Making Roman Blinds

[Dingle]

Has anyone made these and how easy are they please? They look pretty straight forward but I am not sure about what I need. I have made basic curtains before but this would be quite a large project for our conservatory.

Any help much appreciated.

Thank you.

Yes they're easier than a lot of things - I made some ages ago, but can't remember all of the details. I'll write you a list of what I think you need if you want, but it's not guaranteed!

Dingle - so easy. You can get the tape for the dowel to go through. My first one I sewed all the pockets for the dowel and then discovered the tape - see if I can get you a pic.

Then I just hand sew brass rings for the tape to go through and put an end on it.

I can sew fairly well but often baulk at making curtains BUT these blinds were fab - have done 4 so far and have the rest of the house to do.

found this guide

all the need here scroll down and you will see the tape - most people use the plastic rings but I use brass or metal.

Also need a cleat hook for the thread to go around and a pull. I just put lightweight plastic on mine.

Oh great, I will have a look later!!!

Thank you!!!!!

If you use the tape you don't need rings as there are slots along it to thread your cords through

If you use the tape you don't need rings as there are slots along it to thread your cords through

dizzy the tape I use does not have those slots - so that will be something to check Dingle.

If you can sew a straight line you can sew a roman blind.

I just do larger pockets at top and bottom for dowel that is a bit thicker too.

Dingle, They are really easy, but try not to go with fabric with a geometric pattern or every single little wobble will show - unless you put all the pockets/tape on the lining and then v. carefully sew the fabric to it - and even then it will show if it is not 100% straight.

check out different tapes - the one I used which did have slots also took v.v.thin rods, which don't work so well on wide blinds (since it is for a conservatory I assume they are quite big)

Also don't waste your money on roman blind rails - they double the price and the things which are supposed to hold the cord don't work - wooden battens with eyes screwed in and a cleat for the cords work much better IME.

Thank you for all the input, I am sure I will try myself, unless I see an absolute bargain in the meantime. I will need 6 at about a meter wide but have time to look around as I probably won't be doing them 'til later in the year once the kiddies are back to school and some of the building work is finished. THEN I can move all my crafty stash to it's own little room and we can have the conservatory back as a family room again!!!

Ooooo...can't wait now, will be scoring the haberdashery shops now!!!

Thank you everybody.