How to Sew a Bible (or any book) cover!

Learn to sew a cover for any size Bible or book! This is a beginner friendly tutorial. If you make anything using my videos, I'd so love to see! And be sure and leave your suggestions for future videos here in the comments.
A few products I mentioned in the video:
Wonder Clips: amzn.to/2LB4xZM
Rotary Cutter and Mat set: amzn.to/2OdOGyx
Magnetic snaps: amzn.to/2JSJNYx
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and be sure and visit my blog for more sewing content and tutorials at www.pincutsewst...

[@rosefox6557]

I was searching for a book cover tutorial and your's popped up. Thank you so much for the very easy to follow instructions! I love the little handles. I made a Bible cover for a senior lady that lives in an assisted living facility and it turned out great. I used Velcro for the closure because I thought it would be easiest for her to manage. I'm excited to give it to her tomorrow!

[@PinCutSew]

That’s so sweet, Velcro is a great idea!

[@sharonwaldie7951]

This was by far the best video for a book cover. I have watched countless videos and either they talk a mile a minute, or the presenter doesn't talk at all and there is only awful music with finger pointing as to what you should be doing, etc Thank you for helping me to make an awesome Bible cover for my " sword".

[@PinCutSew]

Oh thank you for those kind words! So happy it was helpful for you 💕

[@tootieva63]

Just a little tip....It would be so much easier and cleaner if you place the flap magnet on BEFORE sewing into the cover back. That way, it's covered by the right side of the material. Be sure to add a small piece of interfacing or material so that the prongs do not cut into the outer fabric upon usage.

[@PinCutSew]

Yeah, that is an option, but the snap will be stronger if it’s through both layers, since it’s going to be pulled on over and over, I thought it might eventually tear through the fabric! I think that was my logic. Interfacing in the tab would help though 👍🏻

[@CarolineAnandSiddiqui]

A remote control pouch that can be hung beside the TV 💙 Love your videos. Was looking for a Bible 📖 cover. Love from India 🇮🇳

[@racheld.8364]

My girls are both receiving new Bibles for Christmas, and I am planning to make Bible covers for them each. Thank you for sharing. 🙂

[@auroratsukari1367]

Thanks for this! Was able to make two for my girls in under two hours!

[@lyndaking5921]

I have been looking for a good Bible cover tutorial. Thanks a lot.

[@PinCutSew]

So glad you found it useful! Cheers :)

[@imsewnavy]

You can use the bracket as a template to mark where the prongs go when applying the snap. 😊 Great project!

[@PinCutSew]

Yes, great tip!

[@JulieJSchmidt]

I know it is lazy, but after turning I just topstitch all the way around about 1/8" seam. I avoid hand needles if at all possibe. Loove this tutorial. Thank you!

[@PinCutSew]

That is definitely an option!

[@tlsnana9539]

I’m 3 years late, I know . . . I like your idea. I don’t think you’re lazy. I do think topstitching adds a nice “tailored” look. I’ll add an extra 1/4 inch to measurement to keep the original size though. How did yours turn out?

[@pamstrong8709]

Fabulous gift idea for my church ladies on Mother’s Day!!! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@Sol-4]

I just made one for my Bible and it looks so beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing :)

[@Marialla.]

This reminds me of a personal notebook I created out of a cereal box for the cover, and rubber bands over the spine, which held folded paper signatures. I sewed the signatures each down their spine on my machine. I could put up to 20 pieces of paper through my sewing machine no problem. When a signature gets used up, it's so easy to slip it out of the rubber band, sew another one, and slip it back under the rubber band. Often I like to use multiple rubber bands and signatures in one book, which can help me organize different types of notes or appointments, especially if I use different paper for it. Sometimes I even like to run my signatures through my machine on a close stitch with no thread, to create perforations near the spine, so individual pages can be torn out neatly. I like sizing my notebooks according to the paper I'm using. I enjoy graph paper, and I fold it in half or in quarters, and make the cover an appropriate size for that. I glued pretty paper to the plain side of the cereal box for the inside cover, then I had the fabric for the outside cover, and I zigzagged around the outside edge to keep the cover firmly attached to the fabric. This makes such a handy notebook to keep in my purse all the time! I also sew an elastic loop on to hold a pen. I love that I can customize it completely, and I feel empowered that I can replace the signatures as often as I need without paying big money to a store to buy them.

