Roman Blinds

I make Cascade Roman Blinds.

These can be cottage style.  Cotton lined, with a contrasting machine stitching showing on the front.  Attached to a wooden batten covered in matching fabric.

Or for a more luxorious item.  All stitching hidden, hand sewn, thermally interlined and attached to a purpose built headrail unit.

Simply supply your own 'new fabric', 'vintage material' or 'upcycle' some old curtains. (Remove linings and header tape, make sure fabric is clean).

If you have seen a particular fabric online that you like, I might be able to get it for you.  Please ask me about this.

Blackout lining can also be added, if required.  This will help to reduce the amount of light filtering through the window.

I can provide advice regarding measuring up for blinds, or you can follow the instructions below.

Blind Measurements

Supply the final blind measurement required. 

Give the width of the desired finished blind followed by the drop length.  For example 120cm (width) x 130cm (drop length). 

If fitting in to a recess, measure in three places, top, middle and bottom as well as left, centre and right drops.  Give the smallest of these measurements to ensure fit. 

How much fabric do I need

As a rough guide. Take the final required blind measurement then add 12cms to the width and 25cms to the drop length. Therefore if you require a finished blind size of 90cm (width) x 140cm (drop length) your fabric will need to measure  102cm (width) x 165cm (length).  Please check with me to be sure.

Contrasting borders in a plain colour are a good alternative to buying extra fabric for side panels.

Beaded trims, fringes and decorative edges can also be added

Choosing your fabric.

Some fabrics are more suitable than others.  Stay away from anything that is stretchy.  Heavy, stiff fabrics are not suitable.  Stripes that run horizontally are unlikely to line up visually with folds, so are best avoided.  Vertical stripes are fine.  Slippery, silky fabric can be problematic. 

Ideally cotton, linen, viscose mixes are best. 

Please talk to me about your fabric beforehand if in doubt.  If you have seen a fabric that you like on line, please ask me about it as I may be able to get it for you.