Fold in the corners as much as is necessary to bring the edge line back to a tangent with the corner of the window. Dont worry about getting this perfect the material will look good even if the cloth doesn't perfectly match the inside of the window cavity.
Remember to take of your shirt and drink lots of beer if sewing makes you feel uncomfortable about your manliness. As the velcro was as dear as poison, it is important to use it wisely. I calculated that 5 windows with 4 corners and 2 strips in each corner and 2 in the middle of the longer side 10 per window would mean about 50 strips.
As the velcro came in a 5m roll, 50 strips would mean each strip is mm long. To be conservative, I made the strips 80mm long allowing for a few extra strips to be used on the back window. I cut up all the strips before starting. Pin the hook strips in the corners of the curtains.
I offset mine inwards a few millimeters and out from the corners 30mm so that the strips are clear of the internal radius of the window sills and so the fabric covers those unsightly velcro thingys. Sew the strips on getting about a 10mm run of stitches in before removing the pin.
Taking the pin out earlier helps to get the strip to sit flat with to the curtain. Run the stitches around the inside mm from the edge of the strip.
Go around once more criss-crossing the centre of the strip to reinforce it, double the run at the end of the strip whilst you're at it. Stick the hook strips to the curtains and head out to the van. Use chocolate again to get someone in the van with you. Then, moving to the other side an pulling in some healthy tension, stick the other side. Work around the window until all are complete.
Finally, take the finished product camping! I think you should enjoy this project. I was quite happy with the results. The curtains give the interior a clean look and provide the all the privacy one needs when camping. By using white cloth, the curtains allow sufficient light in to help give the space a more open feeling which reduces any claustrophobic vibes one may get from a solid panel camper.
To complete the project, we made a small draw string bag to store the curtains when they weren't in use. We also made a curtain with hook straps only which sticks to the roof lining and drapes over the front seats to block out the front window.
Being a girl type person myself, I heartily endorse this chocolate approach. Also, great idea for my volvo micro-camper. Thanks for the ible and the laugh :D. If you do not yet have a girlfriend or if she doesn't like chocolate : Wet the fabric and stick it to the window s from the outside.
I had velcro adhesive strips on my front window to hold my electronic toll paying device and eventually with the heat on the windows the velcro fell off.
It may not be a problem since you'll be using the windows at night, but I'm curious if you've had any problems with the velcro not staying attached to the van walls. Reply 6 years ago on Introduction. An addendum to this comment: I suppose you could use some kind of heavy-duty glue to make it stick that is impervious to heat.
Also, I meant to say "curtains at night" instead of "windows at night" above. Thanks in advance for your reply! And thanks for this instructable. My current curtains that are on a rail 84 Westy are getting groady, but haven't wanted to go through the hassle of removing the rail to get the curtains off to wash them Reply 6 years ago on Step 6.
Yes there is plenty of air. The weeve is not super tight and there are gaps around the window frames. That said, I would recommend a vent from down low to allow cool air in. Reply 7 years ago on Introduction. Thanks Jessy. While you may want the curtain to stay completely straight and taut with no ripples or gathers, that's not the only way it can hang.
If you prefer a gathered look — for instance, if you're hanging the curtain under a sink so it covers both sides and the front, bunch the fabric ahead of time so it will cover the space perfectly. Stitch the gathers in place along the hemline so they don't come undone.
When applying one side of the Velcro to the back of the curtain, keep the Velcro flat and stitch it over the gathered top edge; this way, the Velcro strip doesn't buckle and bow when the curtain is hung, resulting in unsightly gaps.
Use an industrial or decorator-grade thick Velcro for heavy or wide curtains. Unroll a large strip of sticky-backed Velcro up against the surface where the curtain belongs, cutting it to length. Remove the backing from the rough, not fuzzy, side of the Velcro and smooth it in place. To affix the other half of the Velcro to the curtain, set the curtain on a flat, clean surface, smoothing it out. Remove the backing material and stick the remaining half of the Velcro strip along the top back edge of the curtain.
Add a few stitches through the Velcro and fabric every few inches to ensure the Velcro stays in place, instructs Marla Mallett. Smooth the curtain onto the other half of the Velcro strip. If the curtains cover a large area or are fairly heavy, begin with the thickest, most durable Velcro you can find; thin strips may peel away too easily, resulting in falling curtains.
Stick the rougher portion of the Velcro on the hard surface to which the curtain will adhere, stapling it with a staple gun every few inches to ensure it stays put, advises OutdoorCurtain.
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