| Roman blinds have become a trend in window | | | | the look you want the blind to have. The length of the |
| treatments. This is because they are stylish, | | | | lining should be the same as the length of the fabric. |
| sophisticated and clean. Aside from being standalone | | | | As for the width, measure the batten from one side to |
| window dressing, they can also be mashed up with | | | | the end, also allowing for some space for the seams. |
| other treatments like curtains to give your windows a | | | | The width of the fabric and lining should also be the |
| more layered appearance. They usually have a lining | | | | same. |
| and are made from fabrics that range from light to | | | | · Cut the fabric to the measurements desired |
| medium weight. Furthermore, you yourself can make | | | | and add 2 inches to allow side seams and 2 inches to |
| an elegant set of Roman blinds for your house. It | | | | the length for the hems as well. Remember that the |
| doesn't take too much effort and materials to make a | | | | fabric should be at the center, and the seam |
| lined plain Roman blind that can be fitted into a batten | | | | allowances should be equal on both sides. |
| made of wood. | | | | · Cut the lining to the same measurements as |
| For a DIY Roman blind project, you will need: | | | | the fabric. |
| · Lightweight to medium weight fabric - try to | | | | · Lay the fabric on a flat surface with its right |
| choose fabric that is coordinated to the design theme | | | | side facing you and lay the lining on top of the fabric |
| of the space where you want the blinds to be installed | | | | with the wrong side facing you. Stitch down both sides |
| in | | | | and along the bottom, an inch in from the raw edges. |
| · Lining | | | | · Cut the two bottom corners and add a |
| · Batten made of brass or wood | | | | second row of stitching across the bottom, a quarter |
| · Wall cleat | | | | of an inch in from the raw edge. There now would be |
| · Dowelling strips made of wood or plastic, | | | | a space between the two stitching, and this is where |
| which should measure one and a quarter inch less | | | | you insert the dowel. |
| than the width of the blind | | | | · Turn the blind with the right side facing you. |
| · Plastic rings that measure half an inch in | | | | Iron the blind to flatten the seams out. |
| diameter | | | | · Sew the plastic rings to the dowel, at around |
| · 4 screw eyelets | | | | 5 inches apart from each other. |
| · A wooden batten with dimensions 1" by 1" by | | | | · Position the batten onto the window frame |
| width of the blind | | | | and stick the Velcro to the front of the batten. |
| · Nylon cord which measures three times the | | | | · Stitch the loop strip of the Velcro across the |
| sum of the width of the blind and twice the blind's | | | | length of the blind's top. Then, secure it to the batten |
| width | | | | through the stick side of the Velcro. |
| · Velcro, the stick and sew variety, measuring | | | | · Screw the three eyelets into the sides and |
| the entire blind width | | | | center of the batten so that the rings will be aligned. |
| Procedure: | | | | The 4th eyelet is for the side where you want the |
| · First, secure the wooden batten in the chosen | | | | cord to be pulled from. |
| position. Attach the adhesive side of the Velcro to the | | | | · Now put the cord to each of the rings on the |
| side of the batten facing you. | | | | sides and put it through all the eyelets on the batten. |
| · Calculate the fabric required by measuring | | | | Knot the cord and trim it. Put the cleat to function as |
| the batten from top to the length you wish. Be sure to | | | | security of the blind when it is raised up. |
| remember the allowances for the hem, depending on | | | | |