Old fashioned paperback book cover crochet pattern. Cut fabric to your desired length and width, allowing for a halfinch seam allowance on all sides. Id recommend a minimum of three different fabrics, but no more than five. 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. If you want to protect the books you love, why not sew a linen book cover. No design skills needed and no need to download any extra software since its all done from your browser. An eyecatching design can make the difference between a book that sells and one that stalls, so dont let your future bestseller get passed over due to a soso cover design. Jumbo book sox stretchable fabric book cover 9 x 11 black. Make a pattern by laying the book, opened at center, on paper and tracing around it. My hexies fantasy is still going strong even after i have completed the modern hexagon flower quilt duvet cover for my daughter click the link for the pattern and tutorial, this time i sew up some fabric book covers with the 1. Each of these six free fabric notebook and journal cover tutorials is quite different in style and flavor.
Pin each edge as markers, use a hot iron and press, the crease will help you to match up the edges when you need to sew it down. The easiest way to do it is to wrap a piece of paper around the book, folding in flaps inside the cover. Over 90% of the paperback novels published will fit in this book cover. 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. Choose a color and cut a strip of paper that is wider than your numbered. One fat quarter or yardage of coordinating fabric for the lining. Mar 10, 2018 this free book cover template includes a full front and back cover for a paperback or softcover, including an adjustable spine. And, of course, the main benefit of making your own book cover is being able to customize it to the size of your book. Leave the cover plain or decorate it with some hand embroidery, machine embroidery, or even some english paper piecing. Kittrich stretchable jumbo book cover fits books up to 8 x 10 lot of 2 new. If you like a quilted book cover, there are a few projects within this free video series for you as well. Draw a line with your pencil across the bag, where the top and bottom of the book are. Sew a bag sew a zipping book cover with handle and pockets free pattern and instructions.
For larger books, you will need to tape a couple of pieces of paper together, or use something larger, even. Crazyquilted book cover, part i yesterdays thimble. Old fashioned paperback book cover a free pattern perfect for gift giving to book lovers click to tweet book cover. Add an additional two inches in length for each pocket, that will be created at both ends of the cover. Apr 05, 2017 as part of the island batik ambassador program, i was challenged in march to make a mini quilt using paper piecing or foundation piecing. This pattern is for a5 size notebook, if you have other sizes, dont worry, you can still adapt to this notebook cover pattern or you can make a nonsewup back cover with a strap for adjustment to suit different width. So today i thought of showing you exactly how i made the fabric book cover. Aug 01, 2010 this pattern is for a5 size notebook, if you have other sizes, dont worry, you can still adapt to this notebook cover pattern or you can make a nonsewup back cover with a strap for adjustment to suit different width. One fat quarter or yardage of main fabric for outside of cover. But it took me a while longer to figure out how to customize your front cover into a full print cover for createspace or other pod providers. I got a little carried away and turned my paper pieced block into a quilted cover for a composition notebook and havent looked back since. Allow about two inches at top, bottom and both ends to. Place the 2 large pieces right sides together, and pin them.
Bible cover made with modified tutorial pattern linked to picture. Bible cover w handles dandelion field in mist mas sewing hacks, sewing crafts, sewing projects, bible bag, bible cases, fabric book covers, diary covers, kindle cover, pouch tutorial. Measure the book use this free pattern to sew a zipping fabric book cover with handles. Directions to make your own pattern for any book are included. Canvas book cover maker makes designing book covers amazingly simple even for nondesigners. This is the iris folding pattern that i am using for this project. How to make paper book covers create a new look for school books and your personal library by making book covers from decorative paper or wrapping paper. Pattern paper from the beginning seamstress to fashion auteurs, designers of every level rely on pattern paper to artfully draft patterns before fabrics are cut and sewn together.
Aug 15, 2018 wikihow is a wiki, similar to wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are cowritten by multiple authors. This alphabet writing practice fabric called bee backgrounds pattern c6388 by lori holt of bee in my bonnet for riley blake designs was used for both the outside and lining of the. With useful handles, you can tote around your favorite book easily. Its academic premium jumbo book cover xxl color gray. Bible cover tutorial bible covers, bible bag, sewing. Year after year, i would wrestle with school textbooks as i tried to wrap them in paper. It really couldnt get any easier to design the book cover youre after. You can decorate and personalize the cover with tooling and stamping or leave it unadorned. As part of the island batik ambassador program, i was challenged in march to make a mini quilt using paper piecing or foundation piecing. Remove the book from the bag and then fold the top and bottom of the bag where the pencil marks are. Quilted book cover tutorial on the trail creations.
I love that this pattern is so simple and turns out nicer than many of the more complicated. This will be the zippered portion that wraps around the front of the book. Fabric book covers for paperback novels cloth book. Let this fun tutorial teach you how to make a fabric book cover.
