How to Make a Leather Bible Cover - Book Slip on Cover

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

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[@SandcastleDreams]

Awesome tutorial! But my Bible is beyond that. I need it rebound as sections of pages came unglued from the binding. I'm thinking of getting a press and regluing the spine to see if I can save it.

[@territhreet]

What a wonderful talent God has given yall. 💖

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Thank You!

[@maryseaman312]

My husband and I bought matching Bible covers in 1983, made the same way you showed us how to do in this video! Having ruined Bible spines by using the more "modern" carrier-type Bible covers, I have looked and looked to find the more practical leather covers that we bought when we were first married - - alas! They have quit making them. NO PROBLEM! God sent you and your husband to provide me all the information I needed to make Bible covers for my family and friends who have asked over the last almost forty years where they could obtain them. I am feeling VERY blessed right now, I can tell you!!! Thank you!

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Oh my goodness, I love you sharing that! In fact, I have my Bible on my work table this week, I need one now! I want some designs on mine, so it should be fun to come up with something! Thanks again! God Bless, Ross and Kara

[@maryseaman312]

@@DIYOnTheHouse The design on our Bibles is a very simple leather cross, stitched on. It is 3" tall by 2.25" wide and set above the mid-point of the cover, just before a leather strap - - 1 3/8" wide - - so the Bible closes with a snap. That cover has served us very well. But, I notice you are much more artistic than that. (We have had our Bibles covered with those covers for more than forty years - - MY! Time flies when one is having fun, doesn't it?😊

[@maryseaman312]

I also appreciate very much your extra effort in including many who do not have access to all the tools that are "ideal" for the job - - that makes for a very thorough teacher. I have also enjoyed your weaving videos. Your effort has afforded me many contented hours of productivity along with prayer and meditation as I work. What a blessing you have been and are.

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Appreciate that!! If you want to email me pictures of your projects, I would love to see them [e-mail]. Blessings!

[@kreepingmold437]

Thank you for this video you made,...this is exactly what ive been wanting to do to my bible and shows exactly how to do it. I cant wait to get started on it🤩...God bless,..

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

You are so welcome! God bless you too.

[@maryquilter4154]

Thank you for sharing your “how-to” on making a cover for a book. Very easy to follow your steps! I will have to check out some leather at H.L. to make one for my yearly church missal. Again thank you! 🥰

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Wonderful!! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@lizworkman9967]

Beautiful! I made mine out of material but I will be trying this. Thanks!

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Wonderful!

[@BilliesCraftRoom]

great project i would use waxed paper to wrap the bible in because baking parchment could absorb the dampness and transfer back to the bible

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

That is true! Waxed paper would have been better - thanks for the tip!

[@Brandyp2010]

You are outstanding... Most people on KZbin doesn't go into detail like you... They speed up their video on the measurements and precise dimensions... They skip all precise details....

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Thank you so much 😀!

[@Brandyp2010]

@@DIYOnTheHouse You are so, so welcome 🙏

[@doralevitt2879]

Wow- a lot of work but it came out beautiful, I also love your bible cover as well- happy new year and God bless you from NYC!! 🤗💖🌹🎉🎆🗽

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Thank you! You too!

[@psychedelicpython]

I have a few different old missal that are different sizes and the covers are getting worn out from handling them. Most of the missal covers sold online are too big so I decided to look into how make protective covers on own.

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

This would be a good option for you!

[@derrickarbiol6611]

Hello is there any other to make the sleeves. I don't have a sawing machine.😊

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Absolutely! There are the punch tools that you use, then hand stitch. Here is a set that amazon has www.godaddy.com/help/access-another-persons-account-as-a-delegate-12373 I show how to in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHTSh5yvfN-ngbcsi=VqyA9MnRPszRTQ_b

[@derrickarbiol6611]

@@DIYOnTheHouse thank you so much 🙏

[@michaelbooher612]

Thanx Yeah I am doing one too Hmmm Thank you so much Yours looks great.

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Have fun, and thanks for watching.

[@kobusschoeman251]

Great cover well done

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@richBev77]

Beautiful job. I'm going to do one.

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Have fun! We love our!

[@sharibruce7769]

Is the contact cement necessary? Could I use more clips on the edge before sewing? What about staining before sewing?

[@howmanyful]

I do a lot of bags and wallets. I always stain before using any other chemicals or adhesives. (Contact cement, tokonole, resolene, top coat, etc.

[@Innessofficial]

Just wondering..why do the sheep leather bibles are always pained black? The neutral bege color is so beautiful,what would you recommend putting on top of the material if I m not planning to dye it? ❤

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

It is totally your preference!! They are beautiful.

[@louiseswart1315]

Would it have helped if one scored two lines the width of the thickness of the Bible on the inside of the cover?

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Maybe, if your leather is really thick. If you have thin leather, I don't think it is necessary to score it.

[@bobbycrunk1768]

Looks very good nice job

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Thanks 👍

[@wetlandweasel]

How did you go about adding stitches to the edge of the cover?

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

I show the sewing at 6:35 in the video.

[@wetlandweasel]

@@DIYOnTheHouse Thank you, I will check it out again. I am sorry I missed it the first time around.

[@johanoosthuizen4899]

Very ,very nice

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Thanks a lot!!

[@thewisceeeggg1624]

The cover looks smart 🤓. Are you going to engrave. "Holy Bible" on the front?

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Ross wanted it left blank. But that would be a great idea.

[@laurascott734]

It's a Beautiful job..by the way..I have a family member you favor so much! Her name is Jana..she is Beautiful just like you!

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Thank you so much! You made my day!

[@modeliversllc6457]

Nice😀

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Thank you!

[@cleanclin3294]

Good 🎉 luck

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Thanks

[@jimamccracken5783]

Nice video but at the bottom of the cover the stiching looks really bad. Other wise great job.

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Thanks for the comment

[@yaroslavyefymets2181]

Miss are u believer?

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Yes I am!