Monthly Project for August, 2001
Suggested Fabrics
Reversible Hawaiian Lanai Banner
Materials Needed
- 7/8 yd. all over Hawaiian print #1
- 7/8 yd. all over Hawaiian print #2
- Thread to match
- 1/2 - 1" wooden dowel
- 2 cup hooks
- String or nylon line
- Use 5/8" seams unless otherwise noted.
- Trim off selvage edges and square both fabric pieces if needed.
- Place fabric right sides together, pin long sides (approx. 44") and bottom (approx 31")
- Measure 4" from top and stitch from that point on each side.
- Stitch across bottom.
- Topstitch or finish 4" top edges by folding 5/8" seams separately.
- Stitch across top.
- Trim bottom corners. Turn and press.
- Measure down from top edge 3-4" (depending on the size of dowel) and topstitch across to create sleeve.
- Insert dowel in sleeve and suspend from cup hooks using string or fishing line.