I need to make covers for our camper beds. If I cut this and hem the sides, will it still hold together?
445448
If you know how to saw well then I can see why not? It's a very thin material and not padded for extra comfort. It does the job I guess. But I would've preferred a better quality thicker one.
445449
I think so as long as you make sure the plastic part falls in the middle of the bed
445450
Of course there is no way of answering that question. I think I would use the elastic straps with holders on it where it hits the corners of the mattress to make it fit the smaller mattress and stuff the overage under the mattress. The holders can be obtained for less than 5$.
1993179
Would depend on the height of your mattress. I have a 6 inch high mattress and think I could keep it made up...although the ends might be a bit snug. I don't keep it made up as my mattresses came with a cover and the bottom one looks nice without blankets, etc.
1162698
open the zippered cover, and decide. I think it could be cut... but I also think it might fit in you camper. If it is a bit long from head to foot, it should be ok. We use it for camping, on a steel Walmart frame and it is Awesome!!! Currently, it is on our box springs at home... ready to chuck out our pillow top mattress!
918965
Not really. The sides are fabric, but you might try using Scotch Guard. That may help.
140688
I have not used it for that, however it is very thick and substantial unlike a lot of blankets at that price point. I think if you keep it fairly clean it should hold up well. Hope that helps.
1808794
I would not think it would. There is a tape that is made for hems. It used to be called Stitch Witchery but not sure what they calle it now. You can get it at most retail stores in the fabric department. You have to iron it on and it bonds one side of the material to the other. When the heat hits it, it basically turns to a glue, and that can be washed several times.
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Mine has torn from being pulled. But the fabric is still pretty thick and tough. I'm going to buy another one for another piece of furniture. You can't beat the price on this. I would say that it will stand up to your weather, just be gentle pulling it back over the furniture.
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I suspect it might not go to the edges all the way around. It goes to the edges on my standard bed with lots of non fluff material to tuck under. That material is elastic and fits very nicely. So if you don't mind some of it not being covered it might work for you. I've washed mine 2 x now and it has done very well, just like new.
533272
I doubt it. You need the two sides to be level with one another or the blanket will walk to one side and bunch up.
137495
Yes, it would work well. It's got a nice weight and lays down nicely. You might want to try the colorful patterns for clothes drawers or the white. The light brown is kind of dour. There is no cutting guide on the back and the weave is not square, so you have to mark on the back with a T square to get a 90 degree cut.
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I would use those patches that are made for clothes. You iron them on. Put it on the outside (where it shows when you put it n the bed) and be vary careful!!! Don't iron too much to where you burn the material of the bed cover. It worked for me. To be extra safe I then hand sowed around the patch to make sure it stayed in place. The patch is good for keeping the cover waterproof. If you tore the bottom (the part that you can't touch to heat) then I don't know. Let me know how it goes.
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Absolutely however, if you live in a windy area or you try to do it on a windy day you will need two people OR something to hold down the side you are not cutting. Best to open completely & lay across the "bed " or wherever you want it just to make certainthat you are leaving enough to "pn" to the ground (bed). Hope this helps. Have used these for appox. 3 years. Fold & save for next season if you want to. Eventually they will need to be replaced if you are careful they will last a long time.
1288587
Thanks for your suggestion. That is a good idea. Do you think staples, or tape would work to secure the sides?
763271
If you cut one in half it won't be long enough to grab from both ends around your back. Cutting it will cause it to unravel.You can keep it folded while you use it, or scrunch it up and use it like a shower puff.
1174195
I wouldn't. Not unless you could hem both pieces after you split the canopy. It is a strong fabric, surviving snow, wind, summer sun over 100* but cutting it down the middle would open the cut ends to fraying.
864962
sure will,it will bond it together,mine I fixed was a couple inch to close to 2inch cuts and now it kept it from tearing, so if you can get the color right, you should be in business. Not sure how perfect you need it, but you getting the color right should be the biggest issue,GOOD LUCK.
2268105
It kinda has the texture of a plastic cutting board so you shouldn't have any issues. I cut fabrics on mine very often and it holds up very well.