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Step A Stitch out the panels and sew them together with a zig-zag stitch on your sewing machine or sew together by hand. You are welcome to use a glue gun if prefered. |
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Step B Dip design in hot water, then place your design on a solid round object while still wet. (I used a small ball). Leave it to dry.
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Step C For the larger umbrella I used a plastic soccer ball.
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Step D I placed the wet design on the ball to keep that perfect round form. |
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Step E Place the design outside to dry quicker. |
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Step F Embroider 2x stars for the center outside and center inside. This will ensure that tidy and exceptional finish. The glue gun works wonderfully. |
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Step G I used a piece of round wood (about 10mm / 1/4' thick), my bread knife and a plastic clothes hanger. If you want to only use the stick without the curved handle, please do so. |
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Step H I removed the "handle" off the clothes hanger by carefully cutting the hanger on my bread board. |
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Step I I then wrapped the little stick with some lace (you can use any material strips or even a ribbon) and tied a bow on the end. |
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Step J If you decide to use the little plastic curve, just glue it to the little stick. The ribbon will hide the joint. |
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Step K I went to the local crafts shop and found this little handle, already made. It fitted perfectly over the end of the stick. |
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Step L Just don't wrap your ribbon right till the end if you decide to use this ready-made handle. |
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Step M Just look at the lovely professional touch with the ready-made handle. TIP : Spray paint the handle with the color of choice if you do not like the lace finish. |
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Step N Finally, glue the stick firmly to the umbrella. The wood attaches easily to the thread and holds real well. |
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