Has anyone made an umbrella??

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02-01-2013, 03:22 PM

Sandygirl

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Has anyone made an umbrella??

I am looking for a source to purchase the umbrella frame.
Thanks

sandy

02-01-2013, 03:29 PM

BellaBoo

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I saw some in Nancy Notions catalog. I'm pretty sure I did.

02-01-2013, 04:41 PM

Freddie

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I made a fancy umbrella once. I took an old one and removed the material and recovered it with new material to match a gown. Came out just fine!

02-01-2013, 05:22 PM

nativetexan

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yep, found this
http://www.nancysnotions.com/product...and+pattern.do

02-03-2013, 05:47 AM

tkee

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Wow! I think you could buy a couple of umbrellas and take them apart for what one frame costs.

02-03-2013, 09:07 AM

diamondee

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tkee

Wow! I think you could buy a couple of umbrellas and take them apart for what one frame costs.

My thoughts exactly tkee, I was thinking I saw some umbrellas at the dollar store, depending on what you need them for. They probably would not be that sturdy, but if its for decoration... or a practice piece. T
hen purchase a better made one.

02-03-2013, 09:13 AM

kyquiltlover1942

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I think I would get one ar dolar tree to practice with.

02-03-2013, 02:52 PM

resource fabricologist

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Just got done taking an umbrella class. It was fun and easy to do. Email- [email protected] or go to- www.UmbrellaJoan.com
It cost a little over $20.00 for the frame and pattern together...not bad. It was also fun saying " I sewed one because I could".
Besure to say they they are for a class to get a discount.