Velux windows - alternative to velux blinds?

[drowninginlaundry]

Any ideas? I'm trying to think of something prettier than the polyester/aluminium constructions.

[KatyMac]

If you put a pole at top & bottom you can hang curtains with a tube at each end

They aren't always easy to pull together tho' it depend upon the material

[tissy]

you can make your own blinds with any fabric you like- just put an eyelet at each corner and a small brass hook at each corner of the window.

If you can reach the window they're easy enough to put up and take down

[drowninginlaundry]

huh?
You might as well ask me to build a replica of the Large Hadron Collider.
I have to get my mum on the case unless I can find something ready-made...
Thanks for the tips!