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01-02-2008, 10:22 AM
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New Member
1977 31' Sovereign
Templeorum
, Co.Kilkenny
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2
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Airstream Curtains
Hi Everyone!
We are new to the RV'ing life - we have recently purchased a '77 Airstream Sovereign Landyacht. She is in pretty good shape - spent many years resting in a barn! So far, we have ripped out the twin beds and put in a queen bed (using high tech materials to keep the weight ultra-light), recovered the sofa and painted the interior with melamine paint. She looks very nice and cosy except for one thing - the curtains are very sad and saggy looking as the fabric is worn in places and all the elastic holding the upper and lower fasteners has lots its stretch. We are also missing some of the fasteners and we haven't a clue where to find more. Does anyone know where we could find replacement curtain hardware and/or curtains?
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01-02-2008, 11:49 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 28' Ambassador
1963 19' Globetrotter
1970 29' Ambassador
Waukesha
, Wisconsin
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 1,180
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harrymandy
We are also missing some of the fasteners and we haven't a clue where to find more. Does anyone know where we could find replacement curtain hardware and/or curtains?
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You can find a good selection curtain stuff ->Here<- . They will also have a lot of other stuff you might need.
Welcome and congratulations on your Airstream acquisition.
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01-02-2008, 12:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1976 31' Sovereign
Currently Looking...
Chandler
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,770
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Check the internet for James P. Ambruso, Inc. They custom make Airstream curtains. I believe there is a Forum member who does this also; however, I can't find the name for you.
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01-02-2008, 12:10 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
2000 25' Excella
Kingston
, Tennessee
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 905
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Hi and welcome to the forums. I would be glad to talk with you about new curtains!
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01-02-2008, 12:12 PM
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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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Her name is "Silver Threads" and she does a wonderful job. You purchase the fabric & she sews them for you. Here are mine that she did.
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Becky
1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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01-02-2008, 12:18 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harrymandy
Hi Everyone!
We are new to the RV'ing life - we have recently purchased a '77 Airstream Sovereign Landyacht. She is in pretty good shape - spent many years resting in a barn! So far, we have ripped out the twin beds and put in a queen bed (using high tech materials to keep the weight ultra-light), recovered the sofa and painted the interior with melamine paint. She looks very nice and cosy except for one thing - the curtains are very sad and saggy looking as the fabric is worn in places and all the elastic holding the upper and lower fasteners has lots its stretch. We are also missing some of the fasteners and we haven't a clue where to find more. Does anyone know where we could find replacement curtain hardware and/or curtains?
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Factory drapes are available from a few dealers that sell parts.
Also, the "T" and "G" drape tabs with the elastic are available from a few parts dealers, such as us.
Andy
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01-02-2008, 01:20 PM
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New Member
1977 31' Sovereign
Templeorum
, Co.Kilkenny
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2
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Wow! Thanks for the helpful and very speedy replies!
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01-05-2008, 09:27 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1974 29' Ambassador
Fresno
, California
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 18
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Replacement Drapes
You must check the replacement draperies for your Airstream by James P. Ambruso, Inc. We initially tried his product for the front window of our Airstream. We were so very impressed with the high quality, that we replaced the draperies throughout. The drapes are constructed for your specific model, the fabric is sturdy and fully lined, and will fit your Airstream windows perfectly, just like the original ones. His website is listed below.
Good Luck!
Drapes For Airstream and Argosy Trailers
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01-05-2008, 09:44 AM
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Rivet Master
1963 22' Safari
2020 27' Globetrotter
State of
, Washington
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,512
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just was checking it out, very cool, just a typo in the address, its Drapes For Airstream and Argosy Trailers
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01-05-2008, 09:44 AM
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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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We highly recommend Tammy of Silver Threads. We found the prices to be very high with some of the others we checked with and fabric choices were very limited. We had an ideal of a design we were specific about and found our fabric on eBay and had it shipped to Tammy. We also took down our drapes and mailed them to her so that she could have the exact measurements. Not only did she line them and add all new elastic tabs and mail them back to us with exact directions of where each panel belonged within two weeks, she charged us something like 1/4 - 1/3 the prices we received from other sources. She works by herself and from her home and her finished product is very professional looking.
