My friend LOVES to read and takes a book with her everyday to work. She also hates carrying a purse so I made her a book protector with a small pocket on the front to carry ID, money, etc... She LOVES it! I thought I would share with you guys!
You will need:
2-2" X 12" strips from outer fabric for straps
2-3" X 8" rectangles from outer fabric and lining fabric each for the flaps
1-10 1/2" X 8" rectangles from outer and lining fabric for main piece
10" of 3/8" wide ribbon for bookmark
Sew 2 flaps together with one outer and one lining along 1 long side. Fold over so right sides are out and topstitch 1/8" from edge. Make 2 flaps
Make straps by folding the 2" X 12" strips in half long ways and ironing to make a crease
Fold raw edges up to creased line, fold on crease and press to create straps
Topstitch 1/8" along both sides
Layer lining fabric right side up with one flap at each short end, lining fabrics touching and raw edges meeting
Then layer the straps 2 inches from each side and pin in place
The place outer fabric on top with wrong side up. Pin in place and stitch around all edges, leaving a 3 inch hole in the middle of one long side to turn
Clip corners, turn and press seam allowances from hole inside. Insert ribbon in hole 1/4" and topstich along all sides of cover
Insert book cover inside flaps
Voila! One softcover book protector. Now go make 7 or 12 of them!
Oh yeah I almost forgot the "action" shot
