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Post by mobiltec on May 1, 2017 8:37:50 GMT -8
Has anyone ever restored/rebuilt old vintage window blinds? The blinds in the 47 Mainline are very unique in design in as much as they are very simple in construction and use. I would like to restore them and was wondering if anyone who sews well has attempted this process before...
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Post by kamhawk on May 1, 2017 14:53:24 GMT -8
It's been a few years since I've done it, but they used to (and maybe still do) make the material in a pre-maid form that holds the blinds. It came in a roll and we would just cut off the length that was need. It was actually very easy once you did one. You just have to mirror each side so they work correctly. I'll look and see if I can find the roll and put a pic up to see if we are talking about the same thing.
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Post by mobiltec on May 1, 2017 16:31:11 GMT -8
It's been a few years since I've done it, but they used to (and maybe still do) make the material in a pre-maid form that holds the blinds. It came in a roll and we would just cut off the length that was need. It was actually very easy once you did one. You just have to mirror each side so they work correctly. I'll look and see if I can find the roll and put a pic up to see if we are talking about the same thing. YES! That's what I need. Everything else is OK... Thanks and I'll be waiting for your photo and maybe a link where I can get the stuff. |
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Post by ladywendolyn on May 1, 2017 21:29:53 GMT -8
Can you post a photo. I may be able to recommend something from my drapery and upholstery supply catalogue. mobiltec |
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Post by kamhawk on May 2, 2017 6:06:43 GMT -8
I couldn't find the stuff, but I did a search and found that it is called Fabric cloth tape for blinds, or Cloth ladder tape. Fixmyblinds.com was one of the sites I found. Just do a google search to research the best price. Good Luck!
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Post by mobiltec on May 2, 2017 7:22:36 GMT -8
OK thanks for that kamhawk. And Wendy I'll take a photo and post it.
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