DIY Roll Up Sun Shade 2 (Details)

[@adhdpersons]

I've watched loads of these sorts of videos and you've just blown them ALL out of the water by completely de-complicating everything. Thank you!

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Wow, thank you! I'm glad you found value in it... blessings!

[@briangreer6016]

This is the best explained step by step on roll up blinds... Thank You

[@diycheapneasy6460]

You're welcome, I'm glad you found value in my videos... blessings!

[@pamelalesane4985]

My sister and I have been searching for a good video on putting up a shade on my her patio and I'm very glad we finally found yours. Love your idea...it is simple and functional and one that is easy to understand. Will be going out to buy our materials. Looking forward to doing this project. Thank you so very much for sharing your project.😊

[@diycheapneasy6460]

@pamelalesane4985 that's awesome! I'm glad you found value in my video. Please make sure you watch both videos for more information and be sure to message me if you have any questions. Also, there's many different material options available online that are reasonably priced. Blessings!

[@MermaidmomUP]

I've been looking for shades for my porch, this is brilliant and super affordable. Thank you!❤

[@fredstockberger9894]

What a great and simple plan! Yours are the best videos I've seen on this topic. Thank you for sharing, and especially for taking time to make the second video to show the details!

[@diycheapneasy6460]

You're welcome... blessings!

[@sharonwheeler7253]

Thanks for the inspiration. I made a flap opening much more convenient to operate and attractive as well. My friends think I'm very clever to have done it myself, but I do give credit to you and your video. Thanks for the easy to follow instructions.

[@diycheapneasy6460]

@sharonwheeler7253 Wow, that's awesome! I'm glad you were able to find value in my video... blessings!

[@katherinebutler4980]

Thank you! I looked through several ‘how to’ lessons and yours was the best!

[@diycheapneasy6460]

That's great... I'm glad you found it helpful! Blessings...!

[@frankie7973]

I'm currently working on making something like this to make our balcony hangout more enjoyable. Thanks for the information and videos :)

[@gerrihilger7913]

Thanks for the clear, simple directions. Love it.

[@loubino18]

Well done - "easy" but Genius!! Thank you for your detailed / humble explanation!

[@diycheapneasy6460]

You're welcome! I'm glad you found value in it... blessings!

[@jrodtwins]

so great! just moved into my new apartment with great SoCal sunlight through my patio and sliding door, but definitely needs a sunshade during late after noon so my place doesn't feel like an oven! will try this out! Excited to try this build!!!! thank you sir!

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Blessings on your project and thank you!

[@jrodtwins]

@@diycheapneasy6460 Soo, Im finalizing my list right now... Do i just ask a lowes/homedepot employee for the "Shade Material" aisle?

[@diycheapneasy6460]

@@jrodtwins ... its usually outside by the garden area but yes just ask and they'll tell you. I bought the 6'x20' roll.

[@stevenfine673]

@@diycheapneasy6460 Is there a brand name?

[@diycheapneasy6460]

@@stevenfine673 not necessarily, just what ever brand that's available. There's other options online also... blessings!

[@napontsarabia]

This is exactly what I have been looking for. Great work sir! Thanks for sharing this video.

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Thank you!

[@robbyfiveboy4862]

This is EXACTLY what I was needing. Thank you and God bless you as well

[@debashishchoudhury1472]

Finally this video explains everything so discreetly... thank u very much...

[@diycheapneasy6460]

I'm glad you found it helpful... thank you for your kind words! Blessings!...

[@kennedy31]

Thanks for the great explanation! My wife is wanting something like this for our porch but with screening. I had looked at the automatic ones but this is perfect!

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Thanks, I'm glad it helped! It's easy to do less expensive than a custom one... blessings!

[@dianechurch9647]

Did the same with older Coolaroo blind that had stopped working. The fabric was still in good shape. I order from Amazon cord and rollup blind cord locks. Works great

[@melgarner4352]

your explanations are superb! thank you for such great information without being too wordy!

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Thank you, I'm glad you found value in my videos... blessings!

[@deepakgosalia1974]

Thank you for making such a useful video... I have seen many videos but your was simply very good to understand how to make DIY Thank you and God bless you

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Thank you sir, I'm glad it helped you... God bless you!

