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   Minnie63 | Jul 20, 2007 06:07am | #1

   Susan, I used to make my own shower curtains using sheets. I would buy regular plastic liners with them. Since your curtains will be tall, may I suggest attaching the sheet fabric to the top of the lining, that way, you'll have the plastic where you need it and the fabric will help with the length.

   Hope I didn't confuse you.

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   user-51823 | Jul 20, 2007 07:16am | #2

   i would suggest, if needed, not a french seam but a lapped seam.
   there's some microfiber out there now that should repel water. i guess rarely-used designer bathrooms want uncommon fabrics, but i'll always want a plastic liner.

   there are decorative vinyls and oil cloths out there that could work nicely. google 'oil cloth' and see what you get.

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   Becky-book | Jul 20, 2007 04:10pm | #3

   Waterproof?  any lightweight (non-cotton) cloth will keep the shower splash in the tub if the bottom of the curtain is 'tucked in'; and if spread to full width after use should dry quickly.  Poly windbreaker cloth should do nicely!

   Becky

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   starzoe | Jul 20, 2007 10:47pm | #4

   There is a fabric called ripstop. It comes in quite a few colours (black, navy, red that I have seen). It is flexible, light weight and comes in wide widths.

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   SewFit | Jul 21, 2007 09:36pm | #5

   http://www.beaconfabric.com/vindex.html?cat210.htm

   Check out the above link.  I believe this could be an option for you.  I've seen fabric shower curtains made from a similar fabric.

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   Susan -homedecsewing | Jul 22, 2007 01:36am | #6

   Thank you for the great fabric site !! Its just what I was looking for. I so love this forum , and all you smarties !