Fitting windows in canvass?

[pcatterall]

So how's it going to cross over halfway?

I would suggest plastic inside the canvas all the way. Looks neat, and the unfavourable edge is near the bottom / outside of the tent where any drips are less of a problem. Then use the right type of thread which expands when wet to fill the holes (not sure what that is, but it's what they used on our cockpit tent).

Pete

Yes that is tricky ( the crossover) My 'window' lower edge leaked like a sieve and it wasn't low so the drips were a bxxxx nuisance. I have use a strip of sail repair tape so the water runs over the seam ( fortunately a good colour match) Important to consider that aspect though.

 

[sailaboutvic]

Double sided tape then use a size 20 needle to sew them in , that would we use to sew our windows in spray hood ,

Hope it helps .

www.dufour385.webs.com

 

[DaveS]

Depending on the size of the windows, is it worth considering hand sewing? It's a bit time consuming, but can be done in situ and is probably stronger and more secure than machine sewing since a broken thread does not "unzip". Saddle stitch, using two needles, is particularly effective if, as is often the case, there is only a clear view from one side of where to place stitches, since the "lead" penetration can always be made from that side, with the other needle from the other side then placed into the pre-made hole. This was covered in (I think) PBO a month or two ago.

 

[jaybee63]

Ditto...well, not from me, but the missus.
But I do know a good tip for replacing windows, which avoids all the grief of wrinkles and distortion: leave the old window in situ; stick the new one in place with thin double-sided tape; sew the new one's edges over the old one's; then cut out the old one. I was told it was a doddle, although fairly hard work on the domestic machine.

Your correct, we always sew in the new window with the outer row of stitching before cutting the canvas or old window out.
When inserting a new window the edge of the canvas is tucked under. Double sided tape can help.
If the old window or canvas is cut out first it is very difficult to get the correct shape.
This is the case with new or replacement windows in sprayhoods, cockpit enclosures or any boat cover.

John
www.tecsew.com

 

[KellysEye]

>What you need is a Sailrite Walking Foot Sewing machine.

http://video.sailrite.com/replace-window/youtube.html

Agree, Jane made all out canvas including the sprayhood using a Sailrite.