Its a great back to school project, but you can also use it to add color and pattern to books on a. Then unzip the zipper and turn so that you can sew the zipper one half side at a time around the perimeter of the fabric, being sure to sew a bit outside of the previous stitching so that it will not show on the outside. Let this fun tutorial teach you how to make a fabric book cover. Using your sewing machines zipper foot, baste the zipper to the quilted piece 14 from the edge. Sew a custom bible cover with handles and a zipper b4 and. Slip on bible cover leather zippered for regular sized bible. Stitch on binding along the top full width of the exterior pocket. Clear vinyl zip pocket for the snappy composition book. Dec 02, 20 fabric book cover tutorial i decided that i am going to include quite a few handmade gifts for christmas this year, so i have been very busy sewing cute and fun items. How to make a book cover with handles and a zip simplesewing. I used a fabric covered button because i think it looks smart but you could use a plain button. Sandwich the zipper between these two layers of fabric with the end of the zipper peeking out. You can also follow the written instructions for this project.
Using the instructions you can learn how to make a fabric book cover to suit any size book, and youll also learn. Gleaf bible cover casebook cover floral pattern with handle fits for standard size bible, 10x7. Kittrich stretchable jumbo book cover fits books up to 8 x 10 lot of 2 new. Your books will stay protected from the constant ins and outs of lockers and backpacks.
Pin the edges together, that will help to sew a straight line and sew around the edges. How to make a handbag style cover for a book, with a zipper. In the hoop large composition note book cover embroidery. Open the zipper and pin it face down around the curved edge of a quilted piece. Flip inside out, press, and sew to the top of the quilted cover piece. This listing is for a downloadable pdf sewing pattern that will allow you to make your own bible cover for large or medium sized bibles.
It also works great as a simple, lined pouch for your journal, pen or crafting supplies. May 03, 2017 first, unzip the zipper at least half way. Place the fabric edge of the vinyl piece over the left side of the zipper, with the fabric edge close to the. Notebooks and journals make thoughtful gifts for others and for yourself.
How to make a zippered pillow cover tutorial for beginners. How to make your own book cover with a zipper ehow book. Make a pattern for the book cover by folding a medium to heavyweight piece of paper around the existing cover of the closed book. Aug 15, 2018 wikihow is a wiki, similar to wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are cowritten by multiple authors. Directions to make your own pattern for any book are included make a paper pattern and cutting the fabric. Mark the zipper 9 from the sewn edge of the zipper tab. To create this article, volunteer authors worked to edit and improve it over time. Premium quality biblebook cover our bible case is made of high quality leather,the pattern is made by a hot silver process on the front,the bible cover handle is reinforced with double leather,the main body of the book cover is connected to the handle with a metal ring,each part is finely sewn with a tough polyester thread. I made this notebook cover following by small means tutorial. Cover these boards with a large piece of fabric backed with fusible heat n bond. Sew the second zipper tab around the end, just as you did for the first zipper tab. This pattern allows you to make bible covers for large and medium sized bibles. It holds a large composition note book that measures 9.
Its a great introduction to art quilting, and a even a good beginner sewing project for kids or people just starting to sew. Sew across the width of zipper piece, then clip the ends of the zipper near the. A bible cover will not be mailed to you by purchasing this listing. Go back to your machine, put your regular foot back on and sew the remaining edges with a 12 inch seam allowance, cutting across diagonally at the corners. With the book closed, measure the distance from the outer edge of one cover, around the book to the outer edge of the other cover. You need two pieces of fabric long enough to sew onto the zipper. Sew a zipping book cover with handle and pockets free pattern and instructions.
Zippered bible cover sewing pattern, diy with images. Book covers help protect any book you wish to put in it. The pdf pattern is available for instant download once your payment has processed. And, im sharing the free snappy composition book cover free pattern and tutorial with you. Then open the zipper and repeat with the other side. The ereader cover can be made with our easy and free sewing pattern, which will teach you how to install a simple zipper in a fullylined pouch. This book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book, journal, or binder. My children love to carry it from the van to church. If you dont have a specific book to measure, the cover shown is approximately 12 inches by 9 inches, a size to fit many paperbacks.
With useful handles, you can tote around your favorite book easily. Fabric book cover with handles and zipper the spruce crafts. Place that large piece of fabric in the inside of the book as shown below. It has an inside zippered pocket, slots for business cards and 2 additional pockets. Lay your pillow cover out again, good sides facing in, line up the remaining edges, and pin in place. Use this free pattern to sew a zipping fabric book cover with handles. Glue fabriccovered cardboard to the bottom, side and top of the book cover. Trust your bible to a darling canvas cover with wrap zipper closure and spine handle. Upcycled zippered book clutch free sewing tutorial with see kate sew this free sewing tutorial demonstrates how to make a clutch bag using a hard cover book, some fabric, and a zipper. Determine the depth of each tier divide your total finished length by 3 for 3 tiers. My husbands grandma was a greeley, btw i was able to find the instructions on a history saved site. Fabric book cover tutorial i decided that i am going to include quite a few handmade gifts for christmas this year, so i have been very busy sewing cute and fun items.
