
With Annabelle Davis
Suitable for: Beginners
Class Size: 6
Accessibility: Please note that most courses are held upstairs. If you have any accessibility concerns, please let us know or check with us before booking. info@oaststudio.co.uk
Make Your Own Beautiful Roman Blind
Looking to add a personal, stylish touch to your home? This hands-on workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to create a simple yet professionally finished Roman Blind—all by yourself!
You’ll learn everything you need to know in a relaxed, friendly setting.
You will learn:
How to measure and cut your fabric
How to add a lining
How to position the rods
How to hem your fabric neatly
How to string and fit your blind
What you'll make:
A small fully lined Roman Blind to fit your window, up to a maximum of around1m in width. Please message us if you would like to make a larger blind.
You will need to provide the required amount of fabric for your blind plus the correct size rods and bottom weight bar.
The rods are available from:
https://www.merrick-day.com/acatalog/Roman_blind_rod_packs.html
as well as many other places. Alternatively, you can buy 4mm or 5mm wooden dowel from a timber yard or hardware shop.
What's included:
We will provide everything else you need
All refreshments plus freshly baked treats
A delicious home cokked lunch
Alison from The Oast Bakery will treat us to some of her delicious baking and plenty of teas and coffees to keep us going.
You are welcome to bring your own sewing machine, or use one of ours.
If you’re unable to attend for any reason, please note that we are unable to offer refunds for our courses. However, you are welcome to transfer your booking to a friend or family member — just let us know who will be attending in your place. Alternatively, once the course is fully booked, we can attempt to resell your spot through our database and social media. If we are successful, we can either issue a refund (minus a 10% administration fee) or offer you a place on an alternative course, subject to availability.
Annabelle greeted us warmly and refreshments were delicious. Annabelle is an experienced teacher and knew just when to provide encouragement and gave us timely useful tips. The Oast Studio is a beautiful setting and it was a lovely way to spend a Saturday morning.
KATE