The source suggests sewing a pattern-free umbrella sleeve from sturdy lightweight fabric, preferably water-repellent. It gives the umbrella length and circumference measurements, a 5 cm allowance for the casing and 1 cm seam allowances, and the main sequence of operations. However, the finished piece dimensions, fold line, and boxed-base construction are not described clearly enough to reproduce without fitting it to your own umbrella.
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Things you will learn
Measurements depend on the specific umbrella: you need its length and circumference.
The source calls for adding 5 cm for the casing and 1 cm for seams, but does not say which side of the rectangle each allowance belongs to.
You need 2 lengths of drawstring tape, 15 cm each; knot their ends together in pairs.
Finished Umbrella Sleeve
A compact sleeve in sturdy lightweight fabric, with a boxed base and a casing tightened with ties.
Materials and tools
Materials
Sturdy lightweight fabric, A water-repellent fabric is best: raincoat fabric, nylon, coated rainwear fabric, or fabric from an old jacket.
Drawstring tape, 2 lengths, each 15 cm, For the drawstring casing.
Preparation
Measure the umbrella
Measure its length and circumference. The figures will vary with the umbrella you choose.
Cutting and Sewing the Main Piece
First cut a rectangular main piece to your umbrella measurements, then stitch it along three sides.
Use the finished sleeve as a guide
The finished sleeve is long, with a boxed base and a tied top. To sew it, measure the umbrella's length and circumference; these vary with the umbrella being used.
Cut and sew the main piece
The source suggests cutting a rectangle to the umbrella measurements, adding 5 cm for the casing and 1 cm for seams, then folding it lengthwise and cutting it into two pieces. Stitch the pieces along three sides, leaving a 5 cm edge unsewn. The rectangle dimensions, fold line, and which edge remains open are not specified.
Form the boxed base
Press the seam allowances open. The source says to stitch the corners 2 cm in from the edge, then turn the sleeve right side out, but does not show how the corners are formed or identify the edge from which to measure the 2 cm.
Casing and Ties
Finish the top edge with two lengths of drawstring tape and knot their ends.
Attach the drawstring tape on one side
Take 2 lengths of drawstring tape, 15 cm each. Place them on one side of the future casing, wrap them in the fabric, and stitch.
Attach the drawstring tape on the other side
On the other side, lay one tape end from left to right and the other from right to left. Stitch them in the same way.
Knot the ends
Knot the tape ends together in pairs.
Finish and variations
Finish
Use the sleeve
To put the sleeve on or take it off, pull the ties in opposite directions to tighten or loosen it.
Variations
Bright fabric for a child
You can make the sleeve in bright fabric, making it easier for a child to find their belongings at school and keep them organized.
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