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Where can I purchase blackout curtains?

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milkyman · 28/04/2013 17:34

We have a long narrow window 60 x 182cm - having trouble sourcing for this. Already have blackout blind.

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LegArmpits · 28/04/2013 17:41

You should be able to buy blackout material per metre really cheaply in any material shop. Tis what I've always done for odd shaped windows.

Geeklover · 28/04/2013 17:47

Argos sell blackout lining that you can just hook into the curtain itself.

milkyman · 28/04/2013 17:48

Thanks, can I be stupid and ask how you would fix to window - no good at sewing!.Wink

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musickeepsmesane · 28/04/2013 17:52

I buy the material (online or any material shop - Dunelm, Terrys Fabrics online) and sticky back velcro cos sewing them leaves little pinholes that let in light. Put one side velcro on window frame , other on material - job done. One of my kids was always awake early so I velcroed all the way round the material. Total darkness, great.

milkyman · 28/04/2013 17:52

Msg above is about curtain fabric

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musickeepsmesane · 28/04/2013 20:20

Sorry, yes you want curtains. Try buying from www.myfabrics.co.uk/blackout-curtain-fabrics.html
use the iron on hemming web. put your curtain pole through the top. Made-to measure is an option too.

NothingsLeft · 29/04/2013 07:36

this may be what you are looking for. They're brilliant Smile

HollyS74 · 20/07/2013 16:12

Like someone said above you can get blackout fabric by the metre on eBay. This could then be sewn into the back of existing curtains or you could use bulldog clips to hold the lining up temporarily. If you are feeling extravegant Curtains Made Simple have a reasonable choice of kids fabric.

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