Diy Outside Window Shades

Customize the fabric to match your room design.

Diy outside window shades.

Cut the coolaroo shade cloth to size. Well chugga chugga baby. All you need is a roller shade kit fabric cut to size and iron on adhesive to finish the edges. Allow an extra 20mm 8 in length.

Add curtains or shades on the sides to block sun and provide privacy. Patio shades can be mounted over the patio like an awning or hung like a patio sail which is piece of fabric that is suspended above the patio like a canopy. Replace pull down paper shades with this diy custom roller shade idea. I wanted to get something that could block the sun when i needed it but.

When you want permanent shade on a patio consider a structure. By hand or machine sew either end of the coolaroo shade cloth. Ready to assemble hard top versions come in standard sizes prices start around 275. Remember when john mused about who would win the bathroom race he wanted to frame out the mirror and i was on the diy window shade train here.

We got the fabric at an outlet called mary jo s a while back here s an affiliate link to it on amazon for folks in other areas. Depending on the thickness and weave of their fabric they can filter or even completely block sunlight. A gazebo with its roof and open sides provides shade and shelter plus you get all the breezes. Patio shade we have a great covered patio in our backyard but it s really hard to enjoy when the sun is glaring in your eyes.