Caution: Cindy is a pro - she makes it look like you can finish this project in an afternoon. I’ve spent a month and I’m just now finishing up the patterns. I’m also on my second roll of plastipane. God help me.
You can do it, don't give up! Regarding your comment ---- Cindy is a professional seamstress, true. However, she had never made Dinghy Chaps before, this was the first one she ever made. In fact the camera man and Cindy both engineered this whole process as it was being patterned, sewn and filmed. We both tried different techniques off the camera until we found the ones that worked best, then we filmed them one at a time. What it all boils down to is this --- if you know basic sewing and patterning techniques you can usually think it all through and you can sew just about anything. Hopefully since Sailrite strives to show you all the steps of the project, you will not have to do the initial testing that we did to find what works. It took us about 5 days to work out the kinks and then film this whole project, know that anything that requires filming usually takes twice as long to complete as a project where no one is being filmed.
Thanks, I didn’t give up! I would add this caution, tho - spend the money and get the Sailrite machine. I used a popular brand “Heavy Duty” machine and it was anything but. I may do this project again in a couple years, this time with the right equipment...
This is a great site that really does show step by step instructions. The only difference between what they show you and how yours turns out is how much patience you have. Brilliant, can't recommend this video enough.
Jesus Christ ( no Blaspheme) - you guys are THE ABSOLUTE BEST for providing this...... I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!!!, wish you were here in Australia!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I want to thank you for making this video. I just finished my first set of dingy chaps. Never could have done it without this help. The instructor is excellent!
I love all the Sailrite videos. I've been sewing for at least 55 years now, but I can always learn a new thing or two. While there is no particular step in this video that is really difficult, the sheer size and complexity of the project can lead to difficulties. I particularly like the way that Cindy does not go 'back and forth, back and forth' when starting her stitching. That just weakens the fabric and looks bad. The way she continued around the opening and went back over the first line of stitching looks far more professional. Kudo's to Cindy!! Thanks again for a great video. Now, if I can get that transom glued back on to my hypalon dinghy, I'm going to build it some chaps! Fair Winds, Cap'n Jan
At 1:34:10 you mention that on long straight runs, the cover is rather loose. You mention tie downs as a way to solve this. Could you suggest how to do this for an AB rib with a rub rail?
From the sailrite website the Plastipane cost around $235 AUD including postage to my address in Australia, and unfortunately there does not appear to economical material similar to Plastipane to buy here. Still going to give this a go with a completely different patterning material:)
Can I ask how much did this cost in materials to produce these chaps please - would really appreciate a ballpark figure in USD ( I am an Aussie, but USD is fine!)
All depends on the size of your dinghy and how many cut-outs you have to reinforce, along with if you already own the "tools" of the trade. I'm about to order my fabric and notions. Not including the cost of the snap primer and the snap tool, I'm looking at about $500 (excluding tax & shipping) for a 11.5' Achilles tender. It has a lot of reinforcing patches. I've chosen not to include the grommets in the front. Now I have to figure out how to install snaps without spending $185 for the tool. :)
Hi Excellent video and what a great company. Your extra efforts are evident. So I have Zodiac tubes which have a continuous "flap on the top of the tubes. This flap has grommets for lacing a grab line. But how can I "cut out" for the flap when it is continuous for most of the length of tube. ANy ideas?
Donald Langlois Hi Donald, You have two choices here: you can ignore the lines all together and just cover them up with your fabric or you can make a slit in the chaps and allow them to protrude through the fabric cover. Then you can use webbing tabs with snaps or other fasteners and strap between each one of the grab ropes to the opposite side of the cover, thus supporting the two halves with webbing straps. Let me know if you have anymore questions. Thanks, Eric
Can you tell me why you didn't make the chaps out of the grey plastipane vinyl? That would allow the chaps to be wiped down if it rained rather than sitting on wet sunbrella. Are there disadvantages I don't immediately see?
You definitely can make the chaps out of a vinyl however we do not recommend plastipane or window material, but a vinyl like Shelter-rite would work well!
