How to Sew a Patio Umbrella

[@carynwakelin2494]

To those people saying how expensive the fabric is I would say, yes it is, but obviously the company is going to promote their own products in the video. You can use normal scissors and a domestic sewing machine, and buy cheaper fabric if you like, which I will be doing. I have already bought my fabric from eBay (lightweight waterproof canvas) at £36 for 6 metres and came on here to watch how to make it. My fabric may not last as long as the Sunbrella fabric but is within my budget. The video is wonderful, with clear instructions and close ups. Thank you so much for bothering to put this video online - it is extremely helpful!

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks for the kind comments! The issue of using a cheaper fabric is that you may only get one season out of the umbrella before it fades or eventually rots in the sun. I would rather spend a little more for an Acrylic fabric, especially since I will have to put so much time and energy into cutting and sewing it together. Just my thoughts.....

[@flowerchild777]

Caryn, you can also use a product similar to ScotchGard to weatherization your umbrella. Should help with fading. You'd probably want to do that annually, but it's still budget-friendly.🤗

[@ekrem06]

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the making of this video. Yesterday, my wife and I bought fabric and renewed our old umbrella thanks to you. I wish I could add a photo here. Thank you very much indeed. Greetings from Istanbul/Turkey.

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad we could help!

[@nanasloves]

I Agree, I appreciate the help I’ve gotten from their videos! The price of their Sunbrella is good too.

[@drmichaelelinski6992]

Your videos, with the professionals demonstrating the techniques, along with the wonderful narrator, makes these lessons enjoyable, entertaining, and especially useful. Thank you.

[@joannjackson6417]

Thank you for the tutorial. Nice and clear directions.

[@SailriteDIY]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@lynnewoike1994]

I did it! Thanks to this video and Angela's skill, it was pretty easy to finish this umbrella.

[@rashiqahanem3754]

How did you get the dimensions? I dont have an old cover to take its dimensions... Can you advise what to do?

[@ytkim1000]

Wow! You all make it look sooooo easy! I've got to try this! I love the Sailrite videos and I love that sewing machine too. I'd love a featherweight size to go in our fulltime RV.

[@jaii9301]

Absolutely, quick and easy... saved, for later!

[@twahaheather1050]

Thank you, you guys are doing a great job , one of the best and helpful you tube videos I have ever seen , appreciated

[@SusieQuhNOT]

VERY nice video. I've wanted a patio umbrella for EVER but could never justify the cost of "needs" vs "wants" on my budget. I just found one with rotted fabric someone had put on the curb, and thought, hmmmm... there must to be a youtube video for an umbrella makeover. Lo and behold. Thank you so much for posting this video. I see my layers vent circles as a great big flower though. I can't wait to get started. Happy mothers day to me! :)

[@SailriteDIY]

That is good news!

[@johngalv9288]

Great video as usual! Very detailed and professional, thank you!

[@katc.4806]

Thank You for this educational video. I am about to remake my Patio Umbrella.

[@SailriteDIY]

You are welcome!

[@Manjusha_SS]

It is very useful to me. I made this one. Thank you so much

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@flowerchild777]

What color did you use?

[@flowerchild777]

@@SailriteDIY I've asked already, but what's the difference in furniture and marine grade fabric?

[@SailriteDIY]

@@flowerchild777 Sunbrella Furniture or Upholstery fabric is a little lighter than Marine Grade Sunbrella. The Upholstery fabric also is not nearly as stiff as Marine Grade. I hope this answers your questions, if not please write again.

[@SailriteDIY]

@@flowerchild777 This is the color: www.sailrite.com/Sunbrella-5417-0000-Canvas-Tuscan-54

[@josephcherne3647]

Excellent video! I don't understand why some people have to vent ( excuse the pun) , if you don't want to spend the money for a premiuum product then buy the less expensive material. After doing my due dilligence I found your Sunbrella prices competative with other suppliers. Now to my question, I have a a 15' diameter umbrella and each gore is made up of 3 sections that are not connected between that panel and the one below except where that connect to the next gore, I assume this is for air venting,. Do you have any additional directions for how to handle this situation that would be helpful, do you just attach it on the vertical seams?

[@SailriteDIY]

Hi Joseph, Based on what you are saying it sounds like the correct solution. I would also assume it is for venting and to avoid damage in high winds. You may want to email images to [e-mail] so I can take a closer look.

