Roller blinds from wallpaper. DIY roller blinds from wallpaper and fabric: step by step instructions

Pleated blinds look delicate and airy, in addition, they perfectly cover the room from the rays of the scorching sun. Vertical blinds made of strips of fabric will help create a trendy and unusual interior. You can make an original curtain in just a couple of hours; step-by-step photo instructions will help you make your own blinds from wallpaper, fabric and even threads.

If, after the renovation, a roll of wallpaper remains in the house, try making paper blinds from this wallpaper with your own hands. Such blinds are functional, beautiful, affordable, but require delicate care.

Blinds made of paper

Blinds made of paper are easy to manufacture and do not require large financial costs. For a homemade version of curtains you will need:

• wallpaper;
• one or two cords (slightly longer than the height of the window);
• awl;
• ruler 50 cm;
• pencil;
• scissors.

The width of the wallpaper can be 55 cm or 1 m - depending on the dimensions of the window. For a wide window, you can make a couple of products of 55 cm each.

The most budgetary way to close the window from sunlight is pleated blinds

1. First measure the height of the window and add 30 cm to this value. Measure the desired length on the wallpaper and cut it off.
2. From the inside out, line the wallpaper into equal transverse stripes (2-3 cm wide). Make bends along the lines to form an "accordion".
3. Now, with an awl, make two holes along the left and right edges of the workpiece, or one in the center. Pass a string through the holes that will adjust the height of the blinds. The lower end of the cord can be decorated with a tassel or a large bead; tie a knot at the end of the upper cord.
4. Attach the top of the paper to the window using double-sided tape.
5. To get rounded blinds, glue the Velcro on the bottom of the product along the edges (on the right and left sides), and then connect both halves. Homemade wallpaper blinds are ready.

Advice. Medium density paper wallpapers are ideal for such blinds. With vinyl wallpaper, you have to work harder as it is more difficult to bend.

You can even adjust the height with clothespins

For paper blinds, a sheet of thick paper a quarter longer than the window opening is suitable.

Detailed video tutorial from the master of hand made

We sew blinds from fabric

Fabric blinds will require more effort and time to manufacture than paper blinds. But on the other hand, they will be more durable and practical. To prevent the curtain from shrinking after the first wash, the fabric should be washed before opening.

Please note: There are several ways to attach the blinds. The first option - the product is mounted in the window opening directly at the window itself. This option is convenient if you have a large window sill. If you sew a curtain on each sash of the window, it will be possible to ventilate the room even in the lowered position of the blinds. The second method of fastening is outside the window opening, in this case the curtain is sewn 5-10 cm wider than the opening on each side.

Mounting options for horizontal blinds

You can fix the fabric version with Velcro on a wooden beam or with loops on the finished cornice. A weighting bar is needed so that the product keeps its shape well, and the fabric is evenly distributed over the entire width of the window.

Fabric blinds can be used alone or together with curtains. They are washable and fit well enough to the window

You can install fabric blinds on any windows - plastic or wood. Choose a dense or translucent material depending on how much shading you want. A special curtain fabric or linen is ideal - they are durable and unpretentious in operation.

Horizontal blinds made of fabric

To make such curtains, you will need curtain fabric or ribbons - satin or synthetic. The ideal option is a dense fabric that keeps its shape well, does not fade, does not turn yellow in the sun, with antibacterial and dirt-repellent impregnation.

Original solution, but difficult to implement

Important! Each lamella should be no wider than 10 cm, otherwise the finished product will look too rough. The width of each plank must be the same. When calculating the required amount of fabric, keep in mind that for each lamella you will need a double width and 2 cm seam allowances.

Step-by-step procedure

1. We cut out the slats.
2. We fold each with the right side inward and sew on three sides.
3. We turn it out, iron it out.
4. We process the unstitched edge (top) with braid and fasten it on both sides, stepping back a couple of centimeters on the loops.
5. We put the finished strips of fabric tightly one to the other on a long braid.
6. Each strip on top must be swept to the braid and stitched.
7. We fix the finished product on the cornice.
8. We tie threads to the lower loops of each row and thread them into the rest.
9. We bring both threads to one side and pass through a ring previously driven into the cornice.
10. Ties the threads and fasten them to the side of the window opening.

