How To Sew An Awning Seam

How to sew a canvas awning.

How to sew an awning seam.

Let the contact cement dry according to the manufacturer s directions then press the repair patch to the bottom of the awning. Add about three inches to the width and about five inches to the height. Also see a demonstration of using a webbing insert to add strength to a triangular. First put some thread that s about twice as long as the seam onto the needle to make sure you ve got enough for the stitches.

One seam allowance is trimmed to 1 8 inch. How to sew a flat felled seam. These are adequate stitches but not the strongest. Mark your desired seam allowance line from the edge of one of your fabric panels on the right or top side of the fabric.

Apply basting tape to the inside of the marked seam allowance line. You ll get the best results if you apply the seam sealer to both sides of the seams. This not only secures the stitch but creates a crease. The canvas awning will go around awning s diagonal metal frame.

Turn the larger seam allowance up and over the smaller one all the way nearly to the seam line stitched earlier. Seam sealer should be re applied periodically if your cover sees a lot of harsh weather and after each cleaning. Then sew the seam closed making the stitches as small as possible for a professional look. This seam is ideal for use in proje.

Press both the seam allowance to one side. Use the measuring tape to find the dimensions of your canvas. For a faster approach use a sewing machine. Cut the fabric according the the.

After you have stitched the fabric it s a good idea to iron the seams. Here s how to construct and sew the overlapping seam. A detailed look at the basics of a doubled felled seam using outdura marine awning fabric 100 solution dyed acrylic. If you chose wax thread ironing the seam will help create a better bond.

Learn how to sew 2 sunbrella facing to an awning edge using the 2 binder attachment instead of a double hem. Most awning fabric uses a single or double stitch to seal the seam. Iosso seam sealer comes with a sponge applicator for easy application directly to your sewn seams. Use an iron to press this.

Make a plain seam.