How to make a Roman Blind
Follow these easy steps to make your own 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.
Things you will need to make your Roman Blind