How to Make a Sling for an Umbrella

Last Updated: December 14, 2021 Tested

On most occasions you take your umbrella just in case it might rain. But often it doesn't rain and you're left encumbered with an umbrella as you shop, take the dog walking or go to work, etc. If you had a sling for it, you could tuck it away with ease and forget about carrying it even. Luckily for you, the sling solution is right here and it'll take less than a few minutes and just a few dollars to make.

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Preparing the cord

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Apply heat to one tip of the cord using a lighter. Do this very carefully––watch closely to check that the tip is slowly melting and stop before you make an unsightly blob.
- Mind you don't get a bad burn while the cord tip is hot.
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This hard tip will prevent the sheath and the inner part of the cord from fraying when you make the small loop for the tip of the umbrella.

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Part 2

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Fixing the Rope

This will hold the tip of the umbrella firmly in place.
Tighten the cord and fold it sharply at the tip of the handle of the umbrella. The length of the free end of the cord should be about a third of the umbrella's length. Cut and melt tip as explained above.
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Fold the double cord very tightly. Push hard to open the passage in the cord-lock and push the double cord firmly through this, so that you get an adjustable loop.
- Attach it to the handle of your umbrella.
- Make a single knot at the very tip of the free end of the cord to secure everything in place, while adjusting or when pocketing the sling in case of rain.
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You can now tote or hang the umbrella with ease.

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Tips

This sling is handy for hanging the umbrella on a doorknob.

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Warnings

Be very careful while melting the tips of the cord: Molten cord can cause extremely painful burns due to its being very sticky, as well as its high temperature.

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Things You'll Need

A suitable length of cord, at least two umbrella lengths long
A cord-lock (from a sports store)
Scissors and lighter

How to Make a Sling for an Umbrella

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Preparing the cord

Fixing the Rope

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