This project is not difficult it just needs patience, math calculations & lots of sewing.
Fabric requirements
4 Metres of Turquoise plain dyed Cotton
1 Set of Sew Beautiful fat quarters
Step 1
Cut 2:
Step 2
Cut 4’’ off each of the sides of 1 piece
Step 3
Make a Scallop template with 1/4” each side
Step 4
I chose to do each scallop different, so had to join them
Step 5
R/S Together sew the 1st scallop chain to the piece of fabric you cut the 4” off. Iron seam flat. Repeat for all 4 sides. (It will depend on the size of your canopy as to how many scallops you will need this is where maths comes in)
Step 6
Once you have all of the scallop chains attached to all 4 sides, place the full size fabric R/S up and lay the fabric with the scallops on top of it face down. Pin to secure.
Sew round all the scallops (Yes that’s a lot of sewing) then cut (Pinking shears are ideal)
Leave 1 scallop open slightly so you can turn out, and a gap in the four corners,
enough space to add in the ties.
Step 7
Next make the ties. Cut 8 12” long x 1.5” Wide
R/S together fold the straps in half and sew the top and down the side. Turn out and press.
Tuck 2 of the un-sewn ends into each corner and pin to secure before sewing.
Having the ties makes this canopy so versatile, it can be attached to poles or trees. In the garden I tied one side to the washing line and used a couple of flexible porch poles with guy ropes the other side. Instant Pretty shade.
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Made by Nicola Hills for The Craft Cotton Company 2018