Creative “functional “ blinds
I have 4 windows to do, no blinds or curtains and NON SEWER! Must be able to be raised and lowered a lot. Wondering if there is a way to get drapable material, make a top pocket for inside top rod to hang ( using stitch witchery) lol, and maybe buy 8 long matching scarves, 2 for each “shade”, run back and front and tie at top with a hole and maybe grommet and find a way to pull up and down? I’m not good with cords or knowing how they work and want as few as possible?
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Hi! I think this project would work for you! Good luck!
https://www.lanternlanedesigns.com/diy-no-sew-roman-shades/
Hi Betsy at one point I purchased bamboo shades from walmart and how they worked was kind of interesting. Instead of gathering etc. when you pulled them up, instead they rolled really basically up from the bottom. You would need to put a rod at the bottom and attach the scarves to that so it would roll when you pulled up the shade. Here's a tutorial on how to make them: https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy-and-decorating/make-a-roll-up-blind-67548
Consider getting an opaque window film. We have that on our bedroom window. It lets in the light, but you can't see in (or out).
I got blinds at Lowes. They cut them to size and all you have to do is put in clips to use them. Easy peasy.. You can do the same with bamboo or outside blinds. Lowes will cut them down to your measurements too. Remember outside blinds block the sun more and can be used inside.
This may be a good no-sew option for you:
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/windows-doors/windows/diy-cordless-new-sew-no-heat-roman-shade-44330035?expand_all_questions=1
DIY Cordless New Sew No Heat Roman Shade
If I wanted to buy blinds I’d just go with them instead of buying them then doing Roman shades. Too much money
The roll up bamboo blinds work wonderfully and are cheap, just attach with hooks, roll up or let them down to the desired height.
If you need to fancy it up, you could add a valance or side curtains.
This is easy and no sew...https://www.hometalk.com/diy/windows-doors/windows/shades-window-no-sew-roman-4053586
DIY No Sew Roman Shade (With 5 Minute Step by Step Video)
Hello Betsy,
Yes you could do that, Stick the fabric or even use Velcro with a sticky back to it to make the hem to take the pole. or you could use Clip rings. The rings tread onto the pole and then the Clips that dangle from it clip onto the fabric. These Clips are great for Curtains too. Best wishes.
Thanks all. I think I need to experiment before buying all supplies for 4 windows. Thinking a soft drapey material like silk or moire with silk scarves would work. Just need to figure out how to run one cord to take up both scarves.
Talk to the manager about the discount area. Plus if you have a Habitat for humanity they sell blinds really cheap. They are contractors leftovers