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canvas curtains? Sara Lorimer 04-23-2007
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Posted by Sara Lorimer on April 24, 2007, 6:16 pm

> Dear Sara,
>
> Is this your first child? I've raised two children and five
> grandchildren. So long as they are fed, dry and comfy, they'll sleep
> regardless of the light. Now myself, I am distracted even by the
> digital clock and the light on the telephone--I want complete
> darkness.

Second. My first slept like yours, but this one wakes up if anyone even
thinks about the sun.

--
SML

Posted by sis on April 24, 2007, 10:54 am

> Would I regret making bedroom curtains out of canvas? I'm looking for
> thick curtains to block the lights out of a baby's bedroom, and -- while
> looking on-line for barkcloth -- found some canvas I like the looks of.
>
> --
> SML

Let me add to the votes for blackout curtain lining.

It blocks out the light, protects the decorator curtain fabric from sun
damage... and provides a consistent look on the outside of the house. It
can be surprising on how odd it looks from the outside when there are
different, or clashing window treatments.



Posted by Sara Lorimer on April 24, 2007, 6:16 pm

> Let me add to the votes for blackout curtain lining.

Thanks to all of you for the blackout fabric advice and links. That's
what I'll do.

On that topic... should I was the blackout fabric before sewing it? I
just got some yesterday, but forgot to ask in the fabric store.

--
SML

Posted by BEI Design on April 24, 2007, 6:23 pm
Sara Lorimer wrote:
>
> > Let me add to the votes for blackout curtain lining.
>
> Thanks to all of you for the blackout fabric advice and
> links. That's what I'll do.
>
> On that topic... should I was the blackout fabric before
> sewing it? I just got some yesterday, but forgot to ask
> in the fabric store.

That really may depend on the particular product. I would call
the store and ask before risking the fabric in a washer. And be
sure you ask about machine drying while you're at it.

Beverly



Posted by BEI Design on April 24, 2007, 6:32 pm
BEI Design wrote:

> That really may depend on the particular product. I
> would call the store and ask before risking the fabric in
> a washer. And be sure you ask about machine drying while
> you're at it.

Addendum: just found at a site which sells RTW Block-Out liners:
"Dry clean only"

And denverfabric.com has several brands:
http://www.denverfabrics.com/pages/static/decorator/drapery-lining.htm
but doesn't specify cleaning method(s).

I would still ask at the store where you bought *your* fabric.

Beverly



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