Step 11: Stretch the strap to the other side

man stretching a vinyl strap across outdoor patio chair frame
Photo: Matthew Septimus
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Grab the strap near its middle and stretch it to the opposite side of the frame. Hold it tight against this side with one hand; use the other to loosely wrap the strap's free end around the frame 1½ times.
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