How to Sew a Steering Wheel Cover
Short summary:
with the book Lets Sew! by Nancy. Zieman or have another basic sewing book ... Page 36 of Lets Sew contains additional information. Baste Stitch: ...
Long summary:
How to Sew a Steering Wheel Cover Page 1How to Sew a Steering Wheel Cover In this project you will create a steering wheel cover like the one seen in the picture to the left. This project is intended for 4H youth who wish to become familiar with basic sewing skills. Before beginning this project make sure that you are familiar with the book Lets Sew! by Nancy Zieman or have another basic sewing book on hand and also make sure that you have a 4H supervisor present to help you. You can find a glossary of sewing terms used in these instructions on the next page. Materials: O Tape Measure O Sewing Machine O Shears O Iron O Pins O Fleece style fabric (see steps 1 and 2 for size) O Thread (matches fabric) O 1/2 inch wide elastic bands O Bodkin or a large safety pinPage 2Glossary Backstitch:Used at the beginning and end of a machine sewn seam to anchor the seam in place; it involves a couple of extra stitches back and forth. of Lets Sew contains additional information. Baste Stitch:Machine or hand stitch used to secure two or more layers of fabric before final stitching. Bodkin:A tool used to attach a surface in order to draw it through a casing. Straight Seam: Stitches made in a continuous line. Usually used to secure a seam. Zigzag Stitch:Stitches made on the diagonal. Usually used to prevent raveling. Key for Diagrams Prepared by Justin Cooke Christopher Deitz and Michael Matz; in consultation with Jan Scholl associate professor extension education and Marika Seigel English 202C instructor.Page 3Measuring and Cutting 1. Measure the distance around the outside of the steering wheel using a tape measure. Then subtract 1/2 inch from this measurement. 2. Cut a rectangle of fabric that is 5 1/2 inches wide and as long as the measurement found in step one. 3. Measure two pieces of elastic. Each piece should be half of the length of the fabric you just cut.Folding and Stitching 4. Fold over 1 inch of fabric along the length onto the wrong side of the fabric. 5. Pr ...
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