[@PinCutSew]

Oh my gosh, what a great idea!! I would love to see a picture of this so I can really see what you mean! If you’re willing, could you email me a pic at pincutsew(at)yahoo(dot)com ? No worries if it’s too much hassle :)

[@Marialla.]

@@PinCutSew I wish I could send you pictures, because I really love how it turns out, but I don't have a working camera right now. But I promise you, if you just mess around with the ingredients it's surprisingly easy to create something beautiful and useful. I got the idea from seeing people using Midori traveller's notebooks, and Bullet Journalling, and Junk Journalling, and of course my own love of fabric. To me the point is to use what you have, and expect it to be imperfect because that's the beauty of it! "Perfect" notebooks often don't get used because they are just too pretty to ruin with my bad handwriting or messy notes and doodles etc. But a quickly thrown-together notebook like this is not intimidating. I can abuse it all I want and use it up and make more! I guess the big breakthrough is just realizing you can sew through paper or thin cardboard. After that it's a snap to get creative with it!

[@barbaraburr1310]

You could also put a small slim pocket inside for a pen or highlighter.

[@kiikiinpiink]

Can you make a trifold, zipper, with compartments bible cover with a custom design

[@HWolfe]

The wrinkled material drove me nuts, but I'm too OCD. Loved the video; one of the best on book/bible cover making on YT. New subbie.

[@PinCutSew]

Thank you so much! Sorry about those wrinkles, hahaha!

[@lavendersnow6447]

This is so easy to follow. Thank you so much. Excited what I needed. Appreciate you!

[@Lew_and_Phyllis_White]

I like your presentation. Thank you.

[@KarenGutzwiller]

Great tutorial. I know I will definitely be making some of these covers. Also, I really love your fabric!

[@CreativeOne-ll8et]

I ordered on your Etsy a Bible cover pattern today. Thank you for this video

[@wifeoftim]

This looks like fun and its perfect for a beginner.

[@davidblandford145]

I have made 5 of these. Nice easy pattern. Thanks.

[@Pipsterz]

Love that fabric. So pretty. Thanks :)

[@chrislaplant8748]

Ninja CREAMi cover and 6qt instant pot cover. Thanks I love your stuff. Bible cover is great.

[@terrikara6876]

Very cool, you did a great job and was easy to follow - wonderful!!

[@christeverything268]

Thanks for your tutorial I made this bible cover it turned out really Good😊

[@catherinesiena9295]

Thank you for this great pattern 16:23

[@lisamariechapman8718]

Thank you for the video. Going to try to upload a picture of the one I did!

[@mlreynolds49]

good job. next time put the snap on the flap before closing it up and you can omit having to cover the metal on the back.

[@PinCutSew]

That is an option! But it will also pull more on the single layer of fabric when opening it :)

[@debbiebagwell5234]

Pin, Cut, Sew Good job, you can also reinforce the snap area with scraps on the inside and instal the snap over the scraps of fabric it will make it more secure! Debbie

[@Mony2489]

@@PinCutSew Just place a scrap piece of fabric or interfacing to the back of the fabric, where your snap will go. that will help prevent pulling on single layer of fabric. :)

[@Stranger_Than_Fiction299]

could you do a tutorial of a fancier one with a pocket on one side and some ribbon book markers?

[@PinCutSew]

Great idea, I'll keep that in mind for the future :)

[@laurakammarmeyer1871]

Did your flap change? Was looking for the "accidental" flower?

