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Step 6Fit the Skin over the Stems
The two ends of your canoe are probably aren't the same, so make sure the cloth doesn't get turned around after its fitted. Put some dirty footprints on one end of the cloth so you can recognize which end is which.
Pull the cloth as tight as you can over your hull and clamp it in place. If your hull shape has a lot of compounding (Marilyn Monroe) you might need to sew some darts like a fitted dress.
Mark both sides of the cloth along the stem as seen here. When you sew this seam, use the average of both lines. Put it back on the boat to check it. If it's too loose, sew another line of stitching closer in to pull it tighter. Repeat until it's as tight as you can stand to make it.
Pull the cloth as tight as you can over your hull and clamp it in place. If your hull shape has a lot of compounding (Marilyn Monroe) you might need to sew some darts like a fitted dress.
Mark both sides of the cloth along the stem as seen here. When you sew this seam, use the average of both lines. Put it back on the boat to check it. If it's too loose, sew another line of stitching closer in to pull it tighter. Repeat until it's as tight as you can stand to make it.
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