Holland blinds are a neat and tidy choice of window treatment for the kitchen.
Holland blinds provide a sleek, neat alternative to fussier window treatments. This style of blinds can be made out of almost any fabric, from sheers to vinyls, and the added advantage of making your own is that you can custom coordinate them with existing furnishings and fittings. Fabric that is not pretreated with a stiffening agent will need to be treated first in order to give the fabric sufficient body to hang and roll effectively.
Instructions
1. Stiffen the fabric if it is not pre-stiffened, following the manufacturer's instructions on the package of stiffener solution.
2. Measure the window from top to bottom where the blind is to be fitted. Cut the stiffened Holland blind fabric so that it is 12 inches longer than this measurement, but the same width as the roller. Cut to size using the set square to make sure that the corners are accurate and the sides perfectly straight.
3. Turn up a hem 1 1/2 inches from the bottom edge of the fabric to form a casing for the bottom batten or dowel. The size of the hem can be adjusted to fit any size of dowel, but it should be a tight fit so that the dowel does not slide out during use. Slide the batten or dowel into the casing, making sure that the dowel is about 3/4 inch shorter than the width of the Holland blind.
4. Measure 1/2 inch down from the top of the fabric and draw a line across the width. Apply the double-sided adhesive tape to this line. If the Holland blind is to roll down behind the roller, mark the adhesive line on the fabric's right side. For a blind that will roll down in front of the roller, put the line on the wrong side.
5. Press the roller firmly onto the adhesive tape across the top of the Holland blind fabric, making sure that the rolling mechanism is on the correct side. Roll up the blind by hand and slot it into the fitted brackets against the window.
Tips Warnings
Some Holland blind roller kits have rollers with adhesive already applied. If that is the case, there is no need for the double-sided adhesive tape to stick the fabric to the roller.
After hanging the Holland blind, it may be necessary to work the blind up and down a few times to correct the tension.
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