This isn't a perfect "how-to" video. I definitely ran into issues with the no-sew method, but I am relieved with how our skoolie's insulated blackout curtains turned out. Even without the A/C running the bus is now a few degrees cooler than our surroundings! If you're anything like me with a needle and thread, the weird workarounds for these no-sew blackout curtains are well worth it. I hope this video gives you some ideas for your own DIY skoolie, van, or RV curtains!

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US Energy Products Multipurpose DIY Car Truck RV Vehicle Insulation Weatherization Kit 40 Square Feet 48" x 10' Roll Includes 10' Tape, Knife, Squeegee (R8) Waterproof Made in USA
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Gaffer Power Premium Grade Gaffer Tape, Made in the USA, Heavy Duty gaff Tape, Non-Reflective, Multipurpose. 2 Inches x 30 Yards, Black
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*I used one roll of off-brand gaffer tape and seriously regretted it. The generic stuff doesn’t have as good of a sheen to it, wants to fold and stick to itself… Just don’t do it.

Rit All-Purpose Liquid Dye, Charcoal Grey
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(Rit's website has precise instructions for how to dye in the washing machine or by hand. If you're skipping hemming like me, I'd strongly advise against the machine method)

INNETOC 70 Sets Metal Line 24 15mm 5/8" Metal Snap Fastener Leather Rapid Rivet Button Sewing with Punch Set Tool (15mm, Bronze)
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XFasten Conductive Copper Tape, 1-Inch x 12-Yards, Slug Repellent, DIY Material, Electronics Repair and Stained Glass Making
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We're a couple of makers and amateur builders kicking off our lives together with building our tiny home on wheels. This is an intense bus conversion from a cheery yellow 1983 International Blue Bird, to the dark Battlestar Skoolie of our dreams. Our feline overlords, Piper and Finn, observe the chaos with much confusion. Whether you have an addiction to project time-lapses or are up to your knees in a skoolie build of your own, we're excited to share the making of our tiny home with you. Welcome to our lives!

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