Canvaswork and Sail Repair (PB)

Introduction

What You Need

Sewing Machine Basics

Other Tools

Fabric

Other Supplies

Getting Your Machine to Sew

Diagnosing Problems

Flat Sheet Projects

Fender Skirt

Lee Cloths

Weather Cloths

Flags

Windscoop

Harbor Awning

The Pocket

Hanging Storage Pockets

Zipper Pockets

Tool Rolls

Sheet Bags

Multi-Pocket Bags

The Bag

One-Piece Tote Bag

Hatch Cover

Two-Piece Duffel Bag

Winch Cover

Life-Jacket Box

The Closed Box

Bolster

Zippered Duffel Bag

Cockpit Cushions

Settee Upholstery

Beveled Cushions

Bull-Nosed Cushions

Backrests

Custom Upholstery

Custom Canvas

Sail Covers

Boat Covers

Bimini Awning

Dodger

Sail Repair

Understanding Sail Shape

First Aid

Examing Your Sails

Restitching Seams

Patching a Tear

Replacing Panels

Batten Pocket Repairs

Chafe Protection

Clew Damage

Leech Lines

Hanks and Slides

Glossary

Index

The skills required for top-notch canvaswork are astonishingly few, and canvas's potential to protect your boat and enhance your enjoyment of it is practically limitless. Here is all you need to tackle virtually any canvaswork project: sails and sailcovers, flags, dodgers, ditty bags, cushion covers, and awnings--including Biminis. It's clean, safe, and risk-free--and you'll save a bunch of money and get exactly what you want in the process.