You can also follow the written instructions for this project. What i can share, though, is how you can make a fabric journal cover without sewing. But first, a rant about goodwill so a few days ago i went a little crazy covering a bunch of books with fabric, which helped me perfect my book covering technique. Set of 3 sizes, small book covers for paperbacks or hardcover books and journals, 4x6, 5x7, 6x9, floral stretch fabric book covers, paperback book covers. If the fabric is slightly seethrough, you can just place a copy or printout of want you want to draw. Learn how to sew this cute book carrying case with handles by watching this tutorial. Follow these directions for making a fabric book cover and youll have a personalized book tote in no time. Bible cover tutorial bible covers, bible bag, sewing.
Fabric book covers paperback book cover hidden secrets. Lets do a little maths to calculate the actual fabric size that needed for sewing up the fabric book cover. If you like a quilted book cover, there are a few projects within this free video series for you as well. A book bag fabric book cover with handles fast and easy. Combine fun quilting fabrics in a sweet cover for a book or journal. Medium weight fabrics work best you want a fabric thats heavy enough that you cant see through it but also isnt too bulky. Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book. Whether you want to snazz up your kitchen or protect a stainless steel refrigerator from fingerprints, a cover for your refrigerator door handle is an easy athome project that requires no advanced sewing skills.
Tutorial bible book cover book cover diy, quilt book cover. And when theyre school books, they are most often owned by many people over the years. Zipped fabric book cover with handles the spruce crafts. Bible or book cover with handles sewing tutorial book cover diy. Using the instructions you can learn how to make a fabric book cover to suit any size book, and youll also learn techniques for adding embellishments, applique, patchwork and even free form fabric collage. The first thing you need to make fabric book covers is obviously the fabric its the perfect thing for a fabric remnant thats not big enough for making a pillow but you love enough to put on display. How to make a book cover with handles and a zip youtube. Its easy if you lay the book or notebook out flat and fold the fabric over the book cover. All that is left to do now, is give the book cover a good press and cover a book with with your finished fabric book cover. My oldest son, almost 18 asked if i could make his girlfriend a little something too.
These beautiful, longwearing fabric book covers are designed to protect your books and are available in five sizes to hold paperbacks, hard cover books, bibles, and the new 12 taller premium paperback recently introduced by publishers. Measure the book use this free pattern to sew a zipping fabric book cover with handles. Childrens soft cover fun facts books, 24 pages, spiral notebooks with inspirational covers, 50 pages, tool bench hardware colorful reflective duct tape, 15ft. Each of these six free fabric notebook and journal cover tutorials is quite different in style and flavor. How to sew a book cover that fits more than just one book thisblogisnotforyou diy tutorials, sewing book cover, diy. This book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book, journal, or binder. This project will help you make a door handle cover that is 24 inches long and 1 inch wide. This adorable fabric book cover helps you easily transport your bible or other favorite book. Unlike plastic or paper, fabric cover gives a nice feel to the touch and lasts longer too. To keep a nice book nice, and to disguise one thats been defaced, you can sew a simple fabric book cover.
Be sure the right side of the fabric is together like the picture below. They protected the book, kept your place with a ribbon, and had a handle. Making your own fabric book cover is a super quick easy project. The original cloth book cover was designed for readers of romance novels who wanted to preserve their reading privacy. Sew a bag sew a zipping book cover with handle and pockets free pattern and instructions. Watch this quick video to learn how to make fabric covered drawer. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Sew a custom bible cover with handles and a zipper b4. Vera bradley fabric book cover peacock floral paisley blue. Diy book cover clutch how to carefully separate the pages of the book from the cover with a stationery knife. This is not only great for journals but also for books.
While our regular book covers are printed in fullcolor and look great, these new designer covers add a look of old world richness to any book. Cindys guest, jo packham from where women cook, demonstrates how to make book covers from riley blake fabrics. Fabric book cover tutorial how to sew craft passion. Ceri gwen stops by for a quick tutorial on how to customize your childs books with fabric covers, just in time for the new school year. As books come in various sizes and thicknesses, there is no pattern that can fit all. This book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book.
Jun 20, 20 so, you will need a sturdy book with hard covers, glue, fabric, a handle kit, zip or buttons and a stationery knife. This is one idea of how to embellish simple fabric with fabric paint. Vera bradley fabric book cover peacock floral paisley blue green retired new. Fabric handmade paperback book cover w handles ebay. So a few days ago i went a little crazy covering a bunch of books with fabric, which helped me perfect my book covering. Let this fun tutorial teach you how to make a fabric book cover. So today i thought of showing you exactly how i made the fabric book cover. This means, we may receive a small commission if you choose to purchase something from a link we post including links to because we are a participant in the amazon services llc associates program. Jul 25, 2018 learn to sew a cover for any size bible or book. Diy nosew fabric book and journal cover times with kai. If youre looking for a way to make your book stand out from the crowd, try on our designer cloth book covers or custom leather book covers. The book cover will most likely need to be washed a couple times, and i wanted threads that could easily handle. Fabric book cover diy cover guest post fabric book cover diy cover want to do this for the ones i take to work. Simply hit the play button to watch the the first video within the series, scroll through the.
