Name:
Enovia Bedford
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What I Made
Super cute umbrella holder, to jazz up those spring rainy days. I wrapped a pringles can in fabric, added a zipper and a strap and presto.
How I Made it
Supplies: You can use a Voss water bottle, Pringles can , anything with a cylinder shape that can handle a little water.
Scissors
Fabric
Hot glue, or non toxic craft glue
Chain, stones, tassels
Twine, or rope
Needle and thread
Step 1
Prep your canister. Make sure the inside is clean and dry. You are going to cut down one side (leaving the top and bottom rims on) approximately 3” wide.
Step 2
Hot glue your lid or cap to the rest of your cylinder.
Step 3
Cut your fabric slightly larger than your cylinder. Make sure you have ample space for when the umbrella is inside.
Step 4
Glue your fabric to your cylinder. I smudge a small amount of glue from top to bottom and smooth down as I go. You don’t want your fabric to buckle.
Step 5
Now the tricky part. It’s time to install your zipper. I used a zipper I had that was longer than what I needed so I glued it inside of the canister. You can simply hand stitch your zipper to your fabric. Me, I glued mine shhh don’t tell.
Step 6
Now its time to cover up those rough edges. I used a curtain tie that I randomly found in my box o crap. So open up yours, I’m sure there’s a belt, scarf or something you can use to beautify the edges of your umbrella holder. I used hot glue and wrapped the fabric around the seam.
Step 7
Tassel Time. I used a tassel because I had one. It isn’t necessary but adds some flare to your bag. I used the tassel from the curtain tie. I filled the inside rim with glue and pressed firmly to the bottom of the umbrella holder.
Step 8
Your just about done. It’s time to add your chain. I punched a hole on the top and bottom of the canister. You can opt to sew your chain to the outside. A light weight aluminum chain is best.
You are done! Even though it will have to be a rainy day for you to use it (or you can just through your keys, I.D. lip gloss and go as a evening bag), you will still be in style. Through this bag over your shoulder with your favorite cross body bag, rolled up jeans, t shirt and your favorite wellies.
Tips and Tricks
- Iron your fabric first
- use a cylinder that is water proof
- if you put clasps on both sides of the straps you can wear it as a necklace
