Roman Blind Making

With handy hints and tricks of the trade this is a must do course if you want to make your own top quality Roman blinds

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.2

- Easy to follow videos showing you how to make a Roman Blind from start to finish
- Increase your earnings by making & selling top quality Roman blinds
- Understand how to assess and measure a window accurately and know the difference between inside and outside recess blinds

What you'll learn

Easy to follow videos showing you how to make a Roman Blind from start to finish

Increase your earnings by making & selling top quality Roman blinds

Understand how to assess and measure a window accurately and know the difference between inside and outside recess blinds

Layout

cut and pin fabric

lining and padding accurately to create the perfect Roman blind

Calculate the correct number of folds

and spaces needed for different size blinds

Confidently machine and hand stitch everything together to create a professional Roman blind

Understand child safety devices

Prepare the blind ready for installation

* Requirements

* There are no prior requirements for this course
* although basic sewing skills will help. If you can use a sewing machine then that will speed up the process but it's not a requirement.

Description

Thank you so much for taking a look at my course. I am delighted to have you here.

Learn from an expert
With handy hints, and tricks of the trade this is a must do course for anyone who wants to produce top quality Roman blinds. Over 20 easy to follow videos will guide you through the entire process of making a Roman Blind. The step-by-step approach means that by the end of this course you will be confident you can measure a window accurately, select and prepare fabrics, and stitch everything together to produce a top quality Roman blind at a fraction of the retail price.

Earn while you learn
If you've ever bought a top quality Roman blind then you'll know how expensive they are - even for a relatively small one. If you're looking to save money, or even make money, by making you're own top quality Roman blinds, then this course will show you how.

Over 20 clear instructional videos, accompanied by downloadable guides and checklists, will guide you through each step of the process in detail, explaining the tools and component parts required for each step. You will learn how to measure and cut the lining and face fabric and how to join them all together to make a beautiful Roman blind. You will understand how to work out the different flap sizes and finally how to finish off your blind ready for installation. This course will teach you how everything is prepared and assembled to meet current child safety legislation and the different options available. Go from enthusiastic amateur to professional Roman Blind maker. This course will teach you everything you need to know.

Who this course is for:

This course is aimed at anyone with basic sewing skills looking to earn extra money by making top quality Roman blinds. Ideally you will have an interest in Soft Furnishings, looking to make money producing top end Roman blinds at a fraction of the retail price.

Course content

4 sections • 18 lectures

Introduction 1 lectures

Introduction Preview 01:35

This is the introduction to making beautiful hand finished Roman Blinds by Linda Turner Interiors. Using clear easy to understand videos, this course will guide you through all the steps needed, and the tools and materials you'll need, to produce a top quality Roman blind at a fraction of the retail price.

Preparation 5 lectures

How to measure a window for a Roman blind Preview 02:11

Using easy to follow instructions, guides and a checklist, by the end of this lecture you will be able to assess and measure a window for a Roman blind to either fit inside or outside of the recess.

Tools and materials required Preview 02:08

This lecture will show you everything you need to have to make your own Roman blind. Included are some useful tips and a checklist of additional items you may like to get which may prove helpful.

Preparing the fabric and lining for your blind Preview 02:29

In this lecture you will learn how to layout and cut your fabric, lining and padding to the correct size required for your blind

How to work out the folds and position of rod pockets Preview 01:54

In this lecture you will learn how to calculate the size, and number, of folds needed for your blind. You will also be able to calculate the number and position of the rod pockets.

How to prepare the lining and rod pockets Preview 04:48

This chapter will explain the steps required to prepare the lining and the rod pockets. All you need are some pins, and the lining.

Putting it all together 10 lectures

How to layout and join the face-fabric and padding together ready for sewing Preview 02:34

This video will explain what size to cut your padding and how to layout and pin the face fabric and padding together ready for the next stage

How to join the fabric, lining and padding together Preview 07:34

Adding the Buckram stiffener and finishing off the top Preview 05:35

This video will show you how to add a Buckram stiffener to the top of the blind and finish off the header.

How to attach the velcro ready for the headrail and position the guide rings Preview 10:13

In this lecture you will learn how to measure and attach Velcro (Hook & Loop tape) to the blind ready for the Headrail. You will also learn where to position the guide rings.