Replace pull down paper shades with this diy custom roller shade idea.
Fabric roller blinds diy.
Roller blinds use a minimal amount of fabric lay flat against the window and roll up to let a maximum amount of light into the room.
Line up the top of the fabric shade with the cardboard tube making sure the roller mechanism is going the right way.
Trim the top edge of the fabric so that it has a straight edge and affix the fabric to the rod using double sided tape.
All you need is a roller shade kit fabric cut to size and iron on adhesive to finish the edges.
These are best mounted inside the window recess and can be teamed up with curtains valances pelmets and swags and tails to give a coordinated look.
Make your own roller blind.
I m thinking why a person couldn t do the same on the back side of the shade only using a solid color to coincide with the front fabric.
That turned out great.
The cutting mat works great here as you can use the grid lines to be sure you re aligning everything evenly.
Love your flowered fabric.
Ribbon optional for embellishment spray adhesive.
Customize the fabric to match your room design.
To attach the fabric blind to the roller mechanism place the fabric right side up on a work surface.
Tube of fabric glue.
Paper blinds are no more.
From dull to gorgeous windows and what an easy diy project.
Here s how to make no sew fabric covered blackout roller shades.
Print on one side and solid fabric on the back or vice versa.
Roller blinds are the most practical treatment for windows throughout the home and ideal for the kitchen and bathroom.
Fabric and a roller shade kit add up to a budget custom window treatment.
Hot glue the fabric to the tube running a bead of glue the entire length of the tube.
Fabric enough to reach from the top of your window to the bottom about 3 use nothing heavier than cotton quilting fabric.
Roll the shade once around the tube and glue again.
Vinyl blackout roller blind.