Deck Chair

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• Step 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.

• Step 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.

• Step 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.

• Step 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.

• Step 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.

• Step 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.

• Step 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.

• Step 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.

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