[@isshiomi6364]

Excellent video....Thanks for sharing it...Best wishes and God bless you...

[@daphnethemelis]

Terrific video with lots of info. I might not use sunbrella but the instructions make me think I can do this

[@SailriteDIY]

Thank you so much for the positive feedback! I'm glad the instructions were helpful.

[@nsmith4588]

Very clearly explained, thank you.

[@zoraidaherrnandez-id7tg]

😁👋🥰thank you so much for this excellent tutorial,its very helpful,thank you for explaining every step ,😅👍👍👍👌👌👌and thanks everyone for your great job ,blessings ,I love it 🥰👏👏👏👏👏👏Bravo Sail Rite company,great job excellent people 😁🥰👋🦋

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LauraDoubekKraft]

Great instructions! I have been wanting to try this.

[@bethanytaylor65]

Fantastic tutorial! Thank you for sharing your expertise!

[@SANTAFEDEMONTERREY]

QUE DIOS TE BENDIGA, POR TU PACIENCIA. AMIGO QUE BONITO Y QUE DELICADESA DELICADEZA PARA DAR UN TOQUE DE BELLEZA A TODO AQUELLO QUE DIOS CREO. ÉXITO Y VICTORIA EN TUS CREACIONES.

[@RobHaren]

Thanks for the tutorial. I was wondering why the tie was not sewn under the square patch? Seems like it would look better.

[@SailriteDIY]

That could be done. Good suggestion.

[@flowerchild777]

Seems like the patch would protect the tie better if the tie were underneath.

[@user-fs5lc2dl7t]

Great job Angela...wish I had as big a work table too....

[@generatorblue]

Did you say: "All other fabrics are far less inferior."? The meaning of that sentence is: "All other fabrics are superior (better than Sunbrella)." It would be easier to remove the stiches and take out one panel and use it as a template to cut the other identical panels. All that measuring is a waste of time. Exact measurements do not require a number system (metric or English...) or a calculator. What you se is what you get! To cut out the stiches, use a razor blade retrieved from a disposable shaver that has two or fewer blades. Use the largest knife to split and separate the metal shaving blades from the plastic shaving head.

[@daydreamidealist]

I noticed that, too.

[@carlao549]

wow wonderfulll - good work girl

[@KoobTea]

thank you very much love the Calculator :)

[@injuredsnail]

wow that was wonderful and looked very simple...thanks.

[@gb6420]

I'm working on one now using some heavy fabric that I friend gave me. I made one a few years ago using white duck cloth for a 7 foot umbrella. Cost about $18 for the fabric bought at Walmart. Some tips...wash the fabric after you cut the panels in case of shrinkage. Don't dry the fabric in dryer, hang dry it, then iron it before sewing. This will allow you to wash it in the future without it shrinking & not fitting when you put the cloth back on the umbrella frame.I used white duck cloth because it won't fade in the sun, but it can get dirty but you can wash it. It holds up well & won't fade because it's white. Make sure the umbrella is wide open when taking measurements, otherwise the fabric will be too tight (a mistake I made the first time)& the umbrella won't open fully.I only use one circle of fabric on top and borrowed a grommet tool to install a grommet on top. I didn't install a tie with mine.This is an excellent video.

[@pignanelli]

That's a great idea! Beats $190 for Sunbrella Fabric - and I LIKE white!

[@timgreen2426]

Wash fabric as a whole. If you cut into gores first and it shrinks....youre screwed.

[@nanasloves]

@@pignanelliSunbrella is worth saving up for to me because I have a quality frame I bought used, I don’t want to make this over and over. Sunbrella last so so much longer,

[@nanasloves]

I got a couple of refrigerator shelves from an old refrigerator from an appliance store to use under a heat knife.

[@vigneshraja216]

Extraordinary your work👏❤️

[@F3FisGoodforYou]

Exactly the video that I needed !!!

[@ivorygilyard2243]

that was so amazing!!! this video was really helpful. I feel like trying to make my own. You all make it look so easy. I did subscribe. Thanks.

[@dougwolven8592]

I always end up at Sailrite!

[@SailriteDIY]

Oh, ya!!!!

[@patchamonjirayutcharoensuk4324]

Can I order to replace

[@inanordnael]

What is the thickness in millimeters of your fabric?

[@SailriteDIY]

Google "inches to mm" to find your answer.

