Make Roman Blinds Blackout Lining

Calculate the fabric qty.

Make roman blinds blackout lining.

So if the fold of the main fabric is 20 cm on the sides and top and 40 cm at the bottom fold cut the lining just so it fits inside the fold edge. Join the lining to the fabric. One piece should measure the height of your window plus the top length plus a few inches because you ll be threading that piece of cord up the left side and over the top to meet the other cord on the top right side of the shade. How to make a roman blind the professional way.

Make up the lining. We offer blackout roman blinds that come in varying fabrics with stripes and patterns to match your existing décor. Calculate the fabric qty. Add 16 inches to the width and 18 1 2 inches to the length.

Join the fabric to lining. We make a lined roman blind using the following steps. Complete steps 1 and 2 as described in tutorial for the classic shade below. Calculate the lining qty.

Place the blackout lining on the shade wrong side of the lining to the corded side of the blind. Fold fabric to create a 3 inch wide pleat along each long side of fabric. Hold the lining in position with strips of painters tape positioned perpendicular to the hems. Determine the size you want the shade to be.

Calculate the lining qty. Calculate the rod pocket positions. The interlining is sewn in as a layer between the face fabric and the blackout lining and will of course provide further insulation. Make up the lining.

Next sew seams into each of the sides of the fabric and then pin the sides of the fabric and blackout lining together. You can add interlining to roman blinds as well as a blackout lining that s no problem. Align the bottom of the lining hem to the top of the shade hem. Insert rods attach rings.

Make up the fabric panel. Cut your fabric and your blackout lining according to these measurements. A great alternative to curtains our blackout roman blinds feature a thick lining to keep out the light when you need to and provide an added layer of insulation keeping you tucked up in bed for longer when you need some extra. Cut a dowel long enough to fit between pleats.

We make the blackout roman blind using the following steps. 7 yards of traverse cord or roman shade cord. You ll need to divide your cord in two. Insert rods attach rings.

Calculate the rod pocket positions. If you are using heavy linen heavy cotton and blackout fabric as your lining then cut the main fabric to the size of your window and the lining smaller.