Start by making the frame.
Diy patio awning frame.
The awning material is a 6 x9 canvas drop cloth.
If it s too snug fold a little more fabric over.
Sew two of the long panels together with a 1 2 seam allowance.
This first idea comes to us from bob in chattanooga tennessee.
Yeap this is a simple dy patio shade which uses curtain and wood frame as its main materials.
Dry fit the frame.
An awning frame supports awning curtains and can provide shade and privacy.
Saving on the cooling bill can be helped by building awnings for the windows to keep out the penetrating sun s rays.
These ideas include shade sails umbrellas awnings trellis structures and more.
Top stitch the folded fabric very close to the edge.
You can install outdoor lighting on the framework to illuminate your deck or patio awning.
The cost to build the shade is only around 100 which is so cheap but the result is so pleasing.
The patio awning frame becomes a permanent part of your deck and you can either leave the fabric up year round or remove it seasonally.
Pergola swing metal pergola deck with pergola pergola shade patio roof pergola plans diy pergola pergola kits pergola ideas.
This is the cheapest canvas drop cloth i.
Diy awning step 1.
Step 1 location of frame.
Whether you want to build a complex or simple frame the following steps can guide you in the process.
Image 1 double the seam allowance over and pin it in place.
Cut the fabric to 4 panels of 10 4.
Decide whether you want to provide over head shade by locating the awning against a building or whether you want the awning to be free standing.
Place the patio awning material on a flat clean surface and fold about a 1 5 8 inch piece over to the wrong side.
The fabric on a backyard canopy like this should last about 15 years.
The shade is enough to cool off the atmosphere around the patio when you enjoy it during the summer days.
With the remaining fabric cut 32 pieces that are 4 1 2 wide and 27 long.
To show that you can build your own diy shade structure for your patio or deck in this post we ve compiled 10 ideas built by our customers using kee klamp fittings.
Slide canvas onto frame.