When in Rome-Make a Blind

Dress your windows beautifully and learn to make a stunning Roman Blind for your home-

This workshop is designed to teach the mechanics of a roman blind, by producing a sample blind which is fully lined approx 70cm, X 90cm

NB It is not possible or practical for individuals to make blinds wider than 1mtr in width and length due to studio space.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
-How to measure your window and Calculate fabric requirements
-Construction techniques for a lined blind
-Calculate number of fold requirements
-How to make the blind operational
-Regulations and requirements for safety

WHO IS THIS FOR
Suitable for beginners & intermediate sewists  who have a basic understanding of threading and using a sewing machine.

Sewists who wish to expand their sewing skills

Sewcial Sewists

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Basic sewing kit- scissors, pins, marking tools, etc.
Approx 1.15 (L)X 1m (W) Main fabric for the outer blind, medium to light weight upholstery fabric is great or quilting cottons also work well-

Lining fabric 1.15 (L)X 1m (W) this could be curtain lining, blackout lining or cotton sheeting.
Matching thread

WHAT IS PROVIDED

All studio tools and machines

All mechanical equipment for making the blind e.g rod tape , rods , hooks , cord, Velcro
Sewing equipment
Handbook for note taking and referral
Full refreshments and yummy cake!

Cost £60.00