+bigworm8181 Yes, the sewing machines sometimes go on sale. Sign up for our "Get new how-to content, products & coupons!" using the link at the bottom of our website: www.sailrite.com
When I made my pattern pieces, I cut them on the seams of the dinghy, such that each piece butts up exactly against the other (ie no seam allowance). What amount should I add to each piece for seam allowance to do the semi flat-felled seam? 1 3/4"?
The seams that the manufacture made for this dingy were overlapped by 1 1/2" (your dingy seams may be different). Since we patterned each pattern piece to the outside edges of those seams on the dingy we allowed for half of that width for the seam, for our dingy half of 1 1/2" is a 3/4" seam allowance. As a result, when we sew the semi-flat felled seam we will sew a 3/4" seam allowance.
Caution: Cindy is a pro - she makes it look like you can finish this project in an afternoon. I’ve spent a month and I’m just now finishing up the patterns. I’m also on my second roll of plastipane. God help me.
You can do it, don't give up! Regarding your comment ---- Cindy is a professional seamstress, true. However, she had never made Dinghy Chaps before, this was the first one she ever made. In fact the camera man and Cindy both engineered this whole process as it was being patterned, sewn and filmed. We both tried different techniques off the camera until we found the ones that worked best, then we filmed them one at a time. What it all boils down to is this --- if you know basic sewing and patterning techniques you can usually think it all through and you can sew just about anything. Hopefully since Sailrite strives to show you all the steps of the project, you will not have to do the initial testing that we did to find what works. It took us about 5 days to work out the kinks and then film this whole project, know that anything that requires filming usually takes twice as long to complete as a project where no one is being filmed.
Thanks, I didn’t give up! I would add this caution, tho - spend the money and get the Sailrite machine. I used a popular brand “Heavy Duty” machine and it was anything but. I may do this project again in a couple years, this time with the right equipment...
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This is a great site that really does show step by step instructions. The only difference between what they show you and how yours turns out is how much patience you have. Brilliant, can't recommend this video enough.
Thanks for your wonderful comment!
Jesus Christ ( no Blaspheme) - you guys are THE ABSOLUTE BEST for providing this...... I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!!!, wish you were here in Australia!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I want to thank you for making this video. I just finished my first set of dingy chaps. Never could have done it without this help. The instructor is excellent!
Good job. Thanks!!!
I love all the Sailrite videos. I've been sewing for at least 55 years now, but I can always learn a new thing or two. While there is no particular step in this video that is really difficult, the sheer size and complexity of the project can lead to difficulties.
I particularly like the way that Cindy does not go 'back and forth, back and forth' when starting her stitching. That just weakens the fabric and looks bad. The way she continued around the opening and went back over the first line of stitching looks far more professional.
Kudo's to Cindy!!
Thanks again for a great video. Now, if I can get that transom glued back on to my hypalon dinghy, I'm going to build it some chaps!
Fair Winds,
Cap'n Jan
+Cap'n Jan We are so glad you liked the video. Let us know if you have questions about our process or the products we sell at www.sailrite.com
I'm french and I love you, this vidéo is perfect, thanks
I've got to tell you, Cindy's talent for patterning and sewing is really impressive! Amazing!
At 13:10 he mentions to use the outside seams of each panel.
Very important because you don’t add any seam allowance when cutting the panels
Absolutely! It's crucial to pay attention to those outside seams to ensure everything fits perfectly. Thanks for pointing that out!
At 1:34:10 you mention that on long straight runs, the cover is rather loose. You mention tie downs as a way to solve this. Could you suggest how to do this for an AB rib with a rub rail?
You may want to consider using the Nylon Hook for Inflatable Boat found here: www.sailrite.com/Nylon-Hook-for-Inflatable-Boat
Any suggestions for adding state registration ID and decals to the chaps?
I have those scissors and they are incredibly sharp. She is a master. Be careful when cutting reliefs on you own boat.
That is correct! Thanks for the warning.
From the sailrite website the Plastipane cost around $235 AUD including postage to my address in Australia, and unfortunately there does not appear to economical material similar to Plastipane to buy here. Still going to give this a go with a completely different patterning material:)
Wow, that is a lot of money for shipping. Yes, you can use something else to pattern I am sure.
