TV570 – Parasol Covers

Sizing and Yardage Information: Due to the variety of ways to cut the fabric for a parasol, and the different sizes and number of ribs, it is very hard to give exact yardage requirements.  Smaller parasols will use less fabric if cut with the grain, and larger parasols will often use less fabric if cut cross grain.  Cutting with the selvage as the hem will take more fabric than cutting with a hem.  If you are cutting to match prints or motifs, that will also require extra fabric.  The following chart is a rough idea of yardage. Rib Length On Selvage Cross grain Not Selvage On Grain with nap On Grain without nap Up to 17″ 1 5/8 yards 1 yard 1 1/2 yards 1 yard 17 1/2″ to 20″ 1 7/8 yards 1 1/8 yards 1 3/4 yards 1 1/8 yards 20 1/2″ to 23″ 2 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards 2 1/2 yards 1 5/8 yards 23 1/2″ to 26″ 2 1/2 yards — 3 1/2 yards 2 1/8 yards