Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I’ll walk you through a step-by-step guide to building a DIY frown-style window panel for your boat enclosure. This custom design features a zipper integrated directly into the clear vinyl "glass", allowing for easy access and adjustable airflow.
OTHER DIY FROWN WINDOW TUTORIALS
Frown Window with Zippered Screen & Glass video - youtu.be/5kjyFUY26AM
Frown Window with a Permanent Screen & Zippered Glass video - youtu.be/LYU0VM8i_UE
CHAPTERS LIST:
Intro - 0:00
Creating Pattern & Marking Fabric - 1:07
Cutting Glass - 8:57
Sewing Zipper to Glass - 11:00
Binding Glass - 19:06
Binding Inside of Canvas - 21:48
Sewing Glass to Canvas - 25:23
Finishing Bottom Edge of Glass - 29:38
TOOLS LIST:
Scribe-All® Water Soluble White Marking Pencil - SKU: 120681 - sailrite.com/Scribe-All-Water-Soluble-Marking-Pencil-White?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Kai Stainless Steel Bent Handle 9" Scissors - SKU: 125661 - sailrite.com/Stainless-Steel-9-Bent-Handle-Scissors?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 - sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Chalk Pencil Cartridge Set - SKU: 121669 - sailrite.com/Marking-Chalk-Cartridge-for-Fabrics?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Sewing Gauge Ruler 6" - SKU: 102995 - sailrite.com/Sewing-Gauge-Ruler-6?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) - SKU: 311602 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LSZ-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine-110V?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table - SKU: 120934 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-Industrial-Sewing-Table?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Sailrite® Folding Utility Knife With Belt Latch - SKU: 126525 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Folding-Utility-Knife-with-Belt-Latch?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Large Fabric/Leather Grip Clips - SKU: 126365 - sailrite.com/Large-Fabric-Leather-Grip-Clips?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Sailrite® 1" Swing-Away Binder - SKU: 100103 - sailrite.com/Binder-1-Swing-Bracket?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package - SKU: 122177 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edge-Cordless-Hotknife-18V-Package?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Sailrite® Canvas Patterning Ruler - SKU: 107040 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Canvas-Patterning-Ruler?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Precision Cutting Blade & Foot for Edge Hotknife - SKU: 125495 - sailrite.com/Precision-Cutting-Blade-Foot-for-Hotknives?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Heat Gun, Tape
MATERIALS LIST:
Sattler® Marine Grade Classic Royal Blue 60" Fabric (6041) - SKU: 124358 - sailrite.com/Sattler-Marine-Grade-Classic-Royal-Blue-60-Fabric-6041?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Strataglass™ 30 Gauge Vinyl Window Material 54" x 110" Clear - SKU: 791123 - sailrite.com/Strataglass-30-Gauge-Vinyl-54-x-110?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Lenzip® #5 Black Continuous Coil Zipper Chain - SKU: 124596 - sailrite.com/Lenzip-5-Black-Continuous-Coil-Zipper-Chain?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36 yds.) - SKU: 122065 - sailrite.com/Seamstick-1-4-Basting-Tape-for-Canvas-Upholstery-36-Yards?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
PremoBond® Tex 90 (V-92) Black UV Bonded Polyester 4 oz. (1,350 yds.) - SKU: 123338 - sailrite.com/PremoBond-V-92-Black-UV-Bonded-Polyester-Thread-4-Oz-1-350-Yds?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Protect-It™ Gray 63" Fabric - SKU: 122679 - sailrite.com/Protect-It-Gray-63-Fabric
Sattler® Acrylic Bias Binding Tape Black - SKU: 125599 - sailrite.com/Sattler-Acrylic-Bias-Binding-Tape-Black?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Lenzip® #5 Black Style C Single Pull Non-Locking Metal Zipper Slider (Coil Chain) - SKU: 124602 - sailrite.com/Lenzip-5-Black-Style-C-Single-Non-Locking-Metal-Zipper-Pull-Coil-Chain?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Sattler® Acrylic Bias Binding Tape Classic Royal Blue - SKU: 125579 - sailrite.com/Sattler-Acrylic-Bias-Binding-Tape-Classic-Royal-Blue?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
PremoBond® Tex 90 (V-92) Marine UV Bonded Polyester Thread 4 oz. (1,350 yds.) - SKU: 123953 - sailrite.com/PremoBond-V-92-Marine-UV-Bonded-Polyester-Thread-4-oz.-1-350-yds?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
In this video, I’ll walk you through a step-by-step guide to building a DIY frown-style window panel for your boat enclosure. This custom design features a zipper integrated directly into the clear vinyl "glass", allowing for easy access and adjustable airflow.