Advice! To make the blinds look neater, attach weights to the lower bar.

Preparatory stage

• we determine the length of the finished product;
• we calculate the required number and width of the lamellas;
• we buy a guide made of plastic or aluminum with rotating and moving sliders;
• we prepare thin wooden panels;
• buying durable cord, rings and threaded hooks.

Important! When calculating the width of the slats, take into account the size of the window opening - the smaller it is, the narrower the strips of fabric should be.

Blinds manufacturing

1. We cut out the slats, not forgetting that the pattern should be twice as wide as the slats plus allowances).
2. Fold the fabric right side in and sew on three sides.
3. We turn the lamella out onto the front side, iron it.
4. We process the fourth side.
5. Use glue to fix the fillet on top and bottom of each strip.
6. Attach a small threaded hook in the center of the top edge of the panel.
7. In the middle of each top panel we make a hole for the swivel cord.
8. We hang the slats on the guides.
9. We fasten the threaded hooks from both sides at the level of the holes for the cord.
10. We stretch the cord through all the holes and hooks.
11. We fix the cord in the holes with thin chains or matches, having previously greased them with glue.
12. We tie the ends of the cord in the form of a loop hanging by about 20-30cm.
13. From below we fasten the lamellas together with a cord.
14. So that the blinds can be moved, we attach a thin bar on the hinges.

Sewing curtains on the basis of old blinds

Materials: old-fashioned horizontal blinds, fabric of the right size, liquid nails, sewing machine, scissors.

Remove all connecting elements, bottom stops and crossbars from old blinds. The center threads must be left

1. Cut out a rectangle for the curtains along the base, not forgetting the seam allowances. On the seamy side, make the markings, glue the crossbars to the new fabric.
2. Fold the edges of the fabric twice, iron and sew with the sewing machine.
3. Pass the warp threads through the holes in the crossbeams.
4. Attach the fabric to the base, such as liquid nails.
5. Thread the thread through the holes and secure with a knot. Hide the hanging ends of the threads from the seamy side.

Glue a piece of fabric onto the top bar.

Venetian blinds for a distinctive interior

• Rope slats are hung on the eaves of vertical blinds. They are not connected by the lower chain.

• Non-standard solution - blinds made of newspaper tubes. Newspaper sheets are twisted into thin tubes using a knitting needle and a screwdriver, painted in the desired color, covered with acrylic varnish and dried. At the final stage, the tubes are connected into one canvas with twine and suspended from the cornice.

A newspaper tube curtain resembles bamboo blinds

• The roller blinds can be kept open using a buttoned belt.

Homemade Roman Shades

The principle of operation of Roman blinds and sails is very similar: a piece of fabric is raised and lowered with a rope and a special device. However, a Roman shade can be sewn without a special cornice and fixtures. It can be safely used for a room of any style and direction, the main thing is to choose the right fabric.

Combine a roman shade with tulle curtains or draped curtains. With the help of a cord, the fabric is gathered into horizontal folds, it can be fixed at any level.

Roman blinds can be combined with curtains of the same color

Rimka without a special cornice

To make a "rim" you will need:

• dense fabric;
• a wooden block for the cornice (2.5 cm thick, 5 cm wide and a length equal to the width of the curtain);
• Velcro;
• finishing tape;
• slats;
• small nails;
• small diameter plastic rings (1-2 cm);
• a weighting agent with a diameter of 5 mm or a wooden block;
• three cords (each length is calculated as 2 curtain lengths plus 1 curtain width);
• fasteners for the cord (hooks).

Advice. Instead of plastic rings, metal nuts of the same diameter can be used. A wire with a diameter of 3-5 mm is suitable as a weighting agent.

