When I purchased a pair of tie up shades from Target for my daughter's room, I easily became frustrated as I tried to hang the shades just as they were pictured on the package. I love the look of tie up shades, so returning them for something simpler was not an option. I worked through my frustration a came up with a way to make tying the shades a little easier. They still don't look as nice, as what was on the package, but this is what I did.
Start by ironing your shade. Then, using the cardboard tube from a roll of wrapping paper simply place the tube at the bottom edge of the shade and hold it in place with both hands.
Next using both hands, begin to roll your shade around the tube either over or underhand. I chose to roll my shade going under.
Continue rolling your shade around the tube until your reach your desired length.
Once you've reached your length tie each piece of fabric to hold the shade in place.
Next, remove the cardboard tube by sliding one end of the tube through the width of the shade.
By now your fabric ties are probably a little wrinkled. You can iron them smooth using a flat iron. Be careful not to let the flat iron sit too long on the fabric or it will burn!
Finally tie a bow at each end and you're done! I used Martha Stewart's method for tying a bow as seen here.
Hope you find this tip helpful!
