Hi all :) John put a great video to learn Some of the questions maybe i can answer to help him :) can u use home sewing machine ? NO for just the fabric - yes but u adding clear windows + fabric in some point u end up with 4 layers of fabric and the clear u need a industrial machine. They are very fast that`s why Jonh looks like going fast. i owned a pfaff industrial sewing machine and i sold it after 1 month . this machine was too fast for (as beginner) then i bought few home sewing machines which i sold also. Why ?? - the tension in home sewing machine u can use only up to b69 thread witch not a good idea for boat canvas or enclosures u need at least b92 of which ur machine won`t take and size 20-21 needle and a walking foot without walking foot the fabric and the clear windows will pucker the tape he is using is called double sided tape now i owned a sewing machine ( portable ) which i just love cost almost $1000 cdn but im in full control on it took me some time to learn but was worth it i refused to pay fabricator $3500 just for cockpit enclosure $2500 for flybridge cover the i want to make windows cover $ ??? i want to make a cabin curtains $ ?? i want to reupholster my cabin sofa $ ??? that`s why i was learning :) take a lot of scrap of fabric and sew and sew until u can sew very straight stitch :) if u can`t - the fabric and window will pucker - trust me sorry for the long post , just trying to help
No, no no! love your instructions. Still, I wonder if I can really make one by myself. Mine is a 36foot Mainship, the store asked for $10,000 CAD. Thank you so much.
I didn't see you do any reversing at the ends of the fabric and zippers. Don't you have to do that? I'm trying to build a cockpit cover for my Piper Cherokee. Your videos really help. Rick Tucson
man you are good and fast but how do the isinglass glass windows stay up when open is there snaps on it some where that was not in the video or a strap?
Thanks for the videos they were a big help. I am new in this business. I have a customer that wants to change the brown side curtains to black. This is off a older 35ft Sea Ray, It is covered up for the winter ( Up State NY ) I am not sure on how to approach this job. Should I make new? Can I copy the old for size? Yes they do fit the boat. Can I go over the brown with black? Any help would be much appreciated. Thank Ron
Thanks for the info, I have a Consew Industrial Machine and have done a little furniture recovering, but that isn't that much money in it like doing canvas tops and I have not really had any previous training except for what I have learned on my own.
Sure you can Mr K. You can use cheep heavy vinyl or you can use top gun. Anything strong to keep the snaps from pulling out. If you are trying to make the inside clean folding a 4" piece of sunbrella in half and sew the fold edge and bind the raw edge.
how did u reinforce the sunbrella fabric for snaps installation ?? i noticed that it is (bottom of the panel ) single layer of sunbrella fabric reinforced and binding im planning to use top gun as reinforcement do i have to fold the sunbrella or just 1-2 layers of top gun and bind along the edge im trying to make my cockpit enclosure where is a hard top
wish you had said what the name of the product and where to get, as you use it. RE: transfer tape and tracing film. I'm sure you know the tape that isn't the one that won't come off etc., from experience. Now I have to go thru all the comments until I find someone that asked my question. They are talking about all kinds of different things. Never the less, glad I found you.
Hey John, what do you think of the Brother TZ1-B652 sewing machine? It has 1.5hp, reverse, puller, zig zag n straight stitching. They want 375 and I'm a beginner.
Hey John, love your work, it is very helpfull. I would like to ask you a few questions. 1. What thread do you use ? 2. What do you think about TENARA ? 3. Is there any thread you could recommend ? 4. What is the thicknes of glass (foil, film - I don't knwo how do you call it) that you use ? 5. What is the name of the producer of the foil ? 6. What do you use of the accesories (Tenax, Minax, Turn Button, Scovill's stuff...etc?)
I purchased a sailrite ultra feed from salrite. Best investment ever. I have had many people come to me wanting me to make cockpit cushions and replace their existing cushions. I was thinking about doing it as a side business but I am unsure how to get materials at a discount cost for business. Any suggestions?
HI John, We are using the thickest version of strataglass and are finding it very hard to cut. Any suggestions on how to cut the strataglass when we've sewn in the zippers? When you cut the clear the scissors seem to just glide through. Not with strataglass. What can you suggest? Thanks, Annie
I believe it's called Dura Skrim patterning material. It's basically a clear version of poly tarp with a tighter weave by using a thinner warp and weft
Great video!!! I am hoping to start my own business in Kansas City. My goal in the next year!!! I hope to see you put out more videos. Do you give classes??? Thanks MK
I noticed your thread breaking a few times, If you bought Feet off the internet for your machine the hole for the needle to pass thru may not have been deburred and may have a sharp edge on it. I've bought a number of feet that the manufacture just drilled the hole and didn't smooth the hole so it is thread friendly. Those being harden steel you need a diamond tip dremel and sand paper glued to a toothpick to get it smooth enough that the thread doesn't break when you pull on it. You are super fast. Thumbs up to ya
you sure are good at that- can you recommend a good wholesale supplier for canvas tools snaps and necessary materials - i like-suscribed thank you - sir
Hey Dan, $350 sounds kinda cheep. If the machine is old I would say don't buy it. You can get a good walking foot machine for around $1000.00. If your goal is to make boat canvas you do not need a zig zag machine a straight stitch works better. The feed dogs "look that up" hold the fabric on a straight stitch much better. Not to mention the arm length, look up consew or seiko. They are reasonably priced and work great. I use a consew 255rb3 and a seiko 206. Both have strong walking feet and large bobbins.
