1971 Newport 30 Sailboat
Finally got some time to spend on canvas work. With El Niño winter approaching, I better have the entrance (and teak) protected from the elements. The idea is to use the Sailrite tutorial as baseline but modify it to have flaps around my teak boards + add top part + add a pocket at the bottom for sandbags so this cover can hang well when fastened from the inside.
Even though the hatch is not yet installed, took opportunity to sew a cover for it.
Used 1″ binder attachment for my Sailrite sewing machine to create reinforced edging on grab rail covers. Added fasteners – first try at doing that with the SnapRite tool and they turned out OK.
After dry-fitting and making final adjustments, the common sense fasteners were installed using special hole punches from SailRite. Finally, the cover took its permanent place and the project is DONE!
My first sewing projects finally made it to the boat. Main sail cover was fitted (without the sail on) and final measurements for fasteners and mast choker were made. Winch covers and tiller cover were installed in their places and are considered DONE!
Moved on to the more complicated project: mainsail cover. The Sailrite kit and the video were very useful. Took a bit of time with some mistakes and learnings but overall it came out great.
My second sewing project turned out much better.
With a kit from Sailrite, I’ve made 4 winch covers with chokers. My first ever sewing project! Turned out OK… with a few mistakes
