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