[@karenlittle562]

I love your video❣️ You did an awesome one, you have a lucky daughter ❗️ Love, love,love! Thank you

[@tanyastille407]

Perfect! Exactly what I was looking for!!

[@joyceengland8781]

Ditto

[@82566]

I wish I had half this talent, great job how neat 😊 I always get messed up w measurements. Thank u so much for ur tutorial and fingers crossed I can at least sew something that appears as such to what was demonstrated loljk

[@yakashbarrett7112]

Love this exactly what I want ❤

[@WinnyStudies]

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing! Blessings

[@HodgePodgeHarmony]

Love this, thanks for the tutorial

[@maryhull531]

Easy to understand . A good video.

[@christinesmith4706]

Very pretty.

[@mads855]

I tried making a pattern myself, and it was terrible 😂 I'm a new sewer and I saw this video after watching your Christmas stocking one! Will be buying both these patterns now

[@PinCutSew]

I'm so glad you're finding these tutorials helpful! Happy Sewing! :)

[@NehaSingh-cc8kd]

U did an awesome job!

[@noelwright3677]

Best video ever!!!

[@jamilaabbyencke7152]

Will this work with a bible that’s not hardcover?

[@wendyhalonen-dowhan3275]

Hey hey hey?!!!! You showed a book cover with the tie closure and notepad inside, what pattern was that one? Did you make it?

[@PinCutSew]

Was it this one? How to Sew Easy Book Sleeves in 3 Sizes kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5zOfKOoh9h_obc

[@laurakammarmeyer1871]

I wondered what pattern that was too..looks useful!

[@wendyhalonen-dowhan3275]

@@PinCutSew It's right at the 13:30 mark. Its so pretty! Did you make that one? I don't think that is your book sleeve pattern.

[@PinCutSew]

@@wendyhalonen-dowhan3275 OH, that's an old pattern called the Notetaker by Pink Chalk Studio. You can still buy it here :) pinkchalkstudioshop.com/products/note-taker

[@calichic20]

Where is your fabric from?

[@suzannerowe6308]

Great Video! Thanks!

[@debbieobrien4204]

Great tutorial thank you so much xx

[@PinCutSew]

So glad you found it useful! :)

[@ccpperrett7522]

Very nice tutorial. I will be making several of these! Thank you. Cheers.

[@Eliana-gu5vx]

Thank you! I love it!!!

[@lisamariechapman8718]

Nope don’t know how to post a picture. But I still am very happy with my bible cover. Thank you!!!

[@PinCutSew]

So glad you liked it!

[@claudiathibodeau4554]

Not sure if you got my request do you have a site I can follow you on please ☺️

[@CreativeOne-ll8et]

Can I snip the corners before I sew the Bible cover ?

[@PinCutSew]

No, I’d for sure trim them after you sew.

[@CreativeOne-ll8et]

What is the glue in the bottle called ?

[@PinCutSew]

I think you’re talking about the Fray Check :) it dries clear and prevent any raveling.

[@shirleygorbutt3613]

Love the Bible cover but I would have put the snap on before sewing the closure part so the prongs were not showing also I would add a piece of felt or some kind of fabric between the snap and book fabric to give it mor strength so not to pull on the original fabric. Over all a great tutorial. Thanks for sharing

[@PinCutSew]

Great ideas, Shirley, thank you for sharing!

[@lucygrandillo1444]

what supplies are you using ? What brand of rotary cutter and what is the name of the large clear ruler you are using please?

[@PinCutSew]

Hi! The fabric is used is called "duck cloth" and the big clear ruler is called a quilting ruler :)

[@amistosa212]

💕

[@RaeAnnePond]

The male or female end of the snap goes on the inside of the flap? Because I cannot see that 😭

[@PinCutSew]

The female goes on the snap, but it doesn’t matter much 👍🏻

[@claudiathibodeau4554]

Do you have a site I can follow you on please ❤️

[@hafzamacie8858]

My husband uses these plans from Stodoys plans and is very happy with them. However. I love yours!