Can I cut and use this fabric for outdoor curtains? Planning to use large grommets and a rod...
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Yes! We are making curtains for under our deck too. Cuts real easy...use a warm...not hot iron to iron a crease & sew the cut edge so it doesn't fray. Went through a household sewing machine just fine.
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Yes, we did cut, sew and put large grommets in ours. We used the green one as a sail shade and just made it to the size and shape we want. However depending on the sun situation it is still a little see through, like dense netting.
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Yes. I cut the fabric and placed it over skylights. You might want to secure the sides from unraveling since they would blow in the wind. I am very happy with the product and appreciate the protection front he sun plus you can still see through it.
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I don't think it would hang well for curtains. It is like a plastic canvas texture. It is more suited for a screen, pulled tight.
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It's more suited for screening Home Depot carries this product in a smaller size if you want a sample
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you must buy barbs labeled for 'fine fabric'. I found them quite reasonably from take2distributing.com. Good luck!
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I used the Coolaroo fabric outside to shade my pergola. I hemmed the top and bottom of each panel on my sewing machine, put grommets in the top hem and used shower curtain hooks to hang them from the conduit.
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No ...so unfortunate...I tried Velcro strips and mosquito netting which worked for a few months...next summer I will mount curtain rods and outdoor sheers.....
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Yeah, you should be able to use it with a grommet top. The backdrop is sizable
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No. You could use them outside if there is not threat of rain and no wind. Wind will cause the silk to not work right.
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The Grommets are 2' apart. If you do cut it, it will need to be sewn, you may be able to heat, with a flame, the ends to keep it from unraveling. But I am sure you can request a specific size directly from the company.
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No way. They have fiberglass reinforcement (look closely and you can see it) so cutting them would expose the fiberglass fabric, and maybe also lead to deterioration.
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You'll have to run it lengthwise so order how many inches you need; if they will be attached without following any folds just add seam allowance. I put a backing of this on some curtains and they bulked them up, made them harder to handle and showed. Frankly I ended with new ones out of a great blackout with pretty fabric look in many colors that's just as blackout but lighter weight called Zanzibar. Or try blackout roller shades for RVs? This stuff is hard to work with.
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Not easily but it can be done. Its pretty tough stuff. A carpet knife would do it or a strong pair of sheers. Expect adhesive residue on whatever cuts it.
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I have used it to sew several thickness of outdoor plastic mesh fabric for fence panels with no problem using heavy duty outdoor thread. It was four layers with a layer of interface. It should accommodate 2-3 layers of denim or canvas.
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I don't see why not. You would need to drill your own holes in order to attach the netting. I'm sure you would come up with something. I added long drape panels and tie them back at the posts. I simply added curtain rods. Looks beautiful!
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i have not cut mine - the fabric looks like it would fray - there's something called 'Dritz Fray Check' which stops fabric fraying - that might work along the edge
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I have this one. It's great inside. I would not use it outside. I don't think it will last too long there (at least not in Florida). For outdoor - you can make a screen from bamboo cutting yourself. Some people give away bamboo cuttings on Craigslist. Get creative, connect them and paint.
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Absolutely! This stuff is made for that. Is very small weave, open airy, and lightweight. Perfect for draping. I think comes in 10 yard bolts, or 30 feet. I think 54 inches wide. check the description. Is fairly sheer, so lighter colors tend to be almost invisible. Might want to use something more of a Silver rather than a white. the White will disappear at any distance. Bright colors don't have issues with disappearing. CHEAP as dirt! Fabric stores charge MUCH MORE for exactly the same. Buy extra, fun to use at Halloween for ghost effects in yard. Scott
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The only way I was successful was to cut an "X" in the fabric where the grommet was to be installed, and trim off the l4 little corners that resulted. Not too much trimming, because I wanted the opening to be INSIDE the grommet inside diameter so it would not rip later during use.I cut the "x" with a box cutter, placed the grommet with the lip thru the hole, and placed the other half on top - then hammered once with a rubber mallet. I think a regular hammer would possibly break the grommet.Currently the fabric and grommets are working flawlessly and have been out in sun and wind and rain for quite a while. I hope this helps. Let me know if you have more questions and I can try to explain better. The only way I was successful was to cut an "X" in the fabric where the grommet was to be installed, and trim off the l4 little corners that resulted. Not too much trimming, because I wanted the opening to be INSIDE the grommet inside diameter so it would not rip later during use.I cut the "x" with a box cutter, placed the grommet with the lip thru the hole, and placed the other half on top - then hammered once with a rubber mallet. I think a regular hammer would possibly break the grommet.Currently the fabric and grommets are working flawlessly and... » Read More The only way I was successful was to cut an "X" in the fabric where the grommet was to be installed, and trim off the l4 little corners that resulted. Not too much trimming, because I wanted the opening to be INSIDE the grommet inside diameter so it would not rip later during use.I cut the "x" with a box cutter, placed the grommet with the lip thru the hole, and placed the other half on top - then hammered once with a rubber mallet. I think a regular hammer would possibly break the grommet.Currently the fabric and grommets are working flawlessly and have been out in sun and wind and rain for quite a while. I hope this helps. Let me know if you have more questions and I can try to explain better. « Show Less
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I think it would depend upon the length of the curtains and if there is direct sunlight into the room. I think it almost always pays to line curtains - they hang better and avoid sun fading. The lighter weight fabric you are considering using would work this way for curtains, but probably not for what we consider to be drapes.