This tutorial is for making an interlined roman blind. The finished blind will show no stitch lines through to the face fabric and have mitred corners, giving it a professional finish.
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Interling lining a Roman blind gives it a thicker, softer more sumptuous feel than a cotton lined blind. There is not much more work involved than making a lined blind. We think the end result is worth the small extra effort.
The instructions show you how to make the blind with a traditional wooden batten or a blind kit. The making up of the blind is the same in all cases until you reach step 10 where you either make up the wooden batten headrail, or adjust the metal headrail in the kit.
The classic way to make the blind which will give an elegant finish, however more work is involved and you will need to buy all the bits. The blind is held in an up position by securing the cord to a cleat.
Pulls up using a chain loop which is particularly good for heavy and wide blinds. It is safer with children as there is not a long cord hanging down when the blind is pulled up. The blind will sit in any positon you pull it to and the metal headrail will only need cutting to size and adjusting.
Our tutorial is made up of the following steps.
Roman blinds are not difficult to make but require accurate measuring and care must be taken to get straight edges and square corners. These instructions have been developed by Cindy Taylor an experienced curtain and blind maker. There are tips included and with the benefit of her experience you will avoid common mistakes that can be made. Here's a few to start you off.
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What a fantastic tutorial..Thank you.........Viv
I love your vidoes as they have given me the confidence to make my own curtains and blinds...........Julie