Omni Covers The Easy Way

by Arrakis

Materials and Tools Needed

• an appropriate length of cloth. Cotton and Polycotton broadcloth and quilting cotton are generally good choices.
• a way to sew (machine, overlocker, handsewing supplies
• measuring tools (yardstick, quilting ruler, ruled cutting mat, etc.)
• cutting tools

Instructions

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  Measure around your omni with a tailor's measuring tape or with a string that you then measure with a ruler. Cut a rectangle of fabric about 4" longer than the area you want to cover and 1/2" wider than your omni is around. (This assumes 1/4" seam allowance; adjust to your preferred seam allowance). Sew it up the long side to create an open tube. Test fit and resew if needed to tighten the cover as desired.

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  Sew straight across the tip from the seam to close it.

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  Pinch the fabric to separate the two sides of the cover.

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  You can fold the tip so that it looks like this by changing where the cover is folded. Rather than folding along the seam and the half-way point, the seam is now on the flat part and the fold is 1/4 of the way around the tube on either side.

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  Open the tip up like this.

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  Now, draw a line. A bit of curve makes it nicer. It should cut off about this much of the triangular tip.

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  Sew on that line and trim. I'm using an overlocker here, but it is the same procedure with a regular sewing machine or handsewing.

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  Do that for the other "dog ear".

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  Turn it right side out and put it on! If the remaining corners are too bothersome, get back in there and take a couple more stitches until you're satisfied. You'll get the feel for it quickly.