We sew covers in the trunk of a car with our own hands - step by step instructions
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Do-it-yourself car trunk covers, made to specific sizes, will fit snugly against the walls and reliably protect the bottom from dirt and scratches. On the side elements, you can sew pockets for storing small tools.
The standard lining of the luggage compartment is often dirty and becomes unusable faster than the interior upholstery due to the transportation of tools, building materials or pets. To protect the bottom and side walls, you can make covers in the trunk of a car with your own hands.
Types of protective covers in the trunk of a car
Protective capes for cars vary in size patterns. They are:
- Maxi. They have a large supply of volume, take into account the configuration of the car, in which part of the cabin can turn into a luggage compartment.
- Universal. Covers suitable for common car models. They may not fit snugly against the bottom and walls, since it is difficult to provide fasteners for all options.
- Model. Sewn for a specific model of the machine, take into account the configuration. Measurements for a protective cape are taken according to the factory trunks. These covers fit snugly, do not wrinkle and have convenient fasteners.
- Frame. Their peculiarity is the use of reinforced threads and the addition of an inner seam with wire or plastic rods. Cases exactly repeat the geometry of the compartment and retain their shape.
- Individual. The size and shape depends on the wishes of the customer. By individual standards, you can make a protective cover in the trunk of a car with your own hands.
Cape in the trunk of a car
The choice of material for the cover
It is better to choose a dark color of the material, on which pollution is not noticeable, - black, gray, beige or khaki.
To make do-it-yourself car trunk covers, use the following materials:
- Tarpaulin. Eco-friendly material, the composition includes canvas based on plant fibers. The fabric is durable and waterproof.
- Oxford. Synthetic fabric, characterized by the weaving of fibers in a checkerboard pattern. Polyurethane impregnation provides water resistance and protection against dirt.
- Dense raincoat fabric. The composition of raincoat fabric includes polyester and cotton in various proportions. It dries quickly, is light and does not deform after washing.
- PVC. Resistant to tearing, abrasion and scratches.
Canvas trunk cover
Step by step instructions from sketch to finished product
It is more rational to make a protective cover in the trunk of a car with your own hands. Sewing it is not as difficult as seat covers. The main requirement for the product is practicality. A homemade cover must be sewn so that it is easy to remove and clean.
Do-it-yourself protective cover in the trunk of a car
The step-by-step instruction looks like this:
- Carefully take measurements from the trunk compartment. You will need a roll.
- Transfer the dimensions to graph paper and draw a sketch on them. Carefully cut out the resulting pattern.
- Choose the material for the cover. Priority qualities are strength and moisture resistance.
- Transfer the markup to the material using the made pattern. You need to make a margin of 1-1,5 cm to take into account the seams.
- Cut out the blanks and sew the individual elements together.
- The car seat is almost ready. Now put it in the trunk and mark the places where fastenings are required.
- As fasteners, use various accessories - laces, hooks, Velcro.
Do-it-yourself car trunk covers, made to specific sizes, will fit snugly against the walls and reliably protect the bottom from dirt and scratches. On the side elements, you can sew pockets for storing small tools.
Protective capes will preserve the appearance of the trunk lining and provide it with a long service life.
