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12-28-2012, 08:27 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,742
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I need some curtains made
Can someone please post contact information on someone who could make me some curtains for my 71 Tradewind. I have the fabric.
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12-28-2012, 10:10 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,742
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I did find Fowler's RV. Any others?
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12-28-2012, 10:46 AM
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Rivet Master
1979 31' Sovereign
Milford
, Ohio
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 565
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Since you have the fabric, I'd try to find a local upholstery shop or seamstress that will build a set for you. Companies that specialize in Airstream drapes, such as JPA Drapes, use their own material.
You might also want to consider making your own. I got some decent results, even with my limited sewing experience. Check my blog for details.
Christopher
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12-28-2012, 10:57 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,225
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I would try Silver Threads. See post #4 in the following thread for their contact info:
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f39/...elp-87738.html
Dan
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12-28-2012, 11:11 AM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
, Indiana
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,637
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TouringDan
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Ditto on that. She made them for 2 of my trailers & they were top notch!
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Becky
1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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12-28-2012, 11:21 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 31' Sovereign
Fresno
, California
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 434
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I made my own. It was easier than I anticipated. I did see some that were done by Silver Threads. They were really beautifully done.
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Cara, John & Johnny
Jet, Our silver stow-a-way
1977 31' Sovereign "The Mod Pod"
2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty
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12-28-2012, 01:04 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
Menlo Park
, California
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,269
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I made my own curtains as detailed here: Tin Pickle Adventures: Curtains
Further details are here, and in the posts following: http://www.airforums.com/forums/f7/s...ml#post1102846
It is time consuming, but not difficult. I did mine with a rotary cutter (optional), a 25+ year old Sears home sewing machine, an iron and an ironing board. Using pleating tape (available at any fabric store) to stiffen the tops and bottoms helped keep the pleats looking crisp and straight.
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12-28-2012, 01:39 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,742
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Quote:
Originally Posted by webspinner
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Thanks, but I don't want to make my own
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12-28-2012, 05:05 PM
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Retired.
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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Marshal, we had Tammy (Silver Threads) make the curtains for our Sovereign. They look good, and have held up very well.
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12-31-2012, 10:53 AM
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Rivet Master
1979 31' Sovereign
Milford
, Ohio
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 565
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Mrs.Mod, I remember we started our projects around the same time and you gave me some good suggestions. Could you post a few photos of the finished project? I'd like to see how yours turned out.
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12-31-2012, 04:02 PM
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Registered User
2019 27' Globetrotter
1957 16' Bubble
1957 22' Flying Cloud
Hillsboro
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 426
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Sounds like you've got some good referrals for people to make your curtains....a friend made new ones for my 2011 CCD Bambi. We eliminated the four original panels and I know have only two which work and look great. I also asked her to add blackout material on the back of the curtains....it's like a cave in my little AS now!!
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12-31-2012, 04:23 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1972 31' Sovereign
Fort Bragg
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 278
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WE had JPA make ours for our 1972 International. We used the material Audrey had swatches of, that went back to lots of the original drapes of that time. They fit excellently and JPA had all of the hardware needed to meet the tracks of the 1972 Airstream.
I did discuss with Audrey the use of other materials, and she had no issues with that. The price was less the material cost and still a pretty decent deal with all of the pleats that go into the making of these.
I've attached a picture of what they look like with the U-shape we put in last year. The hang clean, I just had the open in this picture.
JPA Drapes did a great job. I am actually working with them a making some drapes for the rear bath area that are water resistance with the shower back there in which i will be providing the material.
Good luck.
A Happy New Year to all!
If we go off the fiscal cliff at the strike of midnight, We'll be towing an Airstream!
SL4BLLT
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12-31-2012, 04:51 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 31' Sovereign
Fresno
, California
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 434
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blickcd
Mrs.Mod, I remember we started our projects around the same time and you gave me some good suggestions. Could you post a few photos of the finished project? I'd like to see how yours turned out.
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Hi Christopher,
Good to chat with you again. I just finished the 'living room' curtains in October. This is the only finished picture I have for now. Soon, I'll start work on the curtains for the bedroom.
