How to Sew a Replacement T-Top Cover

In this tutorial video we will show you how to make a T-Top replacement cover. Sailrite® has the supplies and tools that you need for this project and more. We will be using Stamoid™ Top which is a vinyl fabric that is completely waterproof and considered a premium fabric that is often used for Mega Yachts.
Sailrite carries many different brands of fabric’s that make great T-Tops. Brands like Stamoid™ Top, Sunbrella®, Top Notch® 9, Herculite®, Weblon® Regatta® & Top Gun® and more.

HOW TO SEW A REPLACEMENT T-TOP COVER CHAPTERS:
Measuring & Patterning Frame Corner – 1:35 min
Calculating for Materials – 3:04 min
Steps to Making a T-Top – 5:16 min
Cutting Top Fabric to Size – 6:38 min
Cutting Facing Strips & Corners – 08:19 min
Preparing Facings – 12:36 min
Basting & Sewing Facings – 18:32 min
Sewing Binding – 27:14 min
Installing Spur Grommets – 29:42 min
Lacing Top – 33:23 min
Materials List – 39:51 min

MATERIALS LIST:
Marine Quality Fabrics: Stamoid™ Top, Sunbrella®, Top Notch® 9, Herculite®, Weblon® Regatta® & Top Gun® - We used Stamoid™ Top: https://www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/Mari...
Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Vinyl (for vinyl fabrics): https://www.sailrite.com/Seamstick-3-...
OR
Seamstick 3/8" for Canvas (for woven fabrics): https://www.sailrite.com/Seamstick-3-...
V-92 Polyester Thread OR PTFE from Sailrite https://www.sailrite.com/Notions/Thre...
Sailrite® Woven Sew In Tags: https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Wov...
Bias Binding from Sailrite - We used Stamoid™ 3/4" https://www.sailrite.com/Notions/Trim...
Spur Grommet Nickel #1 (5/16"): https://www.sailrite.com/Grommet-Spur...
Leech Line Dacron® 1/8" Black: https://www.sailrite.com/Leechline-Da...

TOOLS LIST:
Grease Marking Pencil Yellow (for vinyl fabrics): https://www.sailrite.com/Marking-Penc...
OR
Soapstone Fabric Marking Pencil (for woven fabrics): https://www.sailrite.com/Soapstone-Ma...
Comfort Grip Rotary Cutter 60mm: https://www.sailrite.com/Olfa-Deluxe-...
Self Healing Rotary Cutting Mat 24" x 36": https://www.sailrite.com/Self-Healing...
Gingher® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8": https://www.sailrite.com/Gingher-Scis...
Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24": https://www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acryli...
Sailrite® Canvas Patterning Ruler: https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Can...
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LS-1 PLUS Sewing Machine: https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ult...
Sailrite® 3/4" Swing‑Away Straight Binder: https://www.sailrite.com/Binder-3-4-S...
Sailrite Drill Hole Cutter 3/8": https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Dri...
Sailrite® Cutting Block & Die Holder: https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Cut...
Pres N Snap Installation Tool: https://www.sailrite.com/Pres-N-Snap-...
Pres N Snap #1 Spur Grommet Die: https://www.sailrite.com/Pres-N-Snap-...
Die Set Spur #1 (5/16"): https://www.sailrite.com/Die-Set-Spur...
Barry King Mallet Hammer Style 3#: https://www.sailrite.com/Mallet-Hamme...
Sailrite® Edge Hotknife Package: https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edg...
Tape Measure, Masking Tape, Marker, Cardboard, Straight Edge, Drill, Zip Ties