Make Your Own Binnacle / Wheel Cover for Your Boat

Sew it yourself! Binnacle / Wheel Cover Kit lets you make your own binnacle and wheel cover using a premium Sattler® fabric color. Protect both your boat’s compass and wheel with just one, easy-to-install cover. This easy and affordable canvas cover features breathable, UV-resistant Sattler Marine Grade Fabric. Sattler makes a durable, long-lasting cover that will not promote condensation around important instruments. This steering wheel cover kit also features a covered zippered opening for quick and easy installation and removal.
Kits are available in three sizes:
Max Height 4', Max Diameter 28" - www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Bin...
Max Height 5', Max Diameter 40" - www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Bin...
Max Height 6', Max Diameter 54" - www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Bin...
Patterning - 0:56
Cutting Fabric to Size - 17:37
Sewing Covered Zipper Opening - 22:35
Joining Second Fabric Panel - 39:08
Joining Third Fabric Panel - 44:27
Hemming Bottom Edge - 49:26
Fitting Over Binnacle - 53:19
Materials List (Included In Kit):
Filament Strapping Tape 3/4" - SKU: 5643
Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36 yds.) - SKU: 122065
Dura-Skrim® Patterning Material 74" - SKU: 103134-2
Sattler® Marine Grade 60" Fabric - We Used SKU: 124346
Lenzip® #10 Black Continuous Molded Tooth Zipper Chain - SKU: 124380
Lenzip® #10 Black Style A Single Locking Delrin® Zipper Pull (Molded Tooth Chain) - SKU: 125132
Polyester Black Loop - SKU: 105036
Tex 90 (V-92) UV Bonded Polyester Thread - In Corresponding Fabric Color
Polyester Black Hook - SKU: 105032
Sailrite® Woven Sew In Tags (2 pack) - SKU: 121627
Tools List (Not Included In Kit):
Tape Measure 120" - SKU: 102986 sailrite.com/Tape-Measure-120...
Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ru...
Soapstone Fabric Marking Pencil White - SKU: 102766 sailrite.com/Soapstone-Markin...
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package - SKU: 122177 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edge-Co...
Precision Cutting Blade & Foot for Edge Hotknife - SKU: 125495 sailrite.com/Precision-Cuttin...
Sailrite® Canvas Patterning Ruler - SKU: 107040 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Canvas-...
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) - SKU: 311602 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafe...
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table - SKU: 120934 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafe...
Suisei Magnetic Sewing Guide - SKU: 102983 sailrite.com/Magnetic-Sewing-...
Marker, Straightedge, Pencil

[@ezone913]

It's always interesting watching how others fabricate canvas covers. There are many ways to make a cover for birds to poop on. LOL
Warning to anyone making your pattern in the Desert SW; The strapping tape's glue DOES NOT let go of hot stainless steel.
Make your patterns in the winter month or early morning hours only if you use this method.

[@kameltoes2625]

Nice video. MUCH easier with the zipper flap as compared to the previous video using a zipper "plaque". BTW, these Japanese Wonder Clips are great. They hold hems/seams together when the basting tape tends not to stick very well and comes apart.

[@SailriteDIY]

I'm glad you found the video helpful and that the Wonder Clips are making your sewing projects easier!

[@sakuradag4978]

Chic.

[@SailriteDIY]

Thank you for the compliment!