Bristol School of Sewing and Textiles

Learn to create a beautiful Roman Blind for your house (Max size 80cm wide x 150cm drop).

You will make a professionally finished roman blind, ready to fit at your window or a smaller sample blind to help you create your own at home.

You will learn:

• Cutting  fabric and lining to the correct size        
• Working  out perfect horizontal folds
• Sewing on rings by hand
• Making a neat heading baton
• Cording up and finishing

You will need to bring: Firm woven cotton or linen curtain fabric, plain or patterned (at least 10cms wider and 30cms longer than finished blind) and cotton lining (allow 30cms longer than blind size). Matching thread.

Additional Costs: None, the price includes, use of sewing machines, equipment and the kit for your Roman Blind including wood, cord, rings, velcro etc.

Knowledge Level:  Basic arithmetic (for working out folds). Confidence in cutting fabric. Suitable for anyone who can thread a sewing machine and sew in a straight line.

Tutor: Gael