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When I bought my car, the seller gave me a large piece of cloth backed vinyl. I asked myself numerous times what I would ever do with it. I saw a discussion about Bimini or Bikini tops and got to thinking, I could do that. My Mom could sew anything and make it look professionally made - I cannot. I made myself a paper pattern using my top, the front specifically, but I had no idea how far down the sides would hang. I got out the old portable sewing machine and started practicing. I was happy with the basic design, but should have cut and fit all the front pieces (facings) together before I sewed one side. They are slightly different. Like several other BCF examples, I used two down straps in the back. I also used two side straps.
I'm happy with how it works, but it looks like a sixth grader sewed it together. It may be the prototype for another. I think I would try sunbrella material the next time - no Union Jack designs yet.
I'm happy with how it works, but it looks like a sixth grader sewed it together. It may be the prototype for another. I think I would try sunbrella material the next time - no Union Jack designs yet.