How to install an austrian blind

So, you have finished sewing your austrian blind, and are now ready to install it at your window.You have two choices:

Using an austrian blind track

An austrian blind track is the same as a traditional curtain track with drapery hooks, but also includes eyes poking out under the base of the track through which you attach your cords.

Measure and cut the correct number of lengths of pulling cord required, according to the number of strips of looped blind tape across the back of the fabric.

Attach each length of cord firmly with a knot to the bottom loop of each strip of blind tape.

Thread the cord up through each loop to the top of the blind.

Mount your curtain track into the top recess of your window.

Mount the blind onto the track, using curtain hooks inserted at regular intervals across your heading tape, and attached to the drapery hooks on the track.

Thread each cord through it's corresponding eye on the track, then across through each of the other eyes to your chosen side edge.

This will be the edge where you pull the cords to raise and lower the blind.

Knot the cords together and trim the ends to an appropriate length.

Using a wooden batten

A wooden batten can be used, similar to that used for mounting a roman blind.

The wooden batten should measure the same width as your finished blind, and about 5cm x 2cm depth and width.

Attach a length of stiff velcro across the entire front of the batten, which is about 5cm deep. Use a staple gun.

Check the final width of your gathered blind, and then attach the soft side of the velcro by hand to the back of the heading tape. Make sure you place the top edge of the velcro with the top edge of your heading tape.

Attach the velcro to your fabric using hand stitches. Make sure you don't further gather the heading together while you are stitching. It's important to retain the correct gathered width of the blind. Stitch the top edge of the velcro first, then attach the bottom edge of the velcro the same way using simple slip stitch.

Measure and cut the correct number of lengths of pulling cord required, according to the number of strips of looped blind tape across the back of the fabric.

Attach each length of cord firmly with a knot to the bottom loop of each strip of blind tape.

Thread the cord up through each loop to the top of the blind.

Screw L-shaped wall brackets to your top battan. Check the position so that the brackets will then be able to be fixed to your window frame.

Screw eyes to the underside of the batten, lining each eye up with each cord position on your blind.

Mount the blind onto the batten, lining up the pieces of velcro so they securely attach to one another.

Thread each cord through it's corresponding eye on the batten, then across through each of the other eyes to your chosen side edge.

This will be the edge where you pull the cords to raise and lower the blind.

Knot the cords together and trim the ends to an appropriate length.

Mount the blind against your window frame screwing the L-brackets firmly in place.

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