Sew Sunbrella Umbrella For Summer

Need a new Umbrella? You can sew a new umbrella in just a few hours. Whether you need a new look or the old one is just warn out.  Down load the complete instructions for a summer Sunbrella umbrella. 

Sunbrella fabric is worth the price! Sunbrella is not the same as outdoor fabric. It will last 3 to 7 years so why sew a new umbrella every year?  It's worth the price, I live in AZ where the sun is hot and destructive to must fabrics. 

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Save Time No Sew Roman Shades

No Sew Roman Shades are easy and professionals have been using NO sew products for years. 

I started using this No Sew method originally with Dofix Products but found as success with No iron adhesives.  Sealah Tape has been my go to product for years.  Living in Arizona is a great test for this product, 120 outside and 200 degree sun shining on our windows.   Shealah Tape has surpassed the test with shades hanging more than 10 years in the sun.

The Instructions cover:

• How to measure your windows for shades
• How to calculate fabric
• Pattern match fabric
• Square the fabric shade
• Step by step instructions
• Cord placement
• Installation
• Safety Measures

5 sheets. Tracing paper. Single-sided. Includes 5 colors: blue, green, red, white and yellow. Very convenient for tracing patterns on most fabrics, Applies to any fabrics with different colors. Washes out with water. 12in x 10in

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• Size: 12in x 10in
  
• Included: 5 sheets

Catherine Valance Pattern 

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This unique Catherine Valance pattern is a casual take on a formal style and can be adapted to fit any size window by adding additional swag sections. Our instructions are for a valance that is 38-42” finished width. The information needed to add to or reduce the width is included. The finished length of the valance is approximately 22 ½” at the swag, 17½” at the middle horn and 34” at the side jabots. The jabots are lined in a contrasting fabric. A facing made with decorative fabric is used along the bottom edge of the swag lining so that ivory/white lining does show to the front.

This Catherine Valance Pattern works best when constructed out of a medium-weight decorative fabric.

Use a drapery interlining to give the valance the best body and shape. Interlining is a flannel-like cotton fabric that hangs between the face fabric and the lining. It is available in white and natural colors and can be found at most decorative fabric stores or at Home Sewing Depot. It is not the same thing as interfacing.

We mounted our valance on a wooden rod with rings.

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Layered Roman shades pair a tailored fabric shade with complementary curtains. This approach boosts room insulation and creates a polished, custom design. You can control light by blending blackout liners with sheer backdrops.

Top-Down Bottom-Up Roman shades operate from both the top and the bottom, letting you block prying eyes at eye-level while letting soft sunlight in from above. This style solves your privacy and lighting needs at the same time.

Tracy Valance Pattern

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This is an easy-to-construct valance and can be adapted to fit any size window. It is installed on knobs with posts and decorative ties can be added, if desired. Our instructions are for a Tracy valance that is 42” finished width. The information needed to add to or reduce the width is included. The finished length of the tracy valance is approximately 19” at the swag and 18” at the horn. The pattern allows for 3 ½ or 5 ½” returns at each side where the valance returns to the wall.

We used a decorative contrast fabric for the horn lining, piping and ties. The swag sections are lined in decorative contrasting fabric. This valance can be reversible, however, indoor/outdoor fabric is recommended to prevent fading from the sun.

Trim can be added along the bottom edge, if desired

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Marley Valance Pattern

This unique valance is a casual take on a formal style and can be adapted to fit any size window by adding additional swag sections. Our instructions are for a valance that is 36-44” finished width. The information needed to add to or reduce the width is included. The finished length of the valance is approximately 21 ½” at the swag, 18” at the middle jabot and 32” at the side jabots. The jabots are lined in a contrasting fabric. A facing made with decorative fabric is used along the bottom edge of the swag lining so that ivory/white lining does show to the front.

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Template #1 - The Scallop This template is one of the most commonly used, and can be used in combination with other templates.

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Template #2 - Straight This template is a great spacer between other shapes, especially when used with pleats. It can also be used by itself, as in this button back valance.

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Template #4 - Tail or Jabot This template is designed to be adjustable for the length and fullness desired. For the desired length, just slid the bottom edge, keeping the same lines.

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Template #5 - Lora Swag

This template really isnƒ??t swag. Its more of a relaxed top style.
It can used to make a pole mount design, or board mount.  The Lora Swag can also be used upside down to create this treatment.

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Template #7 - Triangular When it comes to versatility, this template wins the prize. Although you can make a basic triangular scarf as shown here, there are extra marking lines to make all of these treatments.

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Template #8 - The Monica Scallop This is a gentle curved scallop with has a top and bottom curve. This is a combination of #8, #7 & #4

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 #9 - The Horn Valance A horn, in window fashions is a separate piece which hangs in front of a treatment, such as an empire or swag.

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Template #10 - Relaxed Cuff This design is a fun pattern, as it has a curve on the tops & bottom, and can self-face itself
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Template #11 - Shirttail This template was designed to make this type of valance.
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Template #12 - Empire A formal valance with deep pleats that originates from the top of the board and cluster around the horn section. It and the jabot are cut with a straight bottom allowing you to use fabric borders and wide trims.

Celebrity Valance Pattern

Valance that is 40”- 42” finished width. The information needed to add to or reduce the width is included. The finished length of the valance is approximately 21” at the swag, 18” at the middle horn and 28” at the side jabot.

We used a decorative fabric for the middle horn and side jabot lining. You can use plain white or ivory lining, but keep in mind that whatever fabric you use will show on the front side of the valance when installed. We used a contrasting fabric for the piping. The swag sections are lined in regular drapery lining (white or ivory).

Trim can be added along the bottom edge, if desired.

This valance works best when constructed out of a light- to medium-weight decorative fabric.

Use a drapery interlining to give the valance the best body and shape. Interlining is a flannel-like, cotton fabric that hangs between the face fabric and the lining. It is available in white and natural colors and can be found at HomeSewingDepot.com. It is not the same thing as interfacing.

This valance is mounted on a 1-1/4” drapery rod. A small adjustment on the rod pocket of the tabs will need to be made if a smaller or larger diameter rod is

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