Great video, I almost have enough confidence to give it a go!
Mad skills, very impressive!
Can I ask how much did this cost in materials to produce these chaps please - would really appreciate a ballpark figure in USD ( I am an Aussie, but USD is fine!)
All depends on the size of your dinghy and how many cut-outs you have to reinforce, along with if you already own the "tools" of the trade. I'm about to order my fabric and notions. Not including the cost of the snap primer and the snap tool, I'm looking at about $500 (excluding tax & shipping) for a 11.5' Achilles tender. It has a lot of reinforcing patches. I've chosen not to include the grommets in the front. Now I have to figure out how to install snaps without spending $185 for the tool. :)
@@ssjgk1997 may I ask you how much material you bought for your size of dinghy? Thank you
Great work , I guess you need those covers if you don't have a Zod
a Zod?
My Zodiac tubes went bad after 4 years in the sun. Blew out a seam, and drowned a 50 hp Yamaha engine. Over $7k repair.
$7k repair to the engine.... still had the bad tubes.... $6k to replace those.
Hey Sailrite! I'm curious why you chose to use a zigzag stitch where you did?
Hi Jen,
A zig zag stitch is not necessary, but it does give a nice look and a little more stretch than a traditional straight stitch.
Awesome! As usual! Love these videos
+Dallas A. Babineaux Glad you liked it. Thanks!!!!
Hi Excellent video and what a great company. Your extra efforts are evident. So I have Zodiac tubes which have a continuous "flap on the top of the tubes. This flap has grommets for lacing a grab line. But how can I "cut out" for the flap when it is continuous for most of the length of tube. ANy ideas?
Donald Langlois Hi Donald, You have two choices here: you can ignore the lines all together and just cover them up with your fabric or you can make a slit in the chaps and allow them to protrude through the fabric cover. Then you can use webbing tabs with snaps or other fasteners and strap between each one of the grab ropes to the opposite side of the cover, thus supporting the two halves with webbing straps. Let me know if you have anymore questions.
Thanks,
Eric
Just curious as to why you went with the draw string, instead of snaps all the way around?
Can you tell me why you didn't make the chaps out of the grey plastipane vinyl? That would allow the chaps to be wiped down if it rained rather than sitting on wet sunbrella. Are there disadvantages I don't immediately see?
You definitely can make the chaps out of a vinyl however we do not recommend plastipane or window material, but a vinyl like Shelter-rite would work well!
How much would the materials cost for a similar size dinghy roughly?
The materials for this project will cost about $210 to $300 at www.sailrite.com
How do I download this video. We rarely have wifi so I would like to download now and be able to refer to the video while I am working on the project.
Yes, that is easy. Just use this link: www.yout.com and use the video url to paste into the box: th-cam.com/video/E1q7o4zcR8E/w-d-xo.html
I'm inspired. Do your sewing machines ever go on sale? Fantastic video!
+bigworm8181 Yes, the sewing machines sometimes go on sale. Sign up for our "Get new how-to content, products & coupons!" using the link at the bottom of our website: www.sailrite.com
+Sailrite done!
Do you sell them already made?
Sorry, we do not.
When I made my pattern pieces, I cut them on the seams of the dinghy, such that each piece butts up exactly against the other (ie no seam allowance). What amount should I add to each piece for seam allowance to do the semi flat-felled seam? 1 3/4"?
The seams that the manufacture made for this dingy were overlapped by 1 1/2" (your dingy seams may be different). Since we patterned each pattern piece to the outside edges of those seams on the dingy we allowed for half of that width for the seam, for our dingy half of 1 1/2" is a 3/4" seam allowance. As a result, when we sew the semi-flat felled seam we will sew a 3/4" seam allowance.
Poteva fare il modello semplicemente prendendo le misure in italia si fa cosi
I do these quite often but take way less time.
Good work tho
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Wow
That a person who is work
Chrystal Sullivan or person is work a that...
Inches and yards, how 19th century!!
While this is an excellent video, it is not exactly a video on " How to Make Dinghy Chaps".