Make Roman Blinds Blackout Lining

We make a lined roman blind using the following steps.

Make roman blinds blackout lining.

The width of the window should be long enough for the width of the blackout roman shades. Make up the lining. Make up the fabric panel insert blackout. Calculate the fabric qty.

Insert rods attach rings. Calculate the lining qty. Add 16 inches to the width and 18 1 2 inches to the length. Make up the fabric panel.

Calculate the rod pocket positions. Join the fabric to lining. Next sew seams into each of the sides of the fabric and then pin the sides of the fabric and blackout lining together. Calculate the rod pocket positions.

Place the blackout lining on the shade wrong side of the lining to the corded side of the blind. We make the blackout roman blind using the following steps. Join the lining to the fabric. Calculate the fabric qty.

Fold fabric to create a 3 inch wide pleat along each long side of fabric. Insert rods attach rings. Align the bottom of the lining hem to the top of the shade hem. Complete steps 1 and 2 as described in tutorial for the classic shade below.

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. You can add interlining to roman blinds as well as a blackout lining that s no problem. Cut fabric and lining to size. Hold the lining in position with strips of painters tape positioned perpendicular to the hems.

Determine the size you want the shade to be. The interlining is sewn in as a layer between the face fabric and the blackout lining and will of course provide further insulation. Make up the lining. Cut your fabric and your blackout lining according to these measurements.

You ll need to divide your cord in two. Cut a dowel long enough to fit between pleats. 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. One piece should measure the height of your window plus the top length plus a few inches because you ll be threading that piece of cord up the left side and over the top to meet the other cord on the top right side of the shade.

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. Calculate the lining qty.