No Sew Faux Roman Shades, When in Rome! Tutorial

written by:Cassity Kmetzsch

Can I just say that I am so nervous about posting this little tutorial…  See, if you remember my question for y’all on Saturday, as seen here. I pinned up some fabric and asked for your opinions and the answer?  Pretty much, every single person picked the print.  There was love for that sweet little print all around… well the truth is, on Saturday, I posted it, and then I waited about an hour and started… on the white fabric.  FORGIVE ME!

 

However, I still LOVE the print, but I just had to go with my heart, kinda like the bachelor… (I can’t believe I just admitted that I watched some of this season…), and I just decided to go for it.  BUT don’t fear, I am using the printed fabric in my craft room…when I get to it, so stay tuned for that one!

Anyway, this project has been done before in the blog-o-sphere.  But I think that pretty much anyone who has made their own drapes has done this before including myself in this project back in 2005, before I even knew what a blog was… so there, I am not just a copy cat! Although I do love my cats, and my chickens.. and well you get the picture, moving on.

Here is a before:
The whole house has these 2″ faux blinds, and they are brand new and perfectly functional so,
I decided to keep them, but I didn’t necessarily want to look at them all the time.
( apparently that means I would rather stare at the blank brick wall that is my neighbor’s house…)
 
 
After:
 
 
Here are the instructions if you would like to try it out. 
 
Collect your supplies:
Fabric
Ribbon (if desired)
Heat bond adhesive strip
Velcro, adhesive backing
1 x 2 (x window width+) pine board
Measuring tape or ruler
Iron
 
(drill and screws or small “L” brackets)
 
This project can be sewn or not, it is up to you.
 
Measure your window, decide the width you would like and cut your 1 x 2 to the proper length.
Cut the fabric to width of finished blind plus at least 2 inches and the finished length plus at least 8 1/2+ inches.  (technically since theses blinds do not operate,
you don’t have to have the full length and it would be fine)
 
Finish all four edges, by folding the top and two sides over 1/2 inch, 
then 1/2 inch again and either sew or heat bond the seam in place. 
 
On the bottom fold it over 1/2 inch and then 3 inches and sew or bond in place.
 
Now move on to the tutorial images.
 
 
 
 
Any questions? … Bueller? … Bueller?
Did it work out with the white instead of the print fabric?
 
 
 
Remodelaholic is written by Cassity and Justin.  Cassity has a degree in interior design and Justin is a landscape architect, so we adore everything that makes up a HOME!  We love to share home remodeling ideas and projects we’re working on. From huge kitchen renovation ideas to small bathroom remodels, there isn’t anything we won’t try to tackle (at least once!).  We are in the midst of our third whole home renovation, so there should be a lot more inspiration coming your way.  We hope that you will stop by often for home design inspiration, tutorials, interior design tips, delicious recipes and what is going on in our family life.

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  4. >Thank you soooo much for posting your pictorial directions! I have fabric to make a window tratment for my kitchen window and wanted to do something similar to this. All the directions I had seen before left me confused. Your directions are great! Maybe I can actually have a window treatment in place before the weekend. Now to go buy some ribbon and maybe some tassels.

    BTW is your giveaway listed at the top of this page this year or was it last year?

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  10. >Those look really nice. I may just have to give that a try. I have made all of the curtains in my house – and now I need to make ones for my daughters room. Maybe I will try this! Thanks!!

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  11. >Thank you for posting this! Making one of these is on my "to-do" list for finishing my bedroom makeover.

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  14. >I just saw a shade similar to this at a store and was trying to figure out how to make it. I'm more crafty in the garden than inside. Just as soon as I decide what color I am going to paint the kitchen, I am going to get the supplies and make one. Thanks:)

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  15. >This looks great! It turned out so good. I always wondered how hard it would be to make some of these. It added just the right touch to your room. Thanks for sharing!

    This would be perfect to share at my Spring has Sprung party this Friday! There is a giveaway too. 🙂

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  17. >I love it! I think you made a great choice and thanks so much for the tutorial! 🙂

    Thanks for linking to the DIY Project Parade – you know I love seeing what you're up to! 😉

    Roeshel

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  20. >I loved the print too, but the white is also nice! I lOVE the green ribbon on it! : ) THanks for the tutorial… I have always wanted to make my own!

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