Making Curtains For Boat Windows

In this post i wrote about how i made the curtains for magnolia.

Making curtains for boat windows.

This video shows you how to make boat canvas bimini tops moori. We chose a sunbrella upholstery fabric for our curtains but occasional outdoor use fabrics are also a good option. Eleanor q s curtains have a top track and a soft pleat. Use the vinyl marking pencil to trace the outer edge of the window.

How to make boat interior curtains video demonstrates how to sew and hang curtains for the cabin of your sailboat. They re helpful for creating some shade shielding you from cooler breezes and they look romantic too. Measure each edge of the cut vinyl and cut a corresponding length of marine grade fabric that s 2 inches wide. Outdoor curtains from a.

Cut the vinyl along the marks. You could even adapt this project to make curtains on a front porch or covered patio. Cabin curtains are simple to install and sew. In this tutorial a beautiful mess shows you how to sew curtains for an outdoor pergola.

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. Have you counted how many port lights you have. Hold a section of the clear vinyl up to the window area. For those times you want extra light in the cabin you can make velcro tie backs to keep the curtains open.

This is especially true if your home full or part time is a boat. Sometimes it s the small details that help make a space feel like home. How much effort money and time are you willing to commit to making curtains. 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.