Choosing window treatments can be confusing due to the large number of options available on the market.  Roman blinds offer a clean tailored look that can blend with almost any decor.  They are a great way to add some color and showcase decorative window casings.  They allow the homeowner to control the light.  A made to measure Roman blinds offers multiple color and fabric choices to go with the decor.

A made to measure Roman blind is available in such a wide variety of colors and textures that it is easy to find something to match any decor.  A homeowner can create anything from a light and airy look to a heavier tailored tapestry.  It is all about what style the room is decorated in.  It is also easier and cheaper to purchase a readymade blind versus attempting to have them custom made. Read the rest of this entry

Investing in blinds for your conservatory is not only a good investment, but it is somewhat of a necessity especially during hot summers, or cold winters.  Conservatory blinds come in such a wide variety of styles and materials that you are sure to find something that will suit your tastes and enhance your conservatory’s décor.

Of course, some style of conservatory blinds are more expensive than others, thus you will also have to base your decision somewhat on how much you can afford to outlay for blinds.  Pleated blinds are the most expensive kinds of blinds but they are also the most popular.  They fold up just like one of those olden day fans and they are quite lovely.  Read the rest of this entry

It takes creativity while making Roman blinds, which are perfect to accentuate your home, if you are looking for simplicity and elegance in your room. You can use them as unique window treatment or add a valance to highlight the blinds on the window.

You can start with using a lightweight material and lining fabric while making Roman blinds.   Take accurate measurements of the whole window where you need the blind to be placed. Add another 2 inches to stitch the seam and equal for the sides.

To sew the lining and the basic fabric, put them together and pin it properly. You can stick it together down the two sides and on the bottom, just one inch above the edge. Cut the loose fabric and trim the sides, but cut into the stitching.

Now it is time to turn the fabric onto the right side out. Iron the seams straight and over the fabric. You can flatten the fabric with the lining on the outside. Calculate about 2 inches from the top edge and draw a straight line with a chalk or use a pencil.

You need to now divide the rest of the blind into 8 to 12 inch sections whereas the bottom is at least 4 inches. Now you can cut the fabric into strips of 4 inches in width and you need to have as many as you have marked on the fabric. You need to put a batten on the top so leave 2 inches there.

After doing this, you can insert dowels that are a bit shorter than the width in the pocket which will be folded and ends stitched. Put 2 inch wide plastic rings in the pockets on the two ends and do that for all the panels.

If you are looking to hang your newly created Roman blinds, install two angle brackets to hold the blind’s batten and tuck in at least 1 inch of the lining and fabric and stitch it to close. Secure the front of the batten to the blinds tightly and turn it over to view the lining of the blinds and the other side of the batten.

Add the needed plastic screws and cord guides that will be required to pull the string to open and close. You just hang the lined up blind on the bracket and now your Roman blinds are ready to open and close.  Making roman blinds can be a lot of fun and you design your blinds in anyway you desire to match your decor.