Revive Your Deckchairs in Coastal Stripes
Picture the traditional British seaside scene and you’ll probably imagine row upon row of wooden deckchairs, all with striped fabric flapping in the salty air.
This seaside favourite can certainly add a cool retro vibe to your garden, especially when refreshed with a fabulous new fabric. And it’s so easy to do - as well as the wooden deckchair frame, all you need are pins, scissors, chalk, and a metre or two of your chosen outdoor striped fabric - browse our range of deckchair fabrics for inspiration.
For a step by step tutorial on how to Recover a Deckchair in 30 Minutes, take a look at our blog and video
Striped Outdoor Cushions for Relaxed Lounging
Striped cushions are a foolproof way to inject the nautical theme into your garden. For maximum impact, try combining broad and narrow stripes across your outdoor seating area in a range of colours and styles.
Even if you are a beginner on the sewing machine, creating an outdoor cushion cover is a really simple exercise. Our video and blog on How to Make an Outdoor Cushion Cover will take you through everything you need to know, step by step.
Being able to create your own outdoor cushion gives you so many more options to style your space - take a look at our range of striped outdoor fabrics to find something that you love.
Alfresco Dining: Striped Tablecloths & Seat Pads
Eating outside always feels like a luxury so make the occasion all the more special by using a tablecloth that’s made for alfresco dining. Outdoor fabrics are great for this as all they need is a quick wipe to clean but they still feel beautifully soft to the touch.
For a really pulled together look, you can also make coordinating seat pads, either using the same material, clashing prints, or picking out an accent colour.
Create Shade with a DIY Awning
A DIY awning not only gives you shade, it becomes a beautiful focal point of your garden. Use a striped outdoor fabric with good UV resistance and shower-proof coating so you can stay protected whatever the weather.
For a simple awning, cut your fabric to size, hem it so it looks neat and add eyelets to the corners - you can then use these to attach rope to tie the awning down where you need it most.
Beach Hut Style Bunting
We all love bunting, but it doesn’t have to be kept for special occasions. Using a variety of outdoor fabrics, you can create a fun feature for your garden seating area that can be left outside all summer long.
The great thing about creating your own bunting is that you can choose from a variety of fabrics, but keeping to a theme, such as outdoor striped fabrics, is a really good way to make your outdoor space feel cohesive and well thought-out. You could even use offcuts from some of the outdoor projects above to bring a sense of cohesion to your space. For inspiration take a look at our blog and video on How to Make Bunting.
Enjoy Coastal Style at Home
Striped outdoor fabric is a coastal classic for a reason. Whether you're creating shade, seating, or accessories, the combination of stripes and seaside tones brings instant relaxation and joy.
At Just Fabrics, we offer a wide range of outdoor stripes that are as stylish as they are hard-wearing. UV resistant, water-repellent, and easy to clean, they’re designed to last beautifully, even in unpredictable British weather. Come and feel the softness of our outdoor fabrics in our Burford and Cheltenham showrooms and for help with any of your outdoor sewing projects, do not hesitate to get in touch
