Making Curtains For Boat Windows

For those times you want extra light in the cabin you can make velcro tie backs to keep the curtains open.

Making curtains for boat windows.

Sometimes it s the small details that help make a space feel like home. Use the vinyl marking pencil to trace the outer edge of the window. In this tutorial a beautiful mess shows you how to sew curtains for an outdoor pergola. Curtains aren t always for windows.

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. Cabin curtains are simple to install and sew. Measure each edge of the cut vinyl and cut a corresponding length of marine grade fabric that s 2 inches wide.

Cut the vinyl along the marks. How to make boat interior curtains video demonstrates how to sew and hang curtains for the cabin of your sailboat. 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.

Soften the windows in your boat s cabin and. In this post i wrote about how i made the curtains for magnolia. Have you counted how many port lights you have. They re helpful for creating some shade shielding you from cooler breezes and they look romantic too.

Hold a section of the clear vinyl up to the window area. This is especially true if your home full or part time is a boat. You could even adapt this project to make curtains on a front porch or covered patio. How much effort money and time are you willing to commit to making curtains.