Work order:

1. Measure the window. The width of the product should be 6 cm more than the width of the window (allowances of 3 cm on each side). The length of the canvas is equal to the height of the window plus 12 cm of the allowance (2 cm seam at the top edge and double hem of the fabric 5 cm wide at the bottom edge).
2. Attach the wooden curtain rod with screws to the window opening. Using a stapler or small nails, attach one piece of the Velcro tape to the strip. The second part of the Velcro tape must be sewn to the top of the panel.

To secure the eaves bar, you will need round head screws.

1. Divide the window height by the number of pleats you want to get the distance between the folds.

Table for determining the number of folds

1. Place the fabric on a table or on the floor, wrong side up. With chalk mark the fold lines for the folds, the fold lines for the weights and the places where the rings will be sewn.

Advice. If the window is wide and you cannot sew the curtain from one piece of fabric, sew two pieces of fabric.

1. Place a finishing canvas along the folds, then sew so that the slats can be inserted inside.
2. Pass the cord through the rings from bottom to top, lead it through the rings on the upper cornice and through the side hook.
3. Pull the cords together for a nice drape.

The finishing border is sewn from the wrong side at the place of future folds

Each ring is fixed with several stitches and secured with a knot.

Next to the place where the weighting will be inserted, you also need to sew a row of rings

Advice. In order not to waste time sewing on rings, you can buy a ready-made ribbon with rings.

Roman blind with mechanism

With the help of a chain-belt mechanism, the canvas is collected in horizontal folds. If you purchase such a device, you can sew the curtain yourself. This option may be suitable if it is difficult to find blinds suitable in color and texture from the entire assortment.

For the manufacture of a Roman shade, a special mechanism is needed, which can be ordered according to individual window sizes.

Cornice and control mechanism

Rimka from scrap materials

Production of roller blinds

Roller blinds are very similar to Roman ones. But they are collected by winding on a barbell or using a rope mechanism.

Roller blinds raising and lowering mechanism

You will need: two canvases of the same size, ribbons for garters (each length is two curtain lengths plus 25 cm), 2 nylon cords (the length of the first is three lengths of the curtain, the length of the second is three curtain lengths plus its width), as well as two slats, screws, wooden cornice, furniture stapler.

1. Sew two canvases to make a bag. Then they turn it inside out and smoothen the seams.
2. The weighting agent is placed in the open cut and covered.
3. The upper part of the canvas is processed and nailed to the wooden cornice with a stapler.
4. The garter belts, which will keep the curtain in a folded position, are attached to the cornice with a stapler.

The fabric completely covers the curtain rod

How to trim the edges of curtains

You can use adhesive tape to trim the edge of a delicate fabric. Hem to the desired length, iron the fold with an iron, place adhesive tape between the layers of fabric, iron with an iron. For heavy fabrics, use tape folded 2-3 times. This method is fast, but not as reliable as edging.

Edging with duct tape

Edging method

Use finished tape with finished edges. Instead of braid, you can cut a strip of fabric, bend it in half, and fold the edges inward and smooth. The edge of the curtain is placed between the two pieces of the edging tape, swept in and overcast.

Roman blind with wide edging

Hem method

The edges of the panels can be simply hemmed with a sewing machine. The seam from the front side will not be visible if the edges of the product are hemmed with a blind seam.

If no sewing machine is available, the edges can be sewn by hand

Choose wallpaper for your blinds, considering the color scheme of the room. If making blinds with your own hands from fabric is an impossible task, and the paper version does not suit you, order curtains from trusted manufacturers.

Stylish design and a cozy atmosphere - this is the perfect combination that must be in every home. Of course, this will take a lot of effort. After all, you need to carefully consider every detail, including decorative elements. But if you have difficulties finding a suitable decor in specialized stores, then do not rush to get upset. Almost everything can be done at home. Today we propose to create beautiful blinds with a pattern from wallpaper.

Blinds: features and types

To begin with, we note that blinds are a product made of plastic, paper or metal, which is placed on windows instead of curtains to protect from the sun. Most often they are chosen for office space. But every year more and more original variants with interesting textures appear. Therefore, now they can be seen in modern houses and apartments.

