I bought duck fabric from hobby lobby and it worked great.
Easy diy diy roman shades from blinds.
Start measuring from the bottom and mark where your dowel casings will be with a pin.
When selecting fabric choose one that will hold the folds nicely and filter sunlight while providing privacy.
Cheap mini blinds to fit the window of the window.
Add four inches to the width and 6 inches to the length.
Fold your blind right sides together at each mark and pin.
Diy roman shades make a window shade from mini blinds with custom fabric.
Roman shades are ideal for narrow windows in kitchens where floor length drapes don t make sense.
Mid weight fabric measure your window.
2 large buttons these need not match they are just used in assembly how to make a roman shade step one.
Fabric see measuring notes below and in video mini blind that covers window we use cordless here and recommend that fabri tac fabric glue.
Supplies needed for homemade diy window shades.
I purchased mine at home depot for around 3 50.
How to make diy roman shades with blinds starting with a mini blind 9 the home depot helps structure your diy roman shade.
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.