How to Make a Grill Cover

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In the summertime, grilling is king. When the weather is warm, it's the perfect time to fire up the grill and have a family cookout. A grill can be a big investment, so when the party's over and the grill is no longer in use, it's a good idea to keep it covered and protected from the weather. Protect your summer kitchen with a high-quality grill cover you can make yourself.

Video Chapters:

Patterning & Measuring - 0:29 min.
Cutting Fabric Panels - 4:05 min.
Sewing Lid Sides - 5:20 min.
Sewing Table Panels - 8:26 min.
Sewing Table Ends - 11:17 min.
Finishing Bottom Edge - 14:22 min.
Fitting Cover - 19:59 min.
Materials List - 21:24 min.

Materials List:

Outdoor Cover Fabric
Dura-Skrim^® Patterning Material #122463
Tex 70 Polyester Thread
#0 Spur Grommets #26314
Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas #129
Shock Bungee Cord 1/4" #29304

Tools List:

Sewing machine
Scissors
Marker
Pencil
Tape Measure #102986
Deluxe Magnetic Sewing Guide #103597
#0 Spur Die Set #18201
#0 Hole Cutter #18209
Sailrite^® Cutting Block & Die Holder #121597
Sailrite^® Edge Hotknife #103800

Making your own grill

Making your own grill cover allows you to customize it to perfectly suit your grill. You can select a fabric that matches your patio’s surroundings or even the furniture covers. Making a grill cover from quality outdoor cover fabric means you'll have a durable, long-lasting cover that will endure season after season.

When choosing a fabric, look for a weather-resistant fabric that is also breathable. Breathability prevents moisture under the cover, which can lead to mold and mildew growth. We used SureRite® for our cover, a lightweight, economical cover fabric. Sailrite stocks a wide variety of outdoor cover fabrics for all of your project needs. Explore our large selection and find the right fabric for you.

In this video, you’ll learn how to pattern, measure and sew a custom cover that fits your grill exactly. Plus, we also demonstrate how to add a shock cord tensioning device to the bottom of the cover to keep it securely in place, even on windy days.

If you have any questions, please feel free to post in the comments section below. Or email info@sailrite.com. Our customer support staff is always ready to assist.