The most popular are horizontal blinds. They are very convenient to use and allow you to regulate the degree of sunlight penetration into the room. By the way, it is these designs that are easiest to make at home. In turn, vertical blinds are no less common. But unlike the previous version, the stripes are placed vertically. Thus, they can be turned in any direction, which is very convenient.

There is another type of blinds - pleated. This is a fairly large sheet of fabric or paper folded like an accordion. Along the edges of this structure, there are guiding threads, which allows them to be adjusted in the desired position. This option is perfect for non-standard windows.

Advantages and disadvantages of wallpaper blinds

Before you go in search of suitable wallpaper, we recommend that you carefully evaluate all the advantages and disadvantages of such a design.

Firstly, it is worth noting that despite the wide variety of colors and prints, it can be difficult to find the perfect option in stores. If you make blinds with your own hands, then you can be sure that the color scheme will suit the interior of the room.

In addition, very little finance is required for manufacturing. This is a significant advantage for those who do not want to invest too much budget on decorative items. Also note that it will take literally several hours to create blinds. But as a result, you will get a really worthwhile, beautiful design that will definitely not be overlooked.

It should be noted that modern wallpaper is most often washing. This is very convenient as the blinds can be periodically removed and wiped with a damp cloth. It's very simple and doesn't take long. And such an elementary care will significantly extend their service life.

And of course, such products are universal. After all, they can be used even in combination with fabric curtains. It looks stunningly beautiful, especially if the colors are correctly selected.

Wallpaper blinds also have some disadvantages. First of all, it is the service life. It is not very long, but to a large extent it depends on the quality of the wallpaper. Therefore, we recommend that you pay attention to dense wallpaper from a good manufacturer. Remember that too budget options will not look very beautiful and deteriorate or fade in the sun in just a few months.

DIY wallpaper blinds: step by step instructions

Of course, there is a fairly wide variety of blinds in modern stores. But if you have not found a suitable option, then be sure to try to make them yourself. This is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. Just follow the step-by-step instructions and then everything will definitely work out.

We will prepare the following materials:

• wallpaper;
• pencil or pen;
• centimeter;
• thick thread;
• scissors;
• gypsy needle or awl;
• Scotch;
• cardboard;
• Double-sided tape.

First you need to take measurements of the window and decide what kind of blinds you want to make. Keep in mind that it is imperative to leave a fairly large allowance, since due to the accordion, the wallpaper will become much shorter.

We make a mark on the wallpaper based on the desired length and cut it off. Gently fold the accordion so that the result is a fairly dense strip.

We make a mark exactly in the center - this will be the puncture site. This is necessary in order to pass the thread, which is designed to adjust the blinds.

We make a hole with a gypsy needle or awl. You can also try using a hole punch. But if the accordion is too big, then it is better to choose the first option.

Slightly straighten the accordion and thread a cord or thick thread.

We fix the thread and tie a strong knot. For greater reliability, it can be fixed with a simple tape. We leave a small margin at the bottom. We also glue a piece of cardboard.

We glue a strip of double-sided tape for fastening.

We connect the edges of the accordion with tape.

Beautiful, unusual blinds are ready!

If you wish, you can not make blinds from the wallpaper, but simply decorate the plastic structure. This allows you to easily update your room decor at no extra cost.

For this you will need:

• plastic blinds;
• wallpaper with a print;
• scissors;
• pencil;
• PVA glue;
• ruler;
• brush.

First of all, you need to measure the length and width of the plastic strips, and also count their number. Then, on the inside of the wallpaper, we apply markings based on measurements. On each part we put down points where the holes for the rope are located. It is at these marks that we cut the wallpaper.

Not many people know the method of producing blinds from wallpaper. Although such a solution is more economical and original than a factory product. For manufacturing, you need a minimum of material and a little skill.

