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Wanting a window blind in your bedroom with your personal touch? Why don’t you make do it yourself Roman blinds? Roman blinds are shades made from woven fabrics, which are raised or lowered using cords that are put at the rings located at the back. Buying Roman blinds can be expensive depending on the type of fabric that you choose. If you are in a limited budget and you feel like you want something original, then you can make one. It’s easy and does not require much of your time. What are the things that you should know?
The Easy Steps
- You must determine what materials to use for your do-it-yourself Roman blinds. You have lots of options in the local fabric store such as cotton batik fabrics and hand-dyed pieces. Some fabrics are great materials for Roman shades such as cotton but must keep in mind that you need a fabric protectant. If you are sewing them together, choose fabrics are not flimsy, stretchable or heavy. If you prefer silk, then make sure that you are making a good drapery lining with it. Moreover, make sure that you are putting the blinds not in windows that receive direct sunlight because silks are sensitive to sunlight.
- You must also make some linings for your do it-yourself Roman shades. Linings are very important because they provide various purposes such as protection from the sun, added insulation from heat and cold, and can darken your room. Further, it also has some aesthetic purposes such as hiding the internal parts of your Roman shades.
- The next step it to plan the design of your do-it-yourself Roman shade. You are putting effort, money and time in making the shades. It is just right that you make proper plans such as the design and the measurement. The first thing to do is make room evaluation and asking yourself some questions such as the length of the blinds, or is it single or multiple blinds. What kind of mounting should you use? Is it going to be an inside, outside or hybrid mount?
- Make appropriate measurements for your window. If you do not like measuring since you are not so sure, better find someone who can do this for you. A Drapery Installer can usually do this. It can cost you a few bucks but sometimes it can be for free if you ask them to install the blinds for you later. But you are really into making your do-it-yourself Roman blind, you can start measuring by studying your window and making a sketch such as distances to the ceiling, floor, light switches or shelves. Using a metal tape, measure the width, length and the depth of the window frame and trim. If it is easier for you, take pictures and study these.
The above steps are just the starting steps to make your do-it yourself Roman blinds. You will find out in the end that it’s not an easy task but nothing can beat the satisfaction of making and designing your own Roman blinds.
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