Love, love, love your SHE SHED! Thank you for the tutorial!

My sister just sprayed the vinyl with adhesive and applied the fabric directly to it. Worked beautifully for years.

I have spent a lifetime working 6-7 days a week and just recently I leaped into full time YTing. Suddenly I have the weekends I've never had to create beautiful things. As soon as I started watching your video I knew I'd subscribe. Love love your blinds and I'm planning to give them a shot here at home. I also love the concept of your channel, the thrifty and imaginative ideas you turn into reality. Thanks ☺️

@ThriftDiving

Жыл бұрын

Aww, thanks, Ellie!! Good luck on your own journey!!!

Your SheShed would literally become my second home. The florals give it the perfect pop.

@ThriftDiving

Жыл бұрын

LOL, all it needs is a toilet! Oh, and running water. :) I soooo wish I had those things. Thanks, Anita!

@edijaneluciadasilva335

Жыл бұрын

Ww

Man..... if you walk into the shop & are NOT instantly cheered up with those shades then you gotz to go home!!! Had a challenging few weeks Serena, your video cheered me up Homie. The shades fit your personality 100%. Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!!

@ThriftDiving

Жыл бұрын

Awww, Mike, sorry to hear you've been having a tough time! Hopefully nothing too serious?? The blinds are definitely cheery, which is what I'm hoping for when walking in to the shed! Right now, when I walk in, the stifling HEAT and humidity are the first things that I notice, though. LOL. This mini split is taking forever, like 6 weeks since the HVAC guy ordered it, and I'm STILL waiting. Summer will be over by the time I get some relief. Thanks for checking in! See you on IG! :)

When the spray adhesive warms up from the sun, your fabric will bubble all over the place. I didn't realize this when I made mine three years ago. They still look great from the inside of the house but from the patio, they look pretty sad. Love your fabric! I hope you are loving your she shed!

@natalianakoriakova8084

22 күн бұрын

I highly doubt it will cause the clue sprayed covers surface with a very thin, even layer.

I’m going to try this with a shower curtain for the fabric! So much cheaper and sooo many options.

The shades are adorable. The perfect pop of color 🥰

@ThriftDiving

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I love the pop, too! And I like that I can roll them all the way up if I need to keep them from getting too dusty! :)

@DentRaptor

Жыл бұрын

Sweet love it

They are beautiful! And it’s not only privacy but security. You will have a lot of expensive tools and equipment out there. You don’t want people to be able to look in when you’re away.🐝🤗❤️

@ThriftDiving

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! I haven't really put anything out there yet, for that very reason (because the shades aren't totally done). But I also haven't done the floor yet, so I can't really bring anything out there until that gets put in (once the mini split gets installed--SOON. It's been 6 weeks on order!). But yeah, once there are tools in there, it will need to keep out prying eyes! Glad you like it!

@deborahdanhauer8525

Жыл бұрын

@@ThriftDiving I really like it! I had a detached garage I made into a studio in my last home. I designed some beautiful security bars made to look entirely like vines. I drew them out and told the blacksmith to make way more air than metal. Just have the spaces too small for the average mans shoulders. They were beautiful! And to make it a little more secure, he sharpened all the leaves. If someone tried to get in there, they would need a trip to the hospital. They didn’t look like security windows. They looked like art pieces. You might think about something like that when all your equipment is installed.🐝🤗❤️

I love the patterned fabric. It would brighten up the dullest day. Very nice.

@ThriftDiving

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Heidi! You should have seen the fabric I was GOING to buy.....Goodness, I made the right choice. LOL

Wow - excellent tutorial! I love that you included all the details you discovered the hard way - "mistakes" aren't a bad thing, they're how we learn! Even though I've been a quilter and home sewer for about 20 years, I picked up a couple of great tips I hadn't come across before. Using your cutting table as a square edge: we're so used to cutting mats, quilting rulers and rotary cutters that I just never thought of that. Ditto using the edge of the table with the slider on your seam ruler to make easier to fold over your fabric. I finally feel I'm ready to tackle this project for my bedroom windows. Liked and subscribed! 👍 One important safety caution: spray adhesive works great, but it's very toxic, flammable, and can explode in high temperatures. (!) Just a reminder, everyone: Before you use *any* chemical product (even commonly used products that are supposedly "safe"), always carefully read and follow the manufacturer's instructions for use, protective gear, first aid, storage, and disposal. A safe maker lives to make another day! 😎

That is a BEAUTIFUL facbric! You always have such good ideas to elevate a space in a functional way. Well done!

