Sew A DIY Book Sleeve For The Book Lover In Your Life

[@skyburk1185]

As an experienced reader but novice sewer, I truly appreciate how clear and easy this is to follow. Thank you.

[@staceyleecreative]

Glad it was helpful! I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment 🤗

[@egyptjen86]

This is awesome! Thank you for this tutorial! I made this and modified it to make a kindle sleeve!!

[@karendavies9434]

Just made this today, was lots of fun. I used what I had and it turned out great. Next time I’m in town I’ll get the snaps to finish it off ❤

[@staceyleecreative]

That’s awesome! 🤩 Thanks for watching ❤️

[@blancavelazco2084]

Made one for my Kindle! Just altered the measurements to fit, Thank you for Sharing

[@staceyleecreative]

That is awesome! Love it 🥰

[@sarahnavey]

What measurements did you use for the kindle, do you remember? Did you just add an inch to the kindle measurements?

[@NicolaFerguson-c5d]

Thank you Stacey for your super instructions which have cheered a cold afternoon here in the UK

[@staceyleecreative]

So glad! Thanks for watching ❤

[@jazmynmcqueen2816]

This has been the clearest steps in this diy every video i have been confused thank you!

[@staceyleecreative]

I'm so glad! I appreciate you watching my video and taking the time to leave a comment 😊

[@Princess_karen]

Wonderful project, I am loving all your sewing gift ideas

[@staceyleecreative]

I'm so glad you're loving them! 😊

[@jessiyleel3736]

This saved my bacon for gifts this year!! Thank you so much for your incredibly easy and well thought out video and thank you for sharing it with us!!! Your crafts are amazing and I’m excited for more!!!

[@staceyleecreative]

Yay - that's awesome! Thanks for watching my video and taking the time to leave a comment, I appreciate your support ☺️

[@RaynAndCoDesigns]

THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH FOR THIS TUTORIAL!!! It was soooo easily explained and detailed but not overthought and I love that. I am self taught and have NEVER made something first time so thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@staceyleecreative]

That's awesome! I appreciate you watching my video and taking the time to leave a comment 😊

[@louisegoodman1147]

Just what I need! Going to make two and use them for my Kindle and iPad 🙌🫶🙌 THANKYOU SO MUCH again🥰

[@staceyleecreative]

Wonderful - I am glad you like them! Thanks for watching ❤

[@lydiasanchez2007]

Thank you so much, I’ve been looking for a video for a bowl cozy. I’m looking forward to making these for Christmas gifts. Happy Holidays!

[@staceyleecreative]

I’m so glad you found it! Happy Holidays to you too! ❤ Thanks for watching ❤

[@janetmawson9942]

I love this idea thankyou teacher. Xx

[@staceyleecreative]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching ❤

[@Runwithscissorssewingoriginal1]

You are an awesome teacher! Thank you for the video!

[@staceyleecreative]

You are so welcome! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment - I really appreciate it! ❤

[@beccas.6983]

These are beautiful! A suggestion for new sewers: You always want another layer between your iron and the fusible anything so you don't get any glue on your iron. I've definitely accidently put the wrong side up and set my iron right on the glue side. 😅

[@staceyleecreative]

Thank you for the great tip, Becca! 😊 That’s such helpful advice for new sewers-avoiding glue on the iron is a lifesaver! ❤️✂️

[@nicholerace8823]

I'll definitely be using this pattern for Christmas gifts, but for now I adjusted the size, skipped the fusible fleece and made some sleeves to hold ice packs. The steps were so easily explained. Thank you for sharing!

[@staceyleecreative]

That's a great idea for ice pack sleeves! 🧊💡 So glad you found it useful. Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@MissBeans1]

oh I love making these..I embroidered on the front making 6 for my book club..these are so easy and sooooo fun to make..you make these so easy to do..thank you :)

[@staceyleecreative]

That’s awesome! Thanks so much! 😌

[@KK64]

thank you Stacey Lee for the free pattern, i have an idea that would make this even better! if you could add a small pocket on the front to hold/store the corner bookmarks while you are reading the book! that would be amazing!

