tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post3674049871602407255..comments2024-02-11T02:27:42.622-05:00Comments on Little Green Notebook: Make Shades Out of Mini BlindsJenny at LGNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02425576060240501896noreply@blogger.comBlogger239125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-60172867004796828662013-01-10T22:08:22.964-05:002013-01-10T22:08:22.964-05:00Has anyone else had a problem with these breaking ...Has anyone else had a problem with these breaking after a little while? I made these about a year ago for my apartment, and within a couple months, the slats were all breaking around the point where the string goes through! I don't think my particular blinds were strong enough to hold up the weight of the fabric after most of the slats were gone. I've since glued one of them back together and it looks better. I got the super, SUPER cheap ones from Big Lots, literally $3 a set. My advice would be to spend a couple more dollars on the blinds themselves so that they're sturdier, and then be SURE to glue the individual slats to the fabric. That redistributes the weight better, rather than it all being on the weak points.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18091442519044523461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-69407522269658803132012-06-29T07:46:17.056-04:002012-06-29T07:46:17.056-04:00I have made roman shades from scratch and this is ...I have made roman shades from scratch and this is SOOO much easier and looks quite nice. Wich I had some of those miniblinds back that I threw out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-6901197615608105952012-06-17T19:00:54.976-04:002012-06-17T19:00:54.976-04:00Holy moly! I know you did this years ago n I'm...Holy moly! I know you did this years ago n I'm just now jumping on this train.......but I love, love, love, this idea. It's wonderful for everyone. I'm a total wuss at diy's but I recently moved to a downtown city apartment and this idea is perfect for me with not alot of space or money but an abundance of mini blinds......and the color "rental-white-ish" so thank you lots!!!!!Marlenanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-5109389917532976492012-05-22T17:52:53.053-04:002012-05-22T17:52:53.053-04:00Thanks for the tip! I just installed 2 new mini bl...Thanks for the tip! I just installed 2 new mini blinds (vinyl) and the slats have broken off already! This will be on the to-do-list for sure!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-75398925551966524672012-04-10T19:42:29.822-04:002012-04-10T19:42:29.822-04:00question. do you have to leave a few of the blinds...question. do you have to leave a few of the blinds on or can you take them all off and leave just the strings? also when i attempt to make these, i will attach a piece of fabric on the back, so our neighbors dont see the back, this way they see a neat piece of fabric :):)solarneverspillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742498521902360365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-69406411598440308082012-03-26T14:59:29.426-04:002012-03-26T14:59:29.426-04:00This is so super brilliant! I planned on making ro...This is so super brilliant! I planned on making roman shades for my nursery, but was seriously daunted by the whole idea because they seem super confusing to make, not to mention all the hardware you need to buy. This is so easy and CHEAP! Love love love. I will be putting black out material on the other side to block out light so my little one can sleep easy (hopefully) :)<br />Can't wait to get started on them!! Thanks so much for sharing!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11755168313222978053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-36921748873946539212012-03-10T11:12:02.261-05:002012-03-10T11:12:02.261-05:00Just wanted to let you know that I used your tutor...Just wanted to let you know that I used your tutorial, and here's the link to our picture! I was able to re-purpose our old mini-blinds and make a beautiful shade in our kitchen. Thank you! I linked my blog post below!<br /><br />http://primpology.blogspot.com/2012/03/repurposing-old-blinds-into-beautiful.htmlhilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08445139913322131712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-50026860131789741552012-02-04T11:13:16.370-05:002012-02-04T11:13:16.370-05:00This is so clever! I'm going to try it. thanks...This is so clever! I'm going to try it. thanks :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-7447801890757891462012-01-12T13:23:31.986-05:002012-01-12T13:23:31.986-05:00Wow what a great tutorial for making shades. I do...Wow what a great tutorial for making shades. I don't have any yet, just curtains, but I'm thinking about it.Mini Window Blindshttp://www.mini-window-blinds.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-2274250462546655562012-01-12T11:38:25.515-05:002012-01-12T11:38:25.515-05:00Love this idea! Do you think it would be possible ...Love this idea! Do you think it would be possible to sew pockets for the slats instead of using glue? I would like to be able to throw them in the wash when they got dusty.Janetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-62223290822938685452012-01-01T23:31:01.322-05:002012-01-01T23:31:01.322-05:00I am so going to try this and get rid of my mini b...I am so going to try this and get rid of my mini blinds for good.Janice Ballnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-48804676667220365612011-11-30T17:03:58.395-05:002011-11-30T17:03:58.395-05:00I have a mobile home that came with horrid mini bl...I have a mobile home that came with horrid mini blinds in every room when we purchased it. It costs way too much to replace every single blind so I am going to do this! THANKS!Andiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239153867607569979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-50930254325363349362011-11-29T22:20:36.876-05:002011-11-29T22:20:36.876-05:00The safety issue isn't addressed unless you pu...The safety issue isn't addressed unless you put fabric on the back of the shades, too, so that the cords are covered. The cords that run up the back of the shades have caused strangulation death in several children in the US. PLEASE COVER THE CORDS ON THE ROMAN SHADE WITH FABRIC IF YOU HAVE SMALL CHILDREN. <br /><br />I LOVE this idea and will do it, but I will add a second layer of fabric to the back and find a way to glue the edges so the cord isn't exposed. <br /><br />http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11036.htmlAmandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-53089128088886775202011-11-11T20:24:38.607-05:002011-11-11T20:24:38.607-05:00Thank you thank you thank you!!!