OTHER DIY FROWN WINDOW TUTORIALS
Frown Window with Zippered Screen & Glass video - youtu.be/5kjyFUY26AM
Frown Window with a Permanent Screen & Zippered Glass video - youtu.be/LYU0VM8i_UE
CHAPTERS LIST:
Intro - 0:00
Creating Pattern & Marking Fabric - 1:07
Cutting Glass - 8:57
Sewing Zipper to Glass - 11:00
Binding Glass - 19:06
Binding Inside of Canvas - 21:48
Sewing Glass to Canvas - 25:23
Finishing Bottom Edge of Glass - 29:38
TOOLS LIST:
Scribe-All® Water Soluble White Marking Pencil - SKU: 120681 - sailrite.com/Scribe-All-Water-Soluble-Marking-Pencil-White?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Kai Stainless Steel Bent Handle 9" Scissors - SKU: 125661 - sailrite.com/Stainless-Steel-9-Bent-Handle-Scissors?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 - sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Chalk Pencil Cartridge Set - SKU: 121669 - sailrite.com/Marking-Chalk-Cartridge-for-Fabrics?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Sewing Gauge Ruler 6" - SKU: 102995 - sailrite.com/Sewing-Gauge-Ruler-6?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) - SKU: 311602 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LSZ-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine-110V?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table - SKU: 120934 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-Industrial-Sewing-Table?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Sailrite® Folding Utility Knife With Belt Latch - SKU: 126525 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Folding-Utility-Knife-with-Belt-Latch?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Large Fabric/Leather Grip Clips - SKU: 126365 - sailrite.com/Large-Fabric-Leather-Grip-Clips?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Sailrite® 1" Swing-Away Binder - SKU: 100103 - sailrite.com/Binder-1-Swing-Bracket?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package - SKU: 122177 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edge-Cordless-Hotknife-18V-Package?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Sailrite® Canvas Patterning Ruler - SKU: 107040 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Canvas-Patterning-Ruler?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Precision Cutting Blade & Foot for Edge Hotknife - SKU: 125495 - sailrite.com/Precision-Cutting-Blade-Foot-for-Hotknives?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Heat Gun, Tape
MATERIALS LIST:
Sattler® Marine Grade Classic Royal Blue 60" Fabric (6041) - SKU: 124358 - sailrite.com/Sattler-Marine-Grade-Classic-Royal-Blue-60-Fabric-6041?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Strataglass™ 30 Gauge Vinyl Window Material 54" x 110" Clear - SKU: 791123 - sailrite.com/Strataglass-30-Gauge-Vinyl-54-x-110?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Lenzip® #5 Black Continuous Coil Zipper Chain - SKU: 124596 - sailrite.com/Lenzip-5-Black-Continuous-Coil-Zipper-Chain?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36 yds.) - SKU: 122065 - sailrite.com/Seamstick-1-4-Basting-Tape-for-Canvas-Upholstery-36-Yards?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
PremoBond® Tex 90 (V-92) Black UV Bonded Polyester 4 oz. (1,350 yds.) - SKU: 123338 - sailrite.com/PremoBond-V-92-Black-UV-Bonded-Polyester-Thread-4-Oz-1-350-Yds?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Protect-It™ Gray 63" Fabric - SKU: 122679 - sailrite.com/Protect-It-Gray-63-Fabric
Sattler® Acrylic Bias Binding Tape Black - SKU: 125599 - sailrite.com/Sattler-Acrylic-Bias-Binding-Tape-Black?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Lenzip® #5 Black Style C Single Pull Non-Locking Metal Zipper Slider (Coil Chain) - SKU: 124602 - sailrite.com/Lenzip-5-Black-Style-C-Single-Non-Locking-Metal-Zipper-Pull-Coil-Chain?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
Sattler® Acrylic Bias Binding Tape Classic Royal Blue - SKU: 125579 - sailrite.com/Sattler-Acrylic-Bias-Binding-Tape-Classic-Royal-Blue?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
PremoBond® Tex 90 (V-92) Marine UV Bonded Polyester Thread 4 oz. (1,350 yds.) - SKU: 123953 - sailrite.com/PremoBond-V-92-Marine-UV-Bonded-Polyester-Thread-4-oz.-1-350-yds?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=ZipperedGlass