[@staceyleecreative]

I love that idea! What a great addition! 😍 Thanks for watching! 😊

[@lisahak9207]

Awesome tutorial…… you get right to the point with easy follow along instructions . Going to give this a try soon. Great way to use up fabric. Thank you!

[@staceyleecreative]

Thanks, Lisa! 🌟 I'm glad you found the tutorial easy to follow. You're right, it's a great scrap-buster project. I appreciate you taking the time to leave such a kind comment. Happy quilting! 🌼

[@angeliqueculver5114]

I am really loving this tutorial! Question. I have a one sided fusible fleece, it a pretty good thickness. Do you think I would just do it on the outer sleeve portion and keep the inner piece without and still follow these steps? I feel like layering it would be rather thick. Thank you!!

[@lchanel33]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I made 6 of these last weekend! I’m a new sewer and made them for team gifts! They look great!

[@staceyleecreative]

That's so cool! Thanks for letting me know you made them ❤

[@dvogt1204]

Thanks for the detailed instructions to make this! Super cute.

[@staceyleecreative]

Thanks for watching with me Debbi 😊

[@Nora_1436]

Great idea for a book or tablet. Love your tutorials.

[@staceyleecreative]

Thanks so much Nora! Yes I meant to mention they are great for tablets too 😊

[@黃雅萱-d7l]

I can't wait to make one for my e-reader. Thank you so much!!

[@staceyleecreative]

Awesome! I appreciate you watching my video and taking the time to leave a comment 😊

[@Brandi62]

This would be great for a random, practice block. I have been meaning to make one for my Ipad for a long time.

[@staceyleecreative]

Yes it would be 🤗 Thank you for leaving a comment 🙏

[@Franjcr]

Fab idea for a tablet too, thanks Stacey & Niels! Great tutorial as always 😊 xx

[@staceyleecreative]

Yes it is! I was meaning to mention that and completely forgot 😊

[@lyndapeterson9948]

I love this idea Stacey. Everyone should have one or one for their device. Hope you are keeping well

[@staceyleecreative]

Thank you Lynda! I’m at the Quilt Market in Houston. Lots of Kiwis here. It’s so fun to hear the accent. I’ve meet The Gourmet Quilter and the owners of Embellishment Retreat who gave me some NZ treats ❤️

[@lyndapeterson9948]

@@staceyleecreative how wonderful

[@CP-gq5fw]

Thank you for this easy to follow tutorial! I made a sleeve for my kindle. This is a great pattern not just for books but for other uses like ipads, chromebooks, etc.

[@staceyleecreative]

That's a great idea! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@RebeccaStokes-g6t]

Excellent tutorial! Just what I wanted/needed for a gift idea. Thank you!

[@staceyleecreative]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching 🤗

[@annekent7350]

Love this Stacey - perfect Christmas gifts for my bookclub friends ❤

[@staceyleecreative]

Yes! That's a cool idea Anne 😊

[@melodymills5432]

New subscriber. Can't wait to make this. I'm relatively new to sewing, so I am so thankful for the clear and concise directions.

[@staceyleecreative]

You are so welcome! Thank you for subscribing 🤗

[@Auntie7024]

Stacey, so cute and a wonderful little gift. ❤😊

[@staceyleecreative]

Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment - I really appreciate it 😊

[@StitchinWithSue]

Love it

[@pattitaylor8208]

Great gift idea.

[@staceyleecreative]

I think so too! Thanks for watching with me Patti 😊

[@krisinbryant2956]

Ready,set go! Happy Friday 😊

[@hannahreinhard5178]

I'm an indie author and made a bunch of these sleeves for my special edition book boxes! This tutorial was so helpful and these sleeves turned out perfectly!

[@staceyleecreative]

That’s so awesome! Thank you for leaving a comment and letting me know ❤️

[@devoriahall6827]

Stacey, this is great for my newly written novel and my tablet. Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@staceyleecreative]

Oh wow - that is so cool Devoria! 😊

[@devoriahall6827]

@@staceyleecreative These book covers were a huge hit last season, so I'm making more for my 2nd novel published earlier this year, and gift a few.