My butcher paper came from a roll of drawing paper the kids use for coloring. Your full print cover will only be as good as your front cover. Gather a selection of scraps to use for the outer crazyquilt. But now you want to make a full print cover for createspace or lightning source, or others. From basic office supplies, such as printer paper and labels, to office equipment, like file cabinets and stylish office furniture, office depot and officemax have the office products you need to get the job done. You can either glue the cloth directly on top or make a pocket cover. Simply love how they turn out, be it a full hexagon quilt version or a hexagon flower applique patchwork. Clean and durable, our pattern paper features markings that make it easy to draw out your patterns and keep them even. Now that your new book cover is finished, its time to sit and have a tea. Learn how to turn a brown paper shopping bag into a book cover. Be sure to make your own now and make it for a special someone.
Our cover is fully lined, with pockets that slip over the front and back of your book. Utilize our custom online printing and it services for small. From basic office supplies such as printer paper and labels to office equipment like file cabinets and stylish office furniture, office depot and officemax have the office products you need to get the job done. Super simple to customize with your own sizing and design, this book cover template is the perfect canvas for creating your own printready layout. Usually the piece that has one side glued to the book cover, the other end to the book signatures. Cut out the pattern pieces using the dimensions you just calculated. This book cover size is for the original mass marketsize paperback novel. Reuse your favorite fabric to cover and protect a book using the. Make sure it sells out by creating an awesome cover design.
Aug 03, 2015 the last step is to create pockets that the book cover can fit into on both ends to keep it in place. Pattern easy cork or leat her notebook cover you can make this project with any fabric that you can cut and leave raw that includes cork fabric, leather, vinyl, and wool. Now that ive discovered this easy trick, i wonder why i wasted my time with paper. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover the. Standard paperback novel book covers paperback book cover. Design book covers with canvas free book cover maker. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover the quilt. And theres even a book cover designed with a carrying handle. Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book.
Ideally youve already finished a book cover youre happy with, converted it to a jpg and used it to sell your ebook. Here is an easy and quick way to make a book cover. Save on printer ink and toner to keep your office efficient and productive. Jul 26, 2019 close the book and crease the other end of the paper where the edge of back cover meets it. The last step is to create pockets that the book cover can fit into on both ends to keep it in place. With placeits brand new book cover maker you can now take control and create your own book cover design. This book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book, journal, or binder. Covering a book with paper protects the hardcover from wear and tear. 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. You dont need to measure anything, just eyeball it.
This free book cover template includes a full front and back cover for a paperback or softcover, including an adjustable spine. Make the flaps approximately half of the width of your book. Paper bookbinding material 101 bookbinding workshop singapore. Even though weve all been told since childhood to never judge a book by its cover, the fact is that book cover design does attract readers. Old fashioned paperback book cover crochet pattern oombawka. The recently introduced premium paperback novel books are 12 too tall to fit in this book cover size. So together we decided a pencil bag together with a fabric book cover would be great. And if you add a handmade cover, it makes the gift all the more personal and special. One fat quarter or yardage of a second coordinating fabric for the flaps. Read further for more info about how to sew this notebook cover. For a discussion of how to pair fabrics according to color, texture, and print, check out.
You can also follow the written instructions for this project. How to make a reversible fabric book cover easy sewing for. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Dec 02, 20 turn the cover right sides out and place the book inside the cover, fold the edges over the book. Canvas free book cover maker is ridiculously easy to use even for the novice or notsotechsavvy writer. If you just dont like to use plastic wrap or fabric covers to cover your books, then a paper bag is a great alternative, and is. Book cover free crochet pattern nickis homemade crafts. Design book cover for free with online templates adobe spark.
Some with extra pockets, and other projects can be accomplished by a beginner sewer. These two methods are outlined below including diagrams. These videos cover book styles such as notebook, spiralbound books, journals, etc. Aug 14, 2015 protect books by using paper bags as book covers. To create this article, volunteer authors worked to edit and improve it over time. Paper bookbinding material 101 bookbinding workshop. This free crochet pattern is for a book cover which is ideal for bibles, other books or even an ideal hiding spot. Close the book and crease the other end of the paper where the edge of back cover meets it. At the end of 20 i put out a package of diy book cover templates in microsoft word and revolutionized publishing with a howto guide to designing amazing book covers in an easy to use program youre already familiar with. Decorate your book cover for a pretty, practical alternative to storebought. Add a teacher note to share how you incorporated it into your lesson.
If you are not fussy, just use the regular white copier paper that you used for for book signatures. Composition book makeover, duck tape art portfolio. They protect books from wear and tear and give kids canvases to express themselves. Jul 14, 2011 if you want to protect the books you love, why not sew a linen book cover. If youre looking for fabric book cover patterns, check out this video tutorial by maureen wilson. The skipped 3 chs count as 1 sk ch, 1 ch1sp and 1 turning ch. Mark the larger pattern piece 12 inch into the spine area from one side. If this is a oneshot deal, you can save time by drawing your pattern directly on the unbleached muslin youll be using for the mockup. Stickers or labels can be used as the binding and gives you a place to add a title.
Make a leather cover for your favorite book or to give as a gift to someone special. Oct 25, 2018 insert the book into the fabric book cover. It fits nicely on a bookshelf without someone noticing really quickly that it is not a real book. If you plan to sew more than one book cover, use pattern drafting material to draw your pattern pieces. Youve done the hard work and created an amazing book. Its a great back to school project, but you can also use it to add color and pattern to books on a. Fabric book cover tutorial how to sew craft passion. 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.
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