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Roman blinds
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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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! -- Kate XXXXXX Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! |
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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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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 -- Please visit my web page at: http://home1.gte.net/res0yk6g/taria/index.htm See my Siberian Cat, Lilly, at: http://home1.gte.net/res0yk6g/lillypage/lillycat.htm |
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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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