[@StaceyRate]

Hello from a Stacey Leigh! I love your tutorials :) Definitely going to make some of these for my books and the fabric bookmarks!

[@staceyleecreative]

Awesome! Thank you! 🙏

[@Youalwaysmatter]

Wow! I thought I found a great tutorial but then I came across your video! This was great! I feel like I definitely can do this with your instructions! Going to be trying this !!! Thanks!

[@staceyleecreative]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the kind words 🙏

[@Youalwaysmatter]

@@staceyleecreativemade my first sleeve today! Absolutely love it! I need practice but for being my first one, I amazed myself lol. Thanks again!

[@ca6177]

Very nice tutorial! Thanks

[@staceyleecreative]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment 🤗

[@Hannah-ex6ky]

i just bought a sewing machine and this is by far the best tutorial i've watched! thanks so much, i'm definitely making these💗

[@staceyleecreative]

You are so sweet. I’m going to share your comment on Instagram 🤗 Happy sewing and be sure to check out my other videos, I think you will like them too ❤️

[@carolinewilloughby7952]

Cute idea! It would be fun to make a matching bookmark! 😊

[@staceyleecreative]

Totally! Thanks for watching 🤗

[@Yahoo1339]

Absolutely beautiful Stacey, thank you 🪡🧵

[@staceyleecreative]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@brittanyshepherd2079]

This is an excellent tutorial! Thanks for much!

[@staceyleecreative]

Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@elainefiveland1462]

Well done! I am going to make one very soon. 😊

[@staceyleecreative]

Awesome Elaine 😊 Thanks so much for watching ❤

[@dollysadlak5242]

I love it. I got your pattern for the corner book mark. I'll make both and gift it for Christmas ❤ thank you!

[@staceyleecreative]

Thanks so much for purchasing my pattern - I really appreciate it 😊

[@kellengill6347]

Great tutorial!! Thank you so much. What fusible fleece did you use?

[@squishysoostummy8251]

I’ve never used batting before, is there any substitute for it??

[@melissaphillips5162]

Great idea

[@staceyleecreative]

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment ☺️

[@pamistyle]

thanks for the great tutorial! cant find the link for the fusible fleece, though... 😊

[@staceyleecreative]

Check now

[@Teawitheden]

This is the best video ever! Would you ever do a tutorial one for a zippered book sleeve??

[@staceyleecreative]

Thank you so much! 😊 I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! A zippered book sleeve tutorial sounds like a fun idea-I’ll definitely consider it for a future project. If you haven’t already, please subscribe-I’m working towards 100k! 🌟

[@CordulaPrice]

Thank you 😊

[@staceyleecreative]

Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment - I really appreciate it 😊

[@LisaPennington20]

I don’t see the pattern on your Etsy shop - am I missing it? I want to make a couple of different sizes like you suggest but didn’t want to have to do the math myself - LOL. Can you link it here for me? Thanks - love your tutorials!

[@staceyleecreative]

Sorry I didn’t end up doing a pattern yet because I didn’t get much interest

[@jenniferbernard7444]

love it! thank you.

[@staceyleecreative]

You are so welcome Jennifer! Thank you for watching 😊

[@epearson9320]

perfect well explained video - thank you

[@staceyleecreative]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a comment 😊

[@sarahnavey]

I decided to try this video as my first sewing project. The instructions were great but my fusible fleece didn’t fuse and when I turned it inside out, the fleece went all over the place. It took me ages to fix it and ended up just pulling a piece of fleece out 😂 but now I know to try harder to get my fleece to fuse

[@staceyleecreative]

Oh no! Yes the fleece needs to be well fused to the fabric so it stays in place. Happy sewing ❤

[@teeh917]

It spooks me when Stacey says, "it's a bit fiddly", because if she thinks it's fiddly that means I'm about to break out in hives. 😂 I do love this make and this would make such wonderful gifts for all ages. Once again, Stacey graces us with this make and tutorial. 😍 P.S. Could you cut the fabric a lil bit longer and then box the bottoms? I have several keepsake books so to speak and they're not that long, but they're quite thick?🤔

[@melanietaylor0401]

Yes just make sure you measure your book length & width. If you cut it longer I'd say at least an inch more all around. Alternatively you might find another video that uses boxed corner.