[@esoraleak]

Thank you so much for sharing! I rigged up a shade with a shower curtain, but I want to make a rope system so I can easily roll it up. I didn't know how to do that, but thanks to your video I know what to do,

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Wow... I'm glad it helped you out... blessings!

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Wow... I'm glad it helped you out... blessings!

[@nancy28352]

I'd give you a hug if I could! This was great!

[@diycheapneasy6460]

I'm glad you were able to find value... blessings!

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Thank you!

[@tinabutters-hargrave7911]

fantastic, have my first shade install this helped me so much understand the mechanics of what would work affordably.

[@diycheapneasy6460]

I'm so glad my video was helpful to you... blessings!

[@Scarrow_23]

I know this ia 4 years ago but I really needed this info. Also that was the exact questions I had when watching the first video. Thanks @DIY Cheap N Easy. I'm going to copy your exact design and give you feedback.

[@diycheapneasy6460]

@@Scarrow_23 you're welcome... I'm glad you found value in my videos. Please share how your project turns out... blessings!

[@audapalinoel7915]

Thanks a lot for taking the time to elaborate on the details. I will be doing mine in the next few days. 👍👍

[@diycheapneasy6460]

You're very welcome... blessings!

[@ThreenaddiesRexMegistus]

Great job! Thanks for posting this. I’m doing one with bamboo slatted screening to close off my verandah and this has been very helpful.

[@diycheapneasy6460]

I'm glad you found value in the video... blessings on your endeavor!

[@denipar69]

Awesome! Thank you for posting! I will be making one with your design for inside my greenhouse today!

[@diycheapneasy6460]

You're welcome... Blessings on your endeavor!

[@Aosteel23]

Great video! I made these today from your video, and they turned out great!

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Wow that's awesome! I'm glad you found value in the video... blessings!

[@carmensoler6353]

You have just solved my inquiry on how to install a vinyl screen (for an air conditioned room) on the windows. Much obliged 😊🥂

[@diycheapneasy6460]

You're very welcome... blessings!

[@johnsellers8012]

Wow, great video and explanation! I have a south facing front porch with a swing, in the fall and winter I can’t swing bcz of the sun shining in. I’m thinking about using a 12’X9’ Harbor Freight canvas drop cloth to make this. My cost should be under $25.

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Thank you! That should work fine. I've had several people tell me that they're using different material. Blessings on your project!

[@jeff186sc]

Great video. I appreciate the detailed explanation of each step.

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Thank you... blessings!

[@fishingismydrug1]

Thank you sir! Clear, concise! Much appreciated!!

[@diycheapneasy6460]

You're welcome, I'm glad you found value... blessings!

[@silasmanpadlekar950]

It's a fantastic, very simple and affordable. I like it. God bless you.✋🏻🙏🏻

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Thank you!... I'm glad you found value in it... blessings!

[@LS-zo9iw]

Excellent job! you just answered ALLL my questions!

[@diycheapneasy6460]

That's great... I'm glad you found it helpful! Blessings!

[@sharrell5185]

That is awesome thank you. I'm making the exact same thing and came across your video it's extremely easy and it works well thank you

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful... blessings!

[@boyd4asl408]

Thanx for this video! We recently screened in our back porch but would like to add something for privacy. This solution seems it will work perfectly! Appreciate your clear instructions and details. BTW tell your granddaughter she did an excellent job on the first video assisting Grandpa! Be careful on those ladders...get a spotter next time or pause the camera, then get down, and start the recording again. Do not want anything to happen to you Sir. Have a great day.

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Thank you so much for the feedback and concern... blessings to you and yours!

[@kevingordon669]

Exactly what I was thinking about doing, just moved late last summer into a new house and when the sun is setting it's unbearable so I nailed a tarp up to block the sun so I could grill, problem was storms, I had to tie the tarp up before it would rip it. Anyways your design looks perfect but I'll have to use EMT (metal conduit) but I do have some strong paracord well chinesium paracord. DIY Cheap N Easy, I'm all about it thanks brother God Bless and thank you !

[@jeff186sc]

Looks great. Thanks for the details and excellent video!

[@diycheapneasy6460]

You're welcome and thank you!

[@billymcdonald4934]

Thanks First video was good as far as showing the completed project 🙂 This video is very useful as for explaining the construction 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂 Thanks again

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Thank you!

[@h0rdac]

This is pure genius! Thanks for sharing!

