Decorating Vertical Blinds

So you’ve just installed some new vertical blinds in your home, and while you’re happy with the privacy and shade they provide, you would still like to add a little more pizzazz to them with some curtains. Decorating them can sometime pose a challenge because they typically have hardware that many people like to conceal. Here are some tips:

First, you need to measure the entire length of the desired curtains from the top edge to the bottom edge. Cut a length of fabric to this length and then cut that piece in half width wise so that you have two panels of equal length. Next, turn under and hem at 1/8 inch each of the four sides of each panel. After this you will determine the length desired for the valance portion of the curtains. Cut two widths at this length and sew together with the right sides facing each other. Again, turn under and hem each edge of the valance. Next, sew any decorative trims you want to add to the upper edge of the right side of the valance and the upper edges of both right sides of the side panels.

You may need to install a curtain rod above the window, if there is not one already there. After this, go ahead and clip drapery rings onto the upper edge of the valance at evenly across the entire valance. You need to also clip the rings along the upper edges of the side panels. That’s it. Now all you need to do is slide the curtains onto the rod and space them evenly. And viola, beautiful window treatments to cover your new vertical blinds.