How to Make a Bimini Boot

A bimini Top provides protection from the sun and elements so it is considered a must have for pleasurable and enjoyable boating experiences. However, you will find times when the bimini top may not be needed or you just may want to prolong the life of your bimini top by quickly storing it. When that is desired use a bimini boot to protect the fabric from the sun and keep it from flapping in the wind when not in use. In this video we will show you how to sew up your own bimini boot.

HOW TO MAKE A BIMINI BOOT CHAPTER LIST
Patterning with Bimini Top – 1:06 min
Cutting Patterns – 11:40 min
Sewing Spline – 14:00 min
Basting Zipper – 18:44 min
Sewing Binding & Zipper – 22:59 min
Installing Sailrite Logo – 30:17 min
Creating Backstay or Anchor Light Slit – 31:30 min
Materials List – 43:36 min

MATERIALS LIST:
Top Notch 9 Burgundy Weave 60" Fabric - Item # 120452
Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas - Item # 129
YKK Finished Zipper #10 Black Single Pull (Vislon) - Item # 104830
Thread from Sailrite - V-92 Poleyster or Profilen PTFE
Top Notch 9 Polyester Bias Binding Tape Black 1" - Item # 120940
Sailrite Adhesive Backed Logo (optional) - Item # 560
Tape Shelter‑Rite 18oz Black 3" (Not Adhesive Backed) - Item # 104222

TOOLS LIST:
Tape Measure 120 Inch - Item # 102986
Soapstone Fabric Marking Pencil White - Item # 102766
Gingher Scissors Right Handed - Item # 19104
Sailrite Canvas Patterning Ruler - Item # 107040
Sailrite Edge Hotknife Package (110 Volt) - Item # 103800
Sailrite Ultrafeed LSZ‑1 PLUS (110V) Walking Foot Sewing Machine - Item # 300602
Sailrite Ultrafeed Industrial Sewing Table & Workhorse Servo Motor - Item # 120931
Deluxe 5 1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - Item # 103597
Sailrite 1" Swing‑Away Straight Binder - Item # 100103
Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - Item # 102400
Scribe‑All Water Soluble Marking Pencil White - Item # 120681
Yardstick

Order supplies at: http://www.sailrite.com

SPECIFIC MATERIALS AND QUANTITIES NEEDED FOR A BIMINI BOOT KIT

FABRIC:
If 46” width fabric order amount equal to the width of your bimini plus 36 inches or If 60” width fabric order amount equal to the width of your bimini

1" BINDING:
Order length equal to bimini width x 3

YKK FINISHED ZIPPER #10 SINGLE PULL (VISLON) ITEM #104887 (WHITE) / ITEM #104830 (BLACK):
NO BACKSTAY OR ANCHOR LIGHT SLIT:
1 zipper equal in length to the width of bimini plus 12 inches
SINGLE BACKSTAY OR ANCHOR LIGHT SLIT IS REQUIRED:
1 zipper equal in length from port side of bimini to slit (plus 6”). 1 zipper equal in length
from starboard side of bimini to slit (plus 6”). 1 zipper 18” long for the slit.
DOUBLE BACKSTAY OR ANCHOR LIGHT SLITS ARE REQUIRED:
1 zipper equal in length measuring from port side of bimini to first slit (plus 6”). 1 zipper
equal in length from 1st and 2nd slit. 1 zipper equal in length from starboard side of
bimini to 2nd slit (plus 6”). 2 zippers 18” long for the slits.

THREAD:
V-92 Polyester thread (1oz) or PTFE Profilen thread (lifetime thread)

SEAMSTICK 3/8" BASTING TAPE FOR CANVAS - ITEM # 129:
1 roll

SHELTER-RITE TAPE 3” (FOR BACKSTAY SLITS, IF REQUIRED) - ITEM # 104222:
1 foot per slit