How to Make Lee Cloths

Any avid sailor will tell you that using a lee cloth makes a huge difference in getting a restful sleep in rough seas. The Salon or main cabin is often the best place to sleep in rough seas because it is located in the center of the boat. When you can’t sleep on the low side a lee cloth is your friend as it keeps you in your bunk.
How to Make Lee Cloths will show one of the many ways a lee cloth can be made for your boat.
Order supplies and fabric at: www.sailrite.com
Make your own Lee Cloths Chapter List:
• Patterning - 0:37 min
• Making Pockets - 1:50 min
• Finishing Lee Cloth - 4:51 min
• Making Straps - 7:50 min
• Installing - 10:34 min
• Materials List - 12:12 min
Fabric Suggestions for Lee Cloths(available at www.sailrite.com):
Phifertex Mesh Fabric - www.sailrite.c...
Sunbrella Marine Grade Fabric - www.sailrite.c...
Polyester Bag Mesh - www.sailrite.c...
Trampoline Mesh Soft White - www.sailrite.c...
Materials List:
• Phifertex Vinyl Mesh Sand 54" Fabric - www.sailrite.c...
• Fabric Backed Sew Foam - www.sailrite.c...
• V-92 Polyester Thread - www.sailrite.c...
• Sunbrella Acrylic Binding Bias 1" - www.sailrite.c...
• Sunbrella Acrylic Facing 2" - www.sailrite.c...
• Webbing Polypropylene 1" - www.sailrite.c...
• Fast Eye Snap Hook SS 1" - www.sailrite.c...
• Side Release Buckle White 1" - www.sailrite.c...
• Strap Eye Stainless Steel - www.sailrite.c...
Tools List:
• Sewing Machine, Marker, Pencil, Scissors, Yardstick, SS screws, SS washers, Screwdriver
• Hole Cutter 3/8" - #2 - www.sailrite.c...
• Die Set Spur #2 - 3/8" - www.sailrite.c...
• Rubber Cutting Block 10" x 10" - www.sailrite.c...
• Grommet Spur Nickel #2 (3/8") - www.sailrite.c...
• Sailrite Edge Hotknife Package - www.sailrite.c...
Order supplies and fabric at: www.sailrite.com

[@timothyroberts3680]

Very well done!!! Crisp, clear, and beautifully crafted lee cloth and well narrated!!! Excellent video! 👍😁

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks!!!

[@Rob-xz6uv]

Putting the pockets on the inside, makes more sense to me - well at least one for the 'phone.

[@Jhovan33]

I've been looking for that 1/2 foam with fabric backing. Do you guys sell it? Do you have a product ID?

[@SailriteDIY]

Yes, we have it in three thicknesses 3/4", 1/2" and 1/4". Here is a link to the Sew Foam or Polyurethane foam with fabric backing: www.sailrite.com/easearch#!&ea_q=sew%20foam

[@sandrar.5911]

A good idea ...

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks, we are glad you liked it!

[@beek014]

I like Angela

[@SailriteDIY]

Yes, with her help we have made hundreds of great videos. Thanks!