So, eventually, after making some tests, I went for the third option, the „sailmaker’s way“. Not easy... But my just 6 panel sail I managed to sew together. You really would need a big table so the sail wouldn’t get stuck when inserting it through machine. But I got to try it ;) I used tape to attach the panels together, then sewing; so the third stich was not needed. For upper edge of each panel I marked 2 hem lines – 15mm and 45mm, for lower edge just 45mm. Placed the upper panel on top of the lower, upside down; lined it with the 15mm hem line. Folded the lower panel hem back, on top of the upper panel, at the 15mm line; then folded it once again at the cutting edge. Each time it had a tape to hold it in place (in different place on every fold); then folded the upper panel over the seem and voila – ready to be sewed. Tape held it together well.
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When all 6 panels were attached to each other – I laid the sail on the lawn to check if it looks anything similar to one on the drawing board. Doesn’t look too far away. With some elegant pockets. The forward pockets I made from PVC coated fabric, similar to one used for truck tents, for wear resistance.
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Now what is left is hemming; webbing type boltrope, tell tales, some sloops and hoops. For folding the hem I will use tape again, and stitch the hem and webbing in one go.
For the sailcloth I used, as mentioned, the Odyssey fabric; which I couldn’t get here in Estonia, so had to order it from England. Unfortunately I haven’t been so lucky with tubes for yard and battens – there are only 2 alloys available here (to buy or to order) here – 6060 and 6063; and I haven’t got a solution for that yet. 6061 T6; 6062 T6 or 6082 T6 were what I was looking for. Will see how that goes...