This new bimini skin kit tutorial introduces a new approach to building a bimini which will result in fewer wrinkles at the curved corners of the bimini top. This is achieved by changing the way the zippered pocket is constructed. We now start and end the zipper at the curve and instead use a snap on the pocket ends which is snapped to the frame. This new approach reduces the chances of wrinkles appearing on the top at the curved corners as the excess fabric is transferred to the pocket ends rather than the bimini top. Order your own Bimini Skin Kit with Window & Backstay Slits from Sailrite today!
Order the Sailrite® Bimini Skin Kit for 3-Bow with Window & Backstay Slits - SKU: 126410 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Bimini-...
Installing Strap Eyes on Frame - 2:52
Making Adjustable Webbing Straps - 7:07
Securing Frame - 14:44
Patterning on Frame -23:32
Patterning Aft & Forward Panels - 41:00
Creating Aft Zippered Pocket & Tails - 48:21
Joining Aft Tail & Zippered Pocket - 1:05:51
Adding Backstay Slits - 1:12:47
Creating Cone for Backstay Openings - 1:30:05
Sewing Other Half of Zippers at AftAdding Tail & Pocket to Forward Panel - 1:50:45
Adding Tail & Pocket to Forward Panel - 1:59:16
Installing Window in Forward Panel - 2:06:17
Making Center Pocket & Joining Panels - 2:30:10
Sewing Other Half of Center Zipper to Bimini - 2:42:53
Trimming Skirt Edges & Tails - 2:46:22
Adding Skirt Edge Facings - 2:47:58
Sewing Binding on Edges - 2:52:42
Installing Bimini on Frame - 2:58:19
Installing Snaps on Ends of Pockets - 3:01:19
MATERIALS LIST (Sold Separately):
3-Bow 1" Bimini Frame Kit & Fittings 106" x 84" x 44" (SS) - SKU: 121315 sailrite.com/3-Bow-1-Stainles...
MATERIALS LIST (Comes in Frame Kit Above SKU: 121315):
Strap Eye Stainless Steel - SKU: 28221
Screw Flat Head 6 x 1/2" (Stainless Steel) - SKU: 777040
Rivet Stainless Steel 5/32" (for Marine Fittings) - SKU: 121165
MATERIALS LIST (Included in Bimini Skin Kit SKU: 126410):
Sunbrella® Webbing 1" Natural - SKU: 144404
Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas (50 yds.) - SKU: 129
Webbing Slider With Raised Bar 1" (Stainless Steel) - SKU: 28207
Fast Eye Snap Hook 1" (Stainless Steel) - SKU: 100532
YKK® Loop Loc 1” Plastic Black - SKU: 104426
Fast Eye Snap Hook 1" (Stainless Steel) - SKU: 100532
Filament Strapping Tape 3/4" - SKU: 5643
Sailrite® Patterning Material 78" - SKU: 125402
Sattler® Marine Grade Stone 60" Fabric (6050) - SKU: 124346
Lenzip® #10 Separating Molded Tooth Zipper (Delrin®
Single Pull Slider) - SKU: 123743 Black or 123744 White
Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36 yds.) - SKU: 122065
Tex 90 Polyester Thread
Polyester Black Hook - SKU: 105032
Polyester Black Loop - SKU: 105036
Sattler® Acrylic Bias Binding Tape 1” - SKU: 125570
Regalite® 30 Gauge Vinyl Window Material 29" x 68" Clear - SKU: 103730
Sailrite® Woven Sew In Tags (2 pack) - SKU: 121627
Blind Rivet for SnapRite® Surface Die (Stainless Steel) - SKU: 103755
Sailrite® Snap Fastener Cloth-to-Cloth Stud (Stainless Steel) - SKU: 125660
Sailrite® Snap Fastener Button 11/64" (Nickel-Plated Brass) - SKU: 999777
DOT® Snap Fastener Hard Action Socket (Nickel-Plated Brass) - SKU: 333058
TOOLS LIST (Sold Separately):
Tape Measure 120" - SKU: 102986
Professional Rivet Tool - SKU: 103520
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package - SKU: 122177
Sailrite® Tempered Cutting Glass - SKU: 121915
Sailrite® Deluxe Fabricator® Sewing Machine Package (110V) - SKU: 400600
Gingher® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8" - SKU: 101017
Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400
Professional Stainless Steel 9" Scissors - SKU: 125662
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package - SKU: 122177
Precision Cutting Blade & Foot for Edge Hotknife - SKU: 125495
Chalk Pencil Cartridge Set - SKU: 121669
Sailrite® Canvas Patterning Ruler - SKU: 107040
Scribe-All® Water Soluble White Marking Pencil - SKU: 120681
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table - SKU: 120934
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) - SKU: 311602
Small Fabric/Leather Clips (50 pack) - SKU: 123121
Suisei Magnetic Sewing Guide - SKU: 102983
Scribe-All® Black Marking Pencil for Vinyl - SKU: 121977
3M™ Specialty Adhesive Remover 32 oz. (Quart) - SKU: 108984
Flexible Curve 20" With Ruler - SKU: 123117
Sailrite® 1" Swing-Away Binder - SKU: 100103
Spring Clamp - SKU: 50211
SnapRite® Surface Mount Stud Die - SKU: 103754
Professional Rivet Tool - SKU: 103520
Pres-N-Snap Installation Tool - SKU: 109011
Spring Prick Punch & Center Punch, Drill, 1/8” Drill Bit, #20 Drill Bit, Cutting Oil, Rag, Tape Measure, Marker, T- Square, Packing Tape, Weighted Sandbags