Measure the width of the book s empty spine and a space the same width between the kraft board pieces, about 1. Sew a custom bible cover with handles and a zipper b4. Make your own bible cover sewing tutorial bible covers, bible. Then unzip the zipper and turn so that you can sew the zipper one half side at a time around the perimeter of the fabric, being sure to sew a bit outside of. Just follow your instruction book that comes with your machine if you do it the first time step six. If your notebook is not in a5 size, measure the width around and height. This cover fits the regular size bible published by the watchtower society. Each of these six free fabric notebook and journal cover tutorials is quite different in style and flavor. Zippered bible cover sewing pattern, diy bible covers. Plus, text book cover designs are usually utilitarian at best, and ugly at worst. Sew down your one side of the zipper, backstitching at the beginning and the end.
Mix epoxy and use a paintbrush to apply it to the dring fabric. The pdf pattern is available for instant download once your. Made to fit the new revised grey new world translation that measures. Keep papers you use with that book stored with your book inside your book cover, and they will be there whenever you need them without having to search high and low for them. A front zipper pocket offers space for lips gloss, your phone, keys.
Quilted book cover tutorial on the trail creations. Turn an old book into a clutch for your belongings. First i prepared my zipper by sewing material around it. And if you add a handmade cover, it makes the gift all the more personal and special. Feb 4, 2017 this listing is for a downloadable pdf sewing pattern, not a finished product. 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. Quilted book cover tutorial steps this is a really easy project that is great for using up those small scraps that you cant bear to throw away. How to make your own book cover with a zipper ehow. Make sure the zipper is unzipped at least half way. I love book cover art and i think its a great way to get your creative juices flowing. Bible cover black faux alligator vegan leather large holy book case cross zipper.
This fabric book cover tutorial also comprises the method on how to measure your book and calculate your own dimension according to your book size. Jan 14, 2017 how to make a handbag style cover for a book, with a zipper. Because most of my family live 100s to s of kilometers away, and because we wont be seeing them, i wanted to get it done as soon as possible to make sure it gets to their. Fabric book cover tutorial how to sew craft passion. Aug 01, 2010 click the picture to download the pattern. Glue into back binding of book at the top and bottom. 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. Add 1 12 inches to this measurement 1 inch for seam allowances and 12 inch for ease. While the book is drying, create the zipper insert. Snappy composition book cover fabric covered notebook. A beautiful handmade bible cover made with fitting the brand new 20 new nwt grey bible in mind.
Jumbo book sox stretchable fabric book cover 9 x 11 black. Its much nicer to look at a cool design or elegant print than to look at a dull book cover. Determine your favorite position for the cover and top of the cover. Sew the fabricbound edge of the vinyl to the zipper. Start by placing the raw edge of the binding to the raw edge of the pocket and stitch it into place.
If youd like to add a few different things to your book cover like a ruffle, some applique, button closure, chevron pattern with your fabric scraps there are a few more tutorials rounded up just for you. Covers that have zippers also help to keep all sorts of papers neatly organized and inside the book. Make 18 clips in the zipper tape to help it lay flat around the curve. If youre looking for fabric book cover patterns, check out this video tutorial by maureen wilson. The book cover can be customfit to any size of book, so the first step is to take three measurements. Make a custom cover to fit a beloved book or to wrap a gift book for someone special. This secret of this quilted book cover is a zippered pocket thats perfect for holding pens and pencils. It makes a perfect bible cover and will work for any other special books that someone carries often. Flip over top and side flaps to finish your book cover. The pretty quilted ipad case free pattern sewcanshe. The zippered pocket, which ends up on the inside front of the cover, is stitched first then added in as the cover is made. Not only that you can use this pattern and tutorial for literally any book size, now you are able to sew in 2 options with a slight adaptation, fitted width cover or flexiwidth cover.
Zippered book cover tutorial with images book cover diy, fabric. Sandwich the zipper between these two layers of fabric with the end. Notebook cover sewing pattern craft passion free craft. How to make a book cover with handles and a zip youtube. Upcycled zippered book clutch free sewing tutorial. Also, instead of an elastic band you could use a ribbon, in which case it would need to be stitch to both sides of the cover.
Bible cover pattern sewing pattern tutorial handle bible cover, journal cover lace detail. Pin the zipper piece and the quilted cover piece together, right sides facing, matching centers. This listing is for a downloadable pdf sewing pattern that will allow you to make your own bible cover for large. Easy diy zippered pillow cover tutorial for begginers. Sew inner cover flaps and a pocket piece to the inside of the quilted cover piece. Reuse your favorite fabric to cover and protect a book using the. Jul 06, 2017 this book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book, journal, or binder. Gleaf bible cover case book cover floral pattern with handle fits for standard size bible, 10x7. To keep a nice book nice, and to disguise one thats been defaced, sew a simple fabric book cover. How to make a reversible fabric book cover easy sewing for.