Blinds from wallpaper

Paper blinds are becoming more and more popular among housewives who love to create coziness with their own hands. In addition, this option for decorating window openings is not only versatile - it can be used in the kitchen, in the hallway and in the bedroom, but also multifunctional - you can completely shade the room or partially. The product will fully correspond to the interior, since the craftswoman can easily choose the color scheme, as well as the shape, by purchasing the necessary wallpaper.

What is needed first

How to make blinds is of interest to many hostesses, but it is also important to prepare correctly: choose the material, tools, decorative decorations for the finished curtain. You don't need much time for work - only 1-2 hours. It all depends on the complexity of the model.

Tools for making curtains from wallpaper:

1. Sharp scissors so that the edges do not break and are neat;
2. Hole puncher. It is better to take a purchase, so it will be easier to thread the fixing cord later;
3. Ruler for aligning the edges;
4. Measuring tape - calculation according to the measurements of the window;
5. A simple pencil for marks during the preparation of a sketch of the future product.

Such devices can be found in every home, so there is no need to specially purchase equipment.

As for the selection of material, you won't have to worry here either:

1. The wallpaper that will make up the base of the curtain;
2. Tape, decorative cord - will fix the position of the wallpaper canvas;
3. Retainer. Instead, you can use regular beads;
4. PVA glue;
5. Scotch.

Important ! The lifespan of wallpaper blinds directly depends on the quality of the wallpaper.

As for the choice of wallpaper, there are some features that will affect the type of blinds and the service life. It is better to choose dense wallpaper so that the curtain does not tear for a long time and completely closes the windows. The colors are preferably restrained, such wallpapers will fade slowly, which means they will not lose their aesthetic appearance for a long time. The pattern should not be too large - this can affect the visibility in the room.

Step-by-step instruction

Attention ! The holes into which the cord will be threaded must be covered with tape so that they do not fray.

It is very easy to make blinds out of paper, and most importantly, quickly and inexpensively. For manufacturing, you can take the rest of the wallpaper after repair and ordinary utility tools.

Varieties of paper blinds

You can make a wide variety of blinds with your own hands, which will bring a unique flavor to your interior. Curtains of a similar design are very popular, but unlike the above, they have two tightening cords. Usually they are placed vertically to each other on opposite sides of the edges.

The only thing that should be taken into account is that you need two clamps and the consumption of the cord, as well as the scotch tape, will increase. But the product, designed in this form, is identical to the real factory blinds. The curtain remarkably closes the windows, protecting the inhabitants of an apartment or house from the sun's rays and curious looks.

Paper blinds are very popular. They look very impressive, while completely shading the room, as they fit well to the window. It is very easy to make a roller blind with your own hands. Often, in the manufacture of roller blinds, they do not take paper, but fabric. But it is better to study on paper, since a damaged piece of cloth will cost the hostess much more than a piece of a roll of wallpaper.

The peculiarity in the manufacture of roller blinds is that it is not necessary to fold the paper into an accordion - it is enough to wind it into a tight small roll. There is no need to make a hole for the tape, which will fix the state of the curtain. The fastening system of this type of paper blinds differs significantly from those already listed.

Today's article will be interesting for 3 categories of people at once: those who would like to update the curtains on the windows, but it does not fit into their budget, those who are lazy to go shopping in search of suitable curtains and for those who just love to make all kinds of gizmos with his own hand. I will not drag out the intrigue and will immediately lay out all the cards on the table - we will talk about how to make blinds from wallpaper and ordinary newspapers. Yes, it is quite possible, and I will tell you how.

Why you are interested in this

So, when the first shock from the statement that interesting curtains can be made from wallpaper or newspapers has passed, I will tell you about such an unusual solution in more detail.

Curtains made from scrap materials have some clear advantages:

1. First, it is, of course, their price. The same blinds, even if made of expensive wallpaper, will cost less than a finished product in a store.

1. Their creation takes no more than two hours. Agree, this is not much.
2. You have the opportunity to make several options for window framing at once and change them, if desired, without extra financial costs.