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Thank you and blessings!

[@webkikif]

Thank you good sir, my greenhouse will be amazing now

[@diycheapneasy6460]

You're welcome... enjoy!

[@jpdunamislodge]

Nice work. 👍🏻 we’re doing an insulated version of this.

[@diycheapneasy6460]

@@jpdunamislodge nice... let me know how it turns out... blessings! 🙏

[@scottphillips7355]

I am surprised that the screen rolls instead of fan folds or bunches up. That is great.

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Yeah I was surprised too! But I just copied the design of a roll down screen that I had and it did the same thing so I figured this one would do the same thing and it does. Thanks for the comment and blessings!

[@scottphillips7355]

@@diycheapneasy6460 I am getting ready to start this as a project! Did you sew the bottom and sides with a sewing machine? Also, did you use a standard braided nylon rope or something else? Thank you!

[@diycheapneasy6460]

@@scottphillips7355 I hand sewed it but I'm sure you can use a machine... maybe heavy duty? As for the rope, I used clothesline rope from Home Depot... which ever length you need.

[@scottphillips7355]

DIY Cheap N Easy Thanks again! I will share the results.

[@diycheapneasy6460]

@@scottphillips7355 yes, please do!

[@leafaramsedel]

Thank you for sharing Sir! This video is really helpful. God bless!

[@diycheapneasy6460]

You're welcome... thank you!

[@kayjohnson4325]

Thank you very much I used this as a guide for my wicking stand. It was very helpful.

[@diycheapneasy6460]

I'm glad it helped you... blessings!

[@zipporah_prz8334]

This looks like THE inexpensive solution! Guessing you can make it look as high-end as you like, my only question now is what type of fabric did you choose (and now that you are two yrs in, has it been durable)? One addtl comment: I love the idea of it rolling up behind the porch trim/soffit (my choice will be to adjust it up a little higher) at the top...winds and weather in the midwest make this an absolute must! KUDOS, bless you, and thank you for sharing!

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Thank you for your kind words! It's shade screen material that I bought from The Home Depot. You can also purchase material online from other stores. As far as durability, it still looks great! Thanks again and blessings!

[@DavidGutierrez-dj2kk]

Clear explanation. God Bless you too.

[@lindaholding9324]

Very nice! Thank you for sharing. Where did you get rope and how did you have to buy and where did you buy it,?

[@danielkay2693]

Thank you for your expertise and clear communication skills you are a saint!!! 🎷🦒🎶🎶. 🎶🎶🎶

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Thank you so much...I appreciate that! Blessings!

[@beckilodwick608]

So glad you shared this👍🏻👏👏

[@diycheapneasy6460]

I'm glad you found value in my video... blessings!

[@yamishi8059]

very detailed explanation thank you so much for this ☺️☺️

[@diycheapneasy6460]

You're welcome... I'm glad you found it useful! Blessings...!

[@sevumyants]

awesome diy, im trying to install mosquito mesh on my 16 feet long balcony ,already got 12 ft. x 19 ft mosquito tarp,and attached on top part ,i was thinking to make tarp roll out like yours,wondering how to run rope ,would be great to have close view or schematic . Thank you.

[@diycheapneasy6460]

I don't know how a schematic will help you... the video shows exactly how to do it? If it's absolutely necessary I guess I could draw one for you. Maybe watch the video a couple of more times and if you need one I'll draw you one, you'll just have to give me a couple of days... blessings!

[@respiess]

What kind of material is it and where do you buy it? Great explanation thanks.

[@diycheapneasy6460]

I bought it from Home Depot but you can also buy it online. It's just shade material. Thank you and blessings!

[@lowridingtrucks88]

Thanks for making the video. Very helpful. You Rock!! 👍

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Thank you!

[@anthonyoconnell9389]

Great job well done thanks for explaining it so clearly ☘️🥃💚👍

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Thank you, I'm glad you found value in it! Blessings!...

[@luisbahena2905]

I will try to do the same thing. Thank you!

[@abhiprayaprakoso5171]

Cool idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@raindropsweettea]

Very cool thank you I’m going to try

[@diycheapneasy6460]

@@raindropsweettea you're welcome! Please make sure you watch my second video... there's a link in the description. It explains the rope set up and function in more detail. Thanks and blessings!

