...On A Rainy Day
That was Perry Como's philosophy anyway. The weather has certainly changed around here. We are 'battening down the hatches' in the back garden. The covers have gone onto the garden bench and the BBQ. Chairs have been placed neatly in the summerhouse.
The umbrella which slots through the hole in the centre of the patio table has been removed and dismantled for storage.
Bob realised the 'vent' section has developed a lot of holes. I decided to use the striped cloth to replace the damaged section
Too bad the chair covers started to tear; maybe you might need to replace them every year. But, you did a great job with the umbrella fix and hopefully, it will last for several years.
ReplyDeleteI cannot work out why the chair seats keep splitting (it is not because the people in them are too heavy!)
DeletePouring here today and I have a Trustee meeting in Glasgow! At least the chairs lasted another year and you may be able to use the fabric for something else. Catriona
ReplyDeleteI think I need to investigate stronger fabric. The frames are really solid and well made
DeleteI love make do and mend. Great re-use of fabric. Pity about the chair seats, especially as the frames are so strong. I am sure you will come up with something. Regards Sue H
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DeleteIs the cotton thread used for stitching rotting? Perhaps a polyester and a polyester thread may last longer?
ReplyDeleteOh that is a very intelligent comment. Thank you!
DeleteThe umbrella repair looks good! You might need a fabric like heavy outdoor canvas for the chairs. Sunlight can degrade fabrics. My sister made me some cushions for my porch furniture, and the ones made of the canvas outdoor fabric have lasted very well. It's been 5 years now.
ReplyDeleteI think I need to rethink both fabric AND thread used!
ReplyDeleteMaybe there is a spray that you could use to protect the fabric?
ReplyDeleteI think I definitely need to weatherproof the chairs somehow
DeleteSo useful having mending skills - you and Bob are a great team.
ReplyDeleteAlison in Wales x
Hi Ang! So much rain? I would like a little rain around here! We haven't put our outdoor stuff away yet, but we will because it sure takes a beating. Stay warm and dry, friend! xoPom Pom
ReplyDeleteI hope you get some showers of blessing soon PomPom
DeleteMaybe canvas of some description will do for your chairs, some will probably turn up on your travels. I treated myself to an orchid in a pot today to cheer me up, the house selling/buying saga is still ongoing. I'm never moving again! Hugs Xx
ReplyDeleteA bit of canvas will come my way sometime before next summer, I am sure, Enjoy your orchid. Moving is SO stressful
DeleteI think water resistant canvas and a sturdy polyester thread would be good. Cotton seems to disintegrate both with sunshine and age! Pound fabrics have their canvas at just over half price at the moment, other shops are available!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip about Pound Fabrics
DeleteI guess the covers couldn't be removed when the chairs weren't in use? I have been taking the folding chair cushions off our patio set and storing them in the deck box, even if we will need them a few hours later, because I don't trust the sun on any fabric! It's a nuisance to do, but they would be expensive to replace. However, since the cushions are not protecting the vinyl struts on the chair forms, these have split and some have had to be replaced. You can't win!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely new fabric. But not top of my current to do list!
DeleteIt's pouring here in Essex! I'm wearing green suede loafers and regretting it already! I'm going to get soaked on the bike!!! Hope the things can be repaired following the good advice above! Kx
ReplyDeleteOh green suede loafers sound delightful. Soggy wet ones less so ..☔
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