Windbreak

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• Step 1

  Fold the top and bottom edges of the main fabric
  over twice to make a double hem and stitch in
  place. Fold over the ends once by 1/4 in. (5 mm)
  and stitch in place.

• Step 2

  Fold each side of the main fabric under by 2 in.
  (5 cm), or to fit the wooden posts, and pin in
  place. Machine stitch down to make a channel for the
  post. Measure 20 in. (50 cm) in from each end and
  make a 2 in. (5 cm) pleat in the fabric (or a pleat
  to fit the wooden post). Pin and machine stitch to
  make the two channels for the remaining posts.

• 

  Step 3

  Fix Bondaweb onto the back of the fabric pieces
  for the applique, following the manufacturer’s
  instructions. Cut three different pieces of fabric for the beach huts, three different pieces of fabric for the doors,
  and three triangles in different fabrics for the
  roofs. Peel away the paper backing on each piece
  ready to add the beach hut design to the windbreak.

• 

  Step 4

  Pin the main part of each beach
  hut onto the center section of
  the windbreak with a gap of
  about 2 in. (5 cm) between
  each one. Pin a triangular
  roof on each hut. Follow the
  manufacturer’s instructions to
  bond everything in place.

• 

  Step 5

  Cut the three circles for the life rings
  in different fabrics. Cut a hole in the
  center of each to make a ring. Cut three
  small triangular flags from different
  fabrics. Arrange the rings, doors and
  flags onto the beach huts. Bond
  the pieces in place as before.

• 

  Step 6

  Pin assorted trimming along the base and sides of each roof. Use one of the trims to add a vertical flagpole at the top of each roof. Machine stitch all the trimmings in place.

• 

  Step 7

  Work a wide zigzag stitch along the raw edges at sides and base of each beach hut. Zigzag stitch around each door and the flag. Work chain stitch around the life rings.
  Add long stitches to create a striped effect on the life ring. Add buttons and sequins to the design as desired.

• 

  Step 8

  Insert a wooden post into each of the four stitched tubes.
  To store the windbreak, simply roll it up with posts in place.

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Steph. · Reading, England, GB · 212 projects 5th July 2013

where did you buy the applique from?

and nice idea! have you got pictures for the steps? dont worry if you dont tho. i just find it easier to follow with pictures

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