How to Sew a Replacement T-Top Cover

In this tutorial video we will show you how to make a T-Top replacement cover. Sailrite® has the supplies and tools that you need for this project and more. We will be using Stamoid™ Top which is a vinyl fabric that is completely waterproof and considered a premium fabric that is often used for Mega Yachts.
Sailrite carries many different brands of fabric’s that make great T-Tops. Brands like Stamoid™ Top, Sunbrella®, Top Notch® 9, Herculite®, Weblon® Regatta® & Top Gun® and more.

HOW TO SEW A REPLACEMENT T-TOP COVER CHAPTERS:
Measuring & Patterning Frame Corner – 1:35 min
Calculating for Materials – 3:04 min
Steps to Making a T-Top – 5:16 min
Cutting Top Fabric to Size – 6:38 min
Cutting Facing Strips & Corners – 08:19 min
Preparing Facings – 12:36 min
Basting & Sewing Facings – 18:32 min
Sewing Binding – 27:14 min
Installing Spur Grommets – 29:42 min
Lacing Top – 33:23 min
Materials List – 39:51 min

MATERIALS LIST:
Marine Quality Fabrics: Stamoid™ Top, Sunbrella®, Top Notch® 9, Herculite®, Weblon® Regatta® & Top Gun® - We used Stamoid™ Top: https://www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/Marine-Fabric/Marine-Fabric-Use/Biminis–AND–T~Tops/type/Products?order=custitem_popularity
Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Vinyl (for vinyl fabrics): https://www.sailrite.com/Seamstick-3-8-Basting-Tape-60-Yds
OR
Seamstick 3/8" for Canvas (for woven fabrics): https://www.sailrite.com/Seamstick-3-8-for-Canvas-60-Yds
V-92 Polyester Thread OR PTFE from Sailrite https://www.sailrite.com/Notions/Threads/Outdoor-Thread:
Sailrite® Woven Sew In Tags: https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Woven-Sew-In-Tags
Bias Binding from Sailrite - We used Stamoid™ 3/4" https://www.sailrite.com/Notions/Trims/Bindings
Spur Grommet Nickel #1 (5/16"): https://www.sailrite.com/Grommet-Spur-Nickel-1-5-16-Key-XX
Leech Line Dacron® 1/8" Black: https://www.sailrite.com/Leechline-Dacron-1-8-Black

TOOLS LIST:
Grease Marking Pencil Yellow (for vinyl fabrics): https://www.sailrite.com/Marking-Pencil-Yellow
OR
Soapstone Fabric Marking Pencil (for woven fabrics): https://www.sailrite.com/Soapstone-Marking-Pencil-White
Comfort Grip Rotary Cutter 60mm: https://www.sailrite.com/Olfa-Deluxe-Rotary-Cutter-60mm
Self Healing Rotary Cutting Mat 24" x 36": https://www.sailrite.com/Self-Healing-Rotary-Cutting-Mat-24-x-36
Gingher® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8": https://www.sailrite.com/Gingher-Scissors-Right-Hand-Lightweight
Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24": https://www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24
Sailrite® Canvas Patterning Ruler: https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Canvas-Patterning-Ruler
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LS-1 PLUS Sewing Machine: https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LS-1-PLUS-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine
Sailrite® 3/4" Swing‑Away Straight Binder: https://www.sailrite.com/Binder-3-4-Swing-Bracket
Sailrite Drill Hole Cutter 3/8": https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Drill-Hole-Cutter-3-8
Sailrite® Cutting Block & Die Holder: https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Cutting-Block-Die-Holder
Pres N Snap Installation Tool: https://www.sailrite.com/Pres-N-Snap-Fastener-Tool
Pres N Snap #1 Spur Grommet Die: https://www.sailrite.com/Pres-N-Snap-1-Spur-Grommet-Die
Die Set Spur #1 (5/16"): https://www.sailrite.com/Die-Set-Spur-1-5-16
Barry King Mallet Hammer Style 3#: https://www.sailrite.com/Mallet-Hammer-Style-3
Sailrite® Edge Hotknife Package: https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edge-Hotknife-Package-110-Volt
Tape Measure, Masking Tape, Marker, Cardboard, Straight Edge, Drill, Zip Ties