Training Library

All of Marine Canvas Training Institutes' DVDs have been professionally produced to bring you the most information possible on canvas marine. They teach the "Dot System of Patterning". This system allows you to pull ALL your patterns in one trip to the boat, return to your shop to cut and sew, then return to the boat to install your finished product. Click HERE to purchase dvds. Subjects are now available in download format to purchase or rent. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us today, we are located near St. Petersburg Florida.

• Estimating - Learn how to give good, profitable estimates.
• Frame Design and Bending - Learn to design and bend your own frames for a variety of frame configurations using the Bend-Rite bender.
• How to Pattern a Dodger/Sprayhood - Learn to pattern a dodger or sprayhood.
• How to Pattern a Convertible Top with Curtains - Learn to pattern a convertible top with side and aft curtains for your boat top using the "Dot System" and work the patterns in preparation for cutting and sewing
• How to Pattern a Bimini with Full Enclosure - Learn to pattern bimini tops with side and aft curtain enclosure using the "Dot System" and work the patterns in preparation for cutting and sewing.
• Making a Full Cover - Learn to measure for material, pattern the material and make a full cover.
• How to Cut & Sew a Dodger/Sprayhood - Learn to transfer the patterns onto material for cutting and the order in which to sew a dodger or sprayhood together.
• How to Cut & Sew a Convertible Top with Side Curtains - Learn to transfer the patterns onto material for cutting and the order in which to sew a convertible top, side curtains and aft curtain together.
• How to Cut & Sew a Bimini with Full Enclosure - Learn to transfer the patterns onto material for cutting and the order in which to sew a bimini with side and aft curtain enclosure together.
• Specialty Items - Learn how to make a smile also known as u-zipper in windows, zippered pockets, and storage boot.
• Specialty Items II - Learn how to pattern the connection between a forward top to camper top, screens in u-zipper and stays going through a top.
• Making a Square Cushion & Knee Roll/Lumbar Cushion - Learn to pattern the area to be filled with the cushion, work the pattern in preparation for cutting, cut the material from the patterns & sew the product. Also learn a technique called roll & pleat.
• How to make a V-berth and Leaning Post Cushion - Learn to pattern the area to be filled with the custion, work the pattern in preparation for cutting, cut the material from the patterns & sew the product.
• Fabricate with H2UBE - How to bend, pattern, cut the material, sewing techniques and installation using H2UBE is included.