@ThriftDiving

Жыл бұрын

Awww, thank you so much! I am glad I went with this fabric! I almost chose another fabric that really wouldn't have been so happy as this floral fabric. :) Thank you!!

I love floral patterns… so pretty!

@ThriftDiving

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Dana! You should have seen the fabric I *WAS* going to get. Much more expensive, and definitely NOT as fun as this one. Glad I had the insight to cancel that order and stick with the more affordable pretty fabric!

Sewer tip. If you need the fabric to be square you can rip the fabric to make sure you are on grain and the shades hang square.

@LadyJDIY

Жыл бұрын

I am new to sewing would you be able to explain this a little bit further how do you tell that you are on grain?

@colleenosullivan857

2 ай бұрын

@@LadyJDIYthe fabric will only tear along the grain. It just works that way

Wow...this video was right on time. My neighbors cut down a tree that used to shade my kitchen window. Now, I need to deal with all the direct sunlight and heat that are coming in now. A roller shade sounds perfect. Of course, you made it look easy and I'm encouraged.

I bet the hardest part was choosing the fabric. It is perfect! We have a skylight in our front entry, that I use 2 tension rods and a sheer white fabric.That stays all year come up because I don't feel like getting a ladder out to take it off in the Winter. Our skylights in the kitchen, have a manual slide open and close which we reach with a long rod. And we have some very very high shades on the 2nd "story" of a vaulted ceiling. Those use a battery. However about once a year, we have to get out a super tall ladder to recharge the batteries. That part is a drag. But I guess worth it! Perfect results, thanks for sharing all of your tips!

Yay, just what I need! Although knowing how extra, extra lazy I have grown, I think I'll just get the roller blinds and glue some fabric to one side... Going to try to make it "Down-up" cause it's what I need. Thanks Serena 😊 Hmmmm, or maybe a privacy shield on the bottom half of the window and the blind as you show.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THE BLINDS!!! Yes, the spray adhesive is very handy!!! Martha

these came out good -better than I would have thought. I have made them using professional backing and glue which wasn't cheap...I pesonally would add a simple short valance to cover the roll.

@ThriftDiving

Жыл бұрын

I'm sure that was expensive! I was actually thinking, too, that Heat n' Bond would be a good choice for joining the pieces to prevent them from separating. As for the valance, yes, you can. But I don't mind without.

Excellent video. Love your candor about mistakes (we all make them!) and learning from them. Thank you.

I think I would have rolled them up the other way so I didn't see the white at the top. As for your skylights, the best way to keep the heat out is to cover them from the outside with something like a sun-sail material. That keeps the heat outside of the room. Great video, I'm wanting to try this for myself! Beautiful material!

How very cheerful, I'm watching it at 4:30 in the morning (in Capetown/South Africa) because one of my dogs woke me up to go outside and what a coincidence, yesterday I bought a carpet in the same colours with floral motives and super easy to clean, from a Chinese Shop. It cheers up the 'eating area' and so did your video. Just for explanation, my one dog is so old and accidents happen and I had to roll up all my carpets and put them away and decided to gjve them to a needy person. You might wonder why I watch at night? Our government does rolling black outs since months sometimes 4 times a day for 2 hours, can you imagine? 8 hours?? You did a great job and fun to watch. Thanks💟💟💟

this is fabulous ❤❤❤ Thank you, Thrift! I want to reuse my existing cheap roller shade mechanisms and replace only the fabric. You showed us how to do it!

