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The Revolutionary Integral Return® 

Created in 2017. Taught authentically here by Justine, the inventor

Access the original FREE tutorial that started it all, plus advanced training from nearly 40 years of soft furnishing expertise

The Invention Story - How I Created the Roman Blind Integral Return

​The Breakthrough Moment - July 2017

After over 30 years in soft furnishings, I was working on a Roman blind project when I had that 'eureka' moment every craftsperson dreams of. I'd identified a persistent problem with traditional Roman blind construction and suddenly saw a completely new solution.

On July 23rd, 2017, I posted the very first image of my integral return technique on Instagram and Facebook - excited to share this breakthrough with fellow professionals. That post marks the official birth of what would become one of the most copied techniques in modern curtain making.

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Development and Refinement - 2017-2018

Throughout 2017 and into 2018, I continued developing and perfecting the technique, sharing progress updates and variations on my social media. Each post documented the evolution of what I now call the Roman Blind Integral Return - a method that would revolutionize how professionals approach blind construction.

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Going Public - October 17th, 2018

On October 17th, 2018, I uploaded the complete tutorial to YouTube, making it freely available to anyone who wanted to learn. This wasn't just my first YouTube tutorial - it was the moment I decided to share my innovations with the wider curtain-making community.

The Original Tutorial That Started Everything

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That first YouTube video remains free to this day because I believe in sharing knowledge within our industry. It's been viewed thousands of times and has inspired countless professionals to improve their craft - though unfortunately, some have chosen to copy rather than credit.

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Why Authenticity Matters

When you learn from the original creator, you're not just getting the steps - you're understanding the reasoning behind each decision, the troubleshooting insights that only come from invention, and the ongoing refinements that I continue to develop. This technique is legally protected under UK unregistered design rights, giving me exclusive rights as the original creator. See below.

Roman blind integral return technique, invented by Justine of Windmill Curtain Room first came on the scene July 2017
The Integral Return with advanced, no edge seam, self lining
Detailed images showing the Roman blind Integral Return, protected by unregistered design rights, was invented by Justine Bennett
Revolutionary Integral Return Roman blind end covers with box top
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Pretty floral Roman Blind including Integral returns
Custom made Roman Blind with integral side returns from Windmill Curtain Room
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Motorised Interlined Roman Blind with inteegral returns invented by Justine of Windmill Furnishings
Contrast mitre bound Roman blind with Integral Side returns
Mulberry Roman blind with integral returns and a contrast patterned velvet bottom border
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The original video tutorial from Oct 2018 after popular demand
Interlined version of Integral Return a more advanced technique available to Trade Pro members

Learning Resources

Free Foundation, Premium Mastery

  • Start Free: Watch the original integral return tutorial

  • Go Deeper: Join Trade Pro for advanced variations, troubleshooting support, and upcoming developments

  • Get Support: One-to-one advice for complex integral return projects

Protected by UK Unregistered Design Rights;

This technique is legally protected under UK unregistered design rights, giving me exclusive rights as the original creator. 

Whilst makers and workrooms are encouraged to incorporate this method into their products, they are not at liberty to create tutorial materials, incorporate the method into their curtain and blind making courses and/or reproduce templates for sale/download without my prior consent. Please contact Justine for conditions.

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