How to Make a Simple Trolling Motor Cover
In this quick marine DIY tutorial we’re showing you how to sew a cover for an electric trolling motor. This is a simple project that even a beginner sewer will be able to make with confidence. A bungee cord in the cover sleeve keeps it cinched in place. The cover is made from a high-quality marine cover fabric available at Sailrite. In this video you’ll learn how to measure and cut fabric to size, how to sew a hem and sleeve, how to sew a top plate, and how to add a decorative topstitch to your project. Let’s get started.
Intro - 0:00
Cutting Fabric to Size - 0:35 min
Sewing Hem & Sleeve - 3:20 min
Sewing Top Plate to Skirt - 6:12 min
Adding a Top Stitch - 14:39 min
Materials & Tools List - 19:58 min
MATERIALS LIST:
Top Notch® 1S Cappuccino 60" Fabric - SKU: 121808 - https://www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/Outd...
Shock Bungee Cord White With Black Marker - SKU: 29303-018-10 - https://www.sailrite.com/search?keywo...
PremoBond® V-92 Black UV Bonded Polyester Thread 4 oz. (1,350 yds.) - SKU: 123338 - https://www.sailrite.com/PremoBond-V-...
TOOLS LIST:
Tape Measure 120" - SKU: 102986 - https://www.sailrite.com/Tape-Measure...
Professional Stainless Steel 10" Scissors - SKU: 123615 - https://www.sailrite.com/Professional...
Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 - https://www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acryli...
Scribe-All® Black Marking Pencil for Vinyl - SKU: 121977 - https://www.sailrite.com/Scribe-All-W...
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (100-230V) - SKU: 300600 - https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ult...
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table - SKU: 120934 - https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ult...
Fabric Edge Match Pliers - SKU: 123498 - https://www.sailrite.com/Fabric-Edge-...
Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36 yds.) - SKU: 122065 - https://www.sailrite.com/Seamstick-1-...
Magnetic Sewing Guide - SKU: 102983 - https://www.sailrite.com/Magnetic-Sew...
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package - SKU: 122177 - https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edg...