Roman blinds people already use manycentury. And during this time they did not become less popular. This is because the design of the curtains is very simple. Such a curtain can be made literally from improvised materials. 
Roman blinds help to make the design of the roomunique and protect the room from sunlight. The curtain resembles a sail structure. The finished curtain looks like a rectangular cut of fabric or other material stretched over the cross rails. Due to this, the curtain can be raised and lowered.
Choice of material and type of construction
Modern Roman curtains are multifunctional. At home, these curtains are designed to protect the room from bright sunlight. In addition, they prevent the penetration of hot air into the rooms. Therefore, they are often made from dense and fairly dark fabrics. 
Measurements of the window for roman blinds. But now the Roman blind can serve as a fashionable detail of the window design. Therefore, it is made from light semi-transparent decorative materials. Experts recommend to decorate with such curtains narrow and high window openings. They are indispensable in small rooms, such as kitchens. Such a construction does not clutter up space. At the same time, there is no risk that an accidental gust of wind will inflate the curtain. For windows in bathrooms and kitchens a drape made from a material with water repellent impregnation is suitable. This will ensure ease of care for the curtain. In addition, such a curtain will not absorb fat, dirt and moisture. If you chose this version of the Roman curtains, then it is not necessary to buy a specialized fabric. The curtain can be assembled from a finished polypropylene tablecloth or shower curtain. Such improvised materials also differ in different textures. They can be smooth or fleecy, with an embossed or slit pattern resembling lace. Therefore, the curtain will not only be functional, but also beautiful. 
Diagram of the device of the eaves for Roman curtains. The design of modern Roman curtains can be of two types:
Each of these models has its own advantages andlimitations. With a narrow curtain, the room is difficult to ventilate, as the curtain prevents opening the window. The design with a wide curtain can be quite cumbersome and heavy. It is difficult to fold, and long cross bars in the assembled state lie unevenly. Back to contents</a>
Measurements for sewing
But the choice of the model depends on the tastes and preferences of the owners. The design depends on the types of measurements that need to be removed for sewing. That is, you will need the following measurements: 
Types and styles of Roman curtains.
- distance from the bottom edge of the cornice to the floor;
- distance from the lower edge of the eaves to the windowsill;
- the width of the window opening (without regard to the width of the curtains);
- The width of the eaves from one wall mount to the other.
If you are going to sew a narrow curtain thatwill be fixed inside the window opening, then the last measurement will become the main one when determining the width of the curtain. But Roman curtains are good in that the type of fastening can be chosen at will. A classic curtain of this design is mounted on the rod of the cornice, which is passed through a specially designed culis for this purpose. But now you can buy flat mounts. They look like a plastic panel, which is fixed on the upper frame of the window or window opening. Its surface is a Velcro tape (Velcro). The second half of the braid is sewn to the curtain. In this case, the width of the panel depends only on your desire. Usually Roman curtains drop to the window sill or just below it (about 10-15 cm). But if you want, you can sew a long curtain. Only in this case it is necessary to take into account that the longer the curtain, the greater the load is on the lifting mechanism. Back to contents</a>
Building a pattern of curtains
An example of a pattern for a Roman shade.That, professional sewing skills are not required. The main difficulty lies in the competent construction of the pattern and the calculation of the folds. The fabric is cut along the dotted lines. Naturally, you can build a pattern according to your own dimensions, but the masters advise you to adhere to the indicated proportions. To calculate the depth of the folds, the following formula is usually used: Length of the curtain / (number of cross bars * 1.5 cm) In this calculation, 1.5 cm is the allowance for the strip of the rail. For example, the length of the curtain is 145 cm, and there are 7 horizontal fasteners. In this case, the calculations look like this: 145 cm / (7 * 1.5 cm) = 13.8 cm But it should be noted that this calculation provides for shallow folds (classic option). The pattern can be built based on personal preference. There are curtains with folds of 30-40 cm. At the same time, the whole product looks great. 
Table calculation of folds of Roman blinds. As a rule, such curtains are sewn from 2 identical cloths. In this case, 1 segment is the front side of the curtain, and the second is the back side. Kuliski for rails are formed with the help of oblique bekas stitched from the wrong side. But if you make a curtain not of fabric, the fastenings can be external. It is this method of fixation that is shown in Fig. 3. In this case, instead of the wings, a reinforcing tape (for example, trouser or curtain tape) is used. On the braid are sewn on the rings, and in them is threaded a cord that replaces the rail. Back to contents</a>
Sewing of Roman curtains
For sewing folding curtains you will need the following materials: 
The scheme for the manufacture of Roman curtains.
- the main and the back fabric (non-woven fabric);
- gasket for kulisok (in case of sewing curtains of a thin material);
- reinforced threads;
- Reiki (can be replaced by a flexible metal or plastic rod);
- rings and cord;
- stoppers for the ends of the cord.
In order to make a line in the manufacture of pocketsIt turned out neat, use a special sewing machine foot. It is designed for the formation of kulisks and pritachivaniya cords. And to create places for fastening of racks at equal distance from each other the guide ruler which fastens to the carriage will help you. The pockets for fasteners are strengthened by a lining (flizelin or dublerin). If this is not done, then the fabric stretched on the slats will quickly become unusable. Threads for sewing wiser to use reinforced or with silk fiber. Then the curtain will last you much longer. This rule applies to the manufacture of curtains made of non-woven materials. A pattern for Roman curtains is not necessarily made separately. All the necessary labels can be applied directly to the fabric with tailor's chalk or a piece of dry soap. If you are sewing a curtain with a lining, then you can cut both cloths at the same time. Fabric folds into 2 layers, marking is applied only on 1 canvas. Then both pieces are cut together. Cutting and sewing curtains of non-woven materials (polypropylene tablecloth) does not differ from the manufacture of curtains from traditional fabrics. But it is worth remembering that on this canvas there are holes from needles and pins. Therefore, it is not recommended to prune or sweep them first. Back to contents</a> Making a rising curtain Fold boththe canvas face to each other, pound the perimeter of the pins. Lay a stitch about 1 cm from the edge of the fabric. First, tighten the bottom edge of the curtains, and then the side cuts. The top remains open. If you chose a thin material for sewing a curtain, then the cut is cut close to the line. The workpiece is turned to the front. The edges are pressed together. Please note that the curtain of non-woven material can not be ironed. In this case, it is sufficient to hold the nail along the entire length of the seam. The blind is detached along the seams at a distance of 0.5 cm from the edge. In this case, you can use a thread of contrasting color. Next, pockets under the slats are formed. The first is to make a kulisk under the lower weight rail. From the lower edge of the curtains, a distance equal to the width of the strip plus 0.5 cm is laid. The allowance is folded to the wrong side and nastrachivayut. It is more reasonable to use a double line. So the whole product will be more reliable. Then place the location of the transverse rails. Tags are best applied on the front side of the curtains, then the line will be more accurate. Next, we inject the oblique bake or curtain tape. They will form the kuliska, in which the rake will be inserted. Usually, the width of such a tape is 2.5-3 cm. Lastly, the upper edge of the curtain is treated. The allowances are bent to the wrong side, pruned and pressed. The width of the bend should be 2-2.5 cm. From the wrong side, put a half of the Velcro tape and tie it, taking the allowance of the fabric. In this case, the edge of the "Velcro" should protrude over the cut of the curtain. In the pockets of the finished curtains insert the slats.