It's funny how we are creatures of habit, he keeps cutting the tails so short it pulls out of the needle eye almost everytime. I tend to not lift the needle out before the foot...bad habbits.
Hi all :)
John put a great video to learn
Some of the questions maybe i can answer to help him :)
can u use home sewing machine ? NO
for just the fabric - yes but u adding clear windows + fabric
in some point u end up with 4 layers of fabric and the clear
u need a industrial machine.
They are very fast that`s why Jonh looks like going fast.
i owned a pfaff industrial sewing machine and i sold it after 1 month .
this machine was too fast for (as beginner)
then i bought few home sewing machines which i sold also.
Why ?? - the tension
in home sewing machine u can use only up to b69 thread witch not a good idea for boat canvas or enclosures
u need at least b92 of which ur machine won`t take and size 20-21 needle and a walking foot
without walking foot the fabric and the clear windows will pucker
the tape he is using is called double sided tape
now i owned a sewing machine ( portable ) which i just love
cost almost $1000 cdn
but im in full control on it
took me some time to learn but was worth it
i refused to pay fabricator $3500 just for cockpit enclosure
$2500 for flybridge cover
the i want to make windows cover $ ???
i want to make a cabin curtains $ ??
i want to reupholster my cabin sofa $ ???
that`s why i was learning :)
take a lot of scrap of fabric and sew and sew until u can sew very straight stitch :)
if u can`t - the fabric and window will pucker - trust me
sorry for the long post , just trying to help
No, no no! love your instructions. Still, I wonder if I can really make one by myself. Mine is a 36foot Mainship, the store asked for $10,000 CAD. Thank you so much.
do you always work this fast? or was it for the purpose of keeping the time limited for video...
I mean you are flying right through this project!!
I didn't see you do any reversing at the ends of the fabric and zippers. Don't you have to do that? I'm trying to build a cockpit cover for my Piper Cherokee. Your videos really help.
Rick
Tucson
Excellent video. You seem to have been doing this in your sleep for many years or many beers. Cheers.
I never wanted to learn to sew until I saw this video..
Thats awesome!!!!
man you are good and fast but how do the isinglass glass windows stay up when open is there snaps on it some where that was not in the video or a strap?
Hi John. What are your table tops made of?
Jeezez dude! You make it look so easy
Hello, do you make windows with Makrolon? Can you tell me the technique? Thanks
Can you make a video on how to attach those snap locks on the BOAT window rails please. Thank you
Ps. you don't fool around! Great video showing technique. Very helpful to newbies like myself.
Thanks for the videos they were a big help. I am new in this business. I have a customer that wants to change the brown side curtains to black. This is off a older 35ft Sea Ray, It is covered up for the winter ( Up State NY ) I am not sure on how to approach this job. Should I make new? Can I copy the old for size? Yes they do fit the boat. Can I go over the brown with black? Any help would be much appreciated. Thank Ron
Hello sir, lovet your work... what is your brand on sewingmacin ?
Thanks for the info, I have a Consew Industrial Machine and have done a little furniture recovering, but that isn't that much money in it like doing canvas tops and I have not really had any previous training except for what I have learned on my own.
Sure you can Mr K. You can use cheep heavy vinyl or you can use top gun. Anything strong to keep the snaps from pulling out. If you are trying to make the inside clean folding a 4" piece of sunbrella in half and sew the fold edge and bind the raw edge.
+John Cavco
thank You
What sewing machine do you use? Will you please give the specs...arm length, thread size, etc.
Do I need a special sewing machine or a regular one will work ? I just want to do some repairs
how did u reinforce the sunbrella fabric for snaps installation ??
i noticed that it is (bottom of the panel ) single layer of sunbrella fabric reinforced and binding
im planning to use top gun as reinforcement
do i have to fold the sunbrella or just 1-2 layers of top gun and bind along the edge
im trying to make my cockpit enclosure where is a hard top
nice machine,its really fast what brand is it? and model?
wish you had said what the name of the product and where to get, as you use it. RE: transfer tape and tracing film. I'm sure you know the tape that isn't the one that won't come off etc., from experience. Now I have to go thru all the comments until I find someone that asked my question. They are talking about all kinds of different things. Never the less, glad I found you.
