Diy Book Cover Fabric
Be smart in class with diy style and function!
Diy book cover fabric. Derek murphy's cover design secrets should be mandatory reading for any writer who is on the verge of publishing. Open the fabric up and lay the fabric flat with the right side facing you. To do this, fold your fabric over 4″ from the end and place a 4″ piece of stitch witchery inside the t0p of the fold (it’s hard to see the stitch witchery but if you look closely you can see a white gauzy area where it’s placed).
Now fold the fabric over again and glue so the fabric is now attached to the book. So creative to sew for reading nerds and travelers. Measure the length and width of an open book.
Lay down the materials for your project. Iron the fabric to remove any wrinkles. Be sure the right side of the fabric is together like the picture below.
Decide how big your piece of fabric should be. You want to fold the left edge of the fabric over the book’s cover to create a sort of pocket. Measure the length and width of the book you have.
Those details that catch a reader's eye and compel them to buy), derek explains why these choices should be made and gives cover examples throughout his book. How to make a fabric book cover: Feel free to use the guide below for reference as you cut!
Notebook (i used composition notebooks but you can use any) fabric (i use fat quarters for this) glue stick; Choose one that shows your personality, or that matches your backpack and other school supplies. Fit the book into the book cover.