The Sewing Room

danemi1

have just had a couple of romans made for my bathroom - and the lady used dowelling apparently to go in them - they hang lovely so seemed to have done the trick - so far any way

Tete_en_l'Air

Hardup_Hester wrote: »

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I fill mine with cat litter.
Hester

I was about to suggest that when someone mentioned birdcage grit - ah great minds...

Are roman blinds those ones that sort of 'fold' up? I'd be interested in a tutorial too if anyone has/finds one - we're not signed and sealed yet but hopefully my OH and I will be moving in together in the next couple of weeks and I've seen so much gorgeous fabric for bathroom and kitchen blinds!

I'm very pleased to say I sat and did my blind hems on my trousers, very proud of myself indeed, it feels good knowing I've repaired something the proper way rather than a bish-bash-bosh job! I've also been working on my vintage curtain skirt and it actually looks as though it might actually fit! :T Just need to do the waistband and hem, hopefully will have pics for you soon!

Also just to let you know, I've succumbed and have started writing in my blog (I'd created it originally just to follow others, but seem to have got the bug a bit). Will put the link on my profile, I hope you'll join me

xxvickixx

The version in my book seems pretty simple.

Materials:
Main fabric
Lining fabric (optional)
thread
Austrian blind tape and cord
velcro to the width ofthe blind
1 x 1 inch batten of wood the width of the blind
screw eyes
screws and wall plugs to attach batten to thewall
cleat

1. The lining and the blind fabric are attacehed together with a contrasting edging (I'm skipping that bit)
2. Velcro is sewn along the top edge of the blind on the lining side
3. Blind tape is sewn vertically up each side and also at approx 40 cm intervals thrpughout the blind making sure that each row of tape starts with a loop at the bottom of theblind (so they all align)
4. Fix a cleat to one side of the window
5. Fix a batten above the window and stick the other bit of velcro to it. Fit a screw eye to the underside of the batten to correspond with the top of each strip of tape.
6. Start at the opposite side of the blind to the cleat. Knot the cord to the lowest loop on thetape and then thread it up through every other loop on the tape. Leave enough cord to pass across the top of the blind and down to the cleat. Repeat with the remaining tapes.
7.Hang the blind on the velcro. Thread the cord through the screw eyes to the cleat. Pull the cords to raise the blind the tie the cords to the cleat to secure it.

The picture of it looks nice but not as formal or structured as the ones with rods in. I'm going to leave a little channel across the bottom just incase it needs a little weight or structure there.

I have decided that I hate working with huge bits of fabric though at this point, especially if they need to be square. Measuring and cutting was a nightmare.

Rikki

Roman blind making in pictures.

Roman blind making video

xxvickixx

Thanks Rikki, I was really starting to have doubts about not using dowel but that ladies blinds in the first link are exactly what look I'm after.

I would say that I personally prefer the idea of velcroing it up so I can whip it off easily to pop it in the wash.

genieuk

That is the same tutorial I used for my daughters blind. I would use dowel rods next time as her window is quite wide, just to get the folds to lay nicely.

PootleFlump_3

Hi all,

im having a memory blank moment. I bought a wooden yard stick ages ago (now wishing I hadnt) and been using this with my rotary cutter but I hate it because its too thick and makes the cutter go wobbly at times (as well as hacking into the wood which is ruining the blade). Im looking for one of those wide flat plastic things that you use as a guide when cutting. Anyone know what they are called or can recommend what size to get? I have an A1 cutting mat. I thought they were called cutting rulers but cant find them online......Thanks muchly! x

xxvickixx

I got bored of making the blind so I made the chicken doorstop instead!

Much more fun!

flea72

PootleFlump wrote: »

Hi all,

im having a memory blank moment. I bought a wooden yard stick ages ago (now wishing I hadnt) and been using this with my rotary cutter but I hate it because its too thick and makes the cutter go wobbly at times (as well as hacking into the wood which is ruining the blade). Im looking for one of those wide flat plastic things that you use as a guide when cutting. Anyone know what they are called or can recommend what size to get? I have an A1 cutting mat. I thought they were called cutting rulers but cant find them online......Thanks muchly! x

rotary ruler is what you need

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cuddles123

PootleFlump wrote: »

Hi all,

im having a memory blank moment. I bought a wooden yard stick ages ago (now wishing I hadnt) and been using this with my rotary cutter but I hate it because its too thick and makes the cutter go wobbly at times (as well as hacking into the wood which is ruining the blade). Im looking for one of those wide flat plastic things that you use as a guide when cutting. Anyone know what they are called or can recommend what size to get? I have an A1 cutting mat. I thought they were called cutting rulers but cant find them online......Thanks muchly! x

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