By Jim Grant—Sailrite's founder - 186 pgs., 230 illus., 8-1/2" x 11" softcover. The Best Book on Canvaswork Yet!
This second edition is larger by half and thoroughly updated and revised, with many new illustrations.
It's more than just an idea book. The step-by-step instructions make construction of your own canvas projects easy and enjoyable. The instructions are thorough and straightforward with numerous detailed illustrations. There is no other printed work that so precisely describes actual canvas projects and the proper way to make them.
There is great satisfaction in putting together fabric items that fit! No more awkward fitting covers, awnings, bags or harnesses. Your boat can look like it should. And you can protect it from the elements at the same time.
The techniques are tested and polished. The results of your careful workmanship will be useful items that are indistinguishable from expensive off-the-shelf items.
The Principles of Canvaswork
Fabric Cloth Weight Cutting Sewing Fasteners Sea Anchors
The Parachute Anchor The Storm Anchor Awnings and Enclosures
Sail and Ditty Bags
Duffle Bags Spinnaker Launching Bags Flat Bags Foredeck Bags Rigger's Bag and Canvas Bucket Bimini Boat Tops
The Frame Fitting the Fabric Cover Sewing the Bimini Boat Covers
Materials Fastening Systems Ridge Poles Construction Bosun's Chair
Materials Construction Cushions and Covers
Materials Pattern Making Cutting the Foam Cutting the Fabric Sewing the Cover Stuffing the Cushion Companionway Dodgers
Frame Erection Cover Fabrication Flags and Pennants
International Flags Trapeze and Safety Harnesses
Materials Construction Procedures Sail Covers
Boom Covers Construction Procedures Furling Sail Covers The Sleeve Furling Cover Small Covers
Winch Cover Binnacle and Wheel Covers Tiller Covers Outboard Covers Spinnaker Socks
Tote Bags Weathercloths and Hatchcovers Wind Scoops
