Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Enhance the protection of your jerry cans for gas, diesel, and drinking water while ensuring they remain securely fastened on your boat or overland rig with this custom-fitted jerry can cover (makes a total of 4 covers in the kit). Jerry cans can detract from the overall appearance of your vessel due to their contrasting colors; by covering them in matching Sunbrella® or Sattler® fabric, you can seamlessly integrate them with your boat’s canvas, achieving a refined and cohesive look. In this comprehensive sewing tutorial, Seth from Sailrite will provide step-by-step guidance on constructing a high-quality jerry can cover using durable, weather-resistant marine fabrics such as Sattler or Sunbrella. This kit contains all necessary materials to produce up to four jerry can covers.
Each Sailrite Jerry Can Cover Kit includes ample materials to sew up to four jerry can covers. The kit features a computer-plotted, to-scale pattern for consistent and accurate results, allowing for repeated use without guesswork. Adjustable webbing straps with side-release buckles are also provided, enabling secure attachment of up to four jerry cans in both vertical and horizontal orientations. These straps ensure the cans remain firmly in place, even under demanding conditions. The jerry can cover is equipped with quick-release snaps, facilitating convenient filling or pouring without the need to remove the entire cover.
This Jerry Can cover is precisely designed to fit the Midwest Can - Military Style 5-gallon Jerry Cans: Gas - Model Number 5110 / Diesel - Model Number 8110 / Water - Model Number 9101.
CHAPTERS LIST:
Cutting out Patterns - 0:44
Binding Edges - 2:55
Creating Zipper Plaque - 6:39
Sewing Cover Sides - 12:02
Creating Webbing Strap - 19:16
LINKS TO DIY KITS:
Sailrite® Military Style Jerry Can Cover Kit - Sattler® Fabric: sailrite.com/Sailrite-Military-Style-Jerry-Can-Cover-Kit-Sattler-Fabric
Sailrite® Military Style Jerry Can Cover Kit - Sunbrella® Fabric: sailrite.com/Sailrite-Military-Style-Jerry-Can-Cover-Kit-Sunbrella-Fabric
Sailrite® Military Style Jerry Can Cover Pattern: sailrite.com/Sailrite-Military-Style-Jerry-Can-Cover-Pattern
MATERIALS LIST:
Acrylic fabric from Sailrite - We used - Sattler® Royal Navy - 124359 - sailrite.com/Sattler-Marine-Grade-Royal-Navy-60-Fabric-6022
Sattler® 1" Acrylic Bias Binding Tape Royal Navy - 125593 - sailrite.com/Sattler-Acrylic-Bias-Binding-Tape-Royal-Navy
Bound™ Tex 90 Black UV Bonded Polyester Thread 1 oz. (275 yds.) - 126986 - sailrite.com/Bound-Tex-90-Black-UV-Bonded-Polyester-Thread-1-oz
Lenzip® #10 Black Continuous Molded Tooth Zipper Chain - 124380 - sailrite.com/Lenzip-10-Black-Continuous-Molded-Tooth-Zipper-Chain
Lenzip® #10 Black Style A Single Locking Delrin Zipper Pull (Molded Tooth Chain) - 125132 - sailrite.com/Lenzip-10-Black-Style-A-Single-Locking-Delrin-Zipper-Pull-Molded-Tooth-Chain
Black 1" Polyester Webbing - PLLWBK - sailrite.com/1-Black-Lightweight-Polyester-Webbing?option__custitem111=2&quantity=1
YKK® 1" Black Side Release Buckle Heavy Duty - 125835 - sailrite.com/YKK-Double-Side-Release-Extreme-Temperature-Buckle-Black
Sailrite® Military Style Jerry Can Cover Pattern - 127195 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Military-Style-Jerry-Can-Cover-Pattern
Sailrite® Snap Fastener Cloth-to-Cloth Set (Nickel-Plated Brass) - 999001 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Snap-Fastener-Cloth-to-Cloth-Set-Nickel-Plated-Brass
TOOLS LIST:
Leather Weight 2 lbs. Brass - SKU: 126411 - sailrite.com/Leather-Weight-2lbs-Brass
Glass Head Pins 1-7/8" (100 Pack) - SKU: 123125 - sailrite.com/Glass-Head-Pins-1-7-8-100-pack
Kai Stainless Steel Bent Handle 9" Scissors - SKU: 125661 - sailrite.com/Stainless-Steel-9-Bent-Handle-Scissors
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package - SKU: 122177 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edge-Cordless-Hotknife-18V-Package
Precision Cutting Blade & Foot for Edge Hotknife - SKU: 125495 - sailrite.com/Precision-Cutting-Blade-Foot-for-Hotknives
Sailrite® 1" Swing-Away Binder - SKU: 100103 - sailrite.com/Binder-1-Swing-Bracket
Sailrite® Deluxe Fabricator® Sewing Machine Package (110V) - SKU: 400600 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Deluxe-Fabricator-Sewing-Machine-Package
Chalk Pencil Cartridge Set - SKU: 121669 - sailrite.com/Marking-Chalk-Cartridge-for-Fabrics
Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 - sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24
Pres-N-Snap® Installation Tool - SKU: 109011 - sailrite.com/Pres-N-Snap-Fastener-Tool
Enhance the protection of your jerry cans for gas, diesel, and drinking water while ensuring they remain securely fastened on your boat or overland rig with this custom-fitted jerry can cover (makes a total of 4 covers in the kit). Jerry cans can detract from the overall appearance of your vessel due to their contrasting colors; by covering them in matching Sunbrella® or Sattler® fabric, you can seamlessly integrate them with your boat’s canvas, achieving a refined and cohesive look. In this comprehensive sewing tutorial, Seth from Sailrite will provide step-by-step guidance on constructing a high-quality jerry can cover using durable, weather-resistant marine fabrics such as Sattler or Sunbrella. This kit contains all necessary materials to produce up to four jerry can covers.
