A New Sewing Project

I am trying to get back in the groove with my sewing and found a new project. Cliff needs a window covering for his kitchen and a privacy curtain for his back room. I volunteered for the job. It will be the first time I've sewn for him in a long time. We agreed on the fabric, I ordered it online, and now I'm waiting. I was able to get advice from some sewing friends I saw yesterday. They cautioned against the roman shade idea and suggested the curtain option. Here are the before pictures.