The Big Book of Boat Canvas: A Complete Guide to Fabric Work on Boats, 1st Edition

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part One: A Few Fundamentals

1. The Sewing Machine

2. Tools and Hardware for Canvas Work

3. Sewing Terminology and Techniques

Part Two: Topside Projects

4. Color Considerations

5. Fabric for Exterior Projects

6. Canvas Bucket, Ditty Bag, or Rigger's Bag

7. A Simple Duffel Bag

8. Ready Bags and Sea Sausages

9. Spar Bag

10. Life Jacket Bag

11. Sheet Bags, Tool Bags, and Lazarette Shelves

12. Sailboard Bag

13. Bicycle Bag

14. Building an Awning

15. A Dodger, A Bimini, or Both?

16. Riggin a Rain Catcher

17. Secure Your Ship with Weather Cloths

18. Hatch Dodgers

19. A Simple Wind Chute

20. Deck Cushions

21. Sail Covers

22. A Cover for the Yacht Tender

23. Building a Winter Cover

24. Windshield Cover

25. Hatch Covers

26. Custom Covers for On-Deck Equipment

Part Three: Interior Fabric Work

27. Design and Color Considerations in Interior Fabric Work

28. Fabrics for Interior Projects

29. Interior Cushions

30. Sheets and Quilts versus Expensive Upholstery

31. Curtains

32. Locker-Mounted Laundry Bag

33. Galley and Navigator's Strap

34. Lee Cloths

35. Creating Storage out of Open Shelving

36. Protective Carpet Runners

37. Fitted Toilet Seat Cover

38. Tablecloth, Napkins, and Placemats to Fit Your Table

39. Canvas Insert for Pipe Berths

40. Screens

Appendix 1. Care and Cleaning of Clear Vinyl and Acrylic Canvas

Appendix 2. Glossary of Interior Fabric Terms

Appendix 3. Sources

Index