There are special detailed features that distinguish my vintage trailer awnings from other rope and pole awnings. The construction, fabric, and other materials used, were all given consideration when creating not only an attractive vintage camper awning, but one that is strong, durable, and able to stand up to the elements of nature.
1.)Facings surround the underside of my custom vintage camper awnings providing a strong, sturdy, structure and reinforcement for the grommets.
2.)Custom made edge binding, made from coordinating marine grade awning fabric that is resistant to mildew and deterioration, finish the scalloped valances on the vintage trailer awnings. Color coordinated Sunbrella 100% acrylic braid trim may also be used on the scalloped valances.
3.)Coordinating #69 Nylon thread is used for strength, visual appeal, and weather resistant durability, when sewing my vintage trailer awnings. The UV protected thread prevents fading and rotting from the deteriorating effects of the sun.
4.)A vintage style pull-cord, made from marine grade 3 strand twisted cord covered in matching marine grade awning fabric, which slides into a vintage 3/8" diameter c-channel awning rail. (Or a vinyl welt)
5.)Custom cut scalloped valances that follow the striped design of the fabric, rather than being cut from a generic pattern.
6.)Brass grommets placed in the mitered corners of the facings, provide thee fabric layers of reinforcement.
7.)46'/47" wide Marine grade awning fabric for strength, because it has a higher thread content than upholstery fabric, is equally vibrant on both sides, resistant to rain, stain, rot, mildew, tears, is breathable for comfortable air flow, provides UV protection and doesn't crack along fold lines like vinyl.
8.)My vintage trailer awnings are designed to fit the contours of rounded vintage trailers as well as the boxy vintage camper variety.
9.) Quality control, because each vintage trailer awning is personally made by me.
Contact: dfoster@bellsouth.net
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Old-Time Craftsmanship and Construction yet using today's Technologically Advanced Materials, Marine Grade Vertical Striped 100% acrylic Fabric, either a Vintage Style Pull Cord or a Vinyl Welt, #69 Nylon Thread, and Brass Grommets. Designed to replicate a vintage awning that I own. It is period correct for vintage trailers.Facings surround the underside providing added structure and reinforcement for the brass grommets. Each awning is personally made by me. dfoster@bellsouth.net
Showing posts with label vintage camper awning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vintage camper awning. Show all posts
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Scalloped Valances on Vintage Trailer Awnings
The scalloped valances, on some vintage trailer awnings I have seen, appear to be cut out randomly rather than following the design and pattern repeat of the stripes in the fabric. Over the years, I have saved some of the custom cut patterns used when designing the scalloped edge of my awning valances. When customers request a fabric sample, sometimes I will send an example of what the scalloped valance edge will look like on their specific fabric choice. The valances on an awning create an important visual aspect, representative of the entire vintage trailer awning's appearance, so special attention is given when cutting out the scallops to compliment the design of the fabric. I pay particular attention to this important detail for the most appealing outcome. dfoster@bellsouth.net
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Saturday, August 18, 2012
How To Make Your Awning Taut-Tauter-Tautest !
Several Factors Contribute To How Taut Your Vintage Trailer Awning Is:
1.) Manipulating the height of adjustable height tent pole until the awning is tight and level
2.) Tie -down lines that angle off of the corner poles, instead of pulling straight forward
3.) Springs attached to the tie-down lines for extra tension
4.) Sturdy steel tent stakes that can withstand the force
5.) Tie-down line tension adjusters
6.) Setting the tent poles up straight and in line with the sides of the awning
7.) Placing an appropriately sized awning on the most level section of the awning rail, and not having it follow the downward curvatures on the ends of the rail
Taut-Tauter-Tautest !
Vintage Trailer Awnings by Kristi Contact: dfoster@bellsouth.net
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Saturday, April 16, 2011
Relax, Your Vintage Trailer Awning Issues Have Already Been Addressed
Have you been contemplating the purchase of a new, vintage trailer, awning for your little vintage camper or small canned ham RV?
Have you been seeking a solution to the height dilemma a vintage trailer awning poses, when attached to your tiny travel trailer?
Have you been experiencing anxiety over awning sag, and desperately deliberating on how to prevent it?
Have you been frustrated, when inclement weather is predicted, and concerned about the ability of a vintage trailer awning to handle rain run-off?
Rest assured that your vintage trailer awning issues have already been addressed and dealt with for you.
So, sit back, relax, take a deep breath, and just enjoy picking out a beautiful Sunbrella pattern from my new inventory of fabric. dfoster@bellsouth.net http://www.vintageawning.blogspot.com
Have you been seeking a solution to the height dilemma a vintage trailer awning poses, when attached to your tiny travel trailer?
Have you been experiencing anxiety over awning sag, and desperately deliberating on how to prevent it?
Have you been frustrated, when inclement weather is predicted, and concerned about the ability of a vintage trailer awning to handle rain run-off?
Rest assured that your vintage trailer awning issues have already been addressed and dealt with for you.
So, sit back, relax, take a deep breath, and just enjoy picking out a beautiful Sunbrella pattern from my new inventory of fabric. dfoster@bellsouth.net http://www.vintageawning.blogspot.com
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