I'm pleased with the way they turned out. Looking back, I wish I had picked out more interesting fabric. I have a fear of color that I am trying to overcome. You should see our home decor, I call it "Vanillaville".
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Cheers,
Cara, John & Johnny
Jet, Our silver stow-a-way
1977 31' Sovereign "The Mod Pod"
2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty
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01-03-2013, 10:42 AM
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Rivet Master
1979 31' Sovereign
Milford
, Ohio
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 565
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Those Mod Pod drapes look great. I too am contemplating making ones for the bedroom. The off-season is a good time for stuff like that.
My trailer has a rear bedroom and I plan to do it with four panels. There will be two small panels, one starting in the middle of each side window and going forward. Then two monster wraparound panels that will go from mid side window to the middle of the rear window. Each one of those will probably take all day to make.
I also need to install lower curtain tracks all the way around. In total it will be as labor intensive a job as the living room. Might have to procrastinate another few years.
Christopher
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01-04-2013, 10:49 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 31' Sovereign
Fresno
, California
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 434
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Thanks, Christopher. I think I'm going to eliminate the wrap-around curtains in the bedroom. I'm going to make just 2 panels to cover the window. Then I'll hang another picture or two in the bedroom.
BTW, for anyone wondering, the 3M Command products are fantastic for hanging pictures. They will absolutely not budge. In fact, I was hanging one and I put it up a little crooked, so while pull the picture off to readjust, I had to pull so hard that I lost my grip and threw the picture across the trailer. Shattered the glass but, I laughed about it.
But back to curtains: Anyone thinking about making their own, do not be intimidated by pleats. I watched a simple YouTube video, in fact, I didn't know how to sew at all until I watch a YouTube video. Now sewing is my 'at-home' job.
Good luck to all you curtain-making people.
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Cheers,
Cara, John & Johnny
Jet, Our silver stow-a-way
1977 31' Sovereign "The Mod Pod"
2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty
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01-04-2013, 11:09 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
Menlo Park
, California
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,269
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs.Mod
But back to curtains: Anyone thinking about making their own, do not be intimidated by pleats. I watched a simple YouTube video, in fact, I didn't know how to sew at all until I watch a YouTube video. Now sewing is my 'at-home' job.
Good luck to all you curtain-making people.
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Making curtains is all just straight lines, after all.
It's a good idea, though, not to cut the final width of your curtain until the pleats are all done. In fact, allow several inches extra, especially if doing triple pleats. If the pleats are even a little bit bigger than planned, it adds up fairly fast.
Fortunately, on my first set, I allowed for really deep, triple folded side hems, so I ended up with enough to cover my windows. It was too close for comfort, though.
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01-04-2013, 01:01 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2004 28' Classic
1965 20' Globetrotter
Stephenville
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 242
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Tammy (Silver Threads) made curtains for our first Airstream too. Very easy to deal with and did a wonderful job! We have been friends ever since. I just had the material sent to her and then I sent her one of the panels from my trailer. She was about 1/2 the price of anyone else I contacted.
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WBCCI#: 2344
Texas Highland Lakes Unit
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01-10-2013, 06:04 PM
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1 Rivet Member
Mt. Bethel
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 5
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replacement curtains
I used Airdrapes. The lady who owns it is super nice and very accommodating. She has her own fabrics in stock, books she will ship to you if your trying to stick to a theme/color or you can use your own. Her price was really good and her work was nicer than the originals! She puts on all the hanging tabs, velcro etc....they come ready to hang. Easy as 1,2 3
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01-10-2013, 06:18 PM
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Rivet Master
1982 34' Limited
Brunswick
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,084
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lumatic
I did find Fowler's RV. Any others?
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I used Fowler's for my 34'. She did a fantastic job! perfect fit all the way around and she had the most competitive pricing. It took about 4 weeks for the entire set.
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1982 34' Limited
2000 Excursion V10 4x4
WBCCI #3321
TAC #GA-24
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01-10-2013, 06:24 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1984 31' Sovereign
1978 Argosy 24
Zavalla
, Texas
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 79
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we used JPA as well and the service was great. They knew all the right questions to ask as to the type of rods and size for the particular make of trailer
Cheerz
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