How to Make Magnetic Window Shades on a RV

Make your own window sun shade that secures via Neodymium Disc Magnets. These shades not only help block the sun’s heat but allow for some visibility while still providing  daytime privacy. These window sun shades are made from a high quality vinyl mesh fabric called Textilene or Phifertex Plus which is available through Sailrite. Made from a few simple steps: Pattern, sew on pockets, sew binding on edge, insert magnets & sew pockets closed, Secure magnets to window and you are done.

HOW TO MAKE MAGNETIC WINDOW SHADES ON A RV CHAPTERS:
Intro - 0:00
Patterning Window - 0:54
Patterning Vinyl Mesh Fabric - 3:46
Creating Pockets - 5:16
Sewing Pockets on Screen - 7:41
Sewing Binding on Edge - 10:34
Protecting Magnets - 14:15
Sewing Magnets in Pockets - 18:30
Preparing Inside Magnets - 22:03
Mounting Inside Magnets - 24:52
Materials & Tools List - 27:09

MATERIALS LIST:
Dura-Skrim® Patterning Material 74" - SKU: 103134 https://www.sailrite.com/Dura-Skrim-2...
Filament Strapping Tape 3/4" - SKU: 5643 https://www.sailrite.com/3M-Filament-...
Textilene® Sunsure Vinyl Mesh Black 54" Fabric - SKU: 123359 https://www.sailrite.com/Textilene-Su...
Sunbrella® Centerfold Binding Black 7/8" - SKU: 503915 https://www.sailrite.com/Binding-Cent...
3M VHB 1" Diameter Circles or Mounting Tape (not available from Sailrite)
Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB) Magnets / Grade: N42 / Diameter: 7/8” to 1” / Thickness: ¼” / Power: 40 lbs / Plating: Nickel (Ni-Cu-NI ) (not available from Sailrite) https://www.amazingmagnets.com/p-3178...

TOOL LIST:
Gingher® 8" Scissors Right Handed - SKU: 19104 https://www.sailrite.com/Gingher-Scis...
Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 https://www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acryli...
Scribe-All® Water Soluble White Marking Pencil - SKU: 120681 https://www.sailrite.com/Scribe-All-W...
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package - SKU: 122177 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edg...
Tempered Cutting Glass for Hotknife - SKU: 121915 https://www.sailrite.com/Tempered-Cut...
Sailrite® 3/4" Swing-Away Binder - SKU: 100102 https://www.sailrite.com/Binder-3-4-S...
Marker, Straight Edge, Tape Measure

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