Stitching the Seams

Fold both layers under and then overlap about 3/4".

Stitch with two needles, one attached to each end of the thread.

Completed bow stitching.
 

Stitching the Coaming

After bending the coaming, drill two rows of holes spaced about 1/2" apart all the way around the coaming.  The top row should be 3/8" (or the thickness of the rim) from the top of the coaming and the second row should be about 1/2" below that (7/8" from the top).

First, I lashed the lip to the coaming.  Then, the coaming was installed on the frame: lashed front and rear and stanchions lashed in place.

The first stitching of the skin to the coaming is through the lower row of holes.  (left)  Use a long length of line with a needle at each end.  The second stitching attaches the skin just under the lip. (center)  I pressed the skin up into the juncture using a putty knife. This stitching also uses a needle at each end of the line.   Finally, trim the edge and seal it, then fold it over the top and tuck under. (right)  Using a length of line with one needle, sew through the coaming from the outside, hook the fold and then go out though the same hole.  This will give a nice, pronounced lip (to hold a spray skirt) while not leaving any stitching in vulnerable places.

Stitching Around the Mouth

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