Windbreak

Handmade Glamping

Posted by Ryland Peters & Small

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Why have a boring windbreak when you can have this decorative design to add a glamorous feel to a day on the beach.

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You Will Need (12 things)

  • 14 x 20 in. (35 x 50 cm) piece of Bondaweb
  • Assorted pieces of Fabric for the appliqué
  • 111/2 in. (28 cm) of Trim in each of three different styles/colors
  • 6 in. (15 cm) Ribbon
  • 6 in. (15 cm) Rick Rack Trim
  • 8 in. (20 cm) Rick Rack Trim or ribbon in each of 3 different styles/colors
  • Coordinating Embroidery Floss (thread) and needle
  • 12 Button(s)
  • Selection of Sequins
  • 4 wooden Windbreak Posts
  • Sewing Machine & matching sewing thread
  • 23/4 yd (2.5 m) Fabric

Steps (8 steps, 120 minutes)

  1. 1

    Fold the top and bottom edges of the main fabric
    over twice to make a double hem and stitch in
    place. Fold over the ends once by 1/4 in. (5 mm)
    and stitch in place.

  2. 2

    Fold each side of the main fabric under by 2 in.
    (5 cm), or to fit the wooden posts, and pin in
    place. Machine stitch down to make a channel for the
    post. Measure 20 in. (50 cm) in from each end and
    make a 2 in. (5 cm) pleat in the fabric (or a pleat
    to fit the wooden post). Pin and machine stitch to
    make the two channels for the remaining posts.

  3. 3

    Fix Bondaweb onto the back of the fabric pieces
    for the applique, following the manufacturer’s
    instructions. Cut three different pieces of fabric for the beach huts, three different pieces of fabric for the doors,
    and three triangles in different fabrics for the
    roofs. Peel away the paper backing on each piece
    ready to add the beach hut design to the windbreak.

  4. 4

    Pin the main part of each beach
    hut onto the center section of
    the windbreak with a gap of
    about 2 in. (5 cm) between
    each one. Pin a triangular
    roof on each hut. Follow the
    manufacturer’s instructions to
    bond everything in place.

  5. 5

    Cut the three circles for the life rings
    in different fabrics. Cut a hole in the
    center of each to make a ring. Cut three
    small triangular flags from different
    fabrics. Arrange the rings, doors and
    flags onto the beach huts. Bond
    the pieces in place as before.

  6. 6

    Pin assorted trimming along the base and sides of each roof. Use one of the trims to add a vertical flagpole at the top of each roof. Machine stitch all the trimmings in place.

  7. 7

    Work a wide zigzag stitch along the raw edges at sides and base of each beach hut. Zigzag stitch around each door and the flag. Work chain stitch around the life rings.
    Add long stitches to create a striped effect on the life ring. Add buttons and sequins to the design as desired.

  8. 8

    Insert a wooden post into each of the four stitched tubes.
    To store the windbreak, simply roll it up with posts in place.