These are just too cute! My 21 year old granddaughter just asked me if I would make some book sleeves for her. She’s an avid reader as is my bonus daughter and her daughter. Looks like I will be making these for Christmas gifts. The granddaughter who asked me to make some is excited about going to the fabric store to pick out her fabric. This makes my heart happy.
Thank you for this! I am a beginner at sewing and your instructions in the video/PDF were crystal clear! I decided to add thrifted antique buttons and use a thin soft leather cord for the tie closure with some gemstone beads added to the end to weight it down/give it a little more magical charm :)
THANK YOU for this video! I found it just before Christmas and decided to make sleeves for next year's gifts, except my eldest walked through the door with his book in the merchant's paper bag as a sleeve, so here I am to rewatch and make an emergency sleeve.
I've been using felt instead of fusible fleece lately. Sometimes I sew it in, sometimes use heat n bond adhesive. It adds a nice structure to boxy projects. Plus I just have extra felt laying around from old projects.
Love this idea - I will make the small one to hold the “ to do “ list pad as well as post it notes and pen - I will use a piece of cardboard to give it a firm backing to attach magnets to place on the fridge - thank you for sharing your neat ideas 🦋🇨🇦
Thank you so so much for this! I'm very tired of buying expensive bible covers lol I can never find exactly what I have in mind or it's too much money. This is an awesome idea and I will be trying it! Thank you and God bless you 😊
Thank you!! I got a light box for my granddaughter. It’s so fragile that I made a giant version of this book sleeve w/ fleece for padding and 2 snaps at top. (I forgot to make pocket on outside but I still think it’s perfect.) Now I have 3 gift books and I think your sleeves are the perfect complement to each. Thank you so much!! Now I’m using up some of my fabric stash. 😉
Just made it and it was super easy. My daughter and her husband are avid readers and asked if I could make them book sleeves with a pocket for their kindles, which led me to your pattern. Super cute!
What a great tutorial. Thank you! I just made one for my daughter and I'm sure it took me longer to pick out the fabrics than to sew. It turned out so cute!
Just made a set of these. Not sure if I did it right though… (second time really sewing something) The small one can fit a small mass market paperback comfortably and I can cram my kindle into it (although it fits more comfortably in the middle size). The medium size is better for the kindle and can handle thicker mass market paperbacks. The large size can handle a larger traditional paperback and maybe a thinner hardback, but doesn’t stand a chance against my epic fantasy hardback books. 😅 But that being said really great tutorial and when I go for a second set I can always adjust the measurements to accommodate my larger books ❤
Love all of your videos, I've just made 2 journal covers, now I'm going to make a book sleeve to keep my beloved Agatha Christies warm! They are so comforting without being overly romantic or sentimental. I like to pretend I live in a Miss Marple village, I mean I do live in a Northamptonshire village, but thankfully no murders!
Wow, thank you so much for the is. I am just getting into sewing and I can’t believe I made this😂! But it’s because your directions are so clear and you gave alternatives like the Velcro which was less intimidating than a snap. Thank you so much I wish you success with this channel.
Just made a tester of the small size that's perfect for my Kindle! Cant wait to make larges as Bible sleeves for Christmas this year! Thank you for this great tutorial!
Thank you for such a clear and efficient video; your pattern/instructions are great, too! :) I've made a dozen of these now in all different sizes - they're quick and simple to make and the results are beautiful. Each one I've made is unique; I've even created one starting with an old pretty button I had on hand and building the sleeve around it. I use the rick rack or something similar because it makes it easier to adjust the width depending on the width of the book.
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I’ve been watching a handful of different ones trying to find one that’s easy for me to follow, and I think I’m going to go with yours! I’m just going to embroider my name on the front piece before I get started.
Absolutely love it! Christmas just got over but I’m going to start and make some of these for next Christmas and they will be finished. Just subscribed and excited to learn more projects!
OH BOY, I thought I was also purchasing a PATTERN! 😅 I'm sure the picture and word directions will be great, but I am such a beginner (well, I have been at sewing for 35 years and haven't progressed!) and have such trouble cutting out even rectangles and was going to ask for you to make a Very Beginner-Beginner video for people like me! And thought I would buy the measured out patter pieces in the meantime. 😅😅Oh dear, I will do my best because I've already struggled through cutting out and lining material for 5 large book sleeves. 💖 I love the idea!
