Make your own marine canvas covers for a tiller, tiller extension and winch with this template pattern. For DIYers who prefer to choose their own fabric, notions and hardware pieces, this is the perfect solution! This sheet of Sailrite® Patterning Material is plotted and numbered with all the template pieces needed to make our Sailrite® Tiller, Tiller Extension & Winch Cover Kit (#124801). These template patterns are compatible with sailboats up to 30'.

Once you choose your own fabric, notions and hardware, you can follow along with our step-by-step video tutorial to complete these canvas covers. The best part is that these template pieces are reusable, so you can make as many covers as you want.

The winch cover pattern fits winch covers sized from:

• Diameter: 4.10" to 6"
• Height: 4" to 6.25"

Here are the materials you'll need to make the tiller, tiller extension and winch covers shown in the video in the image carousel above:

• 1 yd. of 60" marine grade canvas in color of choice
• 4' Leech Line Dacron 1/8" 
• 4' Shock Bungee Cord 1/8"
• 1' Polyester White Loop 1"
• 1' Polyester White Hook 1"
• YKK® 3/16" Black Barrel Lock Cord Closure
• Tex 90 UV Bonded Polyester Thread
• 1 roll Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas
• Sailrite® Woven Sew In Tags (2 pack) (optional)
• Sewing machine
• Scissors or other cutting tool
• #18 or #20 sewing machine needle

If you follow along with our video tutorial, you’ll learn some valuable sewing skills and techniques including:

• 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 more.