@Joanne Dozier, I made a lined set for my living room and sewed them like a pillow case then stitched the horizontal slots for the dowels. I like how it reinforced it for the dowels and I feel like it creases nicer when I draw them up. I did also use light fusible interfacing because my fabric is fairly sheer and it wanted it to diffuse the light but not be too transparent if that makes sense. If you have a heavier fabric, I agree with her process for adding the front piece just over the top with edges folded and finished. Because mine was a light cotton blend, I was able to just stitch both.

I’m so glad my easy tutorial helps you to sew your blinds. Enjoy!

And the explanation of the measures was the best, and also easy!!!

Thankx a lot for all the training.

Hi Caroline, I never installed the pulleys set but I think it’s worth it if you plan to open and close the blinds often. I made all the blinds for my kid’s bedrooms and I had to change the rope because it was worn (I had to change it after 3 or 4 years of use…I can’t remember exactly). Let me know your thought if you decide to give a try with the pulleys.

Hello Cari, Thanks for your message. I’m glad my tutorial helps you sew a blind that works for your door.