Making Curtains For Boat Windows

Use the vinyl marking pencil to trace the outer edge of the window.

Making curtains for boat windows.

Curtains aren t always for windows. Cabin curtains are simple to install and sew. Hold a section of the clear vinyl up to the window area. Have you counted how many port lights you have.

In this tutorial a beautiful mess shows you how to sew curtains for an outdoor pergola. Outdoor curtains from a. For those times you want extra light in the cabin you can make velcro tie backs to keep the curtains open. We chose a sunbrella upholstery fabric for our curtains but occasional outdoor use fabrics are also a good option.

This video shows you how to make boat canvas bimini tops moori. There generally isn t a lot of room for personalization in a boat s cabin where function comes first but curtains are a great way to add a cozy feeling to your cabin while also being really practical. Cut the vinyl along the marks. Measure each edge of the cut vinyl and cut a corresponding length of marine grade fabric that s 2 inches wide.

The curtains we inherited were probably original to the boat pinch pleats. Many boats are already outfitted with some sort of curtain track system but if yours isn t hanging a curtain track is a quick process. Soften the windows in your boat s cabin and. This is especially true if your home full or part time is a boat.

In this post i wrote about how i made the curtains for magnolia. They re helpful for creating some shade shielding you from cooler breezes and they look romantic too. Eleanor q s curtains have a top track and a soft pleat. How much effort money and time are you willing to commit to making curtains.