To answer the question: I stitched the fabric just to the edge of the seams, but I did not cover the areas that had hooks so you can still see a bit of of the tannish-brown original material. I wish I could take a photo because I think this would be easier seen than explained, but the van's still at the mechanic's. I did a loose stitch every 1/4 inch or less all along the edge. No second set eyes were needed. I'm a bit confused by the question, but I will be picking up the van this weekend, so I can take a photo of a one to explain if needed... just let me know :)

s.

On Aug 18, 2010, at 9:55 AM, neil n wrote:

> Unlike Mr. Squirrel, I don't need anything more cheerful (really. what
> could be more cheerful than brown?  <grin>) but like the idea of
> adding UV reflective material to help keep my Westy cooler.
> 
> Sheilah.  You wrote: "I just sewed my fabric in the center, in the
> actual panel, so all I had to do was sew a big square (or rectangle)
> onto each. I'm not sure that helps. Feel free to ask, if interested."
> 
> I know nothing of sewing beyond fetid patches on jeans and attaching
> wayward buttons.
> 
> Did you attach the new fabric by stitching it to the center of the
> original panels or to the edges? My guess is the edges. If so.....
> 
> Did you use just a few stitches every few inches or so on the edges?
> How did you align the new panels? Was a second set of eyes needed?
> (assuming one doesn't remove the existing curtains)
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Neil.
> 
> 
> 
> On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 7:42 AM, Sheilah Rogers <sheilah@sheilah.org> wrote:
>> wow, I really am pre-Tea: just realized that you really don't want to DIY.
>> fair enough, but below is the way to DIY if'n you don't know how to sew.
>> 
>> s.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Aug 18, 2010, at 7:27 AM, Sheilah Rogers wrote:
>> 
> ....
>>> So instead of sewing the entire curtain, including creating the parts of the curtain that have either hooks or a "tunnel" for the rod to pass through, I left all that very much alone. I just sewed my fabric in the center, in the actual panel, so all I had to do was sew a big square (or rectangle) onto each. I'm not sure that helps. Feel free to ask, if interested.
> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Aug 17, 2010, at 5:28 PM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote:
> 
>>>> Something with cows and chickens, daisies, romping puppies, or
>>>> polka-dots on them? Sunbrella not required nor desired, it's a creepy
>>>> fabric -- how many houses have Sunbrella curtains in them?
>>>> 

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