How To Make Your Own French Awning

Make a few pencil marks remove the canvas and prime and cement the frame.

How to make your own french awning.

Adjust the fittings to make sure the canvas is taut. Step 2 cut two pieces of 1 inch pvc pipe to the length determined in step 1 with a pair of pvc cutters. Create a 2 dimensional square frame and attach an equally sized square frame to it so they share a middle spine. Measure the length of the window or door where you want to install an awning.

Make 2 identical 2 dimensional right triangle frames attached to the ends of your square frame. Simple diy awnings are but just a few cuts and screws away. August 18 2016 at 8 11 pm. Plan to use a standard awning width of between 24 and 36 inches.

These rustic window awnings really aren t difficult to make and they are incredibly cheap at only 40 per awning. Now i have two gorgeous farmhouse window awnings and of course i have a full tutorial to share with you guys. The first step is to measure the width of your cabinet space to determine the width of your awning. I ll build this over my french doors.

Once you get all of those measurements add a 1 2 inch all the way around for seam allowance plus extra for a rod pocket at the top. Dry fit the frame and slide the canvas over the top. Use this guide to basic wood and metal window awnings and create your own one of a kind window dressing that takes the yawning out of awning. Luckily i don t give up easily so i got to work figuring out exactly how to design and build my own version.