Debbie Colgrove
Create a pattern for a riding mower cover
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Creating the side pattern:
Measure the length of the mower, add 2" to the length to allow for easy removal of the 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 width of the mower. The main width is what counts. The side shoot for the mower, will be covered by excess cover as it drapes. 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.
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