🧵 Case Study: Custom Bike Cover Built to Last

When a local client walked into the shop holding a roll of leftover RV vinyl, he had a challenge: could we use it to make a durable, custom cover for his e-bike? The material was thick and unforgiving, exactly the kind of job Spotted Dog Sewing was made for.

The Challenge:

Store-bought covers weren’t cutting it. They didn’t fit well, couldn’t withstand Wyoming’s wild weather, and definitely weren’t made to last. The client wanted something rugged and custom-fitted; and he wanted to reuse the vinyl he already had, which had originally been intended for RV work.

Our Approach:

Christie got to work measuring the e-bike and designing a pattern that would hug its unique frame. The RV vinyl was tricky to sew. It was stiff, heavy, and not the kind of fabric that forgives mistakes. But with an industrial machine and years of experience, we made it work.

To keep the cover secure, we added Velcro strap closures; a practical, adjustable solution that makes removing and replacing the cover easy, even in unpredictable wind. Every seam was reinforced, every curve accounted for.

The Result:

The finished cover fit like a glove, looked sharp, and stood up beautifully to the elements. The client was thrilled to see a difficult material transformed into something so functional and made just for him.

Another one-of-a-kind solution from Spotted Dog Sewing, where custom meets capable.