1. Making curtains with your own hands is fun. You can involve someone from your family in such a creative process and have fun.

1. If you decide to make blinds from high-quality wallpaper, then you will not have to worry about caring for them. Modern materials are treated with special impregnations that repel dust and dirt, so that there will be no problems with cleaning.

Durability cannot be expected from such a drapery (after all, these are paper curtains). After about a year, you will have to replace the curtains with others. But it seems to me that this is not the biggest inconvenience for such a budget option.

Two master classes step by step

For you, my dear readers, I have selected two practical and simple master classes, with which it will not be difficult to create original blinds. Just prepare all the tools you need and follow the instructions carefully. I am convinced you will succeed.

For wallpaper

To create curtains that you can say to your friends "designer, handmade", you need to stock up on several necessary tools:

• A roll of paper wallpaper.

It is necessary to choose paper models, since vinyl or non-woven ones simply cannot twist like an accordion.

• Scissors, pencil and ruler to create the necessary drawings.
• Shilom. As a last resort, a hole punch will do, but it will be more convenient to work with an awl.
• A rope that must be longer than the height of the window. If you are afraid for the decorative component, you can use a bright satin ribbon.

• A clamp with a limit switch, the color of which will harmoniously look with the wallpaper.
• With glue or double-sided tape.

If you prefer something very cute and exclusive, add two ribbons to the above accessories, the length of which is 2.5 times the length of the window. The width does not matter and remains your choice.

It is not difficult to make roller blinds with your own hands - the master class is very simple to perform.

So, the instructions for creating blinds from ordinary wallpaper step by step:

1. First thing you need to do is calculate the height of the window. Add an extra 30 cm to it.

1. Next comes the most important part of creating curtains - pleating.... It can be done by eye, but I would still recommend that you first draw the borders on the wallpaper. Draw even horizontal stripes along the material 2.5-3 cm apart.

1. Use a ruler to begin folding the paper along the lines shown. A pen or pencil will help you fix the folds.

1. Roll up the resulting accordion in a heap, measure the middle from the improvised "lamellas" and make a hole in it. At this stage, it is better to heed my advice and use an awl. They can do this task at once. And when using a hole punch, the holes will have to be made alternately on both sides.

1. After that, take the set aside rope or tape, carefully pass it through the holes formed.
   If you picked up a rope made of synthetic material, then it is better to burn it immediately, so it will be easier to thread it through the holes.

1. The end of the rope at the bottom "lamella" must be tied into a knot so that it simply does not jump out of the holes. At the top, it should either be left untouched so that the end can be tied to the cornice, or tied in a knot and cut if you plan to glue the blinds directly to the cornice or to the window frame.
2. For the greater modification of the curtains, you can attach any solid base to the upper lamella (a plastic corner, a thin strip, a piece of cardboard). It will make it easier to attach the curtains to the window.
3. Glue the retainer to the bottom of the blinds (or rather, to the end of the rope) and assemble the curtain to the desired level. You can fix the result with double-sided tape.

When you want to design your own in a design way, it will be useful to study the instructions on how to make blinds from wallpaper with your own hands. The HouseChief editors in this publication will analyze in detail all the points regarding the design of double-glazed windows with photo examples. After all, protection from sunlight in the house should be beautiful and practical.

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Advantages and disadvantages of wallpaper blinds

Suppose you have unwanted rolls after the repair. It is quite possible to use them for the organization of light-protective cloths on the windows, that is, for the manufacture. However, before you start creating a useful accessory, you should familiarize yourself with the advantages and disadvantages, which sometimes become decisive.

First of all, let's consider the benefits:

As for the disadvantages of this invention, it is not subject to wet cleaning and very quickly fade in the sun. Therefore, after a while it turns into a very unattractive product.

Interesting ideas for blinds on windows from wallpaper with your own hands

If you are faced with the question of how to make blinds for windows, you should first determine the required dimensions. It all depends on the width of the window opening and the frame itself. It is from this that it is worth starting from when developing a design. Let's take a look at some incredible ideas that will transform a room.

