How to Make Dinghy Chaps

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In this video tutorial we will show you how to make dingy chaps for your inflatable boat. These dinghy chaps will protect your boat from damaging UV rays and also proved chafe protection where desired. Follow this step by step video and you can DIY, do it yourself using the materials and tools found at Sailrite.
Purchase supplies and tools at: www.sailrite.com
We will be using Sunbrella Marine Grade fabric, Shelter-Rite vinyl and Phifertex on the aft tube ends. A draw string in a hem will be used along the outer edge to cinch the cover in place and YKK Adhesive Snads with snaps along the inside edge to secure it inside the boat.
How to Make Dinghy Chaps Chapters:
Intro - 0:00
Determining Materials Required - 0:44
Forward Bow Pattern - 02:19
Side Bow Pattern - 10:30
Side Pattern - 17:36
Aft Tube End Pattern - 27:40
Patterning & Cutting Fabric - 29:22
Reinforcing Slits & Cutouts - 40:34
Sewing Sections Together - 1:03:10
Determining Inside & Outside Edges - 1:12:53
Creating Rub Rail Chafe Protection - 1:15:00
Creating Tie Down Opening (optional) - 1:18:34
Creating Drawstring Casing - 1:22:23
Sewing Inside Hem - 1:29:37
Cinching Up Cover - 1:31:47
Installing YKK Snads & Snaps - 1:34:37
Materials & Tools List - 1:38:09
Materials List:
Plastipane 12 Gauge Vinyl Material 54" - Item # 102941
Sunbrella Marine Grade Fabric from Sailrite
Phifertex Vinyl Mesh from Sailrite
Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas - Item # 129
Thread V-92 Polyester or Profilen Lifetime Thread from Sailrite
Shelter-Rite Vinyl Fabric From Sailrite
Grommet Spur Nickel #1 - Item # 26315
Leechline Dacron 1/8" White - Item # 21209
Strap Eye Stainless Steel - Item # 28221
Screw Flat Head 6 x 1/2" - Item # 777040
Micro Marine Ratchet with 1/8" Rope 2 SS Hooks - (Discontinued) Use a trucker's hitch knot instead
YKK® SNAD® Clear 25mm Adhesive Backed Flexible Base Stud - Item # 104451
DOT® Snap Fastener Button - Item # 333777 - 11/64” Barrel or # 333010 - 1/4" Barrel
DOT® Snap Fastener Socket - Item # 333050
Tools List:
Sharpie markers, Drill and bit, Pencil, Alcohol prep pad
Tape Measure 120 Inch - Item # 102986
Gingher Scissors Right Handed - Item # 19104
Sailrite Canvas Patterning Ruler - Item # 107040
Scratch Awl Yellow - Item # 2354
Soapstone Fabric Marking Pencil White - Item # 102766
Sailrite Edge Hotknife Package - Item # 103800
Fabric Marking Pencil Yellow - Item # 111002
Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - Item # 102400
Sailrite Ultrafeed LSZ-1 PLUS Walking Foot Sewing Machine - Item # 300602
Deluxe 5 1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - Item # 103597
Comfort Grip Rotary Cutter 60mm - Item # 9655
Cutting Mat 18" x 24" - Item # 102990
Premium Cutting Block 10" x 10" - Item # 103642
Hole Cutter 3/8" - #2 - Item # 18211
Die Set Spur #1 - 5/16" - Item # 18202
Mallet Hammer Style 3# (Barry King) - Item # 68563
Trimmable Butyl Tape 3/4" - Item # 103689
3M Tape Primer 94 - Adhesive Promoter - Item # 104166
Pres-N-Snap Installation Tool - Item # 109011
Order fabric and supplies for you dinghy chaps at: www.sailrite.com

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28 июл 2024

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@bunkosquad2000 5 лет назад

Caution: Cindy is a pro - she makes it look like you can finish this project in an afternoon. I’ve spent a month and I’m just now finishing up the patterns. I’m also on my second roll of plastipane. God help me.

