by lesclarke » 17 Aug 2008, 20:27
This was covered a while back, with most agreeing that Velcro, available as sew-on (for the fabric) and stick-on (for the wood, or ali) is the most common way.
I also use large press studs, sold at sewing supply shops, and used for attaching boat covers etc, one part screws into the wood and the other is sort of riveted through the material. The velcro does most of the actual 'holding' and the press studs are useful for lining things up in the correct position.
The velcro is a straightforward job, the press studs require a fair degree of accuracy in the positioning, and practice on spare bits of fabric to determine the correct size of hole. ie they need to be snug.
Oh, yes, trial and error is needed when positioning the press studs, (male bit`) as sometimes the ideal position will interfere with the folding of the frame.
As if I haven't got enough to do today, with all I've got to do today.