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Protect a Bible with a Custom Fit Bible Cover
Let’s face it – Bible’s are one of the most used books and usually have the most delicate pages. Help protect it with a Bible cover that fits your needs and personality.Â
Choose the fabric and choose the options:
• Add a handle for easy transporting
• Add a tie or big bow tie to keep the book closed and pages protected
• Add a ribbon bookmark if your Bible doesn’t already have one.
Watch the video below and learn how to measure a Bible and determine the fabric sizes needed. I will walk you through how to add thin ties to keep things neat/
You can get a written pattern on Etsy that includes more options like the handle, big bow tie and ribbon bookmark.
Shortcuts to Specific Topics
00:44 How to measure your Bible
03:41 Calculate fabric size needed
04:52 Fabric requirements
05:56 How to use fusible fleece
06:39 Prepare book cover flaps
06:55 How to use directional fabric
07:51 Press book cover flaps
08:04 How to use a hot ruler
08:54 How to use a Clapper
09:47 Press tie pieces
11:32 Press ties with Bias Tape Maker
11:53 How to use a Bias Tape Maker
13:37 How to use a Leader Fabric for sewing
14:18 Sew flap edges
5:12 Sew ties closed
16:09 Baste ties to cover fabric
18:40 Tape ties with painters tape
19:29 Attach flaps and lining to cover
21:00 Sew everything together
21:16 Clip corners
22:11 Turn right side out
23:12 Press flat
24:20 How to use a hot ruler for pressing openings closed
26:20 How to pull up the bobbin thread
27:21 3 kinds of hump jumpers to level your presser foot
28:30 Topstitch
28:47 How to insert the Bible into the Cover
MATERIALS
Bibles come in all shapes and sizes so the fabric dimensions will vary. Other supplies include:
• Rotary cutter, ruler(s) and mat
• Pins and/or clips
• Fabric scissors
• Iron / Ironing surface
• Sewing machine / thread
• Hot Ruler (optional)
• Quilters Clapper (optional)
Bible Covers are perfect for:
• Protecting your Bible at home oron the go
• Handmade gifts for friends, family, or Bible study group members
• Christening Gift, Communion gift, or any special occasion
• Creating a personalized Bible cover with your choice of colors and prints
• Sewing handmade Bible covers to sell
Who will you make one for first?
Things to Make to go with a Bible Cover
Here are a few ideas of things to make and coordinate with a Bible cover for yourself, for a gift set or sew and sell bundle ideas:
• Magnetic Bookmark with Pen Holder
• Travel Tissue Holder
• Canvas Tote Bag
Who will you make one for first?
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