I finally got my parasol! My Lord Bogie bought me a canvas one at our first visit to CoRF this year :-* Now the question becomes how to carry it? I would rather have it hanging from my hidden utility belt but I'm struggling to visualize a carrier for it. Would you lovely ladies share some photos of how you carry your parasol? Any pictures you might find of a parasol hanging off of a belt would be most welcomed!
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Here is a thread on using a bracer for a parasol holder.
gina
wonderful thank you! My search for parasol on the forums was unsuccessful...too many mentions I think.
I sewed a sleeve for mine. It has a loop on the top that slides over my belt. You could add a clip to it to attach to the utility belt. The parasol slides in and out of the sleeve.
I hang mine on my left hip. Just have to be careful when sitting down that you pick it up so you don't break the handle. Works for me but i dress mainly in mid-class to lower.
Can be made in same fabric as your skirt or made of contrast fabric.
You could also make a strap to carry it with...Just take a 1" wide by 12" long piece of leather...fold it over and fasten it at around 4" mark then cut a 2 1/2" slit in it for the handle to slip through and your done!
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/Knoty-Dragon/Leather%20Items/IMG_5020-1_zpsfdd2cf20.jpg)
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/Knoty-Dragon/Leather%20Items/IMG_5023-1_zpsc009bd59.jpg)
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/Knoty-Dragon/Leather%20Items/IMG_5024-1_zpscbe0d665.jpg)
I love the bracer idea...I have a couple of sets from my pirate days, and a nice silk parasol I don't like to carry.
The strap idea is pretty, but I would add something to the handle to make it wider and less likely to slip off, like a hook or a collar of sorts.
I have used a silk cord tied in a loop and half hitched through a belt, bodice laces, or a ring , then use the same knot on the parasol handle. The weight of the parasol will keep the knot from loosening and sliding over the narrow handle. It worked OK until I could get a more permanent solution when I first bought mine.
You could also braid a cord over the handle, like a grip, gluing it down as you go, and tying it off onto a loop. Attach the loop to a hook or mug strap. I've used this one for fans.
Thank you everyone for your wonderful feedback! I think I've decided to give the bracer idea a try for starters. Images to come :)