This popped up at the perfect time. I have been looking for shades for the bedroom. Think there might be a project ahead!!! Love the shed,it is beautiful.

It came out beautiful! I love the pattern you chose. Hoping to do this myself once I get a table!😊

Beautiful window shades. Great job.loving the colors, very cheerful. Thank you for sharing this ❤

Well done project, thank you! Here's a tip: Remove the original fabric from the roller only as a last step. Roll it out all the way and used it as a guide to get the new fabric square to the roller. Then, after new fabric is taped to roller, peel old fabric off roller. Alternatively, align and sew new fabric to old fabric along and close to the roller. Then cut old fabric portion away. This saves the step of aligning and taping new fabric to the roller.

I love the fabric, good choice.

Hey there! It’s always so nice to see a neighbor here! I love the fabric you chose! You can pick up all kinds of accessories to the room from these colors! Awesome job!!!!!

Awesome and beautiful idea ❤❤

WOW!!! Absolutely beautiful!! Thank you so much!! I needed this for my bedroom windows!!

Thank you for the demo. I love your pink floral print.

Cute one, you did it so happily. The colourful fabric adds liveliness into the room 👌

Thank you for sharing your talent! I've wanted to do this for years! Thanks for sharing your mistakes!! It's beautiful!

I love the bright vheery design of the fabric, wonderful choice. I agree with another comment, I would make this my second home for all my get away moments . You did a fantastic job and the learning process is part of the journey.

Loved this! Thanks for sharing-I needed a quick solution within a tight budget while I find more permanent window coverings. Super helpful info!

I love how clean your work is!

Those are beautiful shades. I love that fabric. Thank you!

Great job, they’re beautiful!!

Love this, I’m going to take down the broken blind in my garage and replace with a shade. Thanks for the idea and inspiration!

I’m so glad I found you! Beautiful job. I love the fabric you picked and you have definitely inspired me. Thanks!

Beautiful fabric and resulting in your success .... such a nice job!!!!!🥰

Nice job! Thank you! I have to do this for our new tiny house when we get it built!

What an excellent tutorial! Thank you so much.

Yeah, was looking for another video from you. Great project. Perfect for the space.

@ThriftDiving

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I am glad I was able to get another video out! I have been moving slow since summer break. Having the kids around means lazy starts to our mornings, so my "create" time has been cut in half, I feel like!

You are absolutely brilliant!!! You've given me the idea of constructing a tv cover with this mechanism, thanks for the inspiration.🥰

Absolutely love this as well as everything else you do! I’m a huge fan.

Cool idea! Pretty fabric.

I love these! Great job and the fabric is so pretty and happy.

Thank you for Sharing ❤and that fabric you picked are Beautiful.

Really colorful and beautiful .

Awesome fabric. Great tutorial

Love the bright pop of color!

I LOVE that fabric. Great tutorial!

hey, serena! i drop in every so often to see what you are doing. the she-shed looks so good but those roller shades are fabulous and vibrant just like you! seems like a lot of work to me but well worth it! your talents and ideas never cease to amaze me! keep on doing what you do, girl, it looks great! ps: ❤️ your tee 😉

Love the fabric. Great diy video. You made it look so simple and easy.

@ThriftDiving

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Penny!!

Great project and I LOVE your fabric choice! Thanks for doing this, I may just have to make a few for my garage!

You could roll the blackout fabric carefully onto some kind of tube (pool noodle, PVC pipe, cardboard fabric tube????) to make it easier to glue the layers together. I love your ideas

Very creative. I love it. 💕

Great idea ,love the florals

Oh that fabric is lovely!!! This was a great project!

What a great idea. You did a beautiful job.

@ThriftDiving

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Dee!

This is fun and love love love your shades!! Ty for sharing your talent with us!! 💗💜

I love it! Great idea. Bright colorful print very nice.👍

Love the print you used!

