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Aqui · Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 1:43 pm Post subject: roman blinds

So, it's been a while since i did any sewing and the last thing i made was a pencil case at school!

But do you think i could make a roman blind if i got a kit?

i want blinds for the kitchen as it faces west and when i'm cooking in the summer i have to hide down one end or i get scorched! i'd like blinds like plain net curtains - to let light through, but reduce the glare and heat.

it's quite a big window - probably 4ft high by 5/6ft wide.
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Aqui · Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 2:36 pm Post subject:

and can you suggest a suitable fabric? (I'm thinking something neutral coloured, lightweight, but strong and preferably a natural fabric.)
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Kathy · Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 6:14 pm Post subject:

I found this link that might be useful. http://www.aolshowme.co.uk/show-m...lip/7145/view/making-roman-blinds

Would muslin work do you think or perhaps a very lightweight cotton?

My sister says these are dead simple to make, I've never tried it so can't offer any practical advice.

Jellycat · 4 Star Club Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Posts: 1830

I've made lots of Roman blinds - I like them a lot!

I think muslin would be too light - you need something heavy enough to hold a crease. I've made them with poly-cotton bed sheets before and that's about as light as I think I'd try.

They're really easy but you do need to be absolutely accurate when spacing the rings on the back or they don't pull up straight. I've got some fab instructions in a book - just let me know if you'd like me to copy them out for you.

Aqui · Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 8:49 pm Post subject:

Leonie2 · Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 9:19 pm Post subject:

starching bedsheets might make them stiffer and therefore easier to hold the crease. our conservatory blinds are roman blinds and they're made from a calico which is like a light denim weight fabric.

Jellycat · 4 Star Club Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Posts: 1830

It's not hard Aqui - just picky.

They have a front and a back which are two separate pieces of material - in the past, I've used a check fabric for the back, which makes it a whole lot easier to space things properly!

Becki · Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 8:00 am Post subject:

OH made some for the bathroom once. I was very impressed Laughing

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