Making your windows : Roman blinds with his hands photo

Roman blinds entered into circulation in the first half of the 18th century, but despite this they still are popular all over the world.Although, of course, most of them can be found in houses and apartments in Western Europe.

And all because, despite the simplicity of its design (and cshit Roman blinds you can own hands ), they have excellent functionality, while retaining the ability to become a real decoration of your room.

If you want sew curtains Roman style themselves , then you need to know that they are composed of two elements, each of which can be used separately: from the shutters, made of linen or cotton, and the curtains themselves, which are usually sewn fromatlas, although traditionally used for kitchens fabric of natural materials.

In the manufacture of blinds you should use small clamps that allow them to climb up or down.There are no mechanisms in the traditionally Roman blinds do not use, and all actions are carried out by hand with them, because the main task of the clips that you voshete in the blinds - to keep them at the level at which you raise them.And the clips are attached to two ropes, hanging on either side of the window.

also need to draw your attention to the fact that the blinds are stapled in the following way - first individual rectangles sewn into the fabric, folded in half and carefully the pressed, and then they are sewn on fabric tape on the inside of your future blinds.

Well, in the manufacture of curtains and did not have any secrets.One thing you should know that the number of folds on them will depend on the frequency with which you nashete on them for fixing the cornice - the closer will mount, the lush curtains will.And you should know that the holders curtains Roman style can be completely arbitrary - from twisted silk cord, adorned with tassels and gilt molding, to cloth rings are made of the same fabric as that of themselves curtains and even shutters.

So before you open more than a broad prospect for creativity, allowing you to make your own hands Roman blinds , which will decorate your apartment, as well as hide your life from prying eyes.

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