How to Sew a Book Sleeve with a Snap Closure

In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to sew a book sleeve—a padded fabric pouch for carrying your favorite book. Make one for yourself or choose fabric you know a friend would love for a useful handmade gift. Find my written tutorial and sign up for the free printable book sleeve pattern and instructions here: https://plainlivinghome.com/how-to-sew-a-book-sleeve-beginner-friendly-perfect-for-gifts/ I like sewing projects that are pretty and practical, and this book sleeve is both. You can change the whole look by choosing different fabrics for the outside and lining. The written tutorial covers quilting fabric to batting, sewing the closure strap, boxing corners, adding a lining, turning and topstitching, and installing a KAM snap. Keep it nearby for the cutting measurements and step-by-step photos as you sew. SUPPLIES AND TOOLS Some links below are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Point turning tools: https://amzn.to/4yhiGyc KAM snap kit: https://amzn.to/4dDO5DO Cotton batting: https://amzn.to/3U2mQMz My sewing machine: https://amzn.to/4evNxQB Fabric scissors: https://amzn.to/48ZlLsb You’ll also need exterior and lining fabric, thread, basting spray or pins or clips, a ruler, an iron and pressing surface, and a removable fabric marker. The complete supply list and cutting measurements are in the blog tutorial. If you enjoy making useful things for your home and family, I’d love to have you subscribe to Plain Living for more sewing tutorials, handmade gifts, and practical homemaking projects. Will you make your book sleeve for yourself or give it as a gift?