Making Curtains For Boat Windows

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

Making curtains for boat windows.

Sometimes it s the small details that help make a space feel like home. For those times you want extra light in the cabin you can make velcro tie backs to keep the curtains open. Cabin curtains are simple to install and sew. 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.

You could even adapt this project to make curtains on a front porch or covered patio. Hold a section of the clear vinyl up to the window area. Outdoor curtains from a. Have you counted how many port lights you have.

The curtains we inherited were probably original to the boat pinch pleats. In this tutorial a beautiful mess shows you how to sew curtains for an outdoor pergola. Measure each edge of the cut vinyl and cut a corresponding length of marine grade fabric that s 2 inches wide. 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.

They re helpful for creating some shade shielding you from cooler breezes and they look romantic too. We chose a sunbrella upholstery fabric for our curtains but occasional outdoor use fabrics are also a good option. How much effort money and time are you willing to commit to making curtains. Curtains aren t always for windows.

Cut the vinyl along the marks. Soften the windows in your boat s cabin and. This video shows you how to make boat canvas bimini tops moori. This is especially true if your home full or part time is a boat.