@SailriteDIY 5 лет назад

You can do it, don't give up! Regarding your comment ---- Cindy is a professional seamstress, true. However, she had never made Dinghy Chaps before, this was the first one she ever made. In fact the camera man and Cindy both engineered this whole process as it was being patterned, sewn and filmed. We both tried different techniques off the camera until we found the ones that worked best, then we filmed them one at a time. What it all boils down to is this --- if you know basic sewing and patterning techniques you can usually think it all through and you can sew just about anything. Hopefully since Sailrite strives to show you all the steps of the project, you will not have to do the initial testing that we did to find what works. It took us about 5 days to work out the kinks and then film this whole project, know that anything that requires filming usually takes twice as long to complete as a project where no one is being filmed.

@bunkosquad2000 5 лет назад

Thanks, I didn’t give up! I would add this caution, tho - spend the money and get the Sailrite machine. I used a popular brand “Heavy Duty” machine and it was anything but. I may do this project again in a couple years, this time with the right equipment...

@professormoptop Год назад

This comment is 🔥💀💀💀💀

@simonanderson3013 4 года назад

This is a great site that really does show step by step instructions. The only difference between what they show you and how yours turns out is how much patience you have. Brilliant, can't recommend this video enough.

@SailriteDIY 4 года назад

Thanks for your wonderful comment!

@DonnaMSchmid 8 лет назад

I've got to tell you, Cindy's talent for patterning and sewing is really impressive! Amazing!

@erict3958 2 года назад

I'm french and I love you, this vidéo is perfect, thanks

@matthoskin3572 2 года назад

Jesus Christ ( no Blaspheme) - you guys are THE ABSOLUTE BEST for providing this...... I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!!!, wish you were here in Australia!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@juliehouser4750 3 года назад

I want to thank you for making this video. I just finished my first set of dingy chaps. Never could have done it without this help. The instructor is excellent!

@SailriteDIY 3 года назад

Good job. Thanks!!!

@capnjan9835 8 лет назад

I love all the Sailrite videos. I've been sewing for at least 55 years now, but I can always learn a new thing or two. While there is no particular step in this video that is really difficult, the sheer size and complexity of the project can lead to difficulties. I particularly like the way that Cindy does not go 'back and forth, back and forth' when starting her stitching. That just weakens the fabric and looks bad. The way she continued around the opening and went back over the first line of stitching looks far more professional. Kudo's to Cindy!! Thanks again for a great video. Now, if I can get that transom glued back on to my hypalon dinghy, I'm going to build it some chaps! Fair Winds, Cap'n Jan

@SailriteDIY 8 лет назад

+Cap'n Jan We are so glad you liked the video. Let us know if you have questions about our process or the products we sell at www.sailrite.com

@michaelfarinola5044 4 года назад

Mad skills, very impressive!

@DallasABabineaux 8 лет назад

Awesome! As usual! Love these videos

@SailriteDIY 8 лет назад

+Dallas A. Babineaux Glad you liked it. Thanks!!!!

@paulabeattie8565 8 лет назад

Great video, I almost have enough confidence to give it a go!

@minminsailing 2 месяца назад

From the sailrite website the Plastipane cost around $235 AUD including postage to my address in Australia, and unfortunately there does not appear to economical material similar to Plastipane to buy here. Still going to give this a go with a completely different patterning material:)

@SailriteDIY 2 месяца назад

Wow, that is a lot of money for shipping. Yes, you can use something else to pattern I am sure.

@mavrk2369 7 лет назад

I have those scissors and they are incredibly sharp. She is a master. Be careful when cutting reliefs on you own boat.

@SailriteDIY 7 лет назад

That is correct! Thanks for the warning.

@greatlakescruiser5720 8 лет назад

Just curious as to why you went with the draw string, instead of snaps all the way around?

@chryssy9851 8 лет назад

Wow

@drlangattx3dotnet 6 лет назад

Hi Excellent video and what a great company. Your extra efforts are evident. So I have Zodiac tubes which have a continuous "flap on the top of the tubes. This flap has grommets for lacing a grab line. But how can I "cut out" for the flap when it is continuous for most of the length of tube. ANy ideas?