👏👏👏 awesome! Volume wasn’t to bad👂🏻😝 I like the idea of gray check vs clear nail polish-as it would be more laundry friendly over time. Thanxabunch ❤️😀
I would place the button for closing the top on the pocket side. The sleeve then is flat on the bottom and, if I want to access both the book and contents of the pocket, I don’t have to flip the sleeve over
i must be using the wrong fusible fleece because my medium size cover would not fit a paperback book - It did come out great however so I made another one - large and it just fit my bible. What did you use for padding. Love this tutorial and can't wait to make more. Thank you.
I purchased your pattern and followed the video in making it. I found when I went to put the top piece with the fleece on it inside the lining, it didn’t fit!!!!. So I had to composite the measurements another 1/4 inch so the top would fit inside the lining. Is your direction incorrect? I even cut the bulk out of it and still didn’t fit, anyway I figured it out somehow. You need to adjust your pattern measurements for the fleece or maybe you used interfacing????. I think people need to know this before purchasing your pattern. Also can you confirm the measurements for the medium bag? Thanks. I’m a pretty good sewer, but was trying to figure out how to fix without throwing it away.
So sorry you had an issue! The measurements are correct, the fusible fleece is cut the same size as the other pieces. Are you talking about sewing the lining to the outer piece around the top? If so, a tip is to make sure you’re cutting the fabrics in the same direction. Even cotton fabrics have more stretch in one direction than the other, so if you the outside piece along the selvedge, but the lining on the cross grain, the lining will be rigid around the top, while the outside has give, making it harder to wrangle them together. Or, if you mean it was hard to stuff the fleece/outside into the lining in order to sew them around the top, it doesn’t need to fit, it will of course be sort of stuffed in there, but as long as you can align the top edges and sew them, it doesn’t matter, since it will be turned right side out and the lining will be put inside. I hope that makes sense!
Hi I just purchased the pattern but I couldn't find what size of snaps did you use for the pocket here? I want to make sure i buy the right size. Thank you!
Do you have a link to share for the fusible fleece? I want to make sure that I'm buying the right one. What I've gotten so far doesn't look as thick as the one used in your video. I appreciate the guidance and thank you for your time.
TOTAL beginner here. This may be a silly question, but what is the difference between basting and top stitching? I did do a Google search and basting stitches appear to be much longer and temporary, but when I watch this video, I can't tell the difference between basting stitches and top stitches. Thanks in advance - Super excited to make a few of these!
Hi! Yes, basting is a long machine stitch that’s meant to hold things together and can be taken out later if it shows. I baste things with a smaller seam allowance so that I don’t need to take it out later, since it won’t show, it’ll just get buried by the seam later. I hope that makes sense!
Can you please share the kind of fusible fleece that you are using? Like the pellon number. I found a thicker one and a thinner one at the fabric store. The thinner one said it was for quilting.
Thank you for sharing this easy tutorial. I just finished my sleeve. What interfacing did you use? I used pellon 808 and it seems a bit stiff for this application.
I love to use flannel as interfacing for these kinds of projects, so it keeps it’s softness! But if I do use interfacing, it’s pretty lightweight, I love the kind for knits.
this may be a silly question but would this be able to be made with a French seam? just trying to figure out how it would be done with the pocket as well. (sorry im a beginner!)
@@PinCutSew you’re absolutely right lol I got videos confused. I’ve been watching so many lately. Any specific type of fabric that you prefer for book sleeves?
@@PinCutSew made this for the first time! Not perfect but learned alot. Will keep practicing. What specific number for the interfacing are you using? Mine was apparently a little too thick so I had some trouble with it. Thanks!
Hi I purchased your printable pattern thank you. One quick question could you give me the measurement of one of your books that fit the large sleeve please? Thank you
I'm not near it currently, but it fits several things! It fits my large iPad, my thick Bible, or a large hardcover book. I hope that helps! If you need more precise measurements, let me know :) @@juliecorbeil9060
I cant understand why anyone who has a sewing machine would need to buy a pattern for this. You just size it to the size of your book. It could not be more simple. Thank you!
These are just too cute! My 21 year old granddaughter just asked me if I would make some book sleeves for her. She’s an avid reader as is my bonus daughter and her daughter. Looks like I will be making these for Christmas gifts. The granddaughter who asked me to make some is excited about going to the fabric store to pick out her fabric. This makes my heart happy.
Well, it makes my heart happy too! :)
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My heart too ❤
Thank you for this! I am a beginner at sewing and your instructions in the video/PDF were crystal clear! I decided to add thrifted antique buttons and use a thin soft leather cord for the tie closure with some gemstone beads added to the end to weight it down/give it a little more magical charm :)
THANK YOU for this video! I found it just before Christmas and decided to make sleeves for next year's gifts, except my eldest walked through the door with his book in the merchant's paper bag as a sleeve, so here I am to rewatch and make an emergency sleeve.
