The summary of ‘Parasol restoration project’

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The video shows the YouTuber unboxing and restoring an old parasol purchased from eBay, transforming it into a pretty Edwardian piece. The restoration process involves disassembling the parasol, cleaning, painting, replicating patterns with silk fabric, and adding lace for decoration. The creator meticulously details the steps, including fitting lace, adding ribbons, attaching canopies, and creating a protective case. The video culminates in showcasing the fully restored parasol, receiving applause as the costume is displayed with music playing in the background.

00:00:00

In this segment of the video, the YouTuber unboxes a parcel containing a parasol purchased from eBay. The parasol is noted to have a beautiful handle with a floral pattern, but some wear on the upper part that could be repainted. The fabric is identified as nylon, indicating it is not very old. The YouTuber expresses interest in restoring the parasol to make it into a pretty Edwardian piece.

00:03:00

In this segment of the video, the person is restoring an old parasol. They begin by taking the parasol apart, removing the handle, and ripping out the cover. The metal eyelets are problematic, so they cut the fabric around them. The person cleans the structure, removes old paint, and decides to make their own paint using linseed oil, shellac, and stain. They create a custom stain for an antique finish. The person then replicates the pattern using silk fabric and adds lace from a recycling center for decoration.

00:06:00

In this segment of the video, the creator describes how they fitted lace to the circular edge by gathering the inner edge and zigzag sewing it in place. They then cut out the silk along the diamond pattern and added a 10mm wide satin ribbon folded next to the lace edging. The creator also used cotton lawn for the undercover canopy and attached both covers to eyelet rings. Finally, they attached the cover and undercover to the ribs and shaft carefully to finish the parasol.

00:09:00

In this part of the video, the speaker fastens the middle parts of both canopies before working with the parasol partly closed. They fix previous stitches that were pulling and then attach the undercanopy. To close the parasol, a tie with a button and buttonhole is made.

00:12:00

In this segment of the video, the creator demonstrates making a protective case for a parasol. They use cotton twill at the bottom to protect the parasol tip and finish it with leftover silk, lace, and ribbon, creating a simple case with a drawstring. The case is reinforced with cotton twill to prevent damage from the sharp metal end. Additionally, a thigh with a button is made for added convenience.

00:15:00

In this part of the video, the focus shifts to showcasing the costume outside. The audience applauds as the costume is displayed, accompanied by music. The video captures multiple rounds of applause and music as the costume is being showcased.

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