| Step 1 |
Measure the width of the book from the front
edge, around the spine to the back book edge. Add 6" to this measurement for
inside pocket flaps. Measure the height of the book. Add 1" to this
measurement.
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| Step 2 |
Cut the fabric to the measurements determined
in Step 1.
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| Step 3 |
Cut the batting 1" smaller in both length and
width.
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| Step 4 |
Using fabric chalk or a disappearing fabric
pen; mark stitching guidelines on the right side of the fabric for cording
placement.
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| Step 5 |
Spray temporary adhesive spray on the batting
and center it on wrong side of the fabric. (1" in from all edges of the
fabric.)
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| Step 6 |
Thread the 7-Hole Cording
foot (SA158) with cording following the directions
inside the foot package. Place the foot on the machine and leave
approximately one inch of cording extending from the back of
the foot. Knot all the cords together to keep them from slipping
forward through the holes in the foot. |
| Step 7 |
Thread the machine with invisible thread
on top and regular thread in the bobbin. Machine settings: 3-point
zig zag stitch, stitch width 7.0, stitch length 1.4, lower top
tension to 3. (Be sure to test your machine settings on a scrap
of fabric before sewing on the actual book cover.) |
| Step 8 |
Stitch over the cords following the
lines you drew on the fabric. |
| Step 9 |
At the end of the row, clip the cords
at the back of the foot and leave at least one inch extending
out behind the foot. (Be sure to follow this procedure at the
end of each row.) |
| Step 10 |
Tie the cords again behind the foot
and begin the next row of stitching. |
| Step 11 |
On the side edges, fold under 1/4"
and press. Fold under another 1/4", press and topstitch. |
| Step 12 |
From each of the finished side edges,
measure in 2-1/2" at top and bottom and fold back onto right
side of cover (right sides together). Stitch the top and the
bottom with 1/2" seams. Turn right side out. This completes
the pockets for the book cover. |
| Step 13 |
Once the pockets are complete,
press under 1/2" on the top and bottom of the cover. |
| Step 14 |
Place strips of fusible web inside
the 1/2" hem on the top and bottom of the cover. Fuse into place. |
| Step 15 |
Slip the book into the pockets and
enjoy. |
