DIY California Dodger - Making the Top (1 of 3)

Make your own California dodger by following this in-depth, three-part video series. Compared to a standard dodger, a California dodger provides maximum visibility because its front and sides are removable window panels. These curtains are easy to install and remove thanks to zippers, snaps and Twist-Lock Fasteners. You’ll need a two-bow dodger frame to make our California Dodger Skin Kit. Don’t have a dodger frame? Sailrite carries a high-quality, stainless-steel 2-Bow Dodger Frame Kit (SKU: 121918) that’s perfect for this project series.

Every item you need to make your dodger is included in the California Dodger Skin Kit (SKU: 124251 for a standard color and SKU: 124252 for a premium color), minus the tools and the two-bow frame.

Links for Ordering Kits:
California Dodger Skin Kit: https://www.sailrite.com/California-Dodger-Skin-Kit-For-2-Bow-Frame-Sunbrella-Standard-Color
Dodger Frame Kit: https://www.sailrite.com/2-Bow-1-Stainless-Dodger-Frame-Kit-with-Rigid-Supports-Hand-Rails-84-x-40-x-40

California Dodger Skin Kit Series Links:
Part 1 - Making the Top (this video)
Part 2 - Making the Front Curtain https://youtu.be/6jlhzvPFpmI
Part 3 - Making the Side Curtains https://youtu.be/yuburIch9uk

Intro - 0:00
Patterning on the Frame - 1:20
Patterning the Top - 16:58
Cutting Hang-Down Tails - 19:45
Creating Zippered Pockets - 23:00
Sewing Hang Down Tail & Pocket to Top - 45:40
Sewing Inside Pocket Zipper to Top - 56:22
Sewing Binding Around Top - 1:00:17
Sewing Side Zippers for Curtains - 1:07:52
Sewing Front Zipper for Curtain - 1:14:59
Installing Top - 1:19:11
Materials & Tools List - 1:27:51

Materials List:
(All material list items are included in the California Dodger Skin Kit)
Filament Strapping Tape 3/4" - SKU: 5643
Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas (50 yds.) - SKU: 129
Dura-Skrim® Patterning Material 74" - SKU: 103134
Sunbrella® Marine Grade Fabric 46” from Sailrite - (pick a color at Sailrite)
V-92 Polyester Thread White from Sailrite - (pick a color at Sailrite)
Lenzip® #10 White Single Pull Finished Zipper (Molded Tooth) - SKU: 123744 (white or black)
Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36 yds.) - SKU: 122065
Sunbrella® Acrylic Bias Binding Tape 1" - (pick a color at Sailrite)
YKK® SNAPCAP® #10 White Zipper Top Stop (VISLON®) - SKU: 123706 (white or black)
Lenzip® #10 White Double Pull Finished Zipper (Molded Tooth) - SKU: 123746 (white or black)
DOT® Snap Fastener Cloth-to-Cloth Stud (Stainless Steel) - SKU: 444100
Blind Rivet for SnapRite® Surface Die (Stainless Steel) - SKU: 103755
DOT® Snap Fastener Cloth-to-Surface Set 3/8" Screw (Stainless Steel) - SKU: 444002
Shelter-Rite® White 61" Fabric - SKU: 112011
Leather 4-5 oz. Chrome Pearl Grey - SKU: 559111
DOT® Twist-Lock Fastener 2 Screw Stud Cloth-to-Surface Set (NPB) - SKU: 777400
DOT® Twist-Lock Fastener Extended Legs Eyelet (NPB) - SKU: 777006
Strataglass™ 30 Gauge Vinyl Window Material 54" x 110" Clear - SKU: 791123
DOT® Twist-Lock Fastener Double-High 2-Hole Screw Stud (NPB) - SKU: 777035
Trimmable Butyl Tape 1" (30 Feet) - SKU: 103689
Sample of Boat Blanket Gray 72" Fabric - SKU: 100111
Polyester White Hook 1" - SKU: 473100

Tools List (Not Included):
2-Bow 1" Dodger Frame Kit with Rigid Supports & Hand Rails 84" x 40" x 40" (Stainless Steel) - SKU: 121918
Gingher® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8" - SKU: 101017
Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400
Soapstone Fabric Marking Pencil White - SKU: 102766
Sailrite® Tempered Cutting Glass - SKU: 121915
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package - SKU: 122177
Tape Measure 120" - SKU: 102986
Sailrite® Canvas Patterning Ruler - SKU: 107040
Scribe-All® Water Soluble White Marking Pencil - SKU: 120681
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ-1 PREMIUM Sewing Machine With WorkerB® Power Pack (110V) - SKU: 311603
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table - SKU: 120934
Basic Thread Snips - SKU: 123222
Deluxe 5-1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - SKU: 103597
Prong Bending Tool for Twist-Lock & Lift-The-DOT® Fasteners -SKU: 120445
Sailrite® 1" Swing-Away Binder - SKU: 100103
Spring Clamp - SKU: 50211
Sailrite® Professional Rotary Hole Punch - SKU: 123274
Professional Rivet Tool - SKU: 103520
SnapRite® Surface Mount Stud Die - SKU: 103754
Pres-N-Snap Installation Tool - SKU: 109011
Scribe-All® Black Marking Pencil for Vinyl - SKU: 121977
Chalk Pencil Cartridge Set - SKU: 121669
McLube™ Sailkote 8 oz. - SKU: 120679
3M™ Specialty Adhesive Remover 32 oz. (Quart) - SKU: 108984
Rubber Cutting Block 10" x 10" - SKU: 378100
Sailrite® Twist-Lock Eyelet Hole Cutter - SKU: 108001
Barry King Mallet Hammer Style 3# - SKU: 68563
Sailrite® #5 Drill Hole Cutter 5/8" - SKU: 121824
Seam Ripper Deluxe - SKU: 18104
Triangle Tailor's Chalk - Red - SKU: 121914
Tape Measure, Permanent Marker, Yardstick, Straightedge, Fine Point Marker, Center Punch, Hammer,
1/8” Drill Bit, Drill, Packing Tape, Countersink Drill Bit

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