Roman Blinds
Make our sample Roman Blind to learn the construction method in group classes or 1-2-1 lessons.
Or, make your own custom size Roman Blind in a mix of 1-2-1 lessons and group classes
Details below>>>
"They are really fun to make, I've made quite a few for my home since my classes & although the really large one had its challenges I'm delighted with this new skill" Rob Davies
Level: Improver (Improving Beginner) and above
Classes needed:
- To make our 60cm sample blind:
- 2-3 Stitch! Sewing & Clothes Making Sessions on Monday or Thursday evenings or Tuesday mornings with Melanie or at weekends with Elaine.
Please email us before booking your class dates to check Mel or Elaine are not on hols! - Or 6hrs of 1-2-1 lesson/s (min 2.5hrs per lesson)
- To make full size blinds for your home to specific measurements:
- for small to medium sized blinds (we can't do large blinds in group classes), book a 1 hour 1-2-1 lesson to plan it, then join 3 -10 General Sewing & Clothes Making Classes to cut out and sew it
- for small to large custom size blinds it's up to 10hrs 1-2-1 lessons . The number of lessons depends on the size, your sewing skill level, size of blind, fabric choice and how much homework you have time to do
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Experience: You need to know how to thread up & sew basic seams with a sewing machine. You can learn to sew with us before starting this Roman Blind project on our Beginner Level courses/workshops
Sample Blind: Mel or Elaine will show you how to make a sample 60cm Roman Blind using a basic blind kit and guide you through the process of adding fabric and lining to make a beautiful sample blind to keep. She'll also explain how to plan blinds for any size window and give you the contacts for buying your own kits so you can head off an furnish all your windows!
Larger blind: There is still not space available to make huge blinds in our classroom - email us to ask if you want to make a large blind, letting us know the approximate dimensions. It's also worth noting they are difficult if very big - we would recommend 2 smaller ones for large windows.
What to bring to make a sample blind:
Note: All fabric needs washing and ironing before class, unless it is 100% polyester or PU/PVC/Olicloth - or the finished item will never be washed. Check fabric content and any washing/ironing instructions when purchasing fabric
- 120cm of non-stretch furnishing fabric, or medium to heavy weight dressmaking fabric e.g. printed cotton.
- 120cm of calico
- A reel of good quality standard sewing thread in a colour that blends well with your main fabric
- 60cm roman blind kit, or 60cm kits are usually available to buy from us for £14 - please contact us here to check whether we currently have them in stock. You can buy your own kit here which you can cut to the desired width
What to bring to make a larger blind:
This will be discussed when it's planned in an initial 1-2-1 lesson as it will vary depending on your blind dimensions
You can buy your own kit here which you can cut to the desired width - we've tried and tested these and they seem to be the best with strong horizontal poles
We provide: sewing machine (or bring your own if you prefer), scissors, pins, chalk, tape measure etc if you don’t have your own
Where to buy fabric: Suggestions of where to buy your fabric locally will be given on your booking confirmation, or to see our list of local fabric shops now click here
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