How to use old mini blinds to make roman shades?
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Hi Barbara, here is a great video that shows you exactly how to do it. Hope it helps... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4VWE4JFEFs
Hi Barbara, here's several posts from other Hometalkers about how they made roman shades from mini blinds. You can find many answers for projects by entering the major words into the menu bar at the left top of the homepage right next to the little blue house Icon. The miniblind projects are aweome, though I haven't tried it!
https://www.hometalk.com/search/all?filter=Easy%20roman%20shades%20from%20mini%20blinds%3F
Here's a no-sew version:
http://www.beauty101bylisa.com/2016/10/diy-no-sew-lined-roman-shades-using.html
A tutorial here:
https://realitydaydream.com/how-to-make-roman-shades-using-mini-blinds/
Here you go:
https://hearthandvine.com/diy-roman-shade-mini-blinds/
Here is info for your project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwPoYiOdPZY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRSKRvyPD4o
You can add fabric to the back
Hi Barbara, this is a fantastic video to show you how to make this!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZTPfLVlJaM
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/windows-doors/windows/roman-shades-44152831
$12 DIY Roman Shade Made From A Mini Blindhttps://diyjoy.com/diy-roman-shades/
Easy DIY Roman Shades
This is a good tutorial on how to do it: https://sincerelymariedesigns.com/easy-diy-roman-shade/
Here's a post that might help https://realitydaydream.com/how-to-make-roman-shades-using-mini-blinds/
Thank you for responding! I have my instructions, my blinds and my fabric. Now all I need is time! Thanks again.
Hi, Look this up in Projects at top of Homepage!