How to Make a 4-Bow Bimini Top
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- Intro — 0:00 min.
- Patterning on Frame — 1:44 min.
- Adding Seam Allowance — 20:05 min.
- Transferring Patterns to Fabric — 22:56 min.
- Patterning Aft & Forward Pockets — 26:37 min.
- Patterning Intermediate Tubing Pockets — 35:19 min.
- Making Hang Down Tails — 39:59 min.
- Making Skirt Facings — 42:42 min.
- Backstay Slit (optional) — 47:01 min.
- Adding Zippers to Pockets — 48:07 min.
- Sew Tail & Pocket to Forward & Aft Edges — 58:11 min.
- Sew Forward & Aft Pocket Zippers to Top — 1:05:05 min.
- Joining Panels with Intermediate Pockets — 1:12:21 min.
- Sewing Skirt Facings on Sides — 1:25:10 min.
- Trimming Tails & Binding Bimini Perimeter — 1:30:24 min.
- Rigid Support Struts (optional) — 1:37:22 min.
- Installing Strap Eyes on Tubing — 1:39:00 min.
- Making Adjustable Webbing Straps — 1:42:54 min.
- Installing Snaps for Pocket Ends — 1:50:17 min.
- Gingher® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8" #101017
- Tape Measure 120" #102986
- Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" #102400
- Chalk Pencil Cartridge Set #121669
- Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package #122177
- Precision Cutting Blade & Foot for Edge Hotknife #125495
- Sailrite® Canvas Patterning Ruler #107040
- Scribe-All® Water Soluble White Marking Pencil #120681
- Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) #311602
- Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table #120934
- Deluxe 5-1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide #103597
- Large Fabric/Leather Grip Clips #126365
- Sailrite® 1" Swing-Away Binder #100103
- Professional Rivet Installation Tool #103520
- Sailrite® Tempered Cutting Glass #121915
- Spring Clamp #50211
- SnapRite® Surface Mount Stud Die #103754
- Pres-N-Snap® Installation Tool #109011
- Marker, Straight Edge, Tape Measure, Masking Tape, Spring Center Punch, Cutting Oil, Drill, 1/8" and 5/32" drill bit for hard metal
Before you can get started on the bimini top, you’ll need a bimini frame to pattern on. If you need a new bimini frame, Sailrite® carries 2-, 3- and 4-bow frame kits in both stainless steel and aluminum. If you have a new Bimini Frame Kit and want to learn how to assemble it, be sure to first watch the “How to Build a 4-Bow Bimini Frame” video. It’s crucial to understand what size of bimini frame you’re working with because the number of bows in the frame must match the number of bows in the Bimini Skin Kit. This bimini kit will fit on a frame with a maximum width of 106" and a maximum fore-and-aft spread of 126".
Our Bimini Skin Kits are great for replacing the fabric top on an existing bimini frame, or they can be paired with one of Sailrite’s Bimini Frame Kits to build a new bimini from start to finish. Choose from three outstanding fabric collections available in a wide variety of colors to make a professional-looking bimini that will match your boat's canvas and that will be durable enough to last season after season.
A Bimini Frame Kit and Bimini Skin Kit together from Sailrite give you the great opportunity to customize everything from the material of the frame to the color of the canvas. Our frame kits come with all the hardware and supplies needed to assemble and install the bimini frame, while a paired skin kit includes the fabric and supplies needed to sew the bimini top.
Go ahead and get sewing. We’d love to see the finished product when you’re done!