Pin the handles in place, carefully keeping them straight. You can also find the video tutorial for this project, created by maureen wilson. We offer a limited selection of sizes, based on our remaining stock currently available. If youre looking for fabric book cover patterns, check out this video tutorial by maureen wilson. I make paperback book covers that are similar but i add a ribbon at the top for a bookmark. Bible bag sewing crafts sewing projects fabric book covers bible covers diy handbag patch quilt journal covers book cover design i will create a beautiful bible cover, just for you, using your choice from my high quality cotton fabrics by popular designers. How to make a book cover with handles and a zip duration. Available in over 60 beautiful fabric print patterns and 5 versatile sizes. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. My first sewing diy journal cover with easy tutorial. Whether youre wanting to make a cover for a much loved book that is getting a little worn from being read over and over again or to protect a favorite inspirational book, this basic tutorial can be used to make a fabric cover for them. A wide variety of book cover with handles options are available to you, such as usage, inner pages, and plastic type.
As an option, you can choose fabric handles to be added to your gotcha covered cloth book cover. Stand the book cover on a piece of paper and draw a triangle around it. Directions to make your own pattern for any book are included. One of a kind your choice of by charmdesignsewn in bookmark and extra slots on the side link is to a sold item on etsyi would remove the cross and make it teacher themed for lesson planning bookfabric book cover with handles, pockets and page mark fabric book covers are a quick, easy sew project that can be completed in about an hour. Protecting your book with a fabric cover will ensure your muchloved treasure is safe and looking good for many years ahead. Gotcha covered cloth book covers are not suitable for school textbooks or binders.
But fabric covered books are pretty, cheap decor pieces that you can disperse throughout your home. Its great for those who need to be creative with their covers for school books, notebooks or even novels. Our foamlined fabric book covers protect your books and your reading privacy, and are easy to hold for readers with multiple sclerosis, arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Aug 03, 2015 the first thing you need to make fabric book covers is obviously the fabric its the perfect thing for a fabric remnant thats not big enough for making a pillow but you love enough to put on display. Learn how to sew this cute book carrying case with handles. A fabric book cover is a fun sewing project and this tutorial will show you how to make one with pockets and handles that closes with a zipper.
Jul 06, 2017 making your own fabric book cover is a super quick easy project. Reuse your favorite fabric to cover and protect a book using the instructions offered. How to make a quilted bible cover a shabby fabrics sewing. They protected the book, kept your place with a ribbon, and had a handle for hanging the book from the doorknob, the bedpost, or the nightstand drawer, just before you turn out the light. It makes a perfect bible cover and will work for any other special books that someone carries often. Sew a book cover tote for your bible, scriptures, or another favorite book.
Composition books are a staple in back to school supplies, but disguise them in pretty fabric and they can infiltrate other areas in. With useful handles, you can tote around your favorite book easily. Mar 26, 2018 nine of the best free sewing tutorials for sewing notebooks, journals and simple book covers. Watch this tutorial to learn how to make a cover for your bible. About 14% of these are book cover, 3% are notebooks. How to make a personalized notebook cover for back to school. These fabric book covers are very nice gifts that are. How to sew a book cover that fits more than just one book. This is how i made a bible cover out of fabric, batting, and a zipper for my son. Do the same thing to other side, be sure cover is in the right place. Get the best deals on book covers when you shop the largest online selection at.
So together we decided a pencil bag together with a fabric book cover would be great. Im using these dmc threads, which i showed you on friday. Its the easiest tutorial i stumbled upon and now im sharing it with you. Find the method, style and skill level you want from this free sewing video series we have curated for you.
Aug, 2014 fold the two ends where they will fold over the book ends and sew a 14 inch hem. To sew on handles, take one piece of cut fabric and wrap around book, with flap tucked. Sew a custom bible cover with handles and a zipper b4 and. Plus, textbook cover designs are usually utilitarian at best, and ugly at worst. Some with extra pockets, and other projects can be accomplished by a beginner sewer. Fabric book covers are awesome gifts because they can be personalized to the tastes of each individual. Diy book cover clutch and bag the perfect gift idea for. All book cover patterns available for closeout priced at up to 33% off. Jul 29, 20 some of you may wonder why covering books with fabric is necessary. Fold the two ends where they will fold over the book ends and sew a 14 inch hem. Hi, does anyone know of a pattern for a book cover made from fabric or of a tutorial on doing it. Shop purse handles for creating custom handbags at joanns.
Craft project make your own fabric covered drawer pulls. Im using this cross, grapes and wheat embroidery pattern for the cover of the book the ground fabric is linen cambric, which is backed with a high quality white cotton muslin southern belle muslin. Get the best deals on vera bradley book covers when you shop the largest online selection at. Jul 07, 2008 it might take more than one attempt to get the fabric to stay down. Stretchable jumbo book covers 7 pack individual colors book suits fits hardcover textbooks up to 9. Next, youll make the two flaps for the book covers to slip in. A book bag fabric book cover with handles fast and. Fabric soft book cover with sewn in book marker black 6 pack stretchable washable reusable durable for hard book cover 3.
These book covers are made from fabric prints that are no longer available to us for purchase. Glittering bazaar fabric novel book sleeve cover, case for paperback story books, pattern african womens, 6 x 8 planner protector. This makes for a quick, easy and fun little project, great for gifts or to give a bit of flare to books you might already have. Vintage vera bradley red leaf book cover 5 x 7 rare retired. The handles make it so easy for a little one to carry their own bible. See more ideas about fabric book covers, fabric journals and handmade books. Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book covers. Screw your knobs back on your dresser, and thats a wrap.
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