Each Sailrite Jerry Can Cover Kit includes ample materials to sew up to four jerry can covers. The kit features a computer-plotted, to-scale pattern for consistent and accurate results, allowing for repeated use without guesswork. Adjustable webbing straps with side-release buckles are also provided, enabling secure attachment of up to four jerry cans in both vertical and horizontal orientations. These straps ensure the cans remain firmly in place, even under demanding conditions. The jerry can cover is equipped with quick-release snaps, facilitating convenient filling or pouring without the need to remove the entire cover.
This Jerry Can cover is precisely designed to fit the Midwest Can - Military Style 5-gallon Jerry Cans: Gas - Model Number 5110 / Diesel - Model Number 8110 / Water - Model Number 9101.
CHAPTERS LIST:
Cutting out Patterns - 0:44
Binding Edges - 2:55
Creating Zipper Plaque - 6:39
Sewing Cover Sides - 12:02
Creating Webbing Strap - 19:16
LINKS TO DIY KITS:
Sailrite® Military Style Jerry Can Cover Kit - Sattler® Fabric: sailrite.com/Sailrite-Military-Style-Jerry-Can-Cover-Kit-Sattler-Fabric
Sailrite® Military Style Jerry Can Cover Kit - Sunbrella® Fabric: sailrite.com/Sailrite-Military-Style-Jerry-Can-Cover-Kit-Sunbrella-Fabric
Sailrite® Military Style Jerry Can Cover Pattern: sailrite.com/Sailrite-Military-Style-Jerry-Can-Cover-Pattern
MATERIALS LIST:
Acrylic fabric from Sailrite - We used - Sattler® Royal Navy - 124359 - sailrite.com/Sattler-Marine-Grade-Royal-Navy-60-Fabric-6022
Sattler® 1" Acrylic Bias Binding Tape Royal Navy - 125593 - sailrite.com/Sattler-Acrylic-Bias-Binding-Tape-Royal-Navy
Bound™ Tex 90 Black UV Bonded Polyester Thread 1 oz. (275 yds.) - 126986 - sailrite.com/Bound-Tex-90-Black-UV-Bonded-Polyester-Thread-1-oz
Lenzip® #10 Black Continuous Molded Tooth Zipper Chain - 124380 - sailrite.com/Lenzip-10-Black-Continuous-Molded-Tooth-Zipper-Chain
Lenzip® #10 Black Style A Single Locking Delrin Zipper Pull (Molded Tooth Chain) - 125132 - sailrite.com/Lenzip-10-Black-Style-A-Single-Locking-Delrin-Zipper-Pull-Molded-Tooth-Chain
Black 1" Polyester Webbing - PLLWBK - sailrite.com/1-Black-Lightweight-Polyester-Webbing?option__custitem111=2&quantity=1
YKK® 1" Black Side Release Buckle Heavy Duty - 125835 - sailrite.com/YKK-Double-Side-Release-Extreme-Temperature-Buckle-Black
Sailrite® Military Style Jerry Can Cover Pattern - 127195 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Military-Style-Jerry-Can-Cover-Pattern
Sailrite® Snap Fastener Cloth-to-Cloth Set (Nickel-Plated Brass) - 999001 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Snap-Fastener-Cloth-to-Cloth-Set-Nickel-Plated-Brass
TOOLS LIST:
Leather Weight 2 lbs. Brass - SKU: 126411 - sailrite.com/Leather-Weight-2lbs-Brass
Glass Head Pins 1-7/8" (100 Pack) - SKU: 123125 - sailrite.com/Glass-Head-Pins-1-7-8-100-pack
Kai Stainless Steel Bent Handle 9" Scissors - SKU: 125661 - sailrite.com/Stainless-Steel-9-Bent-Handle-Scissors
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package - SKU: 122177 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edge-Cordless-Hotknife-18V-Package
Precision Cutting Blade & Foot for Edge Hotknife - SKU: 125495 - sailrite.com/Precision-Cutting-Blade-Foot-for-Hotknives
Sailrite® 1" Swing-Away Binder - SKU: 100103 - sailrite.com/Binder-1-Swing-Bracket
Sailrite® Deluxe Fabricator® Sewing Machine Package (110V) - SKU: 400600 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Deluxe-Fabricator-Sewing-Machine-Package
Chalk Pencil Cartridge Set - SKU: 121669 - sailrite.com/Marking-Chalk-Cartridge-for-Fabrics
Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 - sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24
Pres-N-Snap® Installation Tool - SKU: 109011 - sailrite.com/Pres-N-Snap-Fastener-Tool