[@inanordnael]

@@SailriteDIY I understand, but I wanted to know how thick your fabric is?

[@SailriteDIY]

@@inanordnael Oh, sorry. It is 0.58mm thick.

[@inanordnael]

@@SailriteDIY ok thanks

[@flowerchild777]

@@SailriteDIY IS there much difference between the furniture and marine grade fabric?

[@entisarmcdonald2967]

Great video! Thank you! Question: since “Marine fabric’s lifespan is double that of the furniture fabric, is there a reason (other than cost) one would choose the furniture fabric for the umbrella vs the marine fabric?

[@SailriteDIY]

You can use Sunbrella Marine Grade, but it is thicker and firmer and does not as easily fold up as the Sunbrella Upholstery (or what was then called Furniture Fabric). Most people want to easily collapse the umbrella, and the Sunbrella Marine Grade does not allow it as well as the Sunbrella Upholstery Fabric.

[@Patricia68853]

excelente !... muchas gracias por compartir, me será muy útil para hacer mi nueva sombrilla para el sol.

[@SailriteDIY]

Gracias, me alegro de que te gustó el video!

[@Marleena133]

A BIG THANK you

[@SailriteDIY]

You are welcome!!!!

[@cristinasantos7492]

buen video como para ser una sombrilla....solo que tambien falta una buena maquina....cuanto cuesta una maquina como esa que cose lona....gracias.....

[@annmark1966]

That was, amazing.. Can you get the fabric in the uk? Thank you.

[@SailriteDIY]

We ship our fabric worldwide. Just place it in the shopping cart and click on the estimate shipping to see a price.

[@rikarnuf]

Muy bueno y didactico... mil gracias !!!

[@SailriteDIY]

Eres bienvenido!

[@umbrellareplacementpeterhi1061]

great video. So detailed and professional. How long would you say an average person with similar tools to yourself could make one? Just a guess please. Would be most helpful. I have ordered one of your Sailrite hot knives. Cant wait to make one. Thanks.

[@SailriteDIY]

I would say it will take from 3 to 5 hours if this is your first umbrella project. After making one, it goes much faster on the second.

[@gloriacabrera9813]

Hola, gracias por compartir. por que no tenía idea de como hacerle a mi sombrilla que ya está muy dañada. Cuando la renueve les compartiré, nuevamente muchas gracias me son de mucha bendición, dede México DF

[@SailriteDIY]

¡De nada! Háganos saber si tiene alguna pregunta.

[@olm1974]

Algun video de reparar manivela ?

[@F3FisGoodforYou]

Why choose a Sunbrella furniture fabric for this project ? Does it have the same resistance to UV and rain than the Marine grade ?

[@xtafpfhr5491]

I love your videos! They're so detailed and really helpful :) I already used your tips to make some great cushions for my patio chairs and now I want to try to do an umbrella as well once mine needs to have the fabric replaced. I do have one question. Could you demonstrate sometime the seamstress cutting the fabric with the alternative hot knife that you mention? I'd love to get a hot knife but the one you had at your website was too costly for me. I saw one from Walnut Hollow (model 29639) that was more in my price range but only saw it after I had already sewed my pillows so I didn't need it then. The style looks different from the one you had so I wonder how it would work by comparison.

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks for your positive comments! Regarding your question about another type of hotknife from another store, you would have to do some testing, as they are all slightly different and will preform differently. Usually the blade is the major issue I find with other hotknifes. I typically use our Edge Hotknife which heats up in a few seconds and cools down in a minute or two. www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edge-Hotknife-Package-110-Volt You may want to consider this less expensive hot knife and the blade that you must purchase separately: www.sailrite.com/Weller-Soldering-Iron-Hotknife Blade: www.sailrite.com/Tip-for-Weller-Hotknife

[@xtafpfhr5491]

thank you :) have you used that model for cutting fabric? how did you find it compared with the hot knife from the video?

[@SailriteDIY]

The Weller Hotknife listed above, yes I have used it. It works well, but takes about 4 minutes to heat up. So, as long as you leave it hot and plugged in when using, it works well, but if you unplug it after each cut to let it cool down it will take another 4 minutes to heat up again. That is the only major pain of that cheaper knife, otherwise it is good.

[@xtafpfhr5491]

I've never used a hot knife so I'm kinda confused why you would want it to cool down while you're using it? Does that model just get too hot?

