Sew a Book Cover that Will Magically Adjust to All of Your Books!
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
- I hate when I make a book cover but the next book in the series is too think or too thin! In this video, I will be show your how to sew Sew a Book Cover that Will Magically Adjust to All of Your Books!
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Great, loved sewing this for my granddaughter.
I bought an adjustable fabric book cover yeeeeaaars ago and it just lived on one of my books. I thought to use it for another book I got recently but it's just a teeny bit too short! I was about tearing my hair out trying to figure out how to calculate the measurements I'd need before finding your video :D Thank you so much! You make it so easy to understand!
By far the best tutorial on UA-cam, and I have watched a few now.
Thank you!
Love this!
Very nice!!!!
Very cute! Love your style!
Thank you!
That was a great tutorial!! Love the fabric!
Thank you! Isn’t it a fun fabric? I’ve had the scraps forever leftover from a dress I made my daughter. Fabric hoarding can be helpful sometimes!
Thank you! Best tutorial for book cover!
You’re very welcome! 🥰 Sorry for the ridiculously slow response!
Such a perfect idea. Thank you!!!
You’re very welcome! 😄
Awesome, and so well explained. Thanks so much for posting. 👍🌼
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Genius!
Awesome!
It’s pretty tricky ;-)
Thank you so much 😊❤
You’re very welcome!
New sub here! Thank you for your easy to follow instructions.
You’re welcome! 🥰
Whenever I get to progress in my sewing techniques and skills, I might and/or definitely will make this. The only adjustment I might add on to it is a handle for carrying the book around.
A strap would be an excellent addition!
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Ok, no joke, I have been trying to find one of these or figure out how to make one for ages. You are amazing, thank you so much. Love your videos. Xx
Aww!! Yay! I’m glad I can oblige! I can’t wait to see what you make!!
@@TheLiterarySewist It took five months but I finally got around to making this 🥳 I didn't top stitch the rectangular flap down though, I just top stitched around the edge of the whole project to close the opening and then pressed the flap so that it was reversible because i couldnt make up my mind as to fabric I wanted on the outside 😂
Hi very clever you good instructions great idea thank you so much I will do the same Anna
Thank you! I can’t wait to see yours!
made this on this snowy morning in the uk :)
Perfect excuse for sewing pretty happy things!
@@TheLiterarySewist I tagged you on Instagram :)
Thanks for sharing! This worked really well.
My only suggestion for change would be a little more height added to main fabrics as the book is a bit of a struggle to get in the pocket once sewn down.
This is a great tutorial and I love that I won't be leaving finger marks on my books anymore!
Ha! Finger marks is such a struggle! And good thinking for the extra space. I know I tend to sew with a small seam allowance and not everyone prefers that, so always feel free to adjust to your own preferences.
I'm going to try this again. I don't know what I did wrong but even my smallest book was too big for my cover. Your tutorial is amazing by the way. ❤
Oh no! Were you able to figure it out? Or is there some additional guidance I can help with? My notifications on these videos didn’t go through so I’m just now seeing them as I manually look.
It was a measuring issue and a patience issue. I didn't add the 1/2 inch on the long side.
Okay I'm going to ask you because I CANNOT find this anywhere else! Your channel seems like the right type of place to be asking this question and I'm truly hoping this is legible!
If one is using a fabric or material such as a stretch faux leather (for example) to cover a book when bookbinding from scratch (or even as an afterthought) how would one go about covering a book that has a circle hole cut-out in the front cover please?
I understand that there's a certain amount of cutting-in triangles to get the fabric to fit through the hole to the back without gathering but how does one stop there being gaps where the triangle fabric cutout sections are visible and showing on the lip of the circle cutout?
this has been doing my head in!
THANK YOU SO MUCH IN ADVANCE !
I apologize for such a late reply to your question. I haven't been working on the channel due to some major career changes. So if I am beyond, late, I am super sorry! I'm going to try to explain, but it probably needs a video to better visualize. I would first cover like normal. Poke a hold in the center of the circle, the mark quarter points around the circumference of the circle. Cut straight lines down from the center toward each of the four quarter marks, but stay away from the actual edge. You'll trim down the triangles created leaving enough room to put down on the back side of the circle. Clip down around the edges in little triangles to eliminate the bulk. Repeat until everything lays nicely. I hope this makes sense! I've added it to my tutorial ideas list, so I can make a visual for it in the future.
Muy bonita la funda, la acabo de encontrar, muchas gracias, por cierto de donde es esa plancha?
