LDK wrote:Sharon
Your curtains look really nice, Also a door strap is a good idea. Question, how did you make your door strap?
Thanks, Larry.
Here’s how I made the door straps:
- The four 1" strap holders were purchased from ACE Hardware.
- The 1" wide nylon strapping material was purchased from the local fabric store (Joann Fabrics).
- I cut the straps to the size I wanted plus the turn-under amount and an extra 1/4".
- The extra 1/8" on each end was then sealed by melting the edge with fire. (I used the flame from my kitchen gas stove; but, you could probably use a camp stove or even a lighter.)
CAUTION: Allow the melted nylon to cool before touching! (I have the burnt fingers to prove it!
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- The previously allotted amount of tape for the hem was turned under and sewed down well, allowing room for a pocket for the strap holder to be slipped into. You can sew these by hand or by machine. I used nylon thread and actually allowed a little extra turn under so I could put in two rows of double stitching; but, I tend to over-do things.
TIPS:
It is probably best to attach your metal strap holders where you want them and then take a measurement of the area between the outside edges of the two holders, with your door open as wide as you want it to go. (That’s usually a 90 degree angle to the side of the trailer.) Add the ¼â€