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best way to sew strataglass window to sunbrella

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    Posted: 24 September 2009 at 7:02pm
Currently making a whole new camper enclosure for our boat.The problem i'm running into is sewing the strataglass windows in on the rear side curtains.I made the curtains out of sunbrella with no cutouts for the window till i made sure it fit properly. Then i removed the curtain and traced out the pattern for the window.When i sew the window into place it looks okay when the side curtain isn't installed. But once it's installed the sunbrella looks all wrinkly around the window. Any ideas on how to sew it so it looks flat?
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  Quote RandyOnR3 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24 September 2009 at 9:28pm
  Most often its normal to sew in support around the outer edges of the sunbrella prior to installing the glass.. you use a stiffer material as "shelter-rite" offered by sailrite as it gives support to the sunbrella.. On some pannels when installing glass, If there is only a couple inches, I'll run the glass all the way to the outer edge and use a 2 inch facing around the edge. or trim the combination of the glass and fabric with a binding.. it plays hell with the next person to replace the window but sure looks good to start with.
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  Quote lime4x4 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24 September 2009 at 11:31pm
Here what i'm talking about. The original didn't have anything to stiffen up the edges where the glass goes. They just had the canvas folded over then the glass was sewn in
http://picasaweb.google.com/lime4x4/Lunasea#5385174300041351874
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  Quote jim grant Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 September 2009 at 9:09am

I always sew the glass in over the Sunbrella. Then cut the Sunbrella out. I think you will find this solves the problem although there is nothing wrong with adding reinforcement as well (but, again, cut the fabric away only after the window is sewn in place).

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  Quote MattGrant Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 September 2009 at 9:50am
Use of a binding on the back side of the assembly will dress it up and stiffen the edges. In the case of the photo you sent I think the glass was just not installed very well. Follow Jim's advice above and it will tourn out much better. Also here is a link to a paid video that will show you how to trim out the window very professionally:
 
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  Quote lime4x4 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 September 2009 at 6:47pm
I watched the video seems simple enough. Is there anyway to fix what i have or i'm i going to have to make a new side curtain?
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  Quote carib2008 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 September 2009 at 4:49pm
Randy,
 
You said
 
 If there is only a couple inches, I'll run the glass all the way to the outer edge and use a 2 inch facing around the edge. or trim the combination of the glass and fabric with a binding.. it plays hell with the next person to replace the window but sure looks good to start with.
 
So how would you deal with replacing a window that has been installed like you mentioned above. I am planning on doing my dodger and surround windows just as you describe . Of course I will be the one who has to replace them in the future and dont really want to make that much work for myself.
 
I am thinking the easiest thing would be to replace the whole window assembly...
 
What are you suggestions.?
 
Or anyone else's ???
 
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  Quote RandyOnR3 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 September 2009 at 10:20am
    actually it not that hard.. and it something that has to be done on most "Searays" out today.. They build the pannel with the glass and then run a 2 or 3 inch border around the edge making the glass the re-inforcement pannel..
    you sew in a another piece of glass, on the back side, so now you have the old piece and the new piece in the pannel..flip the pannel over and with a seam ripper, carefully cut the old pannel out as close to the fabric as you can..  many times you can pull up the edge of the fabric "up" to the stitching and cut along the stitch.. leaves a really clean job and the old glass is still in the pannel for reinforcement..
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  Quote MattGrant Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 September 2009 at 1:50pm
I would redo it at this point. Sorry. Matt
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