Jeana Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Do any of you have some good ideas for making your own window coverings for bedroom windows?I'm tired of drapes, and blinds seem so clunky. I have been thinking about making my own roman blinds, but I don't understand the patterns. If anyone can give me some ideas, I would love it.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Here is a great site with instructions.http://www.alternative-windows.com/roman-blind.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted July 29, 2007 Author Share Posted July 29, 2007 Thanks, have you made these yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 No, I haven't made them, I have wanted to but they seemed hard to me but I may still at some point still give them a try. Let us know if you make these, I would love to know and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 I have a book that tells you how to make the roman shades. I was going to make them for our addition (living room and kitchen combined), but the fabric I liked was $25 a yard on sale (YIKES). I need to check at lowes to see if we can afford custom made shades (I only need 36" long, most are over that).I think you have to be pretty precise with the placement of the rings and such. I am sure it could be done, depends on how much of a perfectionist ya are, LOL!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 I'm working on some now. If you go to Joannes fabrics they have a display on how to make them. I chose to get the solar blocking material so it was a lot more than I wanted to spend. I guess I am saving about $100 or more by doing them myself. Especially since I haven't seen anyone offer the solar material option when I was shopping for them. So far everything is working. I stink at sewing though. If they work out, I will post a picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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