Has anyone made Roman blinds?

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Are they difficult to make?

Would like to make some but can't find an online tutorial that looks really details and written for dummies. Have read a few and get scared off by the different ways of doing the top and wondering if I've bitten off more than I can chew.

I have a sewing machine and like sewing but I have no technical skill, just a 'feel' as I do things ie I make it up as I go along and usually it's kind of ok by the end.

Any advice gratefully received.

I sort of did some - I ironed on new fabric onto a cheap IKEA one ! Was easier than starting from scratch as sewing isn't my forte !!

What a genius idea! Only issue is ive been to ikea last week and it's not near here so won't go again for ages.

I have made them by following this You Tube Video.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=NxgHJO993Rk

If you order a kit from Terry's blinds, they have quite clear instructions to follow. I thought it was fairly easy. I'm a sewing novice and I made one that I'm pleased with!

The Roman blind kits looks like a great idea, but I want brass circle things in the back if mine not plastic as ice read plastic ones degrade in the sun and also I want it pull cord not the metal edge like a roller blind (I'm fussy clearly . Maybe I'll google roller blind kit and see if anywhere does any that might work.

Thanks for the video, will watch later.

Yes, I think these instructions are quite good and relatively easy to follow.

www.rufflette.com/guides/Roman%20Blinds.pdf

If you buy the tape, it is very easy. My top tip for your first blind is to use stripey fabric (vertical stripes) and try for a fairly narrow window (I did my hall and landing windows which were only about 40cm wide). The keys is getting is very square - buy a large set square which will help ensure the sides / top / bottom are at right angles. The stripey fabric makes it easy to ensure your sides are perfect.