Today I’m going to show you how to make inexpensive NO-SEW roman shades! Turn a basic curtain into a beautiful roman shade in just a few simple steps! I’ve been wanting to make roman shades for quite awhile but to be honest they intimidated me. I can sew, but I am by no means a professional. Every tutorial I saw for roman shades just looked daunting! I thought it would take me years to finish them. Then I saw this post on Little House Big Plans where they used old blinds and I thought -GENIUS! I already had blinds and curtains hanging up in my sons room, so one night I decided to tackle the project. It ended up taking me about 2 hours. I was taking pictures along the way, so you may even be able to finish them sooner than that! To buy all the supplies to make the other roman shades I was planning on it would actually be cheaper to just buy cheap blinds from Walmart or Target if you didn’t have any on hand. 1. The first thing you’ll need to do is measure your window and determine your fabric length.

Decide how wide and long you want your shades to be. I wanted my shades to sit about 5 inches above the molding so the room would feel taller. You could place the blinds directly on the molding though. 2. Lay blinds out on the ground and cut the “ladder” string. You will throw this top string away. Make sure not to cut the thicker string that is connecting all the blinds in the middle. 3. Remove the caps on the bottom part of the blinds so you can release the strings. 4. Untie the knot and pull the strings away from the bottom bar. 5. Figure out how many pleats you want, depending on the length of the window. I placed my blinds 10 inches a part. Then remove the remaining blinds and discard. Pull the string back through the bottom bar and tie a knot once you have the right length. 6. Then lay the blinds on top of your curtain. If you need to hem your curtain, do it at this point. You could even fold in the edges and use the no-sew glue. My curtains were the same size as my window, so I didn’t need to cut anything but the bottom.

Use your measuring tape to mark the space between the blinds. Then cut the remaining fabric at the bottom. My string was a little short, so I tied on some string to make it longer. blinds and curtains widnesNo one will ever know. tardis shower curtain for sale Then fold the bottom piece of fabric over the bottom bar and hot glue it on.baby pink curtains 66x72 Then secure the top base to the fabric with hot glue. extra wide curtains debenhamsMake sure to glue the fabric on the front of the blinds base (at the top) so you can still hang it up. blinds and curtains northwich

Next you’re going to glue down the blinds. Make sure to place the glue on the curved side. Make sure not to glue the string! Once you have everything glued on, you can pull the strings a little to make sure none of them are glued on.white curtain pole 220cm Secure the blinds with clothespins and allow the glue to dry overnight. circular shower curtain rail argosThen the next day you can hang up the shades right inside the brackets. They should just slide right in. When it’s installed, you’ll shade will be able to slide up and down. Here’s what they look like down. Then pull the blinds up and you have fully functional roman shades! If you already have blinds and curtains up, these won’t cost you a penny! More tutorials on how to make roman shades: Roman shade tutorial -if you know how to sew and want to make the one’s with the wooden dowels, this is a great tutorial!

Faux roman shade tutorial using tension rods – great if you don’t need your’s to pull up and down. posted in DIY crafts, Home decor, Sewing, Tutorial Show 99 per page Price High To Low Price Low To High Next day delivery available Nothing to pay for a whole year when you spend £50 or more Avoid interest by paying in full within 12 months. BNPL is only available on interest bearing terms. Credit is provided, subject to credit and account status by Shop Direct Finance Company Limited.Representative 0% APR CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO >Curtains plays a vital role in making a room elegant if chosen correctly. It’s a matter of colour and fabric, length and lining, and custom-made versus off-the-shelf. With so many things to take care of, here are some tips for selecting the best curtains for your home. Colour and Fabric- Fabric is the most essential part of selecting curtains, as the material will dictate how well your curtains function and hold up over time.

If they’re too heavy, they may not fold crisply when drawn. It they are too light and they may not fall well. If you are using it for the window then do keep in mind the sunlight. Sunlight will fade fabrics over time. If the room gets a lot of light, it’s smart to avoid bright colours, since they tend to fade faster. Linen, silk, faux silk, and velvet are best choices for curtains as they tend to hang the best. Length and Lining– Before you do the measurement, decide how high you’d like the curtains to begin. Hanging panels higher than the door will give a sense of height to the room. Designers often hang curtains about six inches above the door frame. If it is for the window measure from the top of the window and also add inches of height where the curtains will hang from to the floor. For a more traditional look, with the curtain slightly puddled on the floor, you’ll want to add another two or three inches to your length. For a modern, crisp look, have the panel fall flush with the floor.

If you plan to use the curtains to shut out the sun, those extra inches around the perimeter of your window frame will also help block out any sneaking light. Most panels require a sturdy hanging rod. Choose from a simple café rod to a more decorative drapery rod with decorative finials. Measurement – Accurately measuring for curtains is a must if you want to get the right fit, whether you’re shopping for easy-fit ready-made curtains or commissioning made to measure. Curtain width measurements will depend on the length of your curtain track or pole, but measuring curtain length or ‘drop’ will be determined by where you’d like your drapes to end. Blinds and Cords– You may not realise this, but the cords on blinds and curtains pose a strangulation risk for small children. Therefore go for a range of blinds and curtains that are as safe as possible. Go for a range of blinds that are completely cordless. To raise or lower TUPPLUR blackout blinds and LISELOTT blinds simply grab the plastic tab in the middle and pull.