Mid weight fabric measure your window.
Easy diy diy roman shades from blinds.
When selecting fabric choose one that will hold the folds nicely and filter sunlight while providing privacy.
I purchased mine at home depot for around 3 50.
Christina from the diy mommy wanted to add a personal touch and some privacy to her kitchen so she opted to add plaid roman shades.
Supplies needed for homemade diy window shades.
Fold your blind right sides together at each mark and pin.
Diy roman shades make a window shade from mini blinds with custom fabric.
How to make diy roman shades with blinds starting with a mini blind 9 the home depot helps structure your diy roman shade.
2 large buttons these need not match they are just used in assembly how to make a roman shade step one.
Look for a fabric in the home decor section of a fabric store which tends to stock these heavier fabrics.
Next hand sew the small blind rings onto the blind.
Sew a 1 2 seam at each mark and then insert a dowel into each casing you ve created.
Add four inches to the width and 6 inches to the length.
I bought duck fabric from hobby lobby and it worked great.
Cheap mini blinds to fit the window of the window.