How To Sew An Awning Seam

For a faster approach use a sewing machine.

How to sew an awning seam.

How to sew a flat felled seam. These are adequate stitches but not the strongest. A detailed look at the basics of a doubled felled seam using outdura marine awning fabric 100 solution dyed acrylic. The canvas awning will go around awning s diagonal metal frame.

One seam allowance is trimmed to 1 8 inch. 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. Add about three inches to the width and about five inches to the height. Use the measuring tape to find the dimensions of your canvas.

Iosso seam sealer comes with a sponge applicator for easy application directly to your sewn seams. This not only secures the stitch but creates a crease. This seam is ideal for use in proje. Seam sealer should be re applied periodically if your cover sees a lot of harsh weather and after each cleaning.

Also see a demonstration of using a webbing insert to add strength to a triangular. Mark your desired seam allowance line from the edge of one of your fabric panels on the right or top side of the fabric. Then sew the seam closed making the stitches as small as possible for a professional look. Using contact cement paint one side of the repair patch and then paint the corresponding area on the underside of the awning 2 inches beyond all sides of the rip.

You ll get the best results if you apply the seam sealer to both sides of the seams. We used a 1 2 inch seam allowance in our tutorial video. Most awning fabric uses a single or double stitch to seal the seam. Apply basting tape to the inside of the marked seam allowance line.

Learn how to sew 2 sunbrella facing to an awning edge using the 2 binder attachment instead of a double hem. Here s how to construct and sew the overlapping seam. Let the contact cement dry according to the manufacturer s directions then press the repair patch to the bottom of the awning. How to sew a canvas awning.

If you chose wax thread ironing the seam will help create a better bond. Turn the larger seam allowance up and over the smaller one all the way nearly to the seam line stitched earlier. Use an iron to press this. To repair a torn seam try using a needle and thread.

After you have stitched the fabric it s a good idea to iron the seams.