I want to stretch this fabric across two poles of a gazebo to create a shade. Does the 6 foot side have a decent finish, or would I have to hem it to avoid fraying?
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Just to add life to the fabric it would be wise to turn that raw edge under & Hem it..since it isn't attached to anything, the "raw" edge could begin to fray after extended us, especially if you have any wind to speak of.
578524
Both long sides are finished but one is finished more securely than the other and I expect you would want to either hem, use butterfly clips or velcro tape to form a hem on the ends and possibly sides. I used velcro tape for an indoor use and it worked well. Am thinking of doing something similar to what you describe next summer and will likely fold the ends and put in grommets to hook it in place.
578525
The sides are finished and should not fray unless cut. It was very easy to use staplegun to fasten to wood. If you need to add grommets to allow fastening to other material, fabric seems like it would work well. If you did choose to hem, it would be easy to sew any size hem (even very small) if you wanted to reinforce. But with uniform stretching and stapling, it should work well for your purpose. I had material up in AZ sun for 6 months and it is still like brand new.
578526
It will not fray. The material is kind of like the shelf/drawer liner you can buy that is rubbery and non-slip
17015
I am using mine in a single piece as a sun cover for my RV. however, it appears sturdy enough that you shouldn't have to hem it.
1174197
If you could re-sew the seem you created I'm sure you could but it's definitely not designed for that. The fabric is thick but it's a fairly large weave and would fray if cut (and not re-sewn).
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I'm looking to use this as a drop down shade. So I wouldn't use the side arms, I would just let it hang straight down. 2 questions, 1 how long is this in total length from top to the bottom of the like 6" flap that hangs from the end of the awning? 2 Will this work for just hanging down without the side arms. My area isn't really too windy so not worried too much about it swinging around for if it did I could make some other adjustments to secure it. Thanks
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I think this is a good choice of fabric for that. The only thing to be aware of is that chiffon frays easily on the side where it is cut, so you just have to make sure that it doesn't get pulled to much on that side.
162156
If you are asking if it will stretch....as in sag or distort in a hung position...the answer is no. The fabric I that placed on top of my pergola has not sagged or stretched, even in the heat of 98 degree temps. But....if you wanted to physically stretch the fabric yourself, perhaps to pull it taught on initial installation on top of a pergola, you can get some "give" out of it but not alot.
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That is actually what I did. I purchased the shade with the intentions of covering it with a chevron fabric. I used hot glue and folded about an inch over on each side. The roller mechanism inside malfunctioned the first time I pulled it down. I don't believe it had anything to do with the weight of the fabric, but more the quality of the item. I hope you have better luck than I did.
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Depends - it looks like about the same weave as the dog bed fabric they make, which depending on heat and amount of weight from a dog on it does stretch and contract a little. The shade fabric itself does not seem to have substantial stretch as far as when trying it off. Heat conditions may make it a little more stretchy, but not substantially. I haven't noticed any stretching since putting mine up - I have it tied off at the corners. Hope that helps.
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No not really..you can use bungees at 6 points to give it some stretch but will reduce coverage on sides.
897955
I bought this to make a lean-to for a Renaissance Fair. I reinforced the corners and added grommets. Personally I prefer the ones I can get at Home Depot. They don't shrink as much and the fabric seems stronger.
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Kerry, This fabric is 54 wide and is sold by the yard. I think you would need 2 yards to allow for some overhang. You will have some extra fabric
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You may have to add rope to each corner as there is not enough to make the 20' length. The 10 foot dimension may make for a droop in the shade between the post. I am very happy with my shade!!
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I think it would become all frayed if you cut it. I folded it back over itself because I did not need the entire length.
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Although I had Amazon mail them directly to my granddaughters, if you can enlarge the photo found at Amazon.com, you can see that there is some sort of edging to keep the cloth from fraying. Sorry I cannot be of more help
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I wouldn't. Not unless you could hem both pieces after you split the canopy. It is a strong fabric, surviving snow, wind, summer sun over 100* but cutting it down the middle would open the cut ends to fraying.
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My husband said that should be enough and there are grommets along the bottom. After we put the mesh up we trimmed the ties down to about an inch. You should be pleased with the product.
2280597
Yes, I purchased the product for our outdoor gazebo top make of fabric. I am hoping it will extend the life of the top.