Deck Chair

Handmade Glamping

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/deck-chair • Posted by Ryland Peters & Small

The decoration on this deck chair is a great way to bring memories alive by using photos of family members and favorite vacations.

You will need

Glue Gun Button(s) 16 x 12 in. (40 x 30 cm) Pillow pad 18 in. (45 cm) coordinating Trim Sewing Thread 24 in. (60 cm) blue Rick Rack Trim 24 in. (60 cm) orange Rick Rack Trim 2 pieces of plain Muslin each 17 x 13 in. (43 x 33 cm) or to fit the pillow pad 10 x 24 in. (25 x 60 cm) striped Fabric 23 x 24 in. (57.5 x 60 cm) Bondaweb 13 x 24 in. (33 x 60 cm) coral Fabric Sewing Machine Iron Scraps of plain Muslin Heat Transfer Paper 21/4 yd (2 m) of 17 in. (43 cm) wide heavyweight striped deck chair Fabric Scissors Vintage Postcard s and photos Deck Chair frame with removable batons

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The decoration on this deck chair is a great way to bring memories alive by using photos of family members and favorite vacations.

Instructions

1. With the deck chair frame flat, measure the length and add on enough extra to fold the fabric over the wooden batons and for a hem at each end. Cut the deck chair fabric to this measurement.

2. Use a scanner or color photocopier to copy the postcards or vintage photos onto heat transfer paper, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Cut the images out and transfer directly onto the deck chair fabric. Alternatively, transfer the images onto plain muslin and then cut and stitch onto the fabric.

3. Fold over each end of the fabric into a small hem, then fold again to make a channel for the batons. Stitch along the first fold line with the sewing machine.

4. Cut the coral fabric into one strip 18 x 31/4 in. (45 x 8 cm), one strip 13 x 31/4 in. (33 x 8 cm), and two strips each 223/4 x 31/4 in. (58 x 8 cm). Cut the striped fabric into one strip 18 x 61/4 in. (45 x 6 cm), one strip 13 x 61/4 in. (33 x 6 cm), and two strips 223/4 x 61/4 in. (58 x 6 cm). Apply Bondaweb to the back of each strip, following the manufacturer’s instructions.

5. Iron the strips to one piece of the muslin to create the Union Jack. Zigzag stitch the orange and blue rick rack onto the diagonals to complete the design. Zigzag along all raw edges and then add the buttons.

6. Place the two pieces of muslin RS together and machine stitch around the sides and bottom, leaving the top open. Turn out and press. Insert the pillow pad.

7. Fold the remaining length of deck chair fabric in half. Place the cushion on top, with open raw edges aligned with the raw edges of the flap, and machine stitch together. Press the seam allowance toward the flap. Use the glue gun to fix a length of decorative trim over the seam allowance to hide the raw edges.

8. Just one thing... Vintage postcards and photos can often be found at yard sales or antique shops if you do not have any of your own. They must be scanned or photocopied onto the transfer paper—you cannot use the originals—so it's fine to use items of sentimental value because the originals will not be damaged. If you don't want a Union Jack design on your pillow, make up your own design in appliqué or embroidery. Turn the deck chair cover over. Align the fold of the flap on the cushion along the bottom fold of the channel at the top of the deck chair. Machine stitch the flap to the deck chair cover along the existing channel stitching line—the cushion will hang over the front of the deck chair on the flap of fabric. Use the batons to attach the cover onto the deck chair.