How to Make a Magnetic Door Screen

Keep bugs at bay while enjoying the breeze by sewing your own magnetic door screen. In our video tutorial, we’re making a door screen for a yacht, but this technique can also be used to create screens for RVs, covered porches, three-season rooms and more. This magnetic screen is so easy to make, and by using YKK® SNAD® fasteners, we don’t have to drill holes into the fiberglass. Two straps at the top allow you to roll up the screen door and keep it out of the way so you don’t have to remove it from the doorframe if you want it rolled up. Learn how to sew your own roll-up magnetic screen door with our step-by-step video instructions.

HOW TO MAKE A MAGNETIC DOOR SCREEN CHAPTERS:
Measuring Door & Cutting Netting - 0:56 min
Creating & Sewing Hems - 3:17 min
Adding Drapery Weights to Bottom Edge - 11:38 min
Adding Pull Tabs & Magnets - 16:13 min
Installing Snaps - 25:02 min
Adding Hook & Loop Straps - 26:32 min
Installing Door Screen - 32:27 min
Materials & Tools List - 34:12 min

MATERIALS LIST:
Fiberglass Mesh Charcoal 60" Fabric - Item # 103122 https://www.sailrite.com/Fiberglass-Mesh-60-Charcoal-No-See-Um
Triangle Tailor's Chalk ‑ White - Item # 121912 https://www.sailrite.com/Triangle-Tailors-Chalk-White
Thread V‑69 Black Polyester UV 4oz (1,350Yds) - Item # 105425 https://www.sailrite.com/Thread-V-69-Black-Polyester-UV-4oz-1-350-Yds
Drapery Weight No Tab 1" - Item # 100186 https://www.sailrite.com/Drapery-Weight-No-Tab-1
Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36Yds) - Item # 122065 https://www.sailrite.com/Seamstick-1-4-Basting-Tape-for-Canvas-Upholstery-36-Yards
Grosgrain Polyester Binding Black 1" - Item # 105421 https://www.sailrite.com/Binding-Tape-Polyester-Black-1
Nylon Black Loop 1" - Item # 472100 https://www.sailrite.com/Velcro-Nylon-Black-Loop-1 Nylon Black Hook 1" - Item # 469100 https://www.sailrite.com/Velcro-Nylon-Black-Hook-1
YKK® SNAD® Fastener Adhesive‑Backed Flexible Base Stud Clear (25mm) - Item # 104451 https://www.sailrite.com/YKK-SNAD-Clear-25mm-Adhesive-Backed-Flexible-Base-Stud
DOT® Snap Fastener Button 11/64" (Nickel‑Plated Brass) - Item # 333777 https://www.sailrite.com/Snap-Fastener-Button-Silver-11-64-Barrel-Nickel-Key-A
DOT® Snap Fastener Normal Action Socket (Nickel‑Plated Brass) - Item # 333050 https://www.sailrite.com/Snap-Fastener-Normal-Action-Socket-Nickel-Plated-Key-B

TOOLS LIST:
Self Healing Rotary Cutting Mat 24" x 36" - Item # 120257 https://www.sailrite.com/Self-Healing-Rotary-Cutting-Mat-24-x-36
Comfort Grip Rotary Cutter 60mm - Item # 9655 https://www.sailrite.com/Olfa-Deluxe-Rotary-Cutter-60mm
Sailrite® Canvas Patterning Ruler - Item # 107040 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Canvas-Patterning-Ruler
Scribe‑All® Water Soluble White Marking Pencil - Item # 120681 https://www.sailrite.com/Scribe-All-Water-Soluble-Marking-Pencil-White
Wonder Clips ‑ Assorted Colors (Set of 50) - Item # 121902 https://www.sailrite.com/Wonder-Clips-Assorted-Colors-Set-of-50
Deluxe 5 1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - Item # 103597 https://www.sailrite.com/Deluxe-5-1-2-Magnetic-Sewing-Guide
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ‑1 BASIC Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) - Item # 300601 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LSZ-1-BASIC-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table & Workhorse® Servo Motor (110) - Item # 120931
https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-Industrial-Sewing-Table-and-Workhorse-Servo-Motor-110V
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package - Item # 122177 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edge-Cordless-Hotknife-18V-Package
Tempered Cutting Glass for Hotknife - Item # 121915 https://www.sailrite.com/Tempered-Cutting-Glass-for-Hotknife
Pres‑N‑Snap Installation Tool - Item # 109011 https://www.sailrite.com/Pres-N-Snap-Fastener-Tool
Neodymium Disc Magnets (Available at Local Hardware Stores)

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