How to make a Roman Blind

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Juliette

How to make a Roman Blind

Follow these easy steps to make your own Roman Blind.

Alma Lime Roman Blind

Firstly measure your window for your Roman Blind
Cut to the drop + 15cm cutting to the pattern repeat. Width + 5cm. Cut Lining.
Measure the face fabric and lining.
Lockstitch lining to face fabric using 1.3cm turning on the face and press lining flat.
Turn up the hem and double 5cm then press.
Work out your rows by taking the drop and adding 1cm take 2.5cm for velcro.
Mark rows for tapes and pin.
Pin in the velcro and sew on the wrong side then turn the velcro and sew along the bottom of the velcro to the face side.
Check for any loose threads.
Sew the hem onto the blind.
Sew in tapes and lockstitch tape closed on one side.
Slipstich ends of the hem of the blind.
Cut rods and track to size.
Insert rods and sew the ends.
Place track on the velcro and cord up the blind.

Plaza Camel Roman Blind

Things you will need to make your Roman Blind

Alma Black Roman Blind

Handy Measure Guide For Roman Blinds

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Juliette

An Easy way to Measure your Windows for your Roman Blind

There is an easy way to measure your windows for your Roman Blinds if you follow these instructions to make sure your blinds are a good fit.

Firstly you need to decide whether to fit your blind inside or outside the recess.

Belmont Grape Roman Blind

Roman Blinds Inside Recess

Measuring For Roman Blinds Inside the Recess

1) Measure the width in 3 different positions inside the window recess from wall to wall. Measure at the top, the middle and the bottom. The most essential measurement is the smallest one.

2) Measure the Drop (height) in 3 different positions inside the recess from the top of the recess to the window sill. Again the most important measurement to write down is the smallest one.

3) Enter these measurements into the website. We make the appropriate allowances.

Aston Pewter Roman Blind

Outside recess

Measuring for Roman Blinds outside the Recess

1) Measure the width of your window then add at least 12cm to allow for overlap.

2) Measure the drop (height) of your window and add at least 12cm to allow for overlap.

3) On Roller Blinds the exact width entered will be from bracket to bracket in between the brackets you would have your controls, this means your fabric will be 2cm to 3cm less. Ex:- A Roller Blind width of 60cm exact size from bracket to bracket would mean the fabric would be around 57cm to 58cm in width. Please take this into acount when measuring for your blind to go onto a door with a window, bay window or window with a small frame.

4) Remember to enter your sizes as Exact size when ordering for outside recess this will mean the blind will be made to your precise measurements.

Alma Sand Roman Blinds

Notes:

Always measure every window as no two windows are the same size. Blinds are custom made to fit each window. Please re check your measurements before ordering your blinds, any help required measuring for bay windows, conservatories or just general information please call our customer services on 0115 9837626 Monday to Friday 10.00am till 5.00pm

An Easy way to Measure Window Blinds for Bay Windows

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Juliette

An Easy way to Measure Window Blinds for Bay Window

To measure for window blinds for bay windows you firstly need to work out the intersecting points of the blinds to determine the width of each blind. You need to select your slat size so you can get the depth you need to calculate the intersection point.

Wooden Venetian Blind

On window blinds in a bay there will be a small gap where the window treatments meet. Follow these easy steps to measure your blinds.

How to Measure for Window Blinds into a Bay

Cut two pieces of cardboard at the thickness of the slat and at around 30cm long.
Place the pieces of cardboard so the front edges meet like they are the actual blind slats at each intersection point (See diagram above)
Make a smallmarkon the front edge where they intersect. Repeat the step for both blinds.
Next you need to measure each side of the window blinds. The left blind measurement will be from the intersection point wemarked to the window frame. Make sure your measurement is an equal distance away from the window as the intersection point. Minus 1cm from both of these blinds for clearance.
Finally measure the centre bay blind by measuring the distance from each intersection point.

White Wooden Venetian Black Tapes

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