Measurements posted @4:59.
Thanks for the tutorial, it’s very straightforward. I’m making some for the book lovers in my family.
I've been using felt instead of fusible fleece lately. Sometimes I sew it in, sometimes use heat n bond adhesive. It adds a nice structure to boxy projects. Plus I just have extra felt laying around from old projects.
Thank you! I wondered if this would work! ❤
Love this idea - I will make the small one to hold the “ to do “ list pad as well as post it notes and pen - I will use a piece of cardboard to give it a firm backing to attach magnets to place on the fridge - thank you for sharing your neat ideas 🦋🇨🇦
Thank you so so much for this! I'm very tired of buying expensive bible covers lol I can never find exactly what I have in mind or it's too much money. This is an awesome idea and I will be trying it! Thank you and God bless you 😊
Thank you!! I got a light box for my granddaughter. It’s so fragile that I made a giant version of this book sleeve w/ fleece for padding and 2 snaps at top. (I forgot to make pocket on outside but I still think it’s perfect.)
Now I have 3 gift books and I think your sleeves are the perfect complement to each. Thank you so much!!
Now I’m using up some of my fabric stash. 😉
I really appreciate how you give different options, like how you can use kam snaps or Velcro, and fusible fleece, or batting. So cute and useful!
Thank you so much! Glad you liked it :)
Just made it and it was super easy. My daughter and her husband are avid readers and asked if I could make them book sleeves with a pocket for their kindles, which led me to your pattern. Super cute!
I love this! Those hair elastics are sew handy! I have an iPad that goes along on long car trips as well as regular books. It’s a very handy project.
Just made this today for my daughters Kobo and it turned out perfectly. Your instructions made it so simple to follow.
What a great tutorial. Thank you! I just made one for my daughter and I'm sure it took me longer to pick out the fabrics than to sew. It turned out so cute!
Just made a set of these. Not sure if I did it right though… (second time really sewing something) The small one can fit a small mass market paperback comfortably and I can cram my kindle into it (although it fits more comfortably in the middle size). The medium size is better for the kindle and can handle thicker mass market paperbacks. The large size can handle a larger traditional paperback and maybe a thinner hardback, but doesn’t stand a chance against my epic fantasy hardback books. 😅 But that being said really great tutorial and when I go for a second set I can always adjust the measurements to accommodate my larger books ❤
Love all of your videos, I've just made 2 journal covers, now I'm going to make a book sleeve to keep my beloved Agatha Christies warm! They are so comforting without being overly romantic or sentimental. I like to pretend I live in a Miss Marple village, I mean I do live in a Northamptonshire village, but thankfully no murders!
Yes! She’s the Queen 😁
Wow, thank you so much for the is. I am just getting into sewing and I can’t believe I made this😂! But it’s because your directions are so clear and you gave alternatives like the Velcro which was less intimidating than a snap. Thank you so much I wish you success with this channel.
Great job! And thank you 😊
Thank you! I threaded my machine and made one of these this evening. A lovely gift for an upcoming birthday x
Just made a tester of the small size that's perfect for my Kindle! Cant wait to make larges as Bible sleeves for Christmas this year! Thank you for this great tutorial!
Thank you for such a clear and efficient video; your pattern/instructions are great, too! :) I've made a dozen of these now in all different sizes - they're quick and simple to make and the results are beautiful. Each one I've made is unique; I've even created one starting with an old pretty button I had on hand and building the sleeve around it. I use the rick rack or something similar because it makes it easier to adjust the width depending on the width of the book.
I think my favorite part is choosing the old button! So glad you like this one :)
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I’ve been watching a handful of different ones trying to find one that’s easy for me to follow, and I think I’m going to go with yours! I’m just going to embroider my name on the front piece before I get started.
Love this tutorial. My granddaughter wants to learn to sew and I think this would be a perfect first project. Thank you.
Thank you! Just made one for my husband, it turned out great! 😊👍
I needed to make a sleeve for my Kindle. Thank You!, it was easy to make and it turned out amazing! ❤️
I love your authenticity ❤. This is also a great gift idea. Thank you. ❤
thank you so much for the tutorial. these will make great gifts. you're a great teacher.
Absolutely love it! Christmas just got over but I’m going to start and make some of these for next Christmas and they will be finished. Just subscribed and excited to learn more projects!
Making for Christmas 2024!!! Attempting to avoid the Christmas rush! (Please, no LOL!)
This looks like a fun project can’t wait to try
I'm so excited! This project is super cute and perfect for gifts! Thank you for the resource :)
Great idea! I can hear you just fine 🙂
oh good, thank you!
