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CD Case Old books get a new lease on life, thanks to the Austin Glitterati. From "Uncommon Threads" episode DUCT-246

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Paperback Book Cover

Here's another great way to use up scrap fabric. Austin Glitterati members Jennifer Ramos and Marisa Umsawasdi show how to make book covers (with attached ribbon bookmarks) using quilter's cotton, seam sealant and a bit of ironing.

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	Paperback Book Cover
	Paperback Book Cover (inside)

Materials:

sewing machine
13"x17" piece of quilter's cotton
13"x17" piece of sew-in nonfusible medium-weight interfacing
12" long piece of craft-store ribbon
paperback book cover
straight edge ruler
liquid seam sealant

Note: This project is sized for an 8"x5-1/2" paperback book; you may need to alter the dimensions to suit the size of the book you choose.

1. Cut out a 13"x17" piece of quilter's cotton and a matching amount of interfacing.

2. Place interfacing on the wrong side of the fabric and with the sewing machine's serger finish the four edges and attach the interfacing to the fabric all in one combined step.

Tip: If your sewing machine isn't equipped with a serger, use a zigzag stitch instead to achieve a similar effect.

Tip: Apply seam sealant to all corner edges to prevent the serged corners from raveling.

2. Place the piece in front of you with the interfacing side up and the short sides to the left and right. Turn the top and bottom edges 2" toward the inside and press in place.

3. Fold the entire piece in the middle (folding left to right) and press; unfold.
This will serve as a guide, keeping you aware of the center of the piece.

4. About 1" to the left of the top center, tack down a 12" length of ribbon. The ribbon's end will meet the edge of the fabric with the ribbon extending to the outside top of the book cover.

5. Fold the cover's left and right sides 2" toward the inside; press.

6. Topstitch along all four edges, being sure to catch the ribbon in the stitching in the process.

Tip: When you're topstitching, you want to make sure to set the machine's needle closest to the right-hand side of the presser foot so you can stitch very close to the edge. If the machine you're using doesn't allow needle-positioning adjustment, consider using a zipper foot instead.

7. Use seam sealant on the end of the ribbon to keep it from fraying.

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RESOURCES :

Fabric.com
Website: www.fabric.com

GUESTS :

Jennifer Ramos
E-mail: jennymeg@textilefetish.com
Website: www.textilefetish.com

Caro Sheridan
E-mail: splityarn@gmail.com
Website: www.splityarn.com

Marisa Umsawasdi
E-mail: mumsawas@yahoo.com
Blog: www.marisa-u.blogspot.com