[@SailriteDIY]

That is a good question. The issue about a hot knife is that you want it to be hot when you need it to cut, but when you are done cutting it would be good if it were to cool down fast, so it does not damage anything it accidentally touches. The issue with hot knifes that take several minutes to heat up is this... you do not want to unplug them (after they are heated up) when they are not in use, because you may need to make another cut in a few minutes and do not want to wait for it to heat up again. In those several minutes before the next cut is required, the knife is hot and may burn anything it accidentally comes in contact with.

[@pilotnelson4507]

Length of stitch? Or did I miss that? I've watched a bunch of Sailrite videos and haven't seen that mentioned. My bad if I missed it... Appreciate anyone's suggestions if they have input on length of stitch for various projects.

[@SailriteDIY]

I would try to sew with a 6mm stitch length or as close as possible to that length.

[@KarenGrieves]

what kind of Needle are you using Mine Gumms up using the tape.

[@SailriteDIY]

It is not the needle. Here are some suggestions: 1. Try the next smaller needle. Sometimes you just need more friction between the needle and the fabric to clean the adhesive from the needle. Otherwise the adhesive fills the groove in the needle and keeps that groove from performing its function - allowing the thread to slip on one side of the needle to allow for thread loop creation. If the loop is not created then the machine will skip a stitch or stitches. 2. Push the needle into a bar of Ivory soap repetitively to coat it prior to installing it in your sewing machine. Adhesive just doesn’t stick to this soap and it sometimes works really well. 3. Make sure you are using the right basting tape. If the tape you are using has too much adhesive content it will stick great but will also potentially cause stitch skipping.

[@polyocular3511]

"All other fabrics are far less inferior." Lol, I would rethink that statement.

[@sewcrazeee]

A slip of the lip!

[@pignanelli]

So what he's saying is that Sunbrella fabric is FAR MORE inferior than any other fabric out there! Well to hell with that, then, I'm out! lol

[@dominique___1980]

I thought the exact thing the moment it came out of his mouth. LOLOLOL

[@donnabatson7357]

My husband threw away our raggedy umbrella, because he thought we could easily buy a replacement umbrella. However, we can’t seem to find one anywhere online with the number of ribs we have. Is there a way to figure out the size and amount of fabric needed if you know the length and number of ribs?

[@SailriteDIY]

Hi Donna, Yes! we have a calculator that can help determine the materials required. www.fabric-calculator.com/umbrellas.aspx

[@distractedmonkeydesign]

What type of thread do you use to stand up to the UV as well as the Sunbrella canvas does?

[@SailriteDIY]

A PTFE thread is a lifetime thread, it never rots no matter how much UVR it is exposed to and it is chemical resistant. We recommend using Profilen brand. Here is a link: www.sailrite.com/Notions/Threads/Lifetime-Thread

[@30deblanc]

Is there a company that will custom make the umbrella frame and rib for you?

[@1Hoodle6]

After one buys the pricey sun fella fabric and rents or buys an incredible sewing machine and a hot knife cutter and happens to have a warehouse to make this canopy the final price is about $300 per canopy cover?

[@carolest.laurent-groves8791]

Is it a 1/2 inch hem on the upper hem? It says 1 inch, but if you add the 2 - 1/2 inch hems on the double hem to 1 inch on the single hem, you exceed the 1 and 1/2 inch allowance . Help!

[@SailriteDIY]

If your top single hem is 1" and your bottom double hem is 1/2" then you will be taking up 2" of the fabric. If you only want to take up 1 1/2" just make the top hem 1/2 inch.

[@JORGINHODONASCIMENTO]

ok, question... Can an umbrella be made with a single piece of fabric or whatever material you use instead of panels?

[@SailriteDIY]

No, a single piece of fabric will not work. The umbrella has too much shape to be made from a single panel. It must be cut into triangular sections which are sewn together.

[@jorgeenriqueespitiaespitia1531]

Quien me ayuda a sacar el depiece en el calculador. tengo de diámetro 289cm radio 157cm 8 piezas.para corte gracias

[@pegdimarco5316]

If you want you can learn from woodprix scripts how to make it yourself.

[@jannyb55]

Awesome!

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad you liked the video.

[@dc8023]

0:29 "you must use sunbrella fabric, all other fabrics are far less inferior". ??

[@yangyu7895]

excellent

[@carolynmeikle3875]

The Abba Patio umbrella from BIZARKDEAL is very well made.

