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Old 08-20-2016, 10:55 AM   #8
grubbyjeans
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Grubbyjeans wife, Sheryl, here: Thank you so much for your kind words! We really appreciate them and are so glad you like our new look!

The patterned fabric I used is definitely indoor--for upholstery or drapes. It is quite heavy. If your seals work well, the fabric shouldn't get wet, even going down the road in the rain. Don't leave windows open when you're gone, in case of rain.

That said, outdoor fabric would be lighter weight and, perhaps, more practical, but we were going for a more luxury look, like the new high end RVs have, so we went for the upholstery fabric. It's a chore to make new curtains, but soooo worth it!!! Our original curtains were just too bland for our taste--solid tan twill fabric. We needed color!

The blue crushed taffeta fabric was bought "spur of the moment" just because I liked it, not yet knowing what I would use it for. Luckily, it matched the other fabric perfectly and I had just BARELY enough. I could never find any more of it. The fringe was purchased the same way, long before I got the other fabric. I bought the whole bolt of maybe 40 yards for $9.00--what a steal!!

I realize you're likely not interested in using the exact same patterned fabric we used, but just in case, it's called "Danny" and can be purchased on Amazon. Here is a link where you can see it up close:

https://www.amazon.com/Paisley-Drape...olstery+fabric

I actually bought ours locally (Houston), and the store also has a website:

http://www.efabricdecor.com

Grubbyjeans says he posted a link to a source for the curtain tape and snaps we used, on another thread, but he will have to look for it and send you the link.

Good luck with your project! Be sure to post pictures!!
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