How to Make a 3 Bow Bimini Top

A bimini top provides protection from the sun and shelter from rain and spray. In this video tutorial we will show you how to make a 3 bow bimini top. This is a step by step tutorial showing; patterning on the frame, sewing, applying zippered pockets and how to insert a backstay slit. Watch this video and make your own bimini top with a 3 bow bimini skin kit from Sailrite.

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HOW TO MAKE A 3 BOW BIMINI TOP CHAPTERS:
Intro - 0:00
Patterning Bimini Top - 1:17
Adding Seam Allowance to Pattern - 11:02
Transferring Pattern to Fabric & Cutting - 13:07
Patterning & Cutting Bow Pockets - 17:09
Making the Tuck Down Tail - 31:05
Making the Hang Down Tail - 33:51
Cutting Facing Strips - 34:45
Binding Sleeve Pockets - 36:00
Sewing Zipper to Intermediate Pocket - 39:09
Joining the Panels - 41:21
Prepping for a Backstay Slit (optional) - 53:15
Basting Zippers to Pockets - 55:51
Sewing Zippers to Pockets - 1:00:27
Sewing Aft Tail & Sleeve - 1:04:15
Sewing Forward Tail & Sleeve - 1:13:22
Sewing Facing on Sides- 1:18:06
Attaching Pocket Zippers to Top - 1:21:56
Installing Backstay Slit (optional) - 1:38:51
Trimming Tails & Side - 1:56:55
Binding Bimini Perimeter - 1:58:16
Installing Strap Eyes - 2:01:43
Installing Bimini Top on Bows - 2:05:21
Materials List - 2:06:30

MATERIALS LIST:
Sunbrella Webbing 1" Natural - Item # 144404*
YKK® Double Side Release Buckle Black 1" - Item # 102485*
Filament Strapping Tape 3/4" - Item # 5643*
Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas - Item # 129*
Dura Skrim Patterning Material 74" - Item # 103134*
Sunbrella Marine Grade Pacific Blue 60" Fabric - Item # 6001-0000*
Leech Line Dacron 1/16" White - Item # 21206
Sunbrella Acrylic Binding Pacific Blue 1" - Item # 323*
Thread V-92 Polyester* or Profilen PTFE Lifetime Thread (upgrade)
YKK® Finished Zipper #10 White Single Pull (Vislon) - Item # 104887*
Rivet Stainless Steel 5/32" (for Marine Fittings) - Item # 121165**
Strap Eye Stainless Steel - Item # 28221**
Fast Eye Snap Hook Stainless Steel 1" - Item # 100532*
YKK® Loop Loc Plastic Black 1" - Item # 104426*
Webbing Slider Stainless Steel 1" - Item # 28207*
YKK® Zipper #10 Stainless Steel Top Stop (Vislon) - Item # 100207*

*Included in Bimini Skin Kits
**Included in Bimini Frame Kits

TOOLS LIST:
Gingher 8" Scissors Right Handed - Item # 19104
Spring Clamp - Item # 50211
Soapstone Fabric Marking Pencil White - Item # 102766
Sailrite® Edge Hotknife Package (110V) - Item # 103800
Tape Measure 120 Inch - Item # 102986
Sailrite® Canvas Patterning Ruler - Item # 107040
Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - Item # 102400
Sailrite® 1" Swing Away Straight Binder - Item # 100103
Sailrite Ultrafeed® LSZ 1 PLUS (110V) Walking Foot Sewing Machine - Item # 300602
Sailrite® Ultrafeed Collapsible Sewing Table - Item # 104821
Multi Use Pins 1 1/2" - Item # 102985
Grease Marking Pencil Yellow - Item # 111002
Seam Ripper Deluxe - Item # 18104
Drill Steady Tubing Tool - Item # 100967
Professional Heavy Duty Rivet Tool - Item # 103520
Tape Measure, Marker, Straight Edge, Curved Flexible Ruler, Dill Bit 1/8", Drill Bit #20

MATERIALS FOR EACH BACKSTAY SLIT:
YKK® Finished Zipper #10 Single Pull (Vislon, Locking) - Item # 104887 or 104830 (desired length, per slit)
YKK® Zipper Slider #10 Vislon Single Pull (Locking) - Item # 28216 or 100033 (one per slit)
Vinyl Fabric Strip 3" Wide - we used Shelter Rite Tape - Item # 104223 (desired length plus 6" per slit) Naugahyde vinyl can also be used.

For Each Additional Backstay Slit Add (for pocket / sleeve): YKK® Finished Zipper #10 Single Pull (Vislon, Locking) - Item # 104887 or 104830

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