Alter tension accordingly. It is always worth using a new sewing machine needle. The machine stitching should be as unobtrusive as possible on the front of the blind. Click on figure for detailed view. Slide a length of wooden dowelling into each pocket and oversew open ends.
Hand sew plastic rings to the outer edges of pockets.
Prepare the wooden batten, covering it with lining fabric if required. If using Velcro glue this to the face edge of the batten. Secure batten to the wall. Screw in the eyelets on the underside of the batten to line up with the plastic rings that have been sewn to the blind. Add an extra screw eyelet to the side that the cords are to pull from.