So if you are following our simple pattern you will now have to sew the two half’s of the project together. This is some of the simplest sewing you can do basically 2 straight lines so there’s nothing complicated about it.
Here we have our finished fabric panel for the umbrella reflector. Make sure when you start to assemble this you think with the shiny side inside the umbrella. Additionally before you start to attach it to the umbrella frame make sure you attach the tips at the corners.
Here we have the assembled umbrella collapsed. Now with the umbrella done its time to remove the handle. Why do you want to wait to remove it? It’s actually really nice to hold on to and not get jabbed in the face while you hand sew the little loops attaching the fabric to the frame.
Using a dremal tool you will want to make 2 long cuts down the length of the handle on opposing sides. Once you have made the cuts use a flat head screw driver to pry the sections apart.
Finally open the umbrella and inspect it for alignment. You can see the center pole is bent in this shot. This is how they keep it from sliding off the handle it seems. Carefully bend it back straight and your reflector umbrella is done!