You’re very welcome! 🥰 I use the Cricket Easy Press in this video. amzn.to/3lAKz4G
will this work for paper backs too?
My tablet is ruined but you gave me a great idea. Thanks
Boo to the tablet but I’m glad I can still inspire!! 🥰
I’d love to try this I’m just having trouble visualizing where the perpendicular line from the length of the book is
Oh my gosh! I don’t know how I missed your question! I’m so sorry! Think of the perpendicular line as the spine of the book.
What kind of interface are you using here? I have the EZ-Steam one sided fusible web - will this work?
I used Fusible Fleece in the video but I’d also recommend a fusible woven like SF 101. The purpose is to give it more structure. I haven’t tried it with this but I have with others. Using a second layer of woven fabric and sewing it in could help as well.
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Think you'll end up making one!
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Hi, do you have a cover pattern that could fit 2 books?
I do not, but that is interesting! I’ll have to add that to my “great ideas” list!
Your press was very nice, what's the cost can we buy??
It’s a cricut easy press 2, the size I have runs about $127 on Amazon. amzn.to/3PouStV
Will this still work if I remove the interfacing?
It will. The interfacing provides more structure and using the fleece gives more padding, but it will still cover the book. If using a thinner fabric, expect it to be more floppy. I say go for it!
When I signed up for the newsletter, this pattern wasn't sent, it was a frog coin pouch, I'd like to make the book cover
Sorry about that! Can you send me an email at TheLiterarySewist@gmail.com and I’ll make sure to get the right one to you.
Do these work well for soft cover books? I only ever see people putting them on hard backs
I had someone else ask me about this so I gave it a try. It does work! However I would suggest not using the fusible fleece and just use a woven interfacing like SF101. Maybe even double layer that for more structure. I didn’t use it long term though so I’m not sure how well the corners will be protected.
I joined but do not see where I can get this pattern for the book cover. Help!
This one isn’t a downloadable pattern. The tutorial is only done through the video instructions.
Would this work for paperbacks?
I had someone else ask me about this so I gave it a try. It does work! However I would suggest not using the fusible fleece and just use a woven interfacing like SF101. Maybe even double layer that for more structure. I didn’t use it long term though so I’m not sure how well the corners will be protected.
I am sorry i really want to make this but the video is so so fast and ikeep backing up but cant follow it with th speed, is there any way i can slow the video down. Nancy
I believe when you’re watching, fb has a speed setting on the video itself. Look for the little wheel icon.
When you say "one cut," how much is that? 😅 I am the definition of novice with sewing, but I'd love to make this book cover for a friend.
One cut means one piece of fabric. I didn’t list sizes in the beginning because it varies based on the books. So you’ll need 1 piece of fabric for the outside, 1 for the inside, etc. Does that make more sense?
Such a great tutorial! I want to make one myself but O can’t quite figure out the measurement for the height 🙈
You drew a line at the height of the book and added seam allowance, so I guess you sew along the line of the actual book height?!? Wouldn’t that turn out to be a bit too small when you turn it?
Thanks in advance!
I just made this myself...I will be adding another 1/2 inch to the seam allowance for just this reason. It fits...just! So if just a bit more in height is added, it should solve the problem.
Sorry for the late response! I don’t get notifications on older videos for some reason. I had to rewatch because I wasn’t sure… and I don’t think I explained it super well. At 1:30, I mention to make the mark 1/2” further than the height mark. This is for the seam allowance. So since it’s sewn with a 1/4” SA it will make it snug right at the edge of the book. You can always make this bigger! And add more if you prefer a bigger SA.
1 inch from the line so you have half an inch in both sides.
Of course! Totally a personal preference! I just like my books to be nice and snug so they don't slide around on me. I'm a bit of a butter fingers.
I can’t download. I need case not frog 😂
There isn’t a download for the book cover because it doesn’t have locked in sizes. It’s a video tutorial only. Sorry for the confusion.
This is a great cover, however, I really wish when people post TUTORIAL videos, you slow it down. Y'all so fast and it's so frustrating having to pause, rewind, etc.
But do love this pattern
I’m sorry, I’ll keep that in mind going forward. I’m personally not a fan of “slow” videos so I try to keep the pacing more upbeat. I have actually slowed down since my first videos, but sometimes I need to reevaluate to make sure I’m helping the most people. I also do plan on written instructions for this one soon!
Can you please subtitle the measurements on your video for the book cover when you show ur cut outs of fabric pieces would very much appreciate it if it isn’t a inconvenience for you thank you
sans music would be nicer~🫧