How to Make a Tiller, Tiller Extension & Winch Cover Kit

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Upgrade your sailboat with this exclusive Sailrite® kit! Our Tiller, Tiller Extension & Winch Cover Kit is three projects in one kit. This kit includes all the patterns and materials you need to make high-quality canvas covers for sailboats up to 30 feet. If you own a sailboat with a tiller, removable tiller extension and winches, this kit is exactly what you need. Watch our video to see how easy it is to sew these quality covers for your sailboat.

Video Chapters:

Tiller Cover:

Modifying Pattern for Tiller — 0:42 min.
Creating Sleeve for Line Closure — 5:21 min.
Folding & Sewing Tiller Bag — 9:34 min.
Turning Right Side Out — 12:57 min.

Tiller Extension Cover:

Modifying Pattern for Tiller Extension — 15:44 min.
Adding Hook & Loop to End — 16:48 min.
Folding & Sewing Tiller Extension Bag — 19:15 min.
Turning Right Side Out — 21:27 min.

Winch Cover:

Measuring Winch — 22:24 min.
Modifying Pattern for Winch Size — 23:06 min.
Hemming Body & Sleeve for Choker — 27:53 min.
Joining Chocker to Body — 30:34 min.
Sewing Circular Top — 33:08 min.
Tensioning Shock Cord — 36:55 min.

Materials List (included in kit):

Sailrite Tiller, Tiller Extension & Winch Cover Pattern #125832
Sattler® Marine Grade 60" Fabric — we used #124342
Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas (36 yds.) #122064
Kit comes with Tex 90 Polyester Thread
Leech Line Dacron® 1/8" White #21209
YKK® 3/16" Black Barrel Lock Cord Closure #104424
Sailrite® Woven Sew In Tags (2 pack) #121627
Nylon Loop White #100515-100-10
Nylon Hook White #100514-100-10
Shock Bungee Cord White With Black Marker 3/16" #29303

Tools List (not included in kit):

Tape Measure 120" #102986
Multiuse Pins 1-1/2" (250 pack) #102985
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package #122177
Precision Cutting Blade & Foot for Hotknives #125495
Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" #102400
Chalk Pen White #123131
Sailrite® Canvas Patterning Ruler #107040
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) #311602
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table #120934
Gingher® 8" Scissors Right Handed #19104
Suisei Magnetic Sewing Guide #102983
Fabric Edge Pattern Notching Tool #124326
Sailrite® Fabric Edge Match Pliers #123498
Marker, Straightedge

Our three-in-one kit includes Sattler

Our three-in-one kit includes Sattler® Marine Grade fabric. Sattler Marine Grade is a 100% solution-dyed acrylic canvas fabric with high UV, water, fade, and mold and mildew resistance. It’s a favorite among discerning DIYers who value durability and quality at a price that won’t break the bank. Many of our marine cover kits use Sattler fabric.

The assembly video is broken into three sections. First, you’ll learn how to make the tiller cover, then the tiller extension cover and finally the winch cover. Included is enough Sattler fabric to make two winch covers for your boat. If you have more than two winches, you can order additional fabric and materials and use the video instructions to make as many as you need.

Our detailed video tutorial will teach you many valuable sewing skills and techniques that you can apply to future projects. Here are just a few of the skills you’ll learn while making these three covers:
• How to sew a hem.
• How to create a sleeve for line closure.
• How to sew hook-and-loop tape closure to canvas.
• How to modify a pattern for custom size.
• How to sew a circular top.
• And much more.

If you’re interested in more of our Marine Cover Kits, click here. We have all-inclusive kits for making fender covers, sheet bags, binnacle covers and more. We have all the fabrics, notions, tools and supplies you need to outfit your boat with new covers, upholstery, flooring and more. Happy sailing!