Hardware Modification:
If you would rather have your hardware board mounting horizontally than vertically there only a couple small changes that you will need to make. First, drill your pilot holes for both the screw eyes and your mounting screws on the 2" side of your hardware board. Second, instead of stapling your 1" of extra drape to the 1" side of the board wrap it around the 2" side instead. However, be sure to only wrap the 1" of fabric around, and keep it out of the way of the mounting screws so that they get wrapped up in fabric.
No-Sew Methods:
Now, I have never tried a no sew method. However, you can avoid having to sew by one using the pre-sewn strips of shade rings and two using either a heat activated fusible hem tape, or by using fabric glue to hold everything together. The downside that I see to the fusible hem tape is that it may need to be heated to a relatively high temperature, which may rule out using certain fabrics. I don't know this for a fact so definitely ask questions and check things out before you buy your fabric if you want to use this method. The downside that I have always imagined with fabric glue is being able to see the glue through the fabric, but again I have never tried it, so I guess this is another thing you would have to ask about at the craft store.
Roman Shades: Supplies and Hardware Construction
Roman Shades: Measuring and Cutting Your Fabric
Roman Shades: Hemming and Adding Rings
Roman Shades: Final Assembly
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