Easy Diy Diy Roman Shades From Blinds

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.

Easy diy diy roman shades from blinds.

Roman shades are ideal for narrow windows in kitchens where floor length drapes don t make sense. I purchased mine at home depot for around 3 50. Fold your blind right sides together at each mark and pin. Look for a fabric in the home decor section of a fabric store which tends to stock these heavier fabrics.

Next hand sew the small blind rings onto the blind. I bought duck fabric from hobby lobby and it worked great. 2 large buttons these need not match they are just used in assembly how to make a roman shade step one. Sew a 1 2 seam at each mark and then insert a dowel into each casing you ve created.

Diy roman shades make a window shade from mini blinds with custom fabric. When selecting fabric choose one that will hold the folds nicely and filter sunlight while providing privacy. Start measuring from the bottom and mark where your dowel casings will be with a pin. Supplies needed for homemade diy window shades.

Add four inches to the width and 6 inches to the length. How to make diy roman shades with blinds starting with a mini blind 9 the home depot helps structure your diy roman shade.