Diy roman shades make a window shade from mini blinds with custom fabric.
Easy diy diy roman shades from blinds.
I bought duck fabric from hobby lobby and it worked great.
Definite the finish blind dimension red square think to leave more fabric on the top part you need some space to fold the blind above the window.
Mid weight fabric measure your window.
The ladder cord is held together at the top of the binds.
Christina from the diy mommy wanted to add a personal touch and some privacy to her kitchen so she opted to add plaid roman shades.
Add four inches to the width and 6 inches to the length.
Lay out the blinds fully extended and open on the floor or a long table.
2 large buttons these need not match they are just used in assembly how to make a roman shade step one.
Fabric see measuring notes below and in video mini blind that covers window we use cordless here and recommend that fabri tac fabric glue.
Carefully snip away the ladder cords.
To make your diy easier you can use this diy roman shade hardware kit plus pulleys look fancier than eyescrews the first step take the measurements.
I purchased mine at home depot for around 3 50.
Cheap mini blinds to fit the window of the window.
Roman shades are ideal for narrow windows in kitchens where floor length drapes don t make sense.