Just finished making a e-brake cover for my Fit and thought I would post a quick DIY.

Time: ~1 hour

What you need:
approx 1 sq ft Leather.
Nylon yearn/thread
exacto knife
access to a sewing machine



Start by sketching the rough outline onto the back of the leather:



Here is a sketch with dims:



Once the sketch is transferred cut out using exacto knife:



You will need to sow the top and bottom sections by folding them over (3-4mm) and running them through a sewing machine (mine turned out OK at best, get your wife girlfriend to help you for better results )





Now fold in each of the sides about 3-4mm and bring them together. I used an office clip to hold it in place. Thread your nylon yearn through a needle and start sewing the two sides together:





When done tie off the end and you should have something like this:



Now just slide over your e-brake handle. It will be tight but will fit. Once on it should look something like this:





I know this same thing is avail to import from Honda. But the leather and yarn was less than $10 and doesn't take too much time to make.

 

Yeah, you're definitely no seamstres.

Seriously, though, good DIY idea. Tempted to go make one for myself.

... I'll find someone else to sew it, though.

 

Great idea-thanks for posting the photos and dimensions. Now I can make one in black leather with blue stitching to match my shift knob & seats....

 

Heyyy not bad, sir. This way you can choose the color and the thread. Pretty cool.
Are those Clazzios with Leather on your seats? --edit--- doh it's in your sig, nevermind! =)

 

Thanks!

Yup, those are Clazzios, not leather though. These are all PVC

 

Here's a piece of unwelcome advice...

You can sew it while its inside-out so that when you flip back, the threads won't show (as much). This way, you can use a sewing machine to make it easier (you'll need the stronger threads). Of course, it means the fabric has to be flexible enough for you to "un"-invert it.

And/or you can make the top like a "valley" instead of a hill and just put the sewn side facing down (underside of handle).

Personally, I like it no thread showing... just nice and smooth.

 

Good advice Goobers. Flipping the sheath inside out shouldn't be too difficult if the leather isn't very thick.