[@carolynmeikle3875]

+Carolyn Meikle The assembly was easy. I just had to purchase 4 large cement pavers (40 lbs each) to weight down the base.

[@carolynmeikle3875]

+Carolyn Meikle The umbrella provides great shade and it is nice when we're all sitting around the table and not looking around an umbrella pole.

[@xtafpfhr5491]

stop spamming your crappy website on all the videos. I seen this on another video already at a different KZbin channel and the bizarkdeal website tries to prevent you from leaving when you go there. Luckily I always keep my browser's task manager open so I just killed the web page so I could leave >:/

[@muriellegrandjean9480]

great !

[@gugumpanza3665]

Wow Thanks.

[@generatorblue]

Watch "UMBRELLA CANVAS FLIP (from shaded to shinny)" on my channel. The only thing that you will need to do is the relocate the center piece (MANUALLY WITH A NEEDLE) on the other side. make sure to PAINT THE TOP OF THE POST before the FLIP.

[@tamarakennedy4976]

You should pay her very very well for her back breaking labor intensive work....she is the reason you make any money at all for this price the pressure is on the seamstress every stitch better be perfect for this cost ...like we said you better be paying her very very well...at least 25 an hour sick pay vacation pay medical dental optical insurance and family emergency time. 401k or share stock in business retirement benefits ....

[@timgreen2426]

You can buy replacement canopy for cheaper than making it yourself with the cost of fabric this video uses.

[@SailriteDIY]

Share the link that uses Sunbrella® Upholstery Fabric please.

[@ManufacturersInIndia]

Very nice Outstanding & Fantastic. I m also deals with the same. Garden Umbrella, Canopy Tents, Swing & Jhula Manufacturer in Delhi, India.

[@lakirbs8927]

"All other fabrics are far less inferior" ???? WTF. More inferior. More inferior.

[@genesmay6589]

Was that 7 yrds @ $27 a yard? expensive umbrella!!!

[@SailriteDIY]

Gene Smay Sunbrella Upholstery fabric is a premium outdoor fabric, the price ranges from about $21.95 to $25.95. However, Sailrite stocks other fabrics for outdoor applications like Polyesters, but they will not last as long as Sunbrella which is 100% solution dyed Acrylic. The type of fabric picked is always up to the end user, the process is still the same as outlined in this video.

[@Dorlinedainwen]

Gene Smay you can go cheaper and buy outdoor UV resistant paint then glaze it with waterproof spray ;) Duck cloth is a great option :)

[@genesmay6589]

Actually it is about the same to go to the local Ollie's bargain and get a new umbrella every 7 years at $40 by then the tables and chairs are rusted, broke, brittle anyway.

[@xtafpfhr5491]

how long can you expect to use the Sunbrella fabric before you see noticeable fade? it is waterproof?

[@ricktssf]

sunbrella is last for decades of summer use and it does not fade

[@bobfromtheband1]

You state in your introduction that "Other fabrics are far less inferior" You need to change that to "Other fabrics are for 'more' inferior".

[@SailriteDIY]

Opps, you are correct!

[@bobfromtheband1]

Glad to be of assistance. Merry Christmas.👍👍👍🎅🏽

[@florentinaraja9178]

español

[@tamarakennedy4976]

$160.00 JUST FOR 6 YARDS OF MATERIAL BEFORE SHIPPING AND TAXES...THAT IS INSANE ...AT AROUND $36 PER/YD. HOLY CRAP. I CAN PURCHASE A BRAND NEW UMBRELLA FOR LESS THAN $200 AND NO EFFORT EXCEPT TO PICK IT UP BRING IT HOME AND PLACE IN MY STAND AND OPEN ENJOY AND CUT OUT THE GREEDY GUTS. THERE IS PROFIT MARGIN AND THERE IS PRICE GOUGING.

[@SailriteDIY]

You must have picked out the more expensive Sunbrella Upholstery Fabrics. You can get some for around $23 per yard. Here is a link: sailrite.com/Fabric-Brands/Sunbrella/Outdoor-Living-Use/Umbrellas/type/Products?order=onlinecustomerprice:asc&show=100

[@koragraceful]

You don't want to say, "all other fabrics are far less inferior," you want to say, "all other fabrics are far MORE inferior" lol! Better grammar to say, "all other fabrics are quite inferior."