[@marcialarson2385]

Looking at doing this on our patio, what kind of rope and size did you use

[@diycheapneasy6460]

The rope was 3/16 x 100' clothesline rope from Home Depot. Thanks for looking... blessings!

[@rogerhernandez5193]

Excellent work at its best.

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Thank you... much appreciated! Blessings...

[@devontownsend4530]

How did you sew the bottom pocket for the 1" pvc pipe as well as to sew the two sides? My wife is a great seamstress, therefore, I know what a time-consuming job it would be doing it by hand.

[@diycheapneasy6460]

I sewed it by hand... not too difficult. I used an upholstery needle and thread. If you have a heavy duty machine, that might work. Thanks for watching... blessings!

[@evewilson7909]

This is BRILLIANT.

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Thank you! I'm glad you found value in it... blessings!

[@baotran6789]

Fantastic work ! Thanks a lot .

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Thank you!

[@emt1581]

Thanks for sharing!! I think it would be much easier to replicate if you showed it being made from start to finish. But still, both vids are leading me to want to try it. I'd probably use duck fabric for added shade/privacy.

[@diycheapneasy6460]

It's really not that hard to do. If your contemplating doing it then go for it I'm sure you can do it. I sewed everything by hand but if you can use a machine then it will be even easier! Let me know if you do and please ask me any questions if you need to... thanks!

[@mimiq1962pty]

so clever!!! thanks for sharing!!!

[@diycheapneasy6460]

You're welcome, I'm glad you found value in the video... blessings!

[@marposaposa814]

super genial!!! i need to do a shade too. What type of fabric did you buy? it must strong for the the wind and sturdy also for the sun. I would really appreciate your info. Super!!!!, nice and easy!!!!!!

[@diycheapneasy6460]

I bought the shade material from Home Depot. It was 6'x20'... not sure of the brand, I bought it several years ago but just barely used it. They still have the same brand... they only carry a couple. I've seen the same brand on Ebay for cheaper and for more volume depending on how much you're doing... just an fyi. I hope this helps... blessings!

[@marposaposa814]

@@diycheapneasy6460 Thank you so much for taking the time in responding....blessings too!!

[@tracylee8194]

@@diycheapneasy6460 Its made by Easy Gardner and the color is called saddle tan. I have sewn 1000s of feet of that throughout the years. Used to buy 1500 ft at a time. I have discontinued using it as they have changed how they make it and it now thin and flimsy. It will still last well in the sun it just doesnt shade as much as much as my clients want.

[@diycheapneasy6460]

@@tracylee8194... wow thanks for the info! I'm sure it will help anyone looking to do a shade. Do you have a product that you recommend?

[@MarilynLowenberg]

Thanks for the video. It is exactly what i was looking for. How thick is the rope ?

[@diycheapneasy6460]

It's 3/16 clothesline rope that I bought from The Home Depot. I'm glad you found value in the videos... blessings!

[@gladyslazo758]

What material did you used for the tarp mesh, vinyl or cloth. Did you buy it in rolls or you bought custom made. Thank you for this wonderful video you shared. God bless.

[@diycheapneasy6460]

I bought it from Home Depot. It came in a 6'x20' roll and I just cut it to the size I needed. You can also purchase them online... maybe cheaper! Blessings!

[@aceofstats7835]

Do you think this would work for a 5m wide by 2.5m high opening? Also, why didnt you put the furring stips at the top of your beam? That way you wouldnt see the blind when its rolled up (it is hidden completely from the beam whem not in use)

[@diycheapneasy6460]

It should, but you might have to run a fourth rope though? I guess I could've mounted it higher... I never really thought about it. Thanks for your feedback... blessings!

[@wempaiz74]

Hello Sir, I did my own roller shades but I have the problem whit the edges on the sides the vinyl wave or roll by self.

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Can you post a video...?

[@marciascaramuzzi3532]

Metal conduit pipe can be used for the bottom and it never sags.

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Yes that is correct... blessings!

[@nataliarojas2940]

Thanks a lot! Useful information yo install a shade un Costa Rica.

[@diycheapneasy6460]

I'm so glad you found it useful... blessings!

[@mad-tk7141]

Thank you such a good diy video keep it up

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Thank you... blessings!

[@RobertA-gv5nk]

Nice job. Where did u purchase wide pieces of screen ?

[@diycheapneasy6460]

From the Home Depot... its called Easy Gardener. There's other options available online also!

