Apartment Remodel: DIY Custom Cordless Roman Shade and Cornice

This brief tutorial will show you how to convert cordless mini blinds into an inexpensive Roman shade so that messy cords don't get in the way if your decor, and saves you money on heating and cooling!

[@annakiekenphd10]

What a talent you are! You are so good both in making things and in explaining things clearly and simply. I now actually feel like I could make a Roman shade shade myself! Don’t ever forget that you’re a very special and gifted woman.

[@Holli_Sassafras]

This is the best and most sensible tutorial for this project I’ve watched. And I’ve watched a lot of them.

[@autumnandayden1527]

The best video yet! I appreciate alot of the extra steps you took to make it cleaner and crisp. Plus, no extra talking like 99% of DIY videos. I'm a to the point kind of person. A+ girl, those arms! I need to know how you keep them toned like that!

[@melissarobles104]

Thank you so much for this video! Seeing a regular person make this shade was just the push I needed to try it for myself. I have never included sawing and drilling in my skill sets, but now I am proud to say I can do it! My fabric glue is drying right now, and I think it's going to turn out great! Thanks again!

[@MissHajj]

Melissa robles I am SO late replying to this! Sorry Melissa! But how did it turn out?

[@amandapunaro6891]

This is genius!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! Can't wait to make my shades now!

[@nomeolvides6611]

Really clear and well filmed. Thanks

[@kzj5r0]

Thank you soooo much for this video!! it was just what I was looking for!

[@voipgrl]

Very nice job on this!

[@vickiguth620]

Excellent video!!

[@skyleawood2649]

Clever! Great job! Thanks for the share

[@jds1392]

Thank you. Clear, simple concise instructions.

[@MissHajj]

Jewel Stafford Welcome! Hope your project turns out great!

[@anijohnson8082]

Awesome (your nails are beautiful!)

[@california3716]

Wow another great video and you make it look so easy, great job. love your tutorials

[@MissHajj]

Thank you!

[@DeeDee-rr3sn]

I know this is an older video but I wanted to let you know you did a wonderful job explaining and showing showing the steps.. I'm wondering how I can incorporate magnets Into this project and If the back could be covered so it looks more appealing . I Wonder if the the rods and slats could be could be glued and the strings attached with spray adhesive in-between the two fabrics and magnets attached to the rods??? Your thoughts?

[@tigresslily1696]

nice ...u r the queen of diy lol

[@MissHajj]

Hahaha! Thanks! 😄

[@barbaradubiel4383]

What keeps the shade up and releases it ?

[@MissHajj]

Barbara Dubiel The mechanism that makes a Roman Shade a Roman Shade is what keeps it up and keeps it down! I can't explain it, I don't know how it works! But it's awesome! No need for a pull cord!

[@barbaradubiel4383]

Thanks so much for the information. I watched it a second time after I messaged you and i realized you used the original top of the shade and i felt pretty stupid but that is how we learn. Keep the tutorials coming. Oh by the way I bet your sister is a hoot. LOL

[@MissHajj]

Barbara Dubiel No problem! 😂😂😂 If you've never seen a roman shade before, it would be confusing as to how it functions. I don't know when I first saw a roman shade but I knew not having messy cords was for me! 😂

[@twoawesomedogs]

It's the same mechanism that keeps the blinds up/lets you pull them down when they're still blinds. It's like a locking pulley at the top. So, just like you'd pull the cord to lower the blinds, you do the same to pull the shade down.