How to Sew a Book Sleeve OR Tablet Cover

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I'm glad you stopped by! Learn how to sew this book sleeve in under 30 minutes. Easy project, yet personalizing it is what makes it special! Protect the covers and pages of precious stories; perfect for a bibliophile or use it to protect a tablet.
Measure your books and/or tablet and make a variety of sizes for what you need. Be sure to add on an extra inch or two. This will allow for seam allowance, as well as extra room inside of the sleeve cover for a thicker book or tablet. The interface was cut one inch smaller on the width, as well as the length.
As you can tell from photos included in the video, I have made this project with different closures. To make closure changes to the book sleeve:
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@goddessofgore Год назад

I'm so glad you included a tab! So many book sleeve tutorials don't have one. I've been watching many tutorials because I want to make my own sleeve. And I also Iove the bookmark idea to match. I've just got to figure out that outer pocket. Thanks for the tutorial 🖤

@SewnByNikki Год назад

Let's see if I can explain the pocket ..... The outer pocket, just add on 12" X the width, then fold it in half. Add interface between it. Put wrong sides together so the right side of the fabric is on the outside. Sew 1/8' from the top (to create a pretty topstitch for top of pocket). Next, place it on top of the front panel. Right side of main panel should be facing you, then put pocket on top. Place the back panel pretty side face down. You now have a sandwich. Sew around all 3 sides. ------> Did that sound simple enough? : )

@conishkee 2 года назад

4/30/22: I made this today and it came out GREAT! I followed your instructions to the letter, and it was so easy. Thanks again for a wonderful project. I love it.

@SewnByNikki 2 года назад

You are so welcome! Thank you for your feedback!

@barbarahoward 10 месяцев назад

I love the matching bookmark idea.

@SewnByNikki 10 месяцев назад

Thanks! Tucking it into the pocket makes it so convenient. I have also made a matching square/corner bookmark, to prevent folding pages into dog ears. : ) I attempt to find any way to use those scraps!

@normacooper6377 Год назад

Pressing as you go and after you complete a project really improves the appearance it presents, especially if it’s to be a gift.

@keshahollar9403 2 года назад

Love how detailed you are in this video. So glad I came across you today! I know a lot of book lovers and I am definitely going to have to make some of these!

@abbycord4972 3 года назад

Thank you so much! My sister asked me to make her one, but I'm a beginner. After watching your video I'm not so scared anymore to try!

@SewnByNikki 3 года назад

Glad I could help! It really is a beginner project! I promise you can do it!!! I didn't add in snaps for closures here because I wanted a beginner to be able to do this. You can!

@beckyjanepavlik949 2 года назад

What are the measurements that you use to cut for the sleeves?

@LindaFromMySelfCareStudio 7 месяцев назад

Hi Nikki! I’ve watched quite a few of these tutorials, and yours has been the most helpful. You throw in so many extra tips that people who have been sewing for a long time, sometimes forget less experienced sewers need. Thank you! I have a question, if I want to box the bottom of the book sleeve 1 1/2”, do I have to add another inch and a half to the height of the fabric when I cut it so it is still tall enough to cover the book?

@SewnByNikki 6 месяцев назад

You are so welcome! Yes, I would add on to the measurements. Fabric cut to 8x10 covers a 6x9 book. That is what I mainly sew. The thicker the book, if the sleeve is not boxed, it takes away from the height, as the bottom would protrude to fit the book. Hope that helps! Thank you for your feedback!

@tiiug.9973 Год назад

Thank you Nikki for a great tutorial! I have so many family and friends who use a tablet and this would be perfect for both a book or their tablets! Your instructions were great and you are a pleasure to watch. I will be making some of these!

@kimberlyheyda2355 Год назад

Thanks Nikki! Your video has been the easiest to follow that I have seen. I finally finished my book sleeve. Keep making those videos. You have actually helped me with many projects!! Thank you!!

@SewnByNikki Год назад

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful! I am not a professional, just sewing for fun and sharing what I know. Hope you continue to do creative projects.

@sharontheis1030 4 года назад

It would be great to see you do one of the fancy stitches as your “top stitch” which would add to our learning. 😁

@SewnByNikki 4 года назад

I'll do that with a video or two coming up. You got it!

