Secure your blackout curtains to the rod double checking that the material covers the entire window.
How to make blinds blackout.
Calculate the fabric qty.
Make up the fabric panel insert blackout.
Starting from the bottom corner use a dry sponge to press any air bubbles out.
Cut the decorative cloth slightly larger than the blackout fabric.
Make up the lining.
Put the finished blinds on the wall for a functional and decorative way to enhance any room.
Mount blackout drapes above your windows that pair with your blinds.
I created a simple blackout blind that you can make yourself that only cost just over 10.
Fold the wider edges of the latter over the former and sew a seam.
We make the blackout roman blind using the following steps.
You can make a basic blind by sewing together fabric and fabric lining.
To roll up the blinds repurpose parts from old store bought ones or sew dowel rods onto the fabric.
Join the fabric to lining.
Install a curtain rod about 4 to 5 in 10 to 13 cm above the window so the curtain can cover the glass completely.
If you have bought a roller blind kit this will hang upon the number of rods you have available.
Lay the cloths together with the blackout slightly inside the decorative.
Peel the backing from the bottom corner of the contact paper and press it onto the fabric of the blind.
Peel the backing off a little section at a time pressing out air bubbles as you go.
Insert rods attach rings.
You should now be able to lift the decorative cloth and the blackout at the same time.
This blackout blind can also become a travel blind too.