Make up the lining.
Make roman blinds blackout lining.
Complete steps 1 and 2 as described in tutorial for the classic shade below.
Cut a dowel long enough to fit between pleats.
Make up the fabric panel insert blackout.
Make up the fabric panel.
Place the blackout lining on the shade wrong side of the lining to the corded side of the blind.
Next sew seams into each of the sides of the fabric and then pin the sides of the fabric and blackout lining together.
Add 16 inches to the width and 18 1 2 inches to the length.
You ll need to divide your cord in two.
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.
How to make a roman blind the professional way.
We make the blackout roman blind using the following steps.
Insert rods attach rings.
Calculate the rod pocket positions.
The width of the window should be long enough for the width of the blackout roman shades.
Make up the lining.
We offer blackout roman blinds that come in varying fabrics with stripes and patterns to match your existing décor.
Calculate the lining qty.
7 yards of traverse cord or roman shade cord.
Fold fabric to create a 3 inch wide pleat along each long side of fabric.
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.
Hold the lining in position with strips of painters tape positioned perpendicular to the hems.
Calculate the fabric qty.
The interlining is sewn in as a layer between the face fabric and the blackout lining and will of course provide further insulation.
Insert rods attach rings.
You can add interlining to roman blinds as well as a blackout lining that s no problem.
Determine the size you want the shade to be.
We make a lined roman blind using the following steps.
Calculate the rod pocket positions.
Align the bottom of the lining hem to the top of the shade hem.
Join the lining to the fabric.
Cut your fabric and your blackout lining according to these measurements.
Cut fabric and lining to size.
Calculate the fabric qty.
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.