Collapsible vane structure and related method for a shade for an architectural opening

A method of making an operable vane structure for an architectural opening having at least one vane assembly, the method comprising:

• providing a base structure having a back sheet and a front sheet connected together at a first connection and a second connection;
• cutting the back sheet adjacent the second connection to form a front strip comprising a first edge joined to the back sheet and a second free edge;
• positioning at least one operating element between the back sheet and the front sheet such that the at least one operating element is movable relative to the back sheet;
• and
• attaching the at least one operating element to the front strip to form a first vane assembly;
• wherein the first vane assembly is configured to move relative to the back sheet upon actuation of the operating element.