Mid weight fabric measure your window.
Easy diy diy roman shades from blinds.
I purchased mine at home depot for around 3 50.
2 large buttons these need not match they are just used in assembly how to make a roman shade step one.
To make your diy easier you can use this diy roman shade hardware kit plus pulleys look fancier than eyescrews the first step take the measurements.
I bought duck fabric from hobby lobby and it worked great.
Roman shades are ideal for narrow windows in kitchens where floor length drapes don t make sense.
Carefully snip away the ladder cords.
Diy roman shades make a window shade from mini blinds with custom fabric.
Take a pair of scissors and snip away the ladder cord not the pull cord which runs down the center.
Supplies needed for homemade diy window shades.
Cheap mini blinds to fit the window of the window.
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.
The ladder cord is held together at the top of the binds.
The pull cords will stay in tact.
Add four inches to the width and 6 inches to the length.