Hey Russell, come and register on the site. boatcanvasuniversity.com
That is where you will find out all the answers..
John
Hey John, what do you think of the Brother TZ1-B652 sewing machine? It has 1.5hp, reverse, puller, zig zag n straight stitching. They want 375 and I'm a beginner.
Hey John, love your work, it is very helpfull. I would like to ask you a few questions. 1. What thread do you use ? 2. What do you think about TENARA ? 3. Is there any thread you could recommend ? 4. What is the thicknes of glass (foil, film - I don't knwo how do you call it) that you use ? 5. What is the name of the producer of the foil ? 6. What do you use of the accesories (Tenax, Minax, Turn Button, Scovill's stuff...etc?)
What kind of transfer tape do you use/where do you buy it? Thanks :)
Now I know everything!
Excellent tutorial and to think I sold my commercial stitching machine 15 years ago! :(
I purchased a sailrite ultra feed from salrite. Best investment ever. I have had many people come to me wanting me to make cockpit cushions and replace their existing cushions. I was thinking about doing it as a side business but I am unsure how to get materials at a discount cost for business. Any suggestions?
Can you tell me the name of the patterning material you use?
nice job your execution was great
HI John, We are using the thickest version of strataglass and are finding it very hard to cut. Any suggestions on how to cut the strataglass when we've sewn in the zippers? When you cut the clear the scissors seem to just glide through. Not with strataglass. What can you suggest? Thanks, Annie
I believe it's called Dura Skrim patterning material. It's basically a clear version of poly tarp with a tighter weave by using a thinner warp and weft
or can i just make a sandwich
sunbrella on top + top gun in the middle +sunbrella on the bottom then bind ?
for snaps :)
please respond
Amazing job. I wish you did my boat
What kinds of tape are you using in this video?
Do you know where I can get rails for a camper back for a 310 searay? I can do the canvas work but cannot find the frame.
oh man i love the shirt you are wearing!
Thanks John. Very informative.
Great video!!! I am hoping to start my own business in Kansas City.
My goal in the next year!!! I hope to see you put out more videos.
Do you give classes???
Thanks
MK
did ya ever start???
Hi John, What plastic do you use for the pattern?
@@davidwarner6755 plastics sell home depot
I noticed your thread breaking a few times, If you bought Feet off the internet for your machine the hole for the needle to pass thru may not have been deburred and may have a sharp edge on it. I've bought a number of feet that the manufacture just drilled the hole and didn't smooth the hole so it is thread friendly. Those being harden steel you need a diamond tip dremel and sand paper glued to a toothpick to get it smooth enough that the thread doesn't break when you pull on it. You are super fast. Thumbs up to ya
why would you use Kevlar thread??
why not Tenara??
Just curios... i know this depends on your area but, what can you charge a customer for this job?
you sure are good at that- can you recommend a good wholesale supplier for canvas tools snaps and necessary materials - i like-suscribed thank you - sir
Sailrite
awesome video
Incredible
Hey mate what do you use for your templates
Apparently plastic, tape & a sharpie :) lol
How is it attached to the awning rail
found it on the video
Can’t you use the old canvas as a pattern?
The old canvas will stretch with age. So I always make a pattern.
Where can I buy the transfer tape and that special nilon to make the patterns?
Sailrite - search for Patterning Material and Basting Tape for Canvas
Excellent
Are you available to give me a quote on a enclosure?? I am located in Maryland....
Where's the best place to purchase that pattern plastic?
Sailrite.com has it.
Home depot
You're super man in my book. Did you say that's a Consew? Which one is it?
Thanks Kaley. Yes it is a Consew 255 RB 3
btw im just a truck driver who owned a boat :)
video time :
1:05:00 -1:06:10 :)
Hey Dan, $350 sounds kinda cheep. If the machine is old I would say don't buy it. You can get a good walking foot machine for around $1000.00. If your goal is to make boat canvas you do not need a zig zag machine a straight stitch works better. The feed dogs "look that up" hold the fabric on a straight stitch much better. Not to mention the arm length, look up consew or seiko. They are reasonably priced and work great. I use a consew 255rb3 and a seiko 206. Both have strong walking feet and large bobbins.
It's funny how we are creatures of habit, he keeps cutting the tails so short it pulls out of the needle eye almost everytime. I tend to not lift the needle out before the foot...bad habbits.
wow, could you make me side curtains?
seam tape not strapping
Awesome. Missed a snap. ;)
What a gun!
In a 20 day working month, you would need to make $417 profit per day to make 100k per month.