How Do You Sew A Replacement Canopy For A Market Umbrella?
The market umbrella, usually made of a canvas canopy supported by a wood or metal frame, is a popular patio covering. Homeowners use them for decorative touches on uncovered outdoor entertaining areas, and restaurants use them in open-air seating sections. Because exposure to the elements such as harsh sun and rain showers can degrade the canopy over time, making a replacement canopy for less than the cost of a new canopy or entire umbrella makes perfect sense. With some new fabric, a sewing machine and basic sewing skills, you can make your own replacement canopy in about one day. Buy enough canvas to replace the worn canopy. Heavy-duty and all-weather fabrics are a good idea since the umbrella will be outside. You may also want to consider a treated fabric that lends some waterproofing qualities to the canvas. Dismantle the worn canopy to use as a pattern. Wash the old canopy first in cold water and air dry it. Since this will come in contact with the new canvas as a pattern, you do
