What material for awning and seat for yard swing?

by Carmen

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I bought a yard swing at a thrift store. i need to replace the awning and seat. what material should i use that is waterproof and attractive?

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Jen on May 27, 2014
Canvas! Try a boat supply place ..some material stores do carry waterproof stuff!

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Z on May 27, 2014
You'll want an indoor/outdoor fabric made of a hundred percent polyester or acrylic. Fabric Guru, Fabric.com both carries quality indoor/outdoor fabrics. I know Walmart used to also, but not sure if they do anymore. Oh, and Hobby Lobby is another one and you could use their 40% off coupon right now. http://www.hobbylobby.com/weekly/coupon.cfm

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Adrianne C on May 28, 2014
Sunbrella is the best, but there are some comparable store brands as well. I get it wholesale and can sell it. http://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/outdoor-furniture-redo-with-sunbrella-3741533

Outdoor Furniture Redo With Sunbrella!

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Maria Vivier on May 28, 2014
JoAnn Fabrics has sunbrella on sale right now...it won't fade or mildew!

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Carmen on Jun 02, 2014
right now it has a blue mesh on the seat and has no top.or awning. i only paid $25.(( for it so i don't want to invest very much as it is outside all year. thank you for your advice! we have a small fabric store here in town and the woman that owns it is a wonderful seamstress. thank you all again so very much you have been so very helpfull!:)

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- Z on Jun 02, 2014
  @Carmen to cut costs you might be able to use a tarp for the awning. Very limited in color choices, but they are tough and meant to be exposed to the weather. That way you'd only have to recover the cushions. I'm sure if you used a blue or the green tarp you'd be able to find some fabric that would coordinate. Please do come back and share the before and after pictures.
  
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