There are types of fabric which are specially made for roller blinds which is quite stiff like canvas, and they often include plastics which are particularly useful if the blind is going in a kitchen or bathroom. These usually do not need hemming as they don’t fray. You need enough fabric to cover the window with spare at the top and bottom for the hems for the blind-fittings.
If you choose a fabric not specifically designed for making blinds, choose a fairly stiff fabric, or buy a spay-can of fabric stiffener to spray on a softer fabric to make it suitable. In this case, you’ll need to make sure the fabric covers the window, with extra at the sides as well as the top and bottom, for hemming.
Remember that you’ll be making deeper hems than usual at the top and bottom to accommodate the laths and blind-fittings.
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