1. Floral designs... Various colors can participate here, but more often pink, lilac and green predominate. This design can be done in the form of a "Peacock Tail" and an unusual accordion. Often, a light, colorful version of the blinds is hung.
2. Accordion blinds - pleated... If they are made correctly, they will add zest to the interior design of the room.
3. ... This is one of the simple ideas on how to make wallpaper blinds. There is nothing to tinker with here, except for a small decorative mount. Such curtains last longer than others and perfectly regulate the intensity of light transmission.
4. Accordion "Inside" it is considered a completely complete solution for windows if the morning sun enters the room. The manufacturing process is pretty straightforward. There is also the option of folds to the outer edge of the window.
5. If there are already ready-made blinds, but I want to diversify them, why not glue pieces of colored wallpaper to the stripes. But here it is important to accurately determine the dimensions so as not to disrupt the closing-opening function.

In addition, the housewife does not have to limit herself at all in her fantasy. Why not create your own design idea and surprise your guests?

How to choose components for the manufacture of blinds

When choosing materials for making homemade blinds for windows, you can use any kind of paper wall coverings (it is desirable that they have a good density). At the same time, it is better to pay attention to those that will match (this usually happens, since the remnants of the pasted ones are used).

Wallpaper

In addition to those materials that remain after, you can use completely different ones. Canvases can be chosen according to your preferences.

Please note that colors that are too bright will not work in sunny rooms. Such options fade very quickly and lose their presentable appearance. But the models of rolls in light colors will retain their freshness longer.

As for the density, paper wallpaper should be preferred for training in making. They flex well and hold their shape throughout the season. But ordinary paper practically does not darken the room, and if it is urgently needed, then why not use vinyl or non-woven?

Suitable tools

To decorate windows, you will need a small list of tools and improvised means, namely:

• scissors, hole punch, ruler;
• decorative tape, retainer, lace;
• glue or double-sided tape;
• nippers, painting knife.

You cannot do without the listed list in order to fix ready-made blinds in the window opening. The fittings can be plastic, silicone or metal. The main thing is that the hostess has the skills to work with them.

On a note! Our detailed instructions with photo instructions will help you study in detail the entire process of making blinds from wallpaper with your own hands and repeat it in your apartment.

Features of making blinds with your own hands on windows in the form of an accordion

Blinds from wallpaper are considered so affordable that they can be made without difficulty, the main thing is to prepare so that all the components for work are at hand.

What is needed for manufacturing

First of all, you should prepare the tools for each stage of the work. Then they can simply be removed to the side so as not to interfere. What will come in handy:

• scissors, tape measure;
• double-sided tape, lace;
• clamps with a spring;
• hole puncher;
• the wallpaper itself.

Instead of a hole punch, you can use a simple pencil with an empty grater box at the end. Only it will be many times longer and more difficult to work in this way.

How the window opening and frame are measured

Depending on how the paper curtain will be fastened, the parameters should be measured. To attach the curtain to the outer edge of the window opening, it is necessary to measure its length and width, and add 10 cm down and on the sides to the blinds as a reserve.

If the fixation of the paper curtain will be carried out inside the opening, then it is advisable to make its size 5-10 mm narrower. As for the fastening on the frame, here it is necessary to measure against the glass and use the dimensions of the canvas exactly. It is even easier to try on the canvas on the window and add to it half the height of the window downward, because when bending, the length decreases slightly.

For the convenience of taking measurements, a laser tape measure is suitable. With its help, you will definitely not make mistakes.

Do-it-yourself blinds from wallpaper step by step: detailed photo instructions

It is preferable to work on a large free surface. Best of all, on a clean floor. Prepare him for this: remove the tracks and wipe. Next, we act according to a strict algorithm, illustrated by a photo, which will help to make blinds from wallpaper with our own hands.