Love that fabric! It’s so bright and cheery! My laundry room needs something at the window might try this!! 🌷

Looks great! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

I love the floral print, and how you crafted a shade. I love your SheShed, how wonderful!🌝🌈💓🌼🌸

@ThriftDiving

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I love it, Dorothy! :)

This is the 1st video I've seen one by you. I think you're awesome! You have great taste & I love that you got right into it. I cannot wait to make my shades! Most people don't realize how much it takes to make these videos. Thank you so much for this detailed video. You've made it look so easy(I'm positive it isnt all that easy, so thanks again!)

Wow those are great! I definitely want to make some of these!

I love this tutorial… Im going to do this for my 20’ genealogy chart. For your skylights, just add sticky film . It lets the light in, but cuts down on the heat. My son in law just installed some on my skylights..he bought the stuff at Lowes. It’s called Heat Control Window Film by Gila.

Love it!! I will be doing this to my extra rooms.

You are as real as they come. Thank you for all the great videos.👍🏼💙

What a good well demonstrated video. Thank you for sharing. Such great ideas

I love the fabric you chose!

I love this tutorial ❤ I can't wait to give it a go.

Thank you thank you thank you!!! I've been looking for an alternative to typical window mini blinds. I really dislike the new "cordless" blinds that don't stay in their brackets. I never thought of making my own shades and this is fantastic. As a seamstress I find this easy to do.

I just love the fabric you chose & thanks so very much for doing the tutorial along with original mistakes tips so we could benefit & get it right the first time. Again, so appreciate this. I like the technique better than doing expensive Roman Shades & thought they looked so beautiful in your Shed. Love, love, love the pos of color! :)

Love the fabric for the shades!

Love your blinds , the color is great with the white walls !!

These look amazing! 💛

Thank you for the clear, concise video.

I need this in my she shed! My hubby put up a screen on the out side of the window. I literally couldn't see my machine. I'm so glad mine's finally done.

I’ve always wanted to do this. Thanks so much. Both your directions and your demonstrations were excellent!

@ThriftDiving

Жыл бұрын

So glad I was able to lay it out for you nicely! :) Thanks, Lita!

Ms Serena your She Shed looks very nice 😊 I like the shades you put up in the windows, it really did add pops of color you are very talented and I hope you can continue to keep bringing those informative and wonderful videos I have learned a lot in restoring furniture, building furniture and all sorts of things watching this channel. I like the video on your outside patio lounge you did a wonderful job and I also have learn how to work power tools and not be afraid of using them, thank you for the information ,hope you and family stay safe

I just spent 3k on custom roller blinds for a few rooms in my house…and I still need more! I’m going to try your tutorial for the guest room and a few other areas (seriously this house has like a million freakin windows 😅). Thank you SO MUCH for this advice! $33 per window is sounding pretty good to me. Your shed looks so cute already!

Thank you for the tutorial.... shades can be so expensive so it's nice to have the option to make them.

You are so talented and very fun to watch. Thank you!

Bravo! Well done.

Great idea, thank you for sharing the technique. 🙏💗

Excellent video! Beautiful!

This was really helpful and well explained, thank you ☺

Creative video project. I always wondered how to make shades. Thank you!

great blinds. I will be trying this for myself soon. Thanks for the tutorial Serena👍🏾

I have had this EXACT same idea in my mind for the past two years and have been wanting to make.... I kept putting it off because I thought I was being silly and it wouldn't work, but I am SOOOO happy to see that someone else also made it and it WORKS! Thank you for making this video!!!! I have kids and pets and can't stand the broken slats of the regular blinds so I have been wanting roller blinds but didn't want them to look so plain!!! You did a fabulous job!

@mysevinsky

Жыл бұрын

I was also thinking... If we didn't need them to be black out... It could also work to use adhesive and apply our fabric directly to the roller vinyl, no? Just brainstorming 🤔🤔🤔

@ThriftDiving

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can do that by applying the fabric to the vinyl! Just be sure your edges are clean once you roll them and spray adhesive them to the vinyl. :)

Great job. Saved tons of money, for sure.

Great Job, really bright inspiring colors :)

Very nice! I would really like to try this. Beautiful floral!

Beautiful job!!🙌

Beautiful! I love it ❤