I agree with Becky. You should at least contact Tammy. I think you will be very pleased.
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Jimmy and Marque (Zoey)
WBCCI#: 2344
Texas Highland Lakes Unit
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01-05-2008, 10:06 AM
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Rivet Master
1963 22' Safari
2020 27' Globetrotter
State of
, Washington
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,512
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Already sent her an email. We've been toying with the idea of my wife making the curtains but we have so much other work we're getting estimates to have them made. Its great to have info on these people/services available on here.
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02-10-2008, 03:48 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1971 29' Ambassador
Cape Coral
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 7
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Airstream Drapery
I too am a new owner (November 2007) of an older Airstream that we call Lucy. I sew, and being a single parent and trying to stay within a reasonable budget, I am going to try making my draperies myself. Can anyone tell me which slides that I should be using for the living room draperies? I purchased Lucy, and she had no drapes anywhere, and no slides. So I am not certain which ones that I should purchase. We are planning the weekend of February 22, to go camping in her (only the second time), so I need to know what to purchase prior to taking the hour plus drive, with sewing machine in tow. Any help would be wonderfully appreciated.
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02-10-2008, 04:14 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by w_burns
I too am a new owner (November 2007) of an older Airstream that we call Lucy. I sew, and being a single parent and trying to stay within a reasonable budget, I am going to try making my draperies myself. Can anyone tell me which slides that I should be using for the living room draperies? I purchased Lucy, and she had no drapes anywhere, and no slides. So I am not certain which ones that I should purchase. We are planning the weekend of February 22, to go camping in her (only the second time), so I need to know what to purchase prior to taking the hour plus drive, with sewing machine in tow. Any help would be wonderfully appreciated.
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Several different drapes tabs were used back them, and changed from year to year.
Please post the trailer serial number.
From that, I can tell you excatly which drape tab or tabs you need.
Andy
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02-12-2008, 12:12 PM
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Head Animal Wrangler
2010 19' International
2015 Interstate Ext. Coach
Los Osos
, California
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 4,696
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Does anyone know approximately how much fabric is needed to replace a front wrap around window curtain?
Thanks!
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Rally on,
Bam
and no, those photos are not me.
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02-12-2008, 01:19 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
2000 25' Excella
Kingston
, Tennessee
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 905
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What is the measurement? Length of rail?
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02-12-2008, 01:36 PM
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Head Animal Wrangler
2010 19' International
2015 Interstate Ext. Coach
Los Osos
, California
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 4,696
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I don't have the trailer here but will try to get that info.
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Rally on,
Bam
and no, those photos are not me.
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02-12-2008, 01:53 PM
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Rivet Master
1993 25' Excella
Full Time
, Anywhere USA
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 2,708
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Quote:
Originally Posted by beckybillrae
Her name is "Silver Threads" and she does a wonderful job. You purchase the fabric & she sews them for you. Here are mine that she did.
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Ditto, both myboyburt and pattyo (my sister) highly recommend Tammy / SilverThreads.
I loved being able to select my own fabric. And the workmanship is top notch.
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Michelle & Leon
New England Unit
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02-12-2008, 01:54 PM
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#18
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Head Animal Wrangler
2010 19' International
2015 Interstate Ext. Coach
Los Osos
, California
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 4,696
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Silver Threads
What is the measurement? Length of rail?
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The rail is approximately 9 feet.
Thanks.
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Rally on,
Bam
and no, those photos are not me.
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02-27-2008, 04:39 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1962 16' Bambi
Merritt Island
, Florida
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 50
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I used Ambruso, he was a big help and curtains fit perfectly.
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02-27-2008, 05:27 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1989 29' Excella
Bloomfield Hills
, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 76
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Ambruso
We used Ambruso too. They were very helpful and the curtains were a perfect fit. The curtains were not inexpensive but they were worth every penny. Ambruso are very busy so plan ahead there is a long lead time.
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John
1989 Excella 29
Hensley Arrow
Garmin Nuvi 50
AIR 4580 - Join Date: 03-10-2004
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