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During the hot days, shade screen will be very beneficial since it is able to prevent your room from sunlight which can heat your home. Shade screen can also keep your home cool so that you don't need to spend your money for the bill of your fan or air conditioner.
Shade screens are ideal to be used for sunrooms or casual rooms. They are available with more expensive price. Therefore, it will be a great idea to make it on your own. Here are some steps you need to follow to guide you.
Preparation is one of the most important steps to help you do the next step. All the things you will need include fabric, sewing machine along with thread and needle, heavyweight dowel, as well as twine, rope, and ribbon.
The first thing you have to do is to measure the size of the window for your shade screen. Then, go and purchase the fabric with the size you have determined beforehand. In addition to the special shade cloths, you can use regular fabric. However, special screen fabric is recommended to get more satisfying result. They are able to block the heat and UV rays up to 90 percent.
The second thing you have to do is to cut the fabric to the window's width plus 2 inches additional width and cut to the window's length plus some additional inches longer than the window. Sew a double hem and make the top wider to fit a dowel. A yardstick can also work well for it.
The third thing to do is to push the yardstick or dowel through the shade top. Attach the hanging brackets to inside of the widow. Instead, you can also put them outside of the window. Ensure that the dowel fits the brackets. Then, hang the shade.
The fourth is to roll up the blind and tie it by using an attractive rope, ribbon, or twine. Or, you can let it hang loosely if you want it to cover your window. You have to keep in mind that it is designed not to be rolled up or down regularly. It will be more ideal to be kept down.
