In the distant past I imported a convertible top from Bill Hirsch in America to fit for a customer. The kit contained some finishing lacing to tack across the main rear bow. The product was tacked on and THEN folded over to conceal the tacks. Within the lacing was a fine wire mesh? which maintained the fold when pressed down. I think it was called wire edge but it was a long time ago and I believe Bill Hirsch is no longer in business. Katherine Bailey on this forum may know where US folks get this product now.
If you think it worthwhile you could cut a strip of Malcolm's fabric say 40mm and cut a strip of copper flymesh or similar say 25mm. Cover the reverse of the fabric with contact glue and lay the mesh along one edge, fold over the surplus fabric and you now have a lacing ready to tack on and fold over to cover the tacks. Here we have mosquito mesh about the right open weave and weight, what have you? Must be metal, pre-creased would be an advantage.
Of course I haven't tried this but have put to good effect many other wild ideas. cheers Russell
If you think it worthwhile you could cut a strip of Malcolm's fabric say 40mm and cut a strip of copper flymesh or similar say 25mm. Cover the reverse of the fabric with contact glue and lay the mesh along one edge, fold over the surplus fabric and you now have a lacing ready to tack on and fold over to cover the tacks. Here we have mosquito mesh about the right open weave and weight, what have you? Must be metal, pre-creased would be an advantage.
Of course I haven't tried this but have put to good effect many other wild ideas. cheers Russell