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Sept 11, 2016 16:52:28 GMT
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I need to order some cloth but don't have any way to judge how thick all the various cotton weights are. Anyone done this?
Cant be too thick or they wont draw or hang properly but don't want them too thin either.
Cant really line them either but as long as I find the right weight cloth I doubt it will matter too much.
Thanks.
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Sept 11, 2016 17:05:04 GMT
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Swmbo, who knows about these things says you need to get "Curtain Weight" material.
Don't buy Polycotton.
Or she said simply buy some curtains you like and cut them up.
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Sept 11, 2016 17:29:43 GMT
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Wont it be too heavy?
The cutains run on either tiny tracks or they slide on net curtain type wires.
Does she know what gsm that would be? Most plain stuff ive found is about 260gsm but others are 350gsm.
I cant relate those numbers to reality.
If I could go and buy it in person id be able to judge but I cant find anywhere to buy fabric accept dunelm and they have nothing in plain black.
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Sept 11, 2016 17:38:11 GMT
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Swmbo says to ignore the gsm,material is sold in lightweight,medium weight,or heavy weight.( apparently)
Heavy weight is for up holstery type applications,and is no good to you as curtain material.
Light weight would need to be lined
So she says go for medium weight, she says your curtain tracks should be strong enough.
Or if all else fails, look on EBay to have some made up.
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Sept 11, 2016 18:16:54 GMT
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Cheers.
Thank swmbo for me.
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Sept 11, 2016 18:41:06 GMT
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Hi, Amazing, there's a whole world of knowledge that only the chosen ones know about.
Colin
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fazzer
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Sept 12, 2016 11:05:26 GMT
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I made my curtains out of thick material for my vw t25,they run in aluminium track perfectly good.Don't buy thin material as the light will shine through it.or use thin material with a blackout backing.if you email some campervan curtain makers on interweb they will send you some samples.
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Sept 12, 2016 12:38:21 GMT
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Bit late. Ive bought some cloth. Woman on market said it would be fine but it looks thin.
If its too thin ill try lining them. At least ill get some idea even if it doesnt work.
Still need to master this sewing machine too!
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fazzer
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Sept 12, 2016 16:09:28 GMT
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Has it got the print on both sides,lining them with a blackout will make a difference.
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Sept 12, 2016 16:30:04 GMT
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Bit late. Ive bought some cloth. Woman on market said it would be fine but it looks thin. If its too thin ill try lining them. At least ill get some idea even if it doesnt work. Still need to master this sewing machine too! I did that when i was off sick,its not as easy as it first looks .. My first effort ........... ...  |
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Sept 12, 2016 17:36:19 GMT
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Has it got the print on both sides,lining them with a blackout will make a difference. There plain black. If they need lining I will but as long as people cant see in then I'm happy. |
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Sept 12, 2016 17:37:12 GMT
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Bit late. Ive bought some cloth. Woman on market said it would be fine but it looks thin. If its too thin ill try lining them. At least ill get some idea even if it doesnt work. Still need to master this sewing machine too! I did that when i was off sick,its not as easy as it first looks .. My first effort ........... ... Ill post pics of my efforts. Was going to have a go tonight but seems the shop didnt put my thread in the bag  |
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Sept 21, 2016 21:46:01 GMT
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I didnt bother running mine in rails, made them with thick material and also used insulating black out liner, and they fix on the van with press studs around the window. Complete black out, and not flying around the runners curse word me off while driving.
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Sept 22, 2016 10:54:14 GMT
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I didnt bother running mine in rails, made them with thick material and also used insulating black out liner, and they fix on the van with press studs around the window. Complete black out, and not flying around the runners curse word me off while driving. Hi That's why you have retainers or tie backs. Colin |
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Sept 22, 2016 21:25:27 GMT
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Been there and done that, still annoy me..this method was on the westie multivan i think
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Sept 25, 2016 21:38:05 GMT
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We made the curtains, came out ok I guess. Had to get them done in a hurry so we could go away. They are a little thin but work well enough. We made them to the same size as the home made ones that were in it and it turns out there a little small. Ill make some more when I have more time, I'm thinking crushed velvet  |
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Sept 29, 2016 18:43:57 GMT
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not wanting to put fixings into the tailgate on our bongo , we (my mum!) stitched magnets into the hem of the material...chink and its up.
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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