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Hi all,

I'm after a sun canopy for a Cabanon Galaxy (ever hopeful) but Cabanon only do a "luxury" one for £250, which is a bit much when we don't really need it. So I was thinking about making one, I could do it for nearer to £50. I think that all I would need is the canvas( I know where I can get that) eyelets & spare poles & a bit of skill on the sewing machine. As far as I can see, I just need a measured rectangle of canvas with eyelets in the correct places to attach to existing poles & maybe some tape to tie on. Has anyone ever tried this, or does it sound like a really daft idea.   

Thanks

You will need to use an industrial sewing machine as ordinary dressmaking ones will not take the canvas [will be too thick]

good luck

P.S. to save on stress levels I'd buy one lol

I've attached a link for a conway cruiser sun canopy pattern, don't know if it can be adapted to fit yours

http://www.conwayowners.org.uk/reference/cruiser_awning.pdf

Leather or Denim needles will be your best bet and as long as your machine has a strong motor on it u should be fine make sure u use aluminium eyelets so they dont rust

Donna

Quote: Originally posted by jancx on 20/10/2004

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I've attached a link for a conway cruiser sun canopy pattern, don't know if it can be adapted to fit yours

http://www.conwayowners.org.uk/reference/cruiser_awning.pdf

 

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Hey, great link! I`ve been wondering if this was possible for ages...I`ve got several scavenged poles downstairs.

And sewing canvas can`t be tougher than sewing denim, especially if there are few overlapping seams. A domestic sewing machine should be fine...or use an old treadle machine. They can get through anything.

Treadle machine sounds like a good idea & the Conway sun canopy pattern looks quite useful.

As no-one has said that it sounds like a ridiculous idea, I think I'll go ahead, If it works, I'll let you know. Wish me luck 

Good luck Sooze, gotta be worth a try.

Thanks Jo,

the tip about the reinforced eyelets are will be invaluable I'm sure, not something I would have thought about possibly until I heard a ripping sound. I can't wait to get started now, as I've tracked down some canvas in the exact colour. At least I have all winter & possibly a lot longer before I need to use the canopy.

Please can you tell us where you can get teh canvas

thanks

Hi Soggymoggy

I foound the canvas here http://www.pointnorth.co.uk/shop_sub_cat.asp?cat_id=1&sub_cat_id=35&txt_cat=FABRICS&txt_sub_cat=TENT+FABRICS

its the tent twill T#7, I got a couple of samples & while I'm not sure that the quality is quite as good as Cabanon's, it's pretty close. I tested it for waterproofness & it is, but I am only  using it for a sun canopy (not a rain shelter). I was quite impressed & the colour is perfect for what I want.

Ask them for a sample, mine arrived very quickly.