Make Roman Blinds Blackout Lining

We make the blackout roman blind using the following steps.

Make roman blinds blackout lining.

So if the fold of the main fabric is 20 cm on the sides and top and 40 cm at the bottom fold cut the lining just so it fits inside the fold edge. Insert rods attach rings. Place the blackout lining on the shade wrong side of the lining to the corded side of the blind. Align the bottom of the lining hem to the top of the shade hem.

Calculate the rod pocket positions. If you are using heavy linen heavy cotton and blackout fabric as your lining then cut the main fabric to the size of your window and the lining smaller. Cut a dowel long enough to fit between pleats. Make up the lining.

Calculate the fabric qty. We make a lined roman blind using the following steps. You ll need to divide your cord in two. Join the lining to the fabric.

Join the fabric to lining. Fold fabric to create a 3 inch wide pleat along each long side of fabric. The width of the window should be long enough for the width of the blackout roman shades. Cut fabric and lining to size.

Calculate the fabric qty. How to make a roman blind the professional way. Calculate the rod pocket positions. One piece should measure the height of your window plus the top length plus a few inches because you ll be threading that piece of cord up the left side and over the top to meet the other cord on the top right side of the shade.

7 yards of traverse cord or roman shade cord. The interlining is sewn in as a layer between the face fabric and the blackout lining and will of course provide further insulation. You can add interlining to roman blinds as well as a blackout lining that s no problem. Cut your fabric and your blackout lining according to these measurements.

Calculate the lining qty. Insert rods attach rings. Make up the fabric panel. A great alternative to curtains our blackout roman blinds feature a thick lining to keep out the light when you need to and provide an added layer of insulation keeping you tucked up in bed for longer when you need some extra.

Next sew seams into each of the sides of the fabric and then pin the sides of the fabric and blackout lining together. Hold the lining in position with strips of painters tape positioned perpendicular to the hems. We offer blackout roman blinds that come in varying fabrics with stripes and patterns to match your existing décor. Calculate the lining qty.

Make up the fabric panel insert blackout. Determine the size you want the shade to be.