How do I make a roller shade?

Question

I have an outdoor fabric screen that I hung from PVC pipe on my balcony and I want to make it into a roller shade so I can roll it up during windy weather.  The dimension is a 98 inch width.

Johnavallance82 · Answer

Hi there, It is possible to buy Roller Blind kit, which might solve your problem. Otherwise fix large hooks on the top or side timbers to take Bamboo pole or Dowel/

Broom handle. Fix screen net to Pole by means of Pins etc. At same time attach long ribbons / cords along top to hold rolled up blind. Form a pocket at the bottom of blind to take a lath of timber for weight. Roll up and secure with ties..... Hope that's of help to you.

Chas' Crazy Creations · Answer

Here's an article that might help - https://www.sailrite.com/How-to-Make-Roller-Shades-Video

Robyn Garner · Answer

With the current width of your fabric the kits for shades or Roman shades are very pricey! You may wish to consider cutting the width in half and making 2 different roller shades, or put a long dowel at the bottom and closet rod hooks higher up so you can roll and hang to there.

J · Answer

You don’t even need a Roman shade blind kit. You just need the plastic rings and some sort of twine or rope. Go online for a pattern of how to place rings.