(Nearly) all-glass side window

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   I'd like to replace a side window panel which has only one-inch wide band of fabric all around it. The triangular panel zips to the top, zips to the side curtain aft, and snaps to the windshield frame.

Would 1" Sunbrella binding be OK for this? Or 2" facing folded in half to reinforce the snaps?

Looks like .030" glass.

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inlandboatman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 29 June 2006 Status: Offline Points: 64	Post Options Post Reply Quote inlandboatman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: (Nearly) all-glass side window Posted: 02 May 2009 at 8:23pm
	I'd like to replace a side window panel which has only one-inch wide band of fabric all around it. The triangular panel zips to the top, zips to the side curtain aft, and snaps to the windshield frame. Would 1" Sunbrella binding be OK for this? Or 2" facing folded in half to reinforce the snaps? Looks like .030" glass.

jim grant Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Sailrite Employee - Expert Joined: 25 July 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 69	Post Options Post Reply Quote jim grant Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2009 at 7:28am
	Use the 2" facing. It will be stronger and look much better!
	Jim Grant

inlandboatman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 29 June 2006 Status: Offline Points: 64	Post Options Post Reply Quote inlandboatman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2009 at 8:14am
	Thank you, will do!

RumDiet Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19 February 2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote RumDiet Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 August 2009 at 2:30pm
	I am patterning a new top and side curtains off of an old one. The old windows have a 2.25 inch of sunbrella all around - looks like they folded a strip of 4.5" sunbrella, sewed that onto the plastic, and then ran seam binding all around. My questions are 1) should I use the sunbrella - or use 2 strips of 2" seam binding? and 2) If I use the sunbrella, should I cut the strips on the bias? 3) if I use seam binding - it will be a raw edge unless I put 1/2" binding around the outside - thats 8 plys + the window material! Yikes -

MattGrant Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Sailrite Employee - Expert Joined: 21 April 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3012	Post Options Post Reply Quote MattGrant Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 August 2009 at 9:16am
	1. Either Sunbrella cut into strips or the facing will work. I would get the 2" facing as it is premade and will speed the process. 2. Only cut on the bias if the edges are curved and you intend to bend the tape to follow the curves. The width of the strips is such that bending the material will not likely work anyway so I generally cut straight down the warp of the fabric (lengthwise strips). If you need to follow curves it is probably best just to cut darts into the facing and overlap or spread the darts as you make the curves. 3. 2" facing is hemmed along both edges. Hope this helps. Thanks, Matt Sailrite
	Best Regards, Matt Grant Sailrite

RumDiet Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19 February 2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote RumDiet Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 August 2009 at 12:02pm
	Thanks - the clarification re the bias cut was very helpful.

RumDiet Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19 February 2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote RumDiet Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 August 2009 at 2:53pm
	A couple of more questions: What is the best way to cut the plastic panels - hot knife, exacto knife or sissors? I assume it is best to make a pattern first; use 6 mil plastic? Thanks in advance

w1ndfall Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 December 2005 Status: Offline Points: 383	Post Options Post Reply Quote w1ndfall Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 August 2009 at 3:35pm
	Hi Rumdiet: DON"T cut clear vinyl with a hot knife. It will melt away from the cut, catch fire, put out a lot of probably PCB laden smoke and your wife or girlfriend won't talk to you anymore because of the smell! I generally cut the stuff with a good pair of sharp scissors. I also use an x-acto knife to cut out "smiley flaps" after sewng in the zippers. 6 mil plastc is very light. I normally use 30 mil for enclosures. It is clearer and less prone to wrinkles and distortion, and it is still light enough to roll. I hope hat this helps. Best regards, Dan Smith Annapolis Sailrite Store Manager

RumDiet Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19 February 2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote RumDiet Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 August 2009 at 5:18pm
	Thanks - I'll stay away from the hot knife. I bought the 30 mil stratoglass like stuff for the windows - I was asking if I should use heavy weight plastic for a pattern.

w1ndfall Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 December 2005 Status: Offline Points: 383	Post Options Post Reply Quote w1ndfall Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 August 2009 at 5:22pm
	Canvex patterning material (102561) is perfect and it is only $2.25 per yard. Width is 81".