Looking for a retro looking sun canopy

I'm after sun canopy but would prefer something retro looking. The only one I can find is this one, but I just can't justify spending nearly £160 on it!



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150849548479?redirect=mobile

I don't have the time to attempt to make my own. Does anybody know anywhere I might find something similar?

Thanks

 

buy a plain bog standard one and trim it with scallops or bunting? sorry, best i can think of

 

Show a local seamstress or upholsterer the picture and see what they can come up with. We made ours fit into fig 8 van clips by simply sewing a thick cord into the hem that fits to the van. The aluminium poles should be easy enough to source. I should think £30 for material and £30 - £40 to get it made up.

 

nice plain one here for you to retro up
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/60125785/

 

Thanks for the replies. I might have a go at combining the ikea canopy with some washing line props, adding some retro edging and see what happens! After making our curtains it seems I'm actually quite handy on the sewing machine!

 

You can buy the camping telescopic poles from camping shops if u wanted them, i picked up a couple a while back for our tent canopy!

 

Why do want a sun shade this is England and the sun popped out twice this week so that's it for another year, get a rain canopy then you can use it all year round

 

scalloped bunting would give you the look you want and as it's removable it's also washable. bargain.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35754040@N04/3972624986/

 

I'm glad you said that Majorhangover
If I'd said that, it'd sound like I was having a shot at British weather from a still sunny & warm Australia

 

I'm thinking positive! The plan is to take advantage of any sunny days we have here this year and jump in the van and go. I'll take my brolly.

 

That's great, thanks ermintrude!

 

Cheers simo. Off to Go Outdoors later so will have a look there.

 

make sure you post pics of the finished result

 

I will do. It may be a while!

 

start collecting fabrics for your bunting and get that sewing machine out - can't wait. i love handmade stuff

 

have you seen this?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221224373639?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

Thanks Ermintrude, I hadn't seen that but now I'm tempted!

 

worth a punt and you can still dress it with your bunting