@SailriteDIY 6 лет назад

Donald Langlois Hi Donald, You have two choices here: you can ignore the lines all together and just cover them up with your fabric or you can make a slit in the chaps and allow them to protrude through the fabric cover. Then you can use webbing tabs with snaps or other fasteners and strap between each one of the grab ropes to the opposite side of the cover, thus supporting the two halves with webbing straps. Let me know if you have anymore questions. Thanks, Eric

@jacintab9032 Месяц назад

Any suggestions for adding state registration ID and decals to the chaps?

@bigworm8181 8 лет назад

I'm inspired. Do your sewing machines ever go on sale? Fantastic video!

@SailriteDIY 8 лет назад

+bigworm8181 Yes, the sewing machines sometimes go on sale. Sign up for our "Get new how-to content, products & coupons!" using the link at the bottom of our website: www.sailrite.com

@bigworm8181 8 лет назад

+Sailrite done!

@gennylena3153 5 лет назад

Can you tell me why you didn't make the chaps out of the grey plastipane vinyl? That would allow the chaps to be wiped down if it rained rather than sitting on wet sunbrella. Are there disadvantages I don't immediately see?

@SailriteDIY 5 лет назад

You definitely can make the chaps out of a vinyl however we do not recommend plastipane or window material, but a vinyl like Shelter-rite would work well!

@mazdarx7887 8 лет назад

Great work , I guess you need those covers if you don't have a Zod

@FZYACE 5 лет назад

a Zod?

@SailPurrfection 3 года назад

My Zodiac tubes went bad after 4 years in the sun. Blew out a seam, and drowned a 50 hp Yamaha engine. Over $7k repair.

@SailPurrfection 3 года назад

$7k repair to the engine.... still had the bad tubes.... $6k to replace those.

@pruepreston7495 7 лет назад

How do I download this video. We rarely have wifi so I would like to download now and be able to refer to the video while I am working on the project.

@SailriteDIY 7 лет назад

Yes, that is easy. Just use this link: www.yout.com and use the video url to paste into the box: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-E1q7o4zcR8E.html

@heyjenjackson Год назад

Hey Sailrite! I'm curious why you chose to use a zigzag stitch where you did?

@SailriteDIY Год назад

Hi Jen, A zig zag stitch is not necessary, but it does give a nice look and a little more stretch than a traditional straight stitch.

@MrOlddave 7 лет назад

How much would the materials cost for a similar size dinghy roughly?

@SailriteDIY 7 лет назад

The materials for this project will cost about $210 to $300 at www.sailrite.com

@user-hh4te3ik3b 4 года назад

❤👍

@findsollasollew 5 лет назад

When I made my pattern pieces, I cut them on the seams of the dinghy, such that each piece butts up exactly against the other (ie no seam allowance). What amount should I add to each piece for seam allowance to do the semi flat-felled seam? 1 3/4"?

@SailriteDIY 5 лет назад

The seams that the manufacture made for this dingy were overlapped by 1 1/2" (your dingy seams may be different). Since we patterned each pattern piece to the outside edges of those seams on the dingy we allowed for half of that width for the seam, for our dingy half of 1 1/2" is a 3/4" seam allowance. As a result, when we sew the semi-flat felled seam we will sew a 3/4" seam allowance.

@pubbliaudio 4 года назад

Poteva fare il modello semplicemente prendendo le misure in italia si fa cosi

@matthoskin3572 2 года назад

Can I ask how much did this cost in materials to produce these chaps please - would really appreciate a ballpark figure in USD ( I am an Aussie, but USD is fine!)

@ssjgk1997 2 года назад

All depends on the size of your dinghy and how many cut-outs you have to reinforce, along with if you already own the "tools" of the trade. I'm about to order my fabric and notions. Not including the cost of the snap primer and the snap tool, I'm looking at about $500 (excluding tax & shipping) for a 11.5' Achilles tender. It has a lot of reinforcing patches. I've chosen not to include the grommets in the front. Now I have to figure out how to install snaps without spending $185 for the tool. :)