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We had the same problem if you remember in response to your last post. It's not worth spending that sort of money I don't think but as long as you know that the curtains are fresh and clean that's all that matters really. I admit It's nice to have beautiful looking upholstery and we like it looking nice but you can go a bit OTT with it alI. At the end of the day, the aim is to get out and enjoy the leisure time and the caravan it's just somewhere with a bit of luxury to eat, drink, sleep and wash.

Greetings,

Having just gone on EBay, is this any good to you?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Burgundy-red-crushed-velvet-velour-fabric-/150518371753?pt=UK_Crafts_Fabric_Textiles_SM&hash=item230b9815a9

Make a big difference to the overall price.

Have you got a Dunelm Mill up where you are? They do lots of different materials at quite reasonable prices. Does it have to be velvet? The original curtains in my van were velvet but I went for something far less expensive - I got a roll end of material for £50 and out of that I got curtains for all three windows in the van, four pairs of full length curtains for the awning, blinds for kitchen and bathroom, curtains for the window in the door, four scatter cushion covers, seat cushion cover, double duvet cover, re-covered all three pelmets above the windows and re-covered both backrests on the seats - and I've still got quite a bit left over. If you haven't got a Dunelm Mill have a look for somewhere similar, or local market stall, surely would work out cheaper than you've been quoted. Also see if you can find someone who does sewing at home for a bit of pin money, that won't cost as much as getting them made by someone with commercial premises.

I made a full set for a friends floating caravan(boat) using Duhelm material and including curtain tape and lining the job lot came to under £50, and it was a bliddy big boat, 35ft long taking 6 sets of 2 curtains.

If you just want cheap and cheerful they sell ready backed fabrics that dont require lining, and are much easier for the novice sewer to handle. theres also the option of buying cheap ready made curtains from somewhere like Asda or Wilkos and just chopping them up to fit, sometimes amazingly enough, this can work out cheaper than a DIY job buying fabric.

Julia  

Hi John,

Using Velvet or Velour does work out quite expensive so, like the others have suggested it seems wise to go for an alternative material to cut down on your costs. Whatever you decide to do, good luck and I'm sure you will get sorted eventually.

Trevor.

Quote: Originally posted by Tunstallwood on 28/1/2011

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 I often wander round with bits of material in my bag just in case I walk past somewhere selling material! lol

Good luck

Andi

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