[@josecampos1738]

Thank you you make it easy. Will do the same

[@diycheapneasy6460]

@@josecampos1738 you're welcome... blessings!

[@korsez]

Very nicely done. It's still looks diy but more like steam punk somewhat...but not ugly as usually diy things look:D Don't get me wrong I am excited to copy your roll up idea and it looks real good too!

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Thank you!... something simple and easy. Blessings...

[@pixieheart9303]

How did you attach the material to the wood at the top?

[@diycheapneasy6460]

I stapled in to the backside of the furring strip. Then it's mounted to the beam with screws... that adds extra support. Thanks for the question. Please be sure to watch both videos for any other questions... Blessings!

[@pixieheart9303]

@@diycheapneasy6460 thank you,!

[@H0mework]

Really appreciate this video!

[@melissawills2935]

This looks like what we need. May I ask where you found your material?

[@diycheapneasy6460]

At the Home Depot. I'm sure you can also purchase the materials online...

[@veronicagonzales7461]

Is the fabric/shade thin enough to let the air/breeze through? I really like this idea for sun shade but I want a thin fabric to still let the air flow through.

[@diycheapneasy6460]

I believe there are different thicknesses of shade materials... you'll just have to find one that's good for you. My patio is open on the ends so air still circulates thru but there is some restriction of air with this material. Maybe install an outdoor ceiling fan? That's something that we're going to do. Thanks for the question and blessings to you!

[@arduiscane]

Looks great! What kind of rope did you use and what is the thickness of the rope? Ty 👍

[@diycheapneasy6460]

The rope was 3/16 all purpose clothesline rope. I'm sure you could probably find something that's a little more weather resistant but that's what I used. Thanks for the question and God bless you!

[@franssantos9417]

Short but useful vid. What is that white rope called btw. Thanks

[@diycheapneasy6460]

It's clothesline rope that I bought from Home Depot. I believe it's 5/16 100ft. Thanks for looking... blessings!

[@rettiesargent]

Where did you buy the shade fabric at

[@diycheapneasy6460]

The Home Depot, but you can also purchase some online. It just depends on how thick you want it and what size. Blessings...

[@kathy9347]

Nice videos...I've watched both on making a shade or screen! I am just wondering if anyone has used a machine to sew on this type of fabric? Since you probably have had a chance to raise and lower your screen several times by now, have you noticed any wear and tear from the ropes sliding on the fabric. Thanks!

[@diycheapneasy6460]

You should be able to sew on it, maybe with a heavy duty machine? I copied the design of one that I bought at Home Depot years ago. I've had it hanging here at my house maybe 8yrs and other than the plastic wearing there's no wear on the fabric so I don't anticipate any wear on this one for a long time. Thanks for the question... blessings!

[@tracylee8194]

Hi Kathy, I am a commercial seamstress and have sewed and installed hundreds of these shade rollups over the years. facebook.com/shadeshoppe. The fabric he used is called saddle tan and it has a 75% sunblock and it easy to sew. Unless its a lightweight and or expensive computerized household sewing machine, most household machine will have no trouble sewing it. I sewed many a shade of this exact fabric on a household machine when I first started. I have since moved on to an industrial machine. An important thing to keep in mind is that you are going to want to use uv protected thread. If you dont and use any old thread you may already have it will rot out on you in a year or less. We use marine grade 1/8 polyester rope as well. On the side seams i always tuck them under to create a neater edge. If any one is interested in a sewn piece of shadecloth with quality materials made to your specifications just message me through my facebook page. You can then install the rollup as DIY Cheap an Easy shows. For instance one his size with all 4 sides sewn of an 85% shadecloth material with a pocket on the bottom side would be $60 plus shipping. I can also provide the rope and eye hooks for installation if you didnt want to source it yourself.

[@carriebanovz6230]

Where did you get your cloth and is it weather(water and sun) resistant?

[@diycheapneasy6460]

The Home Depot. I'm not sure, you'd have to read the labeling...I no longer have it... sorry! Thanks for the question... blessings!

[@daniellelinwood6618]

Thank you for sharing, will use this idea God bless:)

[@diycheapneasy6460]

You're welcome, I'm glad you found value in my video... blessings!

[@peterbrandy5966]

Hello, any idea why my roll up is not actually rolling please ? Its just sliding and crumpling my foil..

