Hi everyone, I am Jessica over from Me Sew Crazy and I am so excited to be here today! When Dianna asked me to be a part of her Spring Fling event, I was already prepared with what I wanted to share. I've had Spring Fever for months now, having created Spring outfits for my little girls all the way back in January! I just couldn't wait to get back outside and play again...
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Of course we all know April Showers bring Spring Flowers...but there is no need for a little rain to get you down! Not when you have gorgeous fabric lying around and an old umbrella :).
I had been holding onto my Parisville fabric by Tula Pink until the perfect project came along, and when looking at an old Totes umbrella sitting in the corner, I knew I had it! After all, who doesn't dream of Paris in the Spring?!!You will need about 2 yards of fabric for this project, as well as an umbrella with a metal point on top.
For your free tutorial, with detailed instructions and pictures on how to recover an umbrella, click HERE.
Now when it rains I happily grab my new umbrella and run outside, I can't wait to show it to the world!
And don't forget to look for the rainbow after that glorious Spring Shower :).
Thank you so much for having me Dianna! I have had so much fun creating this project and being a part of your Spring Fling event!
Happy Showers everyone!
That is such a fabulous idea! Seriously genius.
ReplyDeleteI totally NEED to do this with a child sized one, wonders if it would work with laminated cottons...Thanks so much for the directions and inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! Thanks for the how-to's!
ReplyDeleteMy Goodness.... this is so amazing~ I like the new dress to the umbrella...
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
I am so pumped about trying this. I love pretty umbrellas and being able to pick my own fabric is too cool. Thanks for the wonderful tutorial.
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I am SO going to try this! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhat great ideas!!! I love them.
ReplyDeleteDeeDee I love love love your blog!!! It is so cute... and I have been meaning to thank you for your comment!!! Sorry for the delay!!
This is soooo fabulous!!! I linked to your tutorial over at Craft Gossip Sewing:
ReplyDeletehttp://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-recover-an-old-umbrella-to-make-it-gorgeous/2011/03/27/
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This is an irresistible idea. I'm off to scour the house for some old, black, boring umbrellas that I can resurrect. Thanks!
ReplyDeletefound you via craft gossip, I love this idea. And that fabric is gorgeous! Thanks for the how-to!
ReplyDeleteFab! Fab! FAB!! I'm going to scour the basement...I know there is a couple of umbrella's just waiting for some "Inspiration"! Thank You!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tutorial. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
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How fabulous! Will have to go op-shopping for an old umbrella to try this out for winter! (After 8 years of drought we are finally getting rain here!). Hugs, Jasmine in Oz
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Thank you so much! This is the 4th time I've google searched for a how-to on this and I have now discovered your genius! Satisfaction galore!...Oh but a few of my end pointy bits have been lost (which is why I need to fix my umbrella) and so I don't have holes to attach - does anyone have any ideas? Would really appreciate your thoughts :)
ReplyDeleteHow did you take the ferrule/tip of the umbrella off? I'm having a hard time getting the one on mine off and don't want to create marks on it from pliers, etc. Thank you!!
ReplyDelete2 yards for a 48 inch umbrella, correct? Or would erring on the safe side with 3 yards be more likely?
ReplyDeleteDee, I just shared your tutorial over on my blog! I think this would be so fun to make and you have such a great lesson :) Thank you, Katie
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