Illustration	Description of action
	We prepare the necessary equipment and make sure that they are in harmony with the interior.
	We make segments according to measurements, if necessary, we glue the width on the sides. This is done only if the wallpaper is narrower than the window opening.
	Next, we do accordion folding. For convenience, we take a ruler, the width of each fold should be 3-4 cm.
	We fold it with an accordion almost to the very top. You can leave a piece to fix to the frame, but not necessarily. We fix the ends with a clothespin and leave for a while.
	Then we bend the entire resulting structure in half to get a fan with a gap in the center.
	We make a through puncture in the center with an awl. The upper part of the resulting fan is used for gluing.
	Using a gypsy needle, thread through both holes. In this case, the length of the lace should be greater than the length of the finished curtain. We lower our clamp almost to the very bottom.
	We pass the lace through the hole in the wallpaper and glue it with tape to the inner side of the fold so that the puff is held tight.
	We glue two strips of double-sided tape. If it is wide, then one tape for the entire width will be enough.
	Little by little, peel off the protective tape of the tape and glue it to the frame or slope. We adjust the height of the canvas using the clamp.

We see that the process of making paper blinds takes about 30 minutes. At the same time, the result is quite unusual and rich, despite its budget.

DIY workshop on making roller blinds from wallpaper

Do-it-yourself roller blinds-curtains from wallpaper are an excellent option for decorating double-glazed windows. They can be made from any kind of paper wall covering. If you want the curtains to cover the entire window, then, most likely, two halves of the canvases will come in handy. You can also choose broader options. Do-it-yourself blinds made of non-woven or vinyl wallpaper are considered a good alternative to paper ones, since this business requires smooth canvases that are difficult to wrinkle.

What you need to work

Stock up on material that is truly appropriate for the particular room. And for the work itself, they will come in handy:

• roll (not whole);
• tube for securing the roll;
• scissors, double-sided tape;
• fixing tapes.

To create rolled paper curtains, it is necessary to provide for the option of fastening to the window, otherwise breaks in the structure of the wallpaper and their unreliable fixation in the opening are possible. An excellent solution would be to install a special cornice.

Removing window dimensions

The most convenient way to measure a window is to use a wallpaper canvas and figure out what width you need for the opening. If the roll is too narrow, you can expand the canvas a little by gluing additional strips on both sides so as not to spoil the design.

If you measure the width of the window with a tube, then you do not need to know the exact value. Attach it to the window, cut off the excess and, relying on its length, select the required width of the wallpaper.

We make blinds from wallpaper with our own hands: step by step instructions

It is not difficult to make roller blinds from the remnants of wallpaper, the main thing is to follow the instructions and do not forget important points. Let's take a closer look at the whole essence of the process.

1. We take the selected tube (you can use the old one from the factory roller blinds), glue the tape of double-sided tape along the entire length.
2. We fix the inner part of the wallpaper on the tube and wind it up to the end.
3. We bend the lower end of the wallpaper, insert it into the weighting bar in a special groove. It is important that this weight covers the entire length of the blinds.

There remains little to do: fix the finished paper curtain in the window opening. For details on how to make blinds from wallpaper with your own hands step by step, see the video at the end of the publication.

How to fix a curtain rod for a roller blind

For fixing, it is better to use specialized cornices with brackets. These models are sold in stores. They have special grooves and rope mechanisms that will securely fix the roll and will freely adjust its height.

You can independently insert special regulators or an axis with a holder into the tube, which will play the role of a curtain lifter.

Do-it-yourself paper blinds "Peacock's tail" from wallpaper: what is important to remember when making

It is the rounded options that are considered the most popular today. They are suitable not only for rectangular windows, but also look perfect in semicircular double-glazed windows. To properly build this element, you need to study a few useful tips:

• to obtain an inseparable semicircle at the base of the paper blinds, you can use double-sided tape, gluing the two ends together;
• when installing a fan-shaped structure in a semicircular frame, it can be made from several canvases glued in width and simply fixed at the bottom point with glue or a clothespin;
• semicircular wallpaper curtains can only partially cover the window, for example, from the top. These options are usually stapled underneath with a stapler with large staples.