[@staceyleecreative]

Hi, yes you could but I think you would need to make it wider too. 🤗

[@noelleprairie]

I SUBSCRIBED & LIKED your video! Making 1 or 2 tomorrow. They will be great for Bibles !! Great explanation. Thank you :0)

[@staceyleecreative]

Thanks so much for subscribing ❤️

[@suebasset3052]

I always have a problem with fusible fleece or batting. Never know what to get in uk

[@EmJ-198]

I love these! I tried to find the pattern on your Etsy but doesn't show up, do you still have the pattern available for purchase?? Thank you!

[@staceyleecreative]

I am currently updating. Thanks for your interest! ❤

[@ato5218]

Love this! Please make a pattern for us to buy!! ❤

[@staceyleecreative]

Thank you! I'm so glad you like it. I am currently updating the pattern. Thanks for your interest!

[@joannazapata4175]

Hello Stacey! Thank you for the tutorial. Can you share the link for the tool that you used to turn the corners? Please 🙏🏼✨

[@staceyleecreative]

Sure! Here's the link amzn.to/4eRFECl

[@WeegieArtStudio]

Fab tutorial! Do you have a link for the fusible fleece? Thank you!

[@staceyleecreative]

So sorry just getting to your question now. I used this one: amzn.to/3yGGwKQ

[@christinemaldonado8973]

Amazing! 🎉🎉🎉

[@staceyleecreative]

Thank you! Cheers! ❤️

[@ginnielynn]

Another great video! 😊

[@staceyleecreative]

Hey Ginnie! Thank you 🙏

[@MaryPeterson-s9x]

Love ... love ... love that I have 'discovered' your channel. I am fairly new at this craft stitching. I find that your tutorials are so awesome and thorough. May I ask a question about the Book Sleeve? If you have a thicker book ... such as a novel ... could you perhaps box the bottom some way to allow for the width of a novel type book? And if that would work, at what point in the construction would you add the boxing process? Thank you so very much for your consideration and the wonderful way you teach.

[@staceyleecreative]

Sorry for the delayed reply. Yes you could. I would add to the width and length. You would box each of the corners (4) individually then sew the two pieces together 🤗

[@dianebaker5221]

Do you ever sew on the edge of the fusible fleece to hold it more securely or is it ok to leave it just heat bonded? With batting I assume it needs to ge quilted. So glad I found your site. Thank you for the great ideas and easy to follow instructions.

[@staceyleecreative]

Sorry for the late reply. It doesn’t really matter, unless you think you may need to wash it, then it will shift and would have been a good idea to quilt it.

[@highlandhomefragrance]

Hi lovely - this is my first video of yours and I adore the way you explain everything so amazingly. I can't wait to make this! Do you mind sharing what tripod you use to get the camera angle so perfect?

[@staceyleecreative]

Hi, I use these two items amzn.to/3G7SYUx & amzn.to/47OB7xL

[@alexisdillon3694]

Do you know if the size you are demonstrating would fit a kindle paperwhite?

[@staceyleecreative]

No sorry I don't, because I don't know how big they are. This book sleeve finished size is approximately 7½” x 10½”.

[@louisedoire]

Love this idea! Sorry I missed live chat. I got an offer to go out for tacos and margaritas that I couldn't refuse. 😅🌮🍹

[@staceyleecreative]

I wondered where you were 🤣 in between trips around the country and tacos I don’t know if this is going to work for me 🙊

[@louisedoire]

😂😂 Too funny! I'll "see" you next week. I'm so looking forward to your posts and videos of the quilt market next week! 😊❤ Have fun!

[@Youalwaysmatter]

@@staceyleecreativecould you link the plied tool you used and the snaps you used as well please.

[@Chey99]

Hey I'm pretty new at sewing and was wondering what step should I put in a zipper if I prefer that instead of a snap? Thanks

[@staceyleecreative]

Hi. If you’re new to sewing I would suggest you find a tutorial with a zipper, since it’s a completely different process 🤗

[@Waheeda._x]

Hi, when doing this method on quilted fabric, do I still need to use fusible fleece on the lining?