I have a 3 bedroo...Thank you thank you thank you!!!<br />I have a 3 bedroom camper with yucky mini blinds. I didnt want to spend allot because we only go up on the weekends this is perfect!!!Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06238049980987746575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-31936245020418086692011-10-31T16:17:10.341-04:002011-10-31T16:17:10.341-04:00I love your site! I'm finally getting around t...I love your site! I'm finally getting around to making some RBs with burlap. Where do you suggest buying it for the best price and quality? Also, do you prewash the fabric and if so do you use any fabric softener? thought I better ask before I'm short on yardage:)<br /><br />thanks for all the inspiration.<br />Teresatdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09199794368872469039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-75639491461792119282011-09-27T13:40:25.877-04:002011-09-27T13:40:25.877-04:00Ok, if you are going to do this, read carefully. ...Ok, if you are going to do this, read carefully. If you want a liner on the back you must sew or glue the lining to the fabric 1st. Then glue that to the blind skeleton and you will see the strings and slats from the outside. There's no other way. I made it with the blackout lining and glued the face fabric to the front and the lining to the back but because of the strings, the lining will not fold into the fabric the way you expect it will and the side edges will not be straight when drawn because of the weight of the lining that wont fold in with the fabric. It's a cheap way to do it but I like things a little more professionally finished and would rather go ahead and make roman shades from scratch. But if you are on a tight budget,can't sew, and don't mind seeing the strings and slats from the outside, it's a great idea.Beyond Measurenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-60820404990676056292011-09-13T22:36:08.750-04:002011-09-13T22:36:08.750-04:00Loved this post! Made one for my daughter's ro...Loved this post! Made one for my daughter's room two months ago and am finally getting around to making the second one. A few tidbits from my experience:<br /><br />GLUE: I used hot glue (it was all I had), and so far, it's held up decently on all the slats. It did come loose at the very top, probably in part because of the cord being behind the shade and pulling everything forward when we opened the blinds. That brings me to...<br /><br />GROMMETS: Just bought a grommet kit and pulled the cords through it. It works beautifully! The cords do show now, which isn't quite as nice as having them hidden, but it works better for us.<br /><br />BLACKOUT LINING: I used adhesive webbing to add blackout lining to my fabric and hem the edges -- just ironed it on. Sewing might be better, though, as I think the lining could tend to melt if not extra careful. To support the extra weight of the lining, I glued three or four slats together to make one sturdy slat piece before gluing the fabric on. So far, so good. Also, because inside-mounted blinds leave a small gap between themselves and the window's edge, I'm letting my fabric extend past the edge of the blinds to cover the gap a little better. The fabric is flexible, so it still raises/lowers fine, but it might get extra wear, there (maybe in time for me to redecorate?). <br /><br />I saw questions about some of these things in previous posts, so I hope my contribution was helpful! Thanks for helping me make my daughter's room beautiful AND functional!Viviannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-2663021423016602642011-08-26T20:55:49.462-04:002011-08-26T20:55:49.462-04:00Hey I loved your post! I just HAD to feature a lin...Hey I loved your post! I just HAD to feature a link to this in my blog post!ImagesbyToniJohttp://www.imagesbytonijo.com/2011/08/27/hey-yall/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-62959419118925871912011-08-23T05:48:38.259-04:002011-08-23T05:48:38.259-04:00This tutorial is GENIUS.
We're re-doing our ...This tutorial is GENIUS. <br /><br />We're re-doing our kitchen, and I wanted to vamp up the window so it seemed the perfect opportunity to transform the existing (sad) wooden blinds into fabric shades.<br /><br />Here is the finished result: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rainsinger/6072674958/<br /><br />The colour of the blind goes reaally well with the walls and the white of the kitchen elements, but overall I think it filters too much so I will re-do it in white fabric (and jazz up that with stencilled birds.Ninahttp://rainsinger.livejournal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-39159596578414623192011-07-31T23:51:53.607-04:002011-07-31T23:51:53.607-04:00Thank you for this tutorial. I used it to make sha...Thank you for this tutorial. I used it to make shades for my kitchen. You can see pics of how they turned out at http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=387251.msg4581520;topicseen#new<br /><br />Thanks againNikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01687299007029637293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-81021785576452944782011-07-28T11:00:23.797-04:002011-07-28T11:00:23.797-04:00Oh my gosh, I LOVE this idea!!! There's only ...Oh my gosh, I LOVE this idea!!! There's only one room left in the house with these ugly things and I am SO doing this!!!! Thank you so much for sharing!Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07247379600555185331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-12327779754724611102011-07-11T08:49:57.414-04:002011-07-11T08:49:57.414-04:00For custom sized windows this is a great and cheap...For custom sized windows this is a great and cheap solution! I have troubles with the sun waking me up too early on the weekend though, so I will probably go for a thicker material. Any suggestions for a material that blocks the sunlight but is not too heavy?Erinhttp://www.partselect.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-36930643298465684882011-07-07T14:43:46.142-04:002011-07-07T14:43:46.142-04:00Where can I post a picture ? I am in total love!Where can I post a picture ? I am in total love!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-24074983749159862602011-07-06T15:38:29.539-04:002011-07-06T15:38:29.539-04:00This is genious! Thanks for the idea!This is genious! Thanks for the idea!Mikehttp://www.eventvt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-70315236983015738162011-07-02T13:29:18.602-04:002011-07-02T13:29:18.602-04:00Can you explain why you can't use hot glue? I...Can you explain why you can't use hot glue? If I'm only gluing the fabric to the plastic parts would that be ok? I'm working on my first one now and the fabric glue doesn't seem to work that well. :( But I'm really hopeful this will work out because the fabric I have is beautiful and this really would be the perfect solution for our bathroom!April@MySacredSojournhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05155864494153772363noreply@blogger.com