18/04 Posts: 1476	Login to reply to this post 2 members like this. Date: 11/27/12 1:42 PM Try Terrell Designs. I know she carries child-safe hardware, that meets the current industry safety standards; she may carry the hardware you are looking for. At any rate, her website is a great resource for making your own Roman Shades. CMC
AndreaSews   Intermediate FL USA Member since 1/3/09 Posts: 76	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 11/28/12 0:13 AM You might try Rowley Company (online) if you haven't located the supplies yet. ------ Happy Sewing, Andrea Babylock Evolve, Singer Featherweight, Janome, and a very old Kenmore hiding in the closet
Karla Kizer   Advanced FL USA Member since 4/8/02 Posts: 6986	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/28/12 7:58 AM Years ago, I saw instructions that called for running the pleating cords up the back of the blinds and stapling them to the wooden roller of an ordinary roller shade- the kind that you raise by tugging on the bottom and lower by gently pulling it down Naturally, it was right about the time they started using metal rollers instead of wood, so I never got around to trying it. ------ “Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig.” -Robert Heinlein and Ann's father. Thanks for the reminder, Ann. Where are we going, and what am I doing in this handbasket? Matthew 25:40 (New International Version) The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
MartiP   Intermediate MI USA Member since 9/5/12 Posts: 140	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/28/12 9:22 AM There are such mechanisms available through wholesale suppliers to drapery workrooms. You generally have to have a business with a sales tax license and/or federal employer ID number to purchase from them. In the last few years there were so many lawsuits involving children being injured from shade cords that it necessitated finding better systems to raise and lower Roman shades. If you make them for your own home, you can use both a shade lock and a cleat to wind the cords on to keep them out of the way. ------ MartiP
CarolH   Advanced FL USA Member since 12/29/04 Posts: 17	Login to reply to this post In reply to MartiP << Like this post Date: 11/28/12 10:18 AM I do have a sewing business so that's no problem but I've yet to find a supplier for the mechanism - guess I need to keep searching. Thanks for your help!
CarolH   Advanced FL USA Member since 12/29/04 Posts: 17	Login to reply to this post In reply to CM_Sews << Like this post Date: 11/28/12 10:22 AM Terrell is a great resource for all things roman shades! Last time I checked with her, she didn't have access to cordless mechanisms but maybe it's time to check again. Thanks for your suggestion.

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