I love, love, love this idea and your instructions are so clear. Can’t wait to make a bunch! 😃
I'm so happy I found you on TH-cam I love to sew and I've already got some great tips from you thank you so much for sharing
Love it. Got the pattern, which is very reasonably priced, and can’t wait to make a few. 🥰Thanks!!
Thank you Miriam, happy sewing!
I just came across your channel and had to subscribe! You are a great teacher… I hope to see many more tutorials.
Thank you so much, Tanya! Welcome 🤗
Great tutorial 😊 I just bought the pattern so excited to make. Huge Agatha Christie fan too!! 😊
Great tutorial and such a good Christmas gift idea for book lovers. 👍🏼
These would be so cute quilted too
Love these and your video, can't wait to make some!! Thanks!!
I am so excited to make this! Thank you 🌸💜🌸
You're welcome, Jen! I'm traveling this week and all three of mine are coming on the trip with us :)
So adorable! Can’t wait to make some of them. ❤❤❤
This was the perfect tutorial for a secret Santa gift I needed to make for work! I cannot wait to give it to her!!
OH BOY, I thought I was also purchasing a PATTERN! 😅 I'm sure the picture and word directions will be great, but I am such a beginner (well, I have been at sewing for 35 years and haven't progressed!) and have such trouble cutting out even rectangles and was going to ask for you to make a Very Beginner-Beginner video for people like me! And thought I would buy the measured out patter pieces in the meantime. 😅😅Oh dear, I will do my best because I've already struggled through cutting out and lining material for 5 large book sleeves. 💖 I love the idea!
I’m sorry! I often use printer paper to make a pattern the right size, which makes it easy and you don’t risk cutting your fabric wrong.
Easy to make and really clear instructions for making.
👏👏👏 awesome!
Volume wasn’t to bad👂🏻😝
I like the idea of gray check vs clear nail polish-as it would be more laundry friendly over time. Thanxabunch ❤️😀
Ah yes, Fray Check is a must have!
Thank you for this tutorial it was excellent can’t wait to make this!❤
Love this. Great video. I can’t wait to make a bunch of these.
Hi, thank you so much for tutorial
Love it, looks so easy!!!!thx
They're very fast and easy!
Great idea!
Just made this and I have your pattern also. I love it!! Very beginner friendly!
Thank you for the great tutorial, and I love this idea.
So many great ideas... thank you!
Awesome tutorial .. thank you!
Great tutorial..Agatha Christie book too..Cool..
You make t look so easy. I am going to try to make the large one
You can do it! 😁
I would place the button for closing the top on the pocket side. The sleeve then is flat on the bottom and, if I want to access both the book and contents of the pocket, I don’t have to flip the sleeve over
Glad you mentioned this before I got to that step!
i must be using the wrong fusible fleece because my medium size cover would not fit a paperback book - It did come out great however so I made another one - large and it just fit my bible. What did you use for padding. Love this tutorial and can't wait to make more. Thank you.
I use fusible fleece the most, but it’s possible some ore thicker than others, I suppose!
Great tutorial 😊 one to try❤
Made one, fun!
Adorable
This is too stinking cute
Love!!!
Fantastic 🎉
I purchased your pattern and followed the video in making it. I found when I went to put the top piece with the fleece on it inside the lining, it didn’t fit!!!!. So I had to composite the measurements another 1/4 inch so the top would fit inside the lining. Is your direction incorrect? I even cut the bulk out of it and still didn’t fit, anyway I figured it out somehow. You need to adjust your pattern measurements for the fleece or maybe you used interfacing????. I think people need to know this before purchasing your pattern. Also can you confirm the measurements for the medium bag? Thanks. I’m a pretty good sewer, but was trying to figure out how to fix without throwing it away.
So sorry you had an issue! The measurements are correct, the fusible fleece is cut the same size as the other pieces. Are you talking about sewing the lining to the outer piece around the top? If so, a tip is to make sure you’re cutting the fabrics in the same direction. Even cotton fabrics have more stretch in one direction than the other, so if you the outside piece along the selvedge, but the lining on the cross grain, the lining will be rigid around the top, while the outside has give, making it harder to wrangle them together. Or, if you mean it was hard to stuff the fleece/outside into the lining in order to sew them around the top, it doesn’t need to fit, it will of course be sort of stuffed in there, but as long as you can align the top edges and sew them, it doesn’t matter, since it will be turned right side out and the lining will be put inside. I hope that makes sense!
Would the small fit a basic kindle?
Hi I just purchased the pattern but I couldn't find what size of snaps did you use for the pocket here? I want to make sure i buy the right size. Thank you!