[@diycheapneasy6460]

I guess I would have to see a video of it in operation. What kind of shade material did you use?

[@lisawiley2814]

How would you adapt this for an overhead awning?

[@diycheapneasy6460]

I've thought about doing one but I haven't really sat down to design it yet. I'll be building an extension to my patio this year sometime and I'll probably do it then. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Thanks for the question... blessings!

[@lisawiley2814]

@@diycheapneasy6460 I'll let you know what I come up with ☺️

[@mcfa0251]

What screen materiL did you use?

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Shade material from Home Depot 6x20...

[@larrygonzales8635]

Its a few years now ,how is the shade holding out

[@diycheapneasy6460]

We sold the house back in Sept of last year but I do visit my old neighbor now and then. I look over the fence just to see how things look lol and it still looks great!

[@tammyshambley3442]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@diycheapneasy6460]

You're welcome!

[@kristinishihira227]

Hi! Great idea thanks for the guide! I have a question about the ropes... why did you have to use 3 separate ones? Could you just use one continuous one to loop under the pvc and back up, or would it not roll up properly?

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Thank you! I don't think that would work being that the rope would have to be able to go up both sides and the screen is secured on the back side. If you can figure something out great!... I used the system that was on an older roll up that I had bought from Home Depot years ago. Thanks for the input... blessings!

[@happyvalentina0214]

hi, how about the lock? if i wanna roll the blinds up.

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Once you roll up the shade/ blinds then you secure the ropes by winding them around the brackets. That will keep the shade from coming down. Thanks for looking... blessings!

[@tomthecat9780]

Nice work

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Thank you... blessings!

[@hwfranjr]

You USED 3 cords on The unit,4 I-Bolts,one for EACH cord then one on END to guide all The ropes DOWN. How FAR FROM END FOR The I Bolts ,looks like one was CENTERED and The OTHER two looked maybe 2ft FROM EACH END?

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Yes exactly!...2ft in from the edge. Not that it needed to be but I liked the way it looked...😁. I'm sure with a shorter shade the distance might be shorter than 2ft.

[@Zain09921]

What's the raw material is this ? The Blind ?

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Shade material from Home Depot 6x20...

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Shade material from Home Depot 6x20...

[@hectormsantiago5467]

Good job 😅🎉

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Thank you, I'm glad you found value in my video... blessings!

[@_t__r__]

Hi! Wonderful DIY project and video 😁.I have a few questions for you, what size eye bolt did you use? What kind/size of rope did you use? How did you hem the edges, did you just use plain needle and thread or you used a lacing needle and thicker thread? Thank you!

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Hi and thanks! Sorry for the late response but I had thrown away all the packaging from the products that I used so I had to go to Home Depot to get the info and I was barely able to get over there. The eye bolts were 5/16 x 4" The rope was All purpose clothesline rope 3/16 x 100ft. As far as the thread, I used the thickest thread my wife had in her swing box... lol! She had some upholstery thread from years ago that worked out great. I used a medium sized needle not too big and that worked fine. Sorry but I don't know what size it is. I hope this helps and good luck on your project. If you have any more questions don't hesitate to ask... blessings!

[@_t__r__]

@@diycheapneasy6460 thanks for the reply! We started the project but our problem right now is that the ropes that are supposed to pull up and close the fabric keeps shifting out of place especially when it's windy. How do you make them stay in its proper place?

[@diycheapneasy6460]

@@_t__r__ ... good morning! A couple of questions... is the shade secure when it's down? How far are the ropes from the ends? When mine is rolled down I secure the shade in the pvc fittings and then I wrap the rope around the brackets. The rope is usually taut and stays in place. My ropes are about 2ft from the ends of the shade and pvc pipe. I hope this info helps...

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Good morning... just checking to see if the rope problem got resolved? Blessings...

[@alona48]

Thank you for sharing! I love it!!

[@chintanpatel1861]

Kindly share nots with drawing.. It'll be very helpful. Please

[@diycheapneasy6460]

Sorry for the late response. You would just tie a knot at the end of the rope. It's nothing too difficult. There's really not a picture to show you... sorry.

[@RachealCU]

Thank you so much!!

[@diycheapneasy6460]

You're welcome... blessings!

[@KK-mx2di]

Thankful ❤❤