For a full set of curtains please?
The vans away having asome work done and I forgot to get the measurements for all new curtains.
So roughly how many metres is need for material for full cab curtains, one for sliding door and opposite panel, one for back left and right panels and one (or two) for tailgate?
Can anyone help please?
Thanks
Katie
Anyone know the length of material needed?
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Re: Anyone know the length of material needed?
copied from a web site. i did all of mine, think i got about 12m but had some spare.
Front 81" X 26" ( 2 of )
Near side 54" X 24" ( 2 of )
Off side 54" X 18"/19" ( 2 of ) please confirm if you have furniture if not the drop is 24"
Back 54" X 26" (1 OF ) 0r 29" X 26" ( 2 off) this curtain is shaped to fit the window
Front 81" X 26" ( 2 of )
Near side 54" X 24" ( 2 of )
Off side 54" X 18"/19" ( 2 of ) please confirm if you have furniture if not the drop is 24"
Back 54" X 26" (1 OF ) 0r 29" X 26" ( 2 off) this curtain is shaped to fit the window
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Brilliant thanksbillybigspud wrote:copied from a web site. i did all of mine, think i got about 12m but had some spare.
Front 81" X 26" ( 2 of )
Near side 54" X 24" ( 2 of )
Off side 54" X 18"/19" ( 2 of ) please confirm if you have furniture if not the drop is 24"
Back 54" X 26" (1 OF ) 0r 29" X 26" ( 2 off) this curtain is shaped to fit the window

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Re: Anyone know the length of material needed?
H reckons we bought 9 metres.
I'd personally go for one curtain on the tailgate
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I'd personally go for one curtain on the tailgate

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Re: Anyone know the length of material needed?
i have only got one on the back. make sure you make it long enough so it gets trapped between the bed and the tailgate so you dont get any light in in the mornings.ringo wrote:H reckons we bought 9 metres.
I'd personally go for one curtain on the tailgate
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Re: Anyone know the length of material needed?
Here's a link for a full set of curtains to a 1987 Westy. It may help?
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Re: Anyone know the length of material needed?
The amount will also depend on whether you want them self lined (so you can see the pattern inside and out). I've a measurement of 10.6m scribbled down for the T25 but can't for the life of me remember whether this included lining or not.
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Thanks Guys that really helpful 

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Its worth buying [if you can find the right fabric] 2 kings size duvet sets [3 if you want a matching bed set] and cutting them up to make the curtains,,,you should have enough fabric to line them in the same fabric [looks much better from the outside] instead of buying lining,,, you can make some cushions and nice round bolsters with contrast piping and buttons, oh and some contrast piped tie backs and frilling on the front edge of the curtains.....out of the matching pillowcases,,,I really must remember that I'm retired from the soft furnishing business

Its worth buying [if you can find the right fabric] 2 kings size duvet sets [3 if you want a matching bed set] and cutting them up to make the curtains,,,you should have enough fabric to line them in the same fabric [looks much better from the outside] instead of buying lining,,, you can make some cushions and nice round bolsters with contrast piping and buttons, oh and some contrast piped tie backs and frilling on the front edge of the curtains.....out of the matching pillowcases,,,I really must remember that I'm retired from the soft furnishing business



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