Create a Pattern for a Motorcycle Cover

You will need: Fabric suggestions: vinyl, oilcloth, weather proof nylon
Note: If field mice are in your area, do not use flannel backed vinyl! They use the flannel to nest in the motor and they are so good at it that the nest is not seen until it causes motor problems. Optional: Drawstring coring -- the length of the bottom edge of the cover Optional: Toggle -- to pull the cording and hold the cover.

Creating the side pattern:

Measure the length of the motorcycle, add 2" to the length to allow for easy removal of the motorcycle cover.
Measure the height at various areas of the length, marking them as you measure them, to create a pattern as shown in the photo.
Add 1" to the bottom of the side pattern.
Cut 2 of the side pattern.
Center Pattern Piece:
Measure the widest area of the motorcycle. Allow 3" extra inches to the width (2" for ease and 1" for seam allowances).
Measure the top edges of the side pattern piece, 1/4" from the pattern edge. This is the length of the center of the cover.
Cut 1 of the center -- the length (of the center) by the width.
Outdoor items, such as motorcycles, grills, mowers and more, come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Special order covers for these items can cost a small fortune. Here you'll find directions to make a pattern for any outdoor item you want to cover.
For all motorcycle covers you will have 2 side pieces and 1 center piece.

You will also need 1" wide strips of the fabric to cover all the seams. With wrong sides together, align the long edge of the center piece to the top edges of one of the side pieces. Stitch using a 1/4" seam allowance. Clip as necessary to turn corners. Repeat to attach the other side piece. Find the lengthwise center of the 1" strip. Place the center at the edge of the seam allowance, fold to enclose the seam. Stitch to cover and enclose the seam. Repeat for the other seam.