pop up curtains

[turkeman66720]

i was wanting to change the curtains in my 1993 jayco model #1006 pop up could any one tell me where i could get these or have any advise on how to make them myself?

[mmeier71]

i was wanting to change the curtains in my 1993 jayco model #1006 pop up could any one tell me where i could get these or have any advise on how to make them myself?

maybe go to a  fabric store and see if you find any material you like and and sew them out with the sewing machine..

[tknick]

Use the originals as cutting templates on the fabric of your choice.  the trick would be finding replacements for the attachment hardware or re-using the old stuff.  also, keep in mind that the original curtains were probably pre-treated to resist stains, mold and mildew.  They may have also been treated for flame retardency.  As in the fabric store about outdoor fabrics or fabrics designed for wet areas like bathrooms.  

even if you can find pre-made replacement curtains, it probably won't be in your favorite pattern.  also, you can also sew on a backing to the curtains to make them pretty much opaque if that is something you need and were lacking in your old curtains.  Although I am not a sewing expert I have sewn a few things in my day.  What I have learned is to practice first on some scrap and go slowly.  Maybe the 8 year olds in China can sew curtains in 15 seconds flat, but it would probably take me at least a half hour just to do one set.  Lay out the cut material, pin the seams as needed and proceed slowly, removing he pins as necessary.

If you start and screw up, don't worry.  With the money you saved by buying the fabric and doing it yourself you could probably make 4 or 5 sets and still come out ahead.

let us know how they turn out!
travis

[Eksak]

What we did was go to a fabric store and bought some thick fabric and then got some velcro tape and taped it on the bunk ends.  works great, and when were done we just put it in the cabinet.

[Jeremy]

This past winter my mother and I made new curtains and cushion covers for our pop up. I got a bunch of gift cards for JoAnn fabrics and so far the project hasn't cost me a dime. I still need to finish the tiebacks, but those won't take long and will be secured with snaps.
   
  This past fall I took the curtains and cushions out when I winterized and worked on them after Christmas. We used the old curtains as templates for the new ones. I found a nice fabric print that will cut out light and would coordinate with our new color scheme. I made the cushion covers and my mom took care of the curtains. We used the existing plastic tabs from the old curtains and hand stitched them onto the new curtains. I could have ordered new tabs, but these already had holes in them so we didn't have to poke new ones.
   
    Curtains & cushions before:
   
   
   
   
    Curtains & cushions after:
   
   
    We didn't make new covers for the bed mattress' as we use eggcrate foam and sheets.
   
    My interior "restoration" is complete.
   
  I also completely overhauled my old 15 amp service and bumped it upto 30amp service now.  More pics of my interior and electrical upgrades in my Rig link below.

[Hargus]

I recognize that color and pattern from my old Rockwood Jeremy. The pu looks great now. We (my wife) did the same thing. We were lucky enough to find some camper pattern material at Wal-Mart on close out. Wal-Mart got the best of us since we found out we needed much more. We found the same material at a fabric store since we liked it so much.
 My advise is to do it yourself if you can. We got new curtain clips from our local rv dealer. We also sewed a backing onto our curtains like the original so no see thru.
 We really like it and as you can see from the previous post it really brings life back into the pu.

[linny123]

Jeremy your trailer looks great, I am making my dh sit down tonight and look at your pics. I would like to paint the cabinets, get a new faucet, make new curtains and lay new floor. He replaced the lift cables this weekend so I won't push too hard!!
Would you mind telling me what kind of paint/primer you used and what type of flooring -did you remove the old floor coverings?
Sorry so many questions I am really excited seeing your pics and knowing what my trailer can become!!
TIA

[Jeremy]

Jeremy your trailer looks great, I am making my dh sit down tonight and look at your pics. I would like to paint the cabinets, get a new faucet, make new curtains and lay new floor. He replaced the lift cables this weekend so I won't push too hard!!
  Would you mind telling me what kind of paint/primer you used and what type of flooring -did you remove the old floor coverings?
  Sorry so many questions I am really excited seeing your pics and knowing what my trailer can become!!
  TIA

Thanks for the compliments. I think I've put about $300 into the camper I paid $400 for. A bunch of the big stuff I got as birthday/xmas presents so that saved me a ton of $$
  Primer: exterior oil based
  Paint: exterior latex
 Flooring: standard cheap (less than a buck a piece) peel & stick tile from Home Depot. I cleaned the original flooring really well and put the new tiles overtop. I haven't had any of them come loose yet (even after 2 winter storages).
 
  I'm trying to convince CMT to have me host a show "Pimp my PopUp".

[mmeier71]

If you gonna have a Pimp my POPUP show!!! I wanna be the first!!!!! Where do i submit my application!?!