How to Cut Ambria Shades

Cutting the Length

• 1

  Measure how much of the shade you want to remove. For example, if it hangs 3 inches lower than you like, you will cut off 3 inches.

• 2

  Lay the shade on a flat surface.

• 3

  Open the bottom hem with a seam ripper and remove all the threads.

• 4

  Use the measurement of the amount of fabric you want to remove from the bottom of the shade. Mark a straight edge along the cutline with chalk or a fabric pen.

• 5

  Cut along the line with sharp sewing scissors.

• 6

  Fold the fabric up so the right sides are facing out to create a new hem. Design a hem of the same width as your original hem. Pin the fabric together with straight pins.

• 7

  Iron the fabric closed for a crisp edge.

• 8

  Sew the fabric together by hand or using the top-stitch setting on your sewing machine.

Cutting the Width

• 9

  Measure the width of the window. Add 2 inches to the measurement because the shade will pucker slightly and needs extra material to ensure the window is properly covered.

• 10

  Unstitch the seams on each side of the shades with a seam ripper. Note the size of the original hem so you can make a new hem of equal size when finished.

• 11

  Divide in half the amount of fabric you want to take off so you take an equal amount off each side. For example, if you want 3 inches off the width, take 1 1/2 inches off each side.

• 12

  Draw a line with a fabric pen and straight edge along the cut line. If you are trimming 1 1/2 inches off each side, draw a line 1 1/2 inches in from each outer edge.

• 13

  Cut along the marked line with sharp sewing scissors.

• 14

  Fold a new hem on each side equal to the original hem. Pin the hem with a straight pin every 2 inches.

• 15

  Iron the hem flat so it stays in position as you sew.

• 16

  Sew the hem closed, backstitch to secure the seam and cut your thread.