How to Make Your Own Bimini for a 2-Bow Frame

Learn how to make and sew your own 2 bow bimini top for your boat. This video shows all the steps from patterning to sewing. Bimini skin kits are available in multiple top choice fabric brands; from Sunbrella, Sattler or Yachtmaster Marine Grade Fabrics. The Bimini Skin Kit for 2-Bow Frame features zippered tubing sleeves for easy removal and storage. Tails at the forward and aft edges act as attachment points for enclosure panels or an extension panel and prevent water from wicking back under the cover. Includes materials for four adjustable webbing straps for tensioning the bimini.

Check out this video link to see the what the advantages and differences are between those fabric brand choices:    • Picking Fabric for a Bimini Top - Sun...  .

ORDER A BIMINI SKIN KIT FOR 2-BOW FRAME:
SATTLER FABRIC: https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Bim...
YACHTMASTER FABRIC: https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Bim...
SUNBRELLA FABRIC: https://www.sailrite.com/Bimini-Skin-...

PICKING FABRIC FOR A BIMINI TOP:    • Picking Fabric for a Bimini Top - Sun...  

ORDER A SAILRITE BACKSTAY SLIT KIT FOR BIMINI SKIN KITS (SKU: 126828):
https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Bac...

ORDER BIMINI FRAME KIT: https://www.sailrite.com/2-Bow-1-Stai...

Intro - 0:00
Patterning on Frame - 1:35
Adding Seam Allowance 11:26
Transferring Pattern to Fabric & Cutting 13:00
Patterning Tubing Pockets - 15:37
Making Hang Down Tails - 19:02
Adding Reinforcement & Hems to Pockets - 22:12
Creating Skirt Facings - 26:30
Backstay Slit (optional) - 30:15
Adding Zippers to Pockets - 32:18
Baste & Sew Tail & Pockets - 39:15
Baste & Sew Pocket Zippers to Top - 46:18
Trimming Tails & Binding Bimini Perimeter - 54:11
Installing Strap Eyes on Tubing - 1:01:08
Making Adjustable Webbing Straps - 1:04:47
Installing Snaps for Pocket Ends - 1:11:58

MATERIALS LIST INCLUDED IN BIMINI SKIN KIT:
Filament Strapping Tape 3/4" (60 yards) - SKU: 5643
Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas (50 yds.) - SKU: 129
Sailrite® Patterning Material 60" - SKU: 126150
Sattler® Yachtmaster Storm Grey 60" Fabric (354 398) - SKU: 126455
Tex 90 (V-92) UV Bonded Polyester Thread - SKU: Corresponding color to canvas selected
Lenzip® #10 Black Separating Molded Tooth Zipper -
SKU: 123743-96-LK
Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36 yds.) - SKU: 122065
Sattler® Acrylic Bias Binding Tape 1” - SKU: Corresponding color to canvas selected
Sailrite® Woven Sew In Tags (2 pack) - SKU: 121627
Sunbrella® Webbing - SKU: 144408 Black or SKU: 144404 White
Webbing Slider With Raised Bar 1" (Stainless Steel) - SKU: 28207
Fast Eye Snap Hook 1" (Stainless Steel) - SKU: 100532
Blind Rivet for SnapRite Surface Die Stainless Steel (10 pack) - 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

MATERIALS LIST INCLUDED IN BIMINI FRAME KIT (SKU: 121321):
Strap Eye Stainless Steel - SKU: 28221
Rivet Stainless Steel 5/32" for Marine Fittings (10 pack) - SKU: 121165

TOOLS LIST:
Gingher® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8" - SKU: 101017
Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400
Chalk Pencil Cartridge Set - SKU: 121669
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package - SKU: 122177
Precision Cutting Blade & Foot for Edge Hotknife - SKU: 125495
Sailrite® Canvas Patterning Ruler - SKU: 107040
Scribe-All® Water Soluble White Marking Pencil - SKU: 120681
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) - SKU: 311602
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table - SKU: 120934
Deluxe 5-1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - SKU: 103597
Large Fabric/Leather Grip Clips - SKU: 126365
Sailrite® 1" Swing-Away Binder - SKU: 100103
Professional Rivet Installation Tool - SKU: 103520
Sailrite® Tempered Cutting Glass - SKU: 121915
Spring Clamp - SKU: 50211
SnapRite® Surface Mount Stud Die - SKU: 103754
Pres-N-Snap® Installation Tool - SKU: 109011
Marker, Bubble Level, Straight Edge, Tape Measure, Masking Tape, Spring Center Punch, Cutting Oil, Drill, 1/8” & 5/32” drill bit for hard metal