Make Your Own 3-Bow Bimini and SAVE BIG

Learn how to make and sew your own 3 bow bimini top for your boat. This video shows all the steps from patterning to sewing. Bimini skin kits are available in multiple top choice fabric brands; from Sunbrella, Sattler or Yachtmaster Marine Grade Fabrics. The Bimini Skin Kit for 3-Bow Frame features zippered tubing sleeves for easy removal and storage. Tails at the forward and aft edges act as attachment points for enclosure panels or an extension panel and prevent water from wicking back under the cover. Kits includes materials for four adjustable webbing straps for tensioning the bimini. Check out this video link to see the what the advantages and differences are between those fabric brand choices:    • Picking Bimini Fabric - Sattler vs Sunbrel...  . ORDER A BIMINI SKIN KIT FOR 3-BOW FRAME: SATTLER FABRIC: https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Bim... YACHTMASTER FABRIC: https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Bim... SUNBRELLA FABRIC: https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Bim... PICKING FABRIC FOR A BIMINI TOP:    • Picking Bimini Fabric - Sattler vs Sunbrel...   ORDER A SAILRITE BACKSTAY SLIT KIT FOR BIMINI SKIN KITS (SKU: 126828): https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Bac... ORDER BIMINI FRAME KIT: https://www.sailrite.com/3-Bow-1-Stai... WATCH THE BIMINI FRAME BUILD VIDEO:    • How to Build a 3 Bow Bimini Frame   Intro - 0:00 Patterning Aft Panel - 1:32 Patterning Forward Panel - 15:37 Adding Seam Allowance - 20:07 Transferring Patterns to Fabric - 23:39 Patterning Forward & Aft Pockets - 26:54 Patterning Intermediate Tubing Pocket - 31:39 Making Hang Down Tails - 34:18 Adding Pocket Reinforcement & Hems - 37:15 Backstay Slit (optional) - 44:21 Adding Zippers to Pockets - 45:13 Sew Tail & Pockets to Forward & Aft Edges - 54:00 Sew Intermediate Seam & Pocket Together 1:01:32 Creating Skirt Facings - 1:10:57 Sew Forward & Aft Pocket Zippers to Top - 1:16:56 Sew Intermediate Pocket Zipper to Top - 1:22:39 Trimming Tails & Binding Bimini Perimeter - 1:26:35 Installing Strap Eyes on Tubing - 1:32:08 Making Adjustable Webbing Straps - 1:36:13 Installing Snaps for Pocket Ends - 1:44:36 MATERIALS LIST INCLUDED IN BIMINI SKIN KIT: Filament Strapping Tape 3/4" (60 yards) - SKU: 5643 Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas (50 yds.) - SKU: 129 Sailrite® Patterning Material 60" - SKU: 126150 Sattler®, Sunbrella® or Yachtmater™ 60" Fabric Tex 90 (V-92) UV Bonded Polyester Thread - SKU: Corresponding color to canvas selected Lenzip® #10 Black Separating Molded Tooth Zippers - SKU: 123743 Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36 yds.) - SKU: 122065 Sattler® Acrylic Bias Binding Tape 1” - SKU: Corresponding color to canvas selected Sailrite® Woven Sew In Tags (2 pack) - SKU: 121627 Sunbrella® Webbing - SKU: 144408 Black or SKU: 144404 White Webbing Slider With Raised Bar 1" (Stainless Steel) - SKU: 28207 Fast Eye Snap Hook 1" (Stainless Steel) - SKU: 100532 YKK® Loop Loc Plastic Black - SKU: 104426 Blind Rivet for SnapRite Surface Die Stainless Steel (10 pack) - SKU: 103755 Sailrite® Snap Fastener Cloth-to-Cloth Stud (Stainless Steel) - SKU: 125660 Sailrite® Snap Fastener Button 11/64" (Nickel-Plated Brass) - SKU: 999777 DOT® Snap Fastener Hard Action Socket (Nickel-Plated Brass) - SKU: 333058 MATERIALS LIST INCLUDED IN BIMINI FRAME KIT (SKU: 121321): Strap Eye Stainless Steel - SKU: 28221 Rivet Stainless Steel 5/32" for Marine Fittings (10 pack) - SKU: 121165 TOOLS LIST: Gingher® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8" - SKU: 101017 Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 Chalk Pencil Cartridge Set - SKU: 121669 Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package - SKU: 122177 Precision Cutting Blade & Foot for Edge Hotknife - SKU: 125495 Sailrite® Canvas Patterning Ruler - SKU: 107040 Scribe-All® Water Soluble White Marking Pencil - SKU: 120681 Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) - SKU: 311602 Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table - SKU: 120934 Deluxe 5-1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - SKU: 103597 Large Fabric/Leather Grip Clips - SKU: 126365 Sailrite® 1" Swing-Away Binder - SKU: 100103 Professional Rivet Installation Tool - SKU: 103520 Sailrite® Tempered Cutting Glass - SKU: 121915 Spring Clamp - SKU: 50211 SnapRite® Surface Mount Stud Die - SKU: 103754 Pres-N-Snap® Installation Tool - SKU: 109011 Marker, Straight Edge, Tape Measure, Masking Tape, Spring Center Punch, Cutting Oil, Drill, 1/8” & 5/32” drill bit for hard metal