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Is there an easy way to fold an awning??

Have tried several ways to fold it and it ends up  getting stuffed in the bag, anyone have any tips?

Before me and my hubby have a heart attack fighting with it!!

Thanks

Angela

When you fold clothes you always use the seams and stitching for the perfect fold and you have to do the same with an awning. Lie the awning on the ground with the outside facing downwards. Fold both ends in to their seams either side then fold the base along the seam as well. Fold the awning in half width ways so the length of the awning is still visible then get the bag that the awning goes in and lie it on the ground across the awning. If the awning is too wide to fit neatly in the length of the bag then undo the last fold and fold the two sides so it fits just smaller than the bag length. When you have the correct fitment size, get on the floor and roll your body right over the length of the awning as this will press all the air out of the awning and it is this air which stops you being able to fold up the awning tight. When you have done this then you have to roll up the awning from the bulkiest end. Get your partner to roll the one side whilst you roll the other and as you go, thump the awning with the outside of your fist, this will compress the awning even more. Continue to roll the awning up till you finally get to the end. Stand the awning on one end and place the bag over the top and pull the bag down to fit just like a woman's skirt. When the bag is over half way, turn over onto opposite end and jog the awning to the bottom of the bag. Tie up the bag and the task is complete. People have laughed when I have been on rally fields when they see me rolling over the awning on the floor but when they see the final result their faces change from hilarious to absolute amazement. The only thing is you can't expect elderly people to do the same otherwise it might not just be the awning that's finally rolled over, lol.

Quote: Originally posted by tango55 on 15/4/2011

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What does iyswim mean?

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We have found if you remove the side panels it is easier to fold.

(there is a theme with me and side panels at the moment!)

Why does it never fit in the bag its been provided with?

I'm having to make a new bag to fit it in!!

Lol, thanks for the replies don't see us rolling over the awning !!

Mind you after a few glasses of wine who knows !

Angela