[@staceyleecreative]

Hi, no not if you used batting already. If you do both it will just been more padded and slightly smaller because of the extra padding 🤗

[@maryambuim]

Hi Stacey! Loved this. I have two questions: 1) Can I make this exact one and quilt it as well? without bedding? 2)What kind of fabric do I buy best to make this?

[@staceyleecreative]

Hi, yes you can quilt it, the batting is what makes it padded and the quilting helps to make the quilting stand out a little more. You might find it helpful to make the fabric slightly bigger and then trim down to the correct size before sewing together. Quilting cotton is best for this project, well all my projects really.

[@sunnshine9965]

What type of fusible interfacing did you use

[@staceyleecreative]

Hi, I like the pellon one: amzn.to/45OIzcl

[@powerofpeace61]

Where get this type of cute printed fabric please give link to us for purchase

[@staceyleecreative]

I'm glad you're interested in sourcing cute printed fabrics for your projects. This is a great shop: shrsl.com/4qtc5

[@rebeccabain6134]

Hey 😊 new to sewing, could I use fat quarters for this?

[@staceyleecreative]

Yes you could!

[@loretolopez9030]

Hi! Where did you buy your snaps and pliers?

[@staceyleecreative]

Hi, you can get them here: amzn.to/3BoZibc

[@loretolopez9030]

@staceyleecreative thank you!

[@maddysavka628]

How important do you think padding on all 4 pieces is? I am in the process of making this and have only put the fusible fleese on the 2 outer pieces, so when I sew the lining in it'll just have 1 layer of fleese. Do you think that's enough, or do you recommend fusing fleese on the lining sides too?

[@staceyleecreative]

Hi, it really depends how padded you want it. I recommended four pieces so it's well padded. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment ❤️

[@Youalwaysmatter]

Hi I’m back for help😅! I’ve been making quite a few sleeves with your tutorial (It’s great btw)! However, once I go to do that final stitch (the one where it’s more of decor stitch) I ruin my sleeves because I end up with slack at the end and I basically feel like the sleeve is now ruined. Any tips? Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you!

[@staceyleecreative]

Ok, firstly you can unpick those stitches. Do you have a seam ripper? You need one of those. It sounds like your sewing machine isn't taking all the layers through the together evenly. So you could use a walking foot or even feed foot if you have one. Also you could try using a larger stich. Worse case just don't do that top stich, it is just decorative.

[@Youalwaysmatter]

@@staceyleecreative okay thank you! I don’t know why I didn’t think of using my seam ripper lol. I just automatically say, “okay I did it wrong again.” Some sleeves don’t have the slack (I hope I’m making sense-new sewer here) some come out great! I like the top decor stitch too. I want to try and figure out what’s happening. 😅Thank you.

[@am8514]

Do you have a snap applicator link? I’ve searched your page and instagram and drop down menu. Maybe I’m missing it! I love this, just sent out some homemade gifts for family and might have to send this too ❤

[@staceyleecreative]

Hi, it's here: amzn.to/3VqJYSc

[@DMarieCreates]

Can you please show how you would make this sleeve with a zipper?

[@staceyleecreative]

That would be a completely new tutorial; perhaps search for a __ book sleeve with a zipper ❤

[@kristieleighauthor]

I went to the website to print but I’m confused. It says the finished size is 7½” x 10½”. The lower down it says finished size approx: 3″ x 4½” and then says to cut 6½” x 9½” for Outer Fabric. So essentially 3 different sizes. Can you confirm please? I’d really like to print these :) it also links to a completely different item on Etsy 🙈

[@staceyleecreative]

Oh yeah it’s a mess. Just go by what it says on the video 🤗

[@isinyusuf3637]

YOU ARE AN EXCELLENT AWESOME TEACHER 👩‍🏫 😊 I LOVE YOU 🫶

[@staceyleecreative]

Aww, thank you so much! 😊 Your kind words mean the world to me! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the tutorials. 🫶🌟