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Old August 10th 03, 09:02 PM
Lizzie
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I'm going to make a roman blind for the first time. It seems simple enough
but one thing worries me. I read somewhere that if you have a wide window
it's best to make two blinds to hang side by side. The one I'm making is
84" wide. Can anyone tell me if a blind this width would work OK? I really
don't want two blinds as it's for a bedroom and light would certainly get in
between two blinds.


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Old August 10th 03, 10:59 PM
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Lizzie wrote:

I'm going to make a roman blind for the first time. It seems simple enough
but one thing worries me. I read somewhere that if you have a wide window
it's best to make two blinds to hang side by side. The one I'm making is
84" wide. Can anyone tell me if a blind this width would work OK? I really
don't want two blinds as it's for a bedroom and light would certainly get in
between two blinds.


No reason why you shouldn't do it that size, but be aware that there
will be more strain on the cords, and they will wear through quicker.
It is my experience that Roman blind cords ALWAYS wear through! I had 4
sets on one blind before I finally gave up and put up curtains! Mind
you, the blind was 16 years old by the time I replaced it, and rotting
away in holes anyway!
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Old August 11th 03, 09:20 AM
Lizzie
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Thanks Kate

The patterns I've seen have all advised three cords, but I'm planning to put
four. I know this won't stop them wearing out but I reckon it will make the
blind stronger.

Lizzie


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Old August 11th 03, 02:48 PM
taria
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I did a roman blind that was over 80". It had about 6 cords.
Works great. Roman blinds are really a wonderful option for
window coverings IMO.
Taria

Lizzie wrote:

Thanks Kate

The patterns I've seen have all advised three cords, but I'm planning to put
four. I know this won't stop them wearing out but I reckon it will make the
blind stronger.

Lizzie


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Old August 11th 03, 04:59 PM
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Thanks for the advice Taria. I think I'll make it six cords just to be
safe.

Lizzie


 




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