@fnw2691 9 месяцев назад

thanks Nikki!! great tutorial Ijust couldn't for the life of me figure out which layer/direction to placed my tab. LOL. even though I've made several things in the past with tabs. guess I'm getting old. one question though. I ended up with a bulky lining. How do I fix that problem. Thanks again

@cmi1417 4 года назад

Great gift idea!

@SewnByNikki 4 года назад

It is! It can be used for more than its intended purpose.... and it is quick to make! I will be putting out some other useful gift videos soon as well..... stay tuned.

@lindaeverett488 2 года назад

Great step by step video and great idea. I will be making some to sell in my shop. BTW i love your fishing lure fabric.... so cute!

@suebrown3465 4 года назад

Well done! Another great gift idea! Have you ever sewn the sticky Velcro pieces to make them more secure? Take care ❤️ 🇨🇦

@SewnByNikki 4 года назад

I have yes. I just didn't want to show people that on video because if they cannot line up the needle with the thin seam area, outer edge of the velcro, their needle will get stuck in the prickly piece and the stickiness will make it hard to get the needle up and down - then affecting the tension. It is easy to sew on if you use SEW ON velcro! : ) Also, I am putting out a few videos of holiday gifts to sew in under 30 minutes, over the next few weeks so stay tuned. : ) Thanks for watching!

@satribbett Год назад

I love your work Nikki! Your finger is bandaged, did you have an accident with the machine? Looks like it hurts! ❤ the sacrifices you make for us in your tutorials!!😂 I love you!

@SewnByNikki Год назад

: ) Thank you!!! I actually chopped off a good portion of my finger with the rotary cutter..... Didn't know how it got bent - which made it veer off course from the ruler but I trashed it and purchased another! that HURT! :( Thank you!!!

@kyriakigratsia69 Год назад

Great video

@cocasio7190 4 года назад

Thank you!!!!

@user-bt6uh8yp4s Год назад

how big was the flap, measurements. thanks

@mrsjade30 3 года назад

Such a great video. By any chance can you show us how to sew in a fabric label? Thank u.

@SewnByNikki 3 года назад

Hello Jade. This would determine the type of fabric labels you have. I will do that because I have several on hand. No problem.

@satribbett Год назад

You poor thing you always have bandaids on your fingers!!! I’d love you learn to make this with a boxed bottom and zipper closure. Is there a reason why finding a zipper closure so hard for book sleeve? Did someone patent the zippered closure?

@bethanypaige3702 3 года назад

Could you make a follow up video on how to do the pocket on the front? Beginner here! 😅

@SewnByNikki 3 года назад

OK... will do! Well, I will edit that video and I will link it right here on the same video description when I do it. Stay tuned. I'll post it by Friday because that's an easy one.

@bethanypaige3702 3 года назад

@@SewnByNikki thank you so much!! I can’t wait to try it! I’d also love a scrunchie tutorial, maybe with a bow you can tie on it also but no rush or obligation at all!

@SewnByNikki 3 года назад

@@bethanypaige3702 FYI - I finished the tutorial today. I will put it up on here tomorrow. I do have a scrunchie video completed already. It will be out with "last minute" gifts to sew. That will be out next week along with other items to sew in 10 minutes. : )

@bethanypaige3702 3 года назад

@@SewnByNikki yesss, awesome!! Thank you so much!! Can’t wait to watch it!

@lc7894 3 года назад

Hi, thank you very much for the tutorial ! Would it be a catastrophe if I did it without fusible fleece ?

@SewnByNikki 3 года назад

You don't have to use the fusible fleece but remember, the goal is to add a bit of padding to the pouch.....

@lc7894 3 года назад

@@SewnByNikki Okay, thank you ! I did two of those (with fleece in the end) and they turned out great :)

@jamimethod3006 Год назад

What are the suggested measurements

@SewnByNikki Год назад

This would depend on your book. The one I sewed here, the fabric, when cut measures 8x10.

@loveone347 3 года назад

By any chance you have a video where you add a zipper pocket to this book sleeve?

@SewnByNikki 3 года назад

No. I only added a pocket on to it. Are you referring to adding a zipper to the top? If so, you can use instructions for a zipper pouch and apply a zipper that way..... It would be the same.