Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Covering your boat's pedestal folding seat will protect it from the damaging effects of the sun and weather. In this tutorial video, we will show you how to sew your own covers that you can easily slip over your fishing boat seat and quickly remove in the blink of an eye. The bottom edge of the cover contains a shock cord loop, which makes installation a breeze and keeps the cover in place in inclement weather. If you're new to sewing, this is a great starter project because it is very simple and very satisfying. Prolong the life of your boat's seats by making covers today!

Sew Vinyl Seat Tutorial: youtu.be/5D4WD3bZZ0M

Cutting Fabric to Size – 0:21
Sewing the First Side onto the Top Plate – 4:00
Sewing the Second Side onto the Top Plate – 7:43
Creating a Hem with Shock Cord – 9:53
Tensioning the Shock Cord – 13:05
Installing the Cover on the Fishing Boat Seat – 17:26

MATERIALS LIST:
SureRite Black 60" Fabric - SKU: 125604 sailrite.com/search.php?query=Surerite&utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Folding+Boat+Seat+Cover
PremoBond Tex 90 (V-92) Black UV Bonded Polyester Thread 4 oz. - SKU: 123338 sailrite.com/shop/notions/thread/polyester?facet_thread_size=Tex+90+%28V-92%29&utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Folding+Boat+Seat+Cover
Shock Bungee Cord Black 1/8” - SKU: 104327 sailrite.com/Shock-Bungee-Cord-3-16-Black?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Folding+Boat+Seat+Cover
Sailrite Woven Sew In Tags (2 pack) - SKU: 121627 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Woven-Sew-In-Tags-2Pk?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Folding+Boat+Seat+Cover

TOOLS LIST:
Sailrite Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Folding+Boat+Seat+Cover
Kai Stainless Steel Bent Handle 9" Scissors - SKU: 125661 sailrite.com/Stainless-Steel-9-Bent-Handle-Scissors?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Folding+Boat+Seat+Cover
Sailrite Ultrafeed LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) - SKU: 311602?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Folding+Boat+Seat+Cover sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LSZ-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine-110V?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Folding+Boat+Seat+Cover
Sailrite Ultrafeed Industrial Sewing Table - SKU: 120934 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-Industrial-Sewing-Table?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Folding+Boat+Seat+Cover
Deluxe 5-1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - SKU: 103597 sailrite.com/Deluxe-5-1-2-Magnetic-Sewing-Guide?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Folding+Boat+Seat+Cover
Basic Thread Snips - SKU: 123222 sailrite.com/Basic-Thread-Snips?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Folding+Boat+Seat+Cover