I think the kam snaps only come in the one size, but if you’re buying a metal snap or something, probably a 1/2” one will do 👍🏻
Do you have a link to share for the fusible fleece? I want to make sure that I'm buying the right one. What I've gotten so far doesn't look as thick as the one used in your video. I appreciate the guidance and thank you for your time.
I’m not sure what kind mine is, I’m sorry, I got it at Hobby Lobby! I’m sure any will be just fine 👍🏻
TOTAL beginner here. This may be a silly question, but what is the difference between basting and top stitching? I did do a Google search and basting stitches appear to be much longer and temporary, but when I watch this video, I can't tell the difference between basting stitches and top stitches. Thanks in advance - Super excited to make a few of these!
Hi! Yes, basting is a long machine stitch that’s meant to hold things together and can be taken out later if it shows. I baste things with a smaller seam allowance so that I don’t need to take it out later, since it won’t show, it’ll just get buried by the seam later. I hope that makes sense!
Yes, that makes sense. Thank you!
Can you please share the kind of fusible fleece that you are using? Like the pellon number. I found a thicker one and a thinner one at the fabric store. The thinner one said it was for quilting.
I don’t know it’s number, but I’d guess it’s the thinner one 👍🏻
@@PinCutSew thank you so much! I got the thinner one. I can’t wait to try it.
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Hi, what specific kind of fusible fleece do you use?
I'm not sure, I just use the only one my shop has, haha, but it's pretty lightweight, not a super thick one. It is Pellon, I'm pretty sure.
Love this project! Can I ask is the top stitch supposed to secure the lining fabric too? Thanks
Yes, press it so it's nice and flat and the top stitching makes sure it stays put 👍
Do you prewash the fabric before sewing. Will these hold up in the wash or would you recommend spot cleaning? Thanks so much!
I do prewash fabric, but I would hand wash them or at least dry flat because the batting inside will shrink up!
Thank you for sharing this easy tutorial. I just finished my sleeve. What interfacing did you use? I used pellon 808 and it seems a bit stiff for this application.
I love to use flannel as interfacing for these kinds of projects, so it keeps it’s softness! But if I do use interfacing, it’s pretty lightweight, I love the kind for knits.
Thank you so much. I will try that for the next project.
Would the fusible fleece be enough padding for a Kindle? Or would I need something thicker?
I think so, but you could always use two layers, ore one of fleece, one of batting.
@@PinCutSew ok, thank you!
Hello,
I just purchased this pattern but I can’t get it to download help please?
Hi Michelle, I believe I just responded to your message on Etsy :)
this may be a silly question but would this be able to be made with a French seam? just trying to figure out how it would be done with the pocket as well. (sorry im a beginner!)
I think it could be, since the pocket is sewn to the front since it’s lined, all the seams are enclosed, so I’m not sure why you’d need French seams 🤔
@@PinCutSew you’re absolutely right lol I got videos confused. I’ve been watching so many lately. Any specific type of fabric that you prefer for book sleeves?
@@PinCutSew made this for the first time! Not perfect but learned alot. Will keep practicing. What specific number for the interfacing are you using? Mine was apparently a little too thick so I had some trouble with it. Thanks!
I use whatever I have on hand, but it’s always pretty lightweight
I've tried to open up the link to the printed patterns but nothing happens. Can you send me a link? I appreciate it!
Sorry about that, I’ll check the link! Here ya go: www.pincutsewstudio.com/shop/book-sleeves-pdf-sewing-pattern
Thank you.
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How do I get your patterns
Hi there! You can get all my patterns at www.pincutsewstudio.com/shop
Aug 19/23. Just went to pyrchase your printable version and it is sold out?
Whoops, sorry! It’s good now 👍🏻. I can only list 99 at a time and sometimes miss when something is low!
Thank you
Hi I purchased your printable pattern thank you. One quick question could you give me the measurement of one of your books that fit the large sleeve please? Thank you
I'm not near it currently, but it fits several things! It fits my large iPad, my thick Bible, or a large hardcover book. I hope that helps! If you need more precise measurements, let me know :) @@juliecorbeil9060
Ok thank you 😊
I cant understand why anyone who has a sewing machine would need to buy a pattern for this. You just size it to the size of your book. It could not be more simple. Thank you!
A beginner sewer would appreciate pictures and step by step. I'm sure you didn't mean to come across snooty.
OMG HOW HAVE I NEVER HEARD OF THESE! folding covers or ripped spines are so annoying!
Parli troppo.
A bible that has many contradictions I’m surprised you want to read that bible lol