Learn how to make your own sail kit for a sailboat in this tutorial video! From designing the panels to sewing them together, we'll guide you through the entire process. Join Eric Grant from Sailrite® as he demonstrates how easy it is to create a sail using a sail kit from Sailrite®. Don't miss out on this step-by-step guide - subscribe to our channel for more exciting projects like this!
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0:00 - Into
Sail Design & Plotting -
0:29
Basting Seams Together -
1:04
Sewing Seams -
4:23
Clew Patch Assembly -
7:16
Sewing Clew & Tack Patches -
13:34
Whip Base of Ring -
17:35
Adding Logo -
20:07
Sewing Head Patch to Sail -
20:34
Sewing Remaining Panels -
21:56
Sewing Foot Tape -
23:28
Sewing Leech Tape & Line -
25:22
Adding Luff Rope -
30:28
Whip Thimbles to Sail -
34:33
Installing Sewn Rings & Whipping to Thimbles -
37:33
Sewing Along Luff Rope -
44:35
Dressing Corners with Leather -
46:32
Adhering Draft Strips -
56:42
Adding Tell Tails -
57:59
Installing Grommets & Jib Snaps -
58:54
TOOLS LIST:
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) - SKU: 311602 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LSZ-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine-110V
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table - SKU: 120934 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-Industrial-Sewing-Table
Professional Stainless Steel 9" Scissors - SKU: 125662 https://www.sailrite.com/Professional-Stainless-Steel-9-Scissors
Sailrite® Edge Hotknife Package (110V) - SKU: 103800 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edge-Hotknife-Package-110-Volt
Gingher® 8" Scissors Right Handed - SKU: 19104 https://www.sailrite.com/Gingher-Scissors-Right-Handed
Sailrite® Rubber Poundo Board 12" x 12" - SKU: 123962 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Rubber-Poundo-Board-12-x-12
Sailrite® Scratch Awl - SKU: 123270 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Scratch-Awl
Sailrite® Bakelite Mallet 13 oz. - SKU: 123309 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Bakelite-Mallet-13-oz
Sailmakers Palm Adjustable Right Hand - William Smith & Sons - SKU: 19201 https://www.sailrite.com/Palm-Adjustable-Right-Hand
Sailrite® Battery Operated Thread Burner - SKU: 122432 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Battery-Operated-Thread-Burner
Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 https://www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24
#8 Hole Cutter 1" - SKU: 121379 https://www.sailrite.com/Round-Hole-Cutter-1-8
Barry King Mallet Hammer Style 3# - SKU: 68563 https://www.sailrite.com/Mallet-Hammer-Style-3
Draft Tape Red 1" - SKU: 100069 https://www.sailrite.com/Draft-Tape-Red-1
Air-Flow Tell Tales (14 pack) - SKU: 435311 https://www.sailrite.com/Air-Flow-Tell-Tales-Pack-14
Sailrite® Drill Hole Cutter Set - SKU: 121825 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Drill-Hole-Cutter-Set
#1 Spur Grommet Die Set 5/16" - SKU: 18202 https://www.sailrite.com/Die-Set-Spur-1-5-16
Office Clips, Screwdriver, Pencil, String, Pliers, Straight Edge, Tape Measure, Drill