Roman shades are ideal for narrow windows in kitchens where floor length drapes don t make sense.
													
																	Easy diy diy roman shades from blinds. 
									
	
		
	
																	I bought duck fabric from hobby lobby and it worked great. 
																	Next hand sew the small blind rings onto the blind. 
																	Diy roman shades make a window shade from mini blinds with custom fabric. 
																	Fold your blind right sides together at each mark and pin. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Supplies needed for homemade diy window shades. 
																	Look for a fabric in the home decor section of a fabric store which tends to stock these heavier fabrics. 
																	Mid weight fabric measure your window. 
																	I purchased mine at home depot for around 3 50. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Cheap mini blinds to fit the window of the window. 
																	How to make diy roman shades with blinds starting with a mini blind 9 the home depot helps structure your diy roman shade. 
																	2 large buttons these need not match they are just used in assembly how to make a roman shade step one. 
																	Add four inches to the width and 6 inches to the length. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	When selecting fabric choose one that will hold the folds nicely and filter sunlight while providing privacy. 
																	Christina from the diy mommy wanted to add a personal touch and some privacy to her kitchen so she opted to add plaid roman shades.