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

• Roman Blind Kit
• Roman Blind Track 
• Fabric

Alma Black Roman Blind