Here is the little quilted paperback book cover that i did this morning. 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. I have looked at about a dozen different directions on the web for ways to make a quilted cover for a book. Crazyquilted book cover, part i yesterdays thimble.
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. Very stretchy, fits most hardcover books, not paperback. Fabric book covers paperback book cover protect your books. This beautiful keepsake book cover has been meticulously crafted and sewn, using a base fabric of handmade merino wool felt and other fibres. Fabric book cover after completing this project, you will have a fabric cover for a standard paperback book. Before you sew the opening closed, try it on your book to make sure it fits the way you. If you chose a brightlyflowered book as i did and wanted to cover it with lightcolored fabric, youll still see those bright flowers on the top. This particular book cover was made with pre quilted fabric, a button closure, and a standard paperback book, but could easily be adapted to use non quilted fabric either layered with batting or not, a velcro closure, and. Im making one for a textbook, but you can use in on any hardcover book, journal, or binder. Combine fun quilting fabrics in a sweet cover for a book or journal. If youre looking for fabric book cover patterns, check out this video tutorial.
On the exterior, two straps create handles for hanging the cover. Get everything cut in the beginning then it goes together pretty quickly. This particular book cover was made with prequilted fabric, a button closure, and a standard. Here is my mini tutorial based on a compilation of what i have seen. Our foamlined fabric book covers protect your books. As an option, you can choose fabric handles to be added to your gotcha covered cloth book cover. Id recommend a minimum of three different fabrics, but no more than five. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Sometimes hard to put on large books like textbooks, and when closed will leave them slightly propped up.
Poke out the covers using a point turner, push out the seams and give the book cover a light pressing. Quilted book cover tutorial book quilt, fabric book. A few easytosew components come together to make the cover. So, i finally make a video to teach you guys how to make a fabric book cover. This is a great example of how you can stick your random ufo quilt blocks into the outside of the fabric book cover. Add a quilted fabric touch to binders, scrapbooks, journals and more by jake finch. Packham from where women cook, demonstrates how to make book covers from riley blake fabrics. Its a great introduction to art quilting, and a even a good beginner. Quilted romance,snug small book cover with attached bookmark,carry handles,for book up to 6. Porta livro a paperback cover made in pretty pastel checked fabric fabric crafts, sewing. Make offer vera bradley fabric book cover peacock floral paisley blue green retired new vera bradley book cover rare vintage green golf 5x7. Notebooks and journals make thoughtful gifts for others and for yourself. Quilted paperback book cover part 3 to close your opening, you are going to fold your fabric to the inside of the cover so that the folded edges are facing out. Fabric book covers for paperback novels cloth book.
With useful handles, you can tote around your favorite book easily. The original cloth book cover was designed for readers of romance novels who wanted to preserve their reading privacy. How to make a fabric book cover in 3 minutes japanese style. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. And theres even a book cover designed with a carrying handle. One contained the bible, the other walt whitmans leaves of grass. Quilted book cover tutorial fabric book covers, book.
Its a great introduction to art quilting, and a even a good beginner sewing project for kids or people just starting to sew. For a discussion of how to pair fabrics according to color, texture, and. Gotcha covered cloth book covers are not suitable for school. All book cover patterns available in the standard paperback novel mass market size. Quilted large paperback or hardcover book cover up to 8. Cindys guest, jo packham from where women cook, demonstrates how to make book covers from riley blake fabrics. The top and bottom edges of the book will show, inside the flaps. And, of course, the main benefit of making your own book cover is being able to customize it. These beautiful, longwearing fabric book covers are. See more ideas about fabric book covers, fabric and sewing projects. I would suggest auditioning the fabric if you have specific blocks that you want in the. Fabric novel book sleeve for adult, books cover for paperback, cute cats pattern, washable book protector padded case for novel 5.
On the interior, it includes a ribbon bookmark and two sleeves to slide over the book s cover. Buy quilted covers and cosies love to sew by debbie shore isbn. Zipped fabric book cover with handles the spruce crafts. Today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners. Available in over 60 beautiful fabricprint patterns and 5 versatile sizes. Quilted book cover tutorial on the trail creations. Fabric book covers paperback book cover protect your. Gather a selection of scraps to use for the outer crazyquilt. Beginner quilting projects, beginner sewing projects, books and. 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. Lay your cover fabric on your batting and quilt if desired. The book cover can be customfit to any size of book, so the first step is to take three measurements. Check out our quilted book cover selection for the very best in unique or custom.
This is a great back to school project to beautify and protect all your. Bradley red coin book cover retired quilted cotton fabric. By contributing writer jasmine in the book large family logistics. Gotcha covered cloth book covers are not suitable for school textbooks or binders. Quilted book covers free sewing tutorial love to sew. Fabric wallet fabric bags easy sewing projects sewing crafts pre quilted fabric fabric. This book cover size is for the original mass marketsize paperback novel. And if you add a handmade cover, it makes the gift all the more personal and special. Padded book pouchfabric paperback book holderbook lover giftquilted. With the book closed, measure the distance from the outer edge of one cover, around. Let this fun tutorial teach you how to make a fabric book cover. Unfollow paperback book cover to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
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