Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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We invite you to pattern and sew your own outboard motor cover for your boat's motor. In this tutorial video, we will demonstrate how to create a cover that features a shock cord sleeve at the bottom and an adjustable webbing strap with a buckle at the front. The webbing strap not only secures the cover in place but also allows for a customized fit around any obstacles, such as gas and electrical hookups. We utilize high-quality Top Notch 7 fabric, which is UV, water, and abrasion-resistant, while remaining lightweight for ease of use and storage. Let us begin and learn how to craft an outboard cover for your boat today!

Patterning Motor – 0:41
Adding Seam Allowance & Cutting Fabric – 6:49
Hemming Front Edge of Top Banding – 8:39
Sewing Fabric Assemblies Together – 10:00
Creating Shock Cord Sleeve – 13:03
Adding Webbing Strap to the Front – 18:38

MATERIALS LIST:
Filament Strapping Tape 3/4" (60 yds.) - SKU: 5643 sailrite.com/3M-Filament-Strapping-Tape-3-4?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=motor+cover
SewReady™ Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas (36 yds.) - SKU: 122064 sailrite.com/Seamstick-3-8-Basting-Tape-for-Canvas-36-Yards?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=motor+cover
Dura-Skrim® Patterning Material 74" - SKU: 103134 sailrite.com/Dura-Skrim-2-Patterning-Material-74?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=motor+cover
Top Notch® 7 60" Fabric - SKU: 126942 sailrite.com/shop/fabric?facet_popular_collection=Top+Notch+7&utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=motor+cover
Polyester Thread Tex 70 sailrite.com/search.php?query=tex+70+polyester+thread&utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=motor+cover
Shock Bungee Cord Black 3/16” - SKU: 104327-316-10 sailrite.com/Shock-Bungee-Cord-3-16-Black?option__custitem1=82&option__custitem_feet=23&quantity=1&utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=motor+cover
Black Polyester Webbing - SKU: PLLWBK sailrite.com/1-Black-Lightweight-Polyester-Webbing?option__custitem_feet=23&quantity=1&utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=motor+cover
YKK® Side Release Heavy Duty Buckle Black (LB-RU) - SKU: 125370-100-5 sailrite.com/YKK-Side-Release-Buckle-Black-1-Heavy-Duty?option__custitem1=95&option__custitem_qty_in_pack=2&quantity=1&utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=motor+cover

TOOLS LIST:
Glass Head Pins 1-7/8" (100 Pack) - SKU: 123125 sailrite.com/Glass-Head-Pins-1-7-8-100-pack?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=motor+cover
Sewing Gauge Ruler 6" - SKU: 102995 sailrite.com/Sewing-Gauge-Ruler-6?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=motor+cover
Chalk Pencil Cartridge Set - SKU: 121669 sailrite.com/Marking-Chalk-Cartridge-for-Fabrics?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=motor+cover
Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=motor+cover
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package - SKU: 122177 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edge-Cordless-Hotknife-18V-Package?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=motor+covere
Precision Cutting Blade & Foot for Edge Hotknife - SKU: 125495 sailrite.com/Precision-Cutting-Blade-Foot-for-Hotknives?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=motor+cover
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) - SKU: 311602 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LSZ-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine-110V?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=motor+cover
Deluxe 5-1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - SKU: 103597 sailrite.com/Deluxe-5-1-2-Magnetic-Sewing-Guide?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=motor+cover
Basic Thread Snips - SKU: 123222 sailrite.com/Basic-Thread-Snips?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=motor+cover
Kai Stainless Steel Bent Handle 9" Scissors - SKU: 125661 sailrite.com/Stainless-Steel-9-Bent-Handle-Scissors?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=motor+cover