The ladder cord is held together at the top of the binds.
Easy diy diy roman shades from blinds.
Cheap mini blinds to fit the window of the window.
Mid weight fabric measure your window.
Fabric see measuring notes below and in video mini blind that covers window we use cordless here and recommend that fabri tac fabric glue.
The pull cords will stay in tact.
Definite the finish blind dimension red square think to leave more fabric on the top part you need some space to fold the blind above the window.
Take a pair of scissors and snip away the ladder cord not the pull cord which runs down the center.
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.
Supplies needed for homemade diy window shades.
Carefully snip away the ladder cords.
Diy roman shades make a window shade from mini blinds with custom fabric.
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.
Add four inches to the width and 6 inches to the length.
Roman shades are ideal for narrow windows in kitchens where floor length drapes don t make sense.
I bought duck fabric from hobby lobby and it worked great.