New awning bags cost $350+ dollars. I was able to make one for $165. This project is tricky, but do-able if you have a sewing machine and some patience.
Some good ideas here! My original bag is vinyl, but I think that rather than duck, I will try some Sunbrella fabric, which is what my popup's tent sides made from. I'll also heed the advice to cut the material bigger than the template - especially as my vinyl bag was barely long enough for the awning U-channel (and the reason that my bag ends are failing). Thanks for including info about where to buy items. It looks like you have one of the old "workhorse" Singer machines. My Touch 'N Sew was so reliable - I repaired it several times with a machine that I bought for parts, but finally had to give up and buy new when plastic interior parts were no longer available. I then sold both machines for parts and all accessories on Ebay, netting about $250 from others who also loved their old machines.
@@tealbingy5450 I did look at Sunbrella, and honestly can’t remember why I didn’t go with it. About a week after my project was complete I was at a friend’s cabin and her handy uncle (who loves to design and make covers for all his water toys) showed me a huge roll of the vinyl I was looking for! I asked him where he got it and he said a local place (Minnesota)-I think it was a boat store. Anyway, moral of the story is that the vinyl may be available and I really wish I had made my cover from vinyl. I just don’t think this duck is going to hold up over many, many years, no matter what they claim. Good luck! PS, the sewing machine was my moms :-)
@@wendygrossereducational3737 Good to know that the vinyl is out there, but not sure that my machine could handle it (mine is fabric backed vinyl), but I did find a video about using Harbor Freight's "Quick Stitch Sewing Awl" for tough materials. Sunbrella can be pricey, that may have affected your decision; I also have to look into how strong it is. Yes, our old Singer was my hubby's mom's from 1972. Thanks!
This is awesome!! I'm rebuilding the roof of a 2006 Forest River 208 and the awning bag is in the same condition. Thank you for the materials and source breakdown! Any chance you remember the Canadian source for the canvas?
I don’t but I got the info from this video czcams.com/video/ostyr8y3SWg/video.htmlsi=sMi_WQUKAJmoh7nP. I was inspired after watching this guy but decided to do my own video because I had to deviate a lot from his process
I should add that I have since found a similar material. I know a guy who sews custom tops for his boat/kayaks etc. He said he went to an outdoor material store and just found some stuff. It was even a store in the Minneapolis area (near me). Wish I had know that 😟
@@TrailToughTrailers unless you live in mpls, it would be very expensive to do-shipping the awning would cost a lot. You could probably hire someone local, though.
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Wow, great job Wendy!
This is a great video. Thanks for the detailed information. Much appreciated!
Some good ideas here! My original bag is vinyl, but I think that rather than duck, I will try some Sunbrella fabric, which is what my popup's tent sides made from. I'll also heed the advice to cut the material bigger than the template - especially as my vinyl bag was barely long enough for the awning U-channel (and the reason that my bag ends are failing). Thanks for including info about where to buy items. It looks like you have one of the old "workhorse" Singer machines. My Touch 'N Sew was so reliable - I repaired it several times with a machine that I bought for parts, but finally had to give up and buy new when plastic interior parts were no longer available. I then sold both machines for parts and all accessories on Ebay, netting about $250 from others who also loved their old machines.
@@tealbingy5450 I did look at Sunbrella, and honestly can’t remember why I didn’t go with it. About a week after my project was complete I was at a friend’s cabin and her handy uncle (who loves to design and make covers for all his water toys) showed me a huge roll of the vinyl I was looking for! I asked him where he got it and he said a local place (Minnesota)-I think it was a boat store. Anyway, moral of the story is that the vinyl may be available and I really wish I had made my cover from vinyl. I just don’t think this duck is going to hold up over many, many years, no matter what they claim. Good luck! PS, the sewing machine was my moms :-)
@@wendygrossereducational3737 Good to know that the vinyl is out there, but not sure that my machine could handle it (mine is fabric backed vinyl), but I did find a video about using Harbor Freight's "Quick Stitch Sewing Awl" for tough materials. Sunbrella can be pricey, that may have affected your decision; I also have to look into how strong it is. Yes, our old Singer was my hubby's mom's from 1972. Thanks!
Very good video, thank you very much. Mike from Montreal.
Thank you! Very helpful!
This is awesome!! I'm rebuilding the roof of a 2006 Forest River 208 and the awning bag is in the same condition. Thank you for the materials and source breakdown! Any chance you remember the Canadian source for the canvas?
I don’t but I got the info from this video czcams.com/video/ostyr8y3SWg/video.htmlsi=sMi_WQUKAJmoh7nP. I was inspired after watching this guy but decided to do my own video because I had to deviate a lot from his process
I should add that I have since found a similar material. I know a guy who sews custom tops for his boat/kayaks etc. He said he went to an outdoor material store and just found some stuff. It was even a store in the Minneapolis area (near me). Wish I had know that 😟
That was super helpful! Thank you so much! Also I’m In Canada - do you remember the name of the place that sells the fabric you were looking for?
@@BobbiDeeWebley check out this guy’s video: czcams.com/video/ostyr8y3SWg/video.htmlsi=qCQJZN7GFOuxYX_4
@@BobbiDeeWebley he’s in Canada and I got the ideas from him, but had to modify it so much that I ended up making my own video.
Would you consider making one for money? I do not have a sewing machine, but I have the need for an awning bag!!!
@@TrailToughTrailers unless you live in mpls, it would be very expensive to do-shipping the awning would cost a lot. You could probably hire someone local, though.