Fabrics with horizontal segments alternating between sheer and semi-opaque are made in dual layers parallel to each other. When the sheer band of fabric is aligned each other parallel a blurred view through will be possible, light filters through the sheer fabric. When an opaque band of fabric is aligned each other parallel light is diffused for light filtering shades, for room darkening shades light is blocked and the view through is blocked, light filters through the sheer fabric when the shade partially raised or lowered