WORKROOM TUTORIAL: How to make an Interlined Roman Blind .
Interlined blinds have a layer of interlining sandwiched between the fabric and lining, giving the blind
- A thicker, softer, more sumptuous look and feel
- Better insulating properties than a lined blind.
This tutorial is based on the method we use in our workroom to make blinds for paying customers so there is an emphasis on producing a beautiful blind with a professional finish. Your finished blind will
- Show no stitch lines through to the face fabric.
- Have mitred corners on the back.
The level of detail Cindy gives in her step by step video instruction means this tutorial is suitable for both a beginner or someone looking to improve their knowledge and skill.
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Tutorial Steps
We make the interlined roman blind using the following steps.
- Measure the window
- Calculate the rod pocket positions
- Calculate the fabric qty
- Calculate the lining qty
- Make up the lining
- Make up the fabric panel & insert interlining
- Join the fabric to lining
- Make the heading
- Stab stitch
- Insert rods & attach rings
- String & hang
Each step is described in detail with demonstration videos also available.
VIDEO INSTRUCTOR - Cindy Taylor
Owner of Dolman & Taylor specialist curtain and blind makers.
Here is Cindy's must have and nice to have materials and tools lists to make a Blackout Roman Blind. (Click on each item for more information)
MATERIALS
MUST HAVE
- Fabric
- - Lining
- - Interlining
- - Thread
- - Velcro Loop Tape
- - Rods
- - Bottom Bar
- - Rings or Breakouts
NICE TO HAVE
TOOLS
MUST HAVE
- Sewing Machine
- - Tape Measure
- - Needles
- - Pins
- - Scissors
- - Set Square or Right Angle
- - Straight Edge
- Pencil
NICE TO HAVE
There are 2 options for making the headrail of the blind. A chain pull metal headrail or a traditional wooden batten with acorn and cleat. We advise using a metal headrail kit that is child safety compliant.HEADRAIL OPTIONS
METAL HEADRAIL
- - Headrail Kit
- - Hacksaw
WOODEN BATTEN
- - Wooden Batten
- Fabric or Lining
- - Velcro Hook Tape
- - Screw Eyes
- - Acorn
- - Cleat Hook
- - Cord
- - Staple Gun
EXTRA INSTRUCTIONS
The base tutorial gives you the information for making an Interlined Roman Blind with
- Standard folds (lined up when blind in up position)
- Plain or Patterned Fabric
- A single width of fabric
- Headrail Kit
- Traditional Rod pockets made from the lining
We have added extra information in colour coded drop downs at the bottom of the appropriate tutorial pages for the following variations.
To make a blind with rod pocket tape rather than forming traditional rod pockets from the lining. You will find extra instructions at the bottom of the following STEPS.
STEP 4 CALCULATING LINING QTY:
Slightly less lining will be required as no lining is needed to form the rod pocketsSTEP 5 MAKE UP THE LINING:
Sew the tape to the lining rather than form pockets from the liningSTEP 9 INSERT RODS & ATTACH RINGS:
The rods are inserted differently & there are usually loops on the tape that make the attachment of rings and breakouts different.STEP 11 STRINGING & HANGING:
with some tapes you thread through fabric loops on the tape rather than rings.
To make a blind with a traditional wooden batten with acorn and cleat rather than use a metal chain pull headrail. You will find extra instructions at the bottom of the following STEPS.
STEP 3 CALCULATE FABRIC QTY:
If you are covering the batten with the face fabric you will need to ensure this is included in the fabric quantity.STEP 10 CUT THE HEADRAIL:
Make a wooden batten rather than use a headrail.STEP 11 STRINGING & HANGING:
The stringing of the blind is slightly different to a headrail.
To make a cascading blind the rod pockets are positioned differently to a standard folds blind to create the cascade effect. The making process is the same. You will find extra instructions at the bottom of the following STEP.
STEP 2 CALCULATE THE BLIND DIMENSIONS:
Use our FREE online Cascading blind folds calculator to calculate the positions of the rod pockets to create the desired cascade. CASCADING BLIND CALCULATOR
To make a blind with a bottom flap when in the up position, the rod pockets are positioned differently to a standard folds blind. The making process is the same. You will find extra instructions at the bottom of the following STEP.
STEP 2 CALCULATE THE BLIND DIMENSIONS:
Use our FREE online Cascading blind folds calculator to calculate the positions of the rod pockets to create the flap. CASCADING BLIND CALCULATOR
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"Great tutorials, so easy to follow your step by step instructions!!. Thank you"........... Pauline
"Once again, I should say that I think the video tutorials are extremely well done. Although I've been sewing for years I've learnt lots of techniques that are new to me and that give a much more professional finish"........ Heather
"Thank you for your excellent instructions and videos. I've just hung my blind and am delighted with it. Having bought some beautiful and very expensive fabric I didn't want to have rows of stitches across it (the method I've used before machine stitches channels for the rods through both layers of fabric). With your method my blind looks like a piece of art, with not one visible stitch."......... Cecily