The case combines the modern lightweight leather design made of faux leather with a subtle ornament on the front resembling the artwork found in old library books. Custom bible cover for adam not pictured bible journal cover customizable. Make a leather cover for your favorite book or to give as a gift to someone special. Tutorial how i make the diy kindle leather case high on glue. Making a faux leather book cover stitching sewcial. Click on an image below and see the list of items needed to complete the project or pattern. Coat one side of the cover and the spine of the book with a thin, even layer of the rubber cement. Lets be honest, as much as were totally in love with new technology, the average ereader just doesnt bring much to the table in terms of style. Sold by the leathercraft store and ships from amazon fulfillment. Im going to wait to decorate it until im finished with assembly, then i plan to doodle with 3d paint pens. Dc faner case for amazon fire hd 8, kindle fire hd 8 case 20172016 release,7th6th generation slim leather smart case cover with auto wakesleep for fire hd 8 tablet retro mickey. The width is determined by the book, typically about half of the width of one.
Design book cover for free with online templates adobe spark. The formfit hardshell cradle keeps your kindle fire securely in place, so it doesnt slip or slide, even when the cover is folded back and held in one hand. An eyecatching design can make the difference between a book that sells and one that stalls, so dont let your future bestseller get passed over due to a soso cover design. Leather covers for ereaders including kindle voyage and paperwhite models. This tutorial shows you how to recover books and make a laminated pocket perfect for holding pencils or even bookmark. To prevent breaking of the wood, make sure the grain of the wood runs perpendicular to. Here is a simple diy kindle cover design using only fabric. I reminded him of all the hides of leather we recently acquired choshmu laughing fire. Backyard beach bikes birding boats camping climbing fire fishing. There are actually 3 various types of fabrics used on this project. The popular vintagelooking case is now available also for kindle 8 2016. Jul 22, 2015 with this easy tutorial for fabric book covers youre well on your way to starting off the school year on the right foot. He also uses viking artwork on the book and supplies you with an option to get the pattern and artwork. Click on your image choice below for ereader models and all the details.
Magnus shows you how to easily make a simple leather bound book, with stitched in pages. With those clips still in place, simply sew all the way around the cover, 18th inch away from the edge. Our headcovers are handmade with pride in our california shop. Guidecentral is a fun and visual way to discover diy ideas, learn new skills, meet amazing people who share your passions and even upload your own diy guides. Before we can start decorating, we need to go over the steps to making a basic book cover. Luckily, its one of the easier projects to construct. I had to sew my book together as i went in order to have better pictures for the blog. Now you can make your own professional looking book marketing images. Leather book cover with pyrography time lapse video. Case for kindle fire 7 5th and 7th generation tablet. Not just for the purpose of being pretty, but also for protection. How to turn an old book into a useful tablet case diy. Finally, an easytouse tool for making book mockups and 3d covers.
Shop old leather victorian style book cover embossed kindle fire skin. Here ill show you how to measure, cut, sew and burn a design out of leather to cover your book. Nov 23, 2015 pyrographyleather burning on leather notebook cover. I have been having such a great time giving my living room decor a fresh summer color splash and finally shared the reveal earlier this week. See more ideas about leather book covers, leather books, custom leather. Diy kindle or tablet cover tutorial create a unique cover for your kindle or tablet in less than 30 minutes using an old book, fabric, batting, and glue. Kindle fire hd 8 case jzcreater folio pu leather smart case cover with auto wakesleep for allnew fire hd 8 tablet 8inch 2018 2017 2016 release, 8th 7th 6th generation, dream 4. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. This cover, strictly speaking, is not for a book, but for a memopad or journal. Even though weve all been told since childhood to never judge a book by its cover, the fact is that book cover design does attract readers.
Click on the image for information on premium videos at. This tutorial could also work for as a nook cover or an ipad cover. The tools and supplies shown below are used in the premium video that teaches you how to design and make a top quality leather book cover to fit any book. Make a rugged,rustic leather journal cover perfect for artists. How to convert a hardback book into a kindle cover with a strap. The only change you may want to make is that for a leather book, you might consider using wood for the cover instead of thick card. I used recycled grocery bags and only a handful of additional materials to create inexpensive and classic book covers. Preassembled natural cowhide is ready to tool and finish, patterns included. Making a leather bible cover bible covers, book covers, diy leather working. These leather craft kits will add an extra bit of fun, style and beauty to your home, office or party. The book cover will be at the bottom of the stack facing down.
Jan 18, 2016 if possible, always sew with the right side of the leather facing upwards. The perfect coming together of old books and new technology make this the ideal gift for kindle and ereader owners that miss the feel of a book in their hands. Although that isnt really a problem because you can make a cool case, cover or sleeve for your precious device by yourself. Itll be sturdier, but can also break instead of bend. A beautiful vintage hard back book style ereader and tablet cover handmade in england using 40 years of bookbinding experience. Jun 28, 2017 using veg tan leather, i stitch together a cover to protect one of my books. This tutorial will walk you through the steps to create a faux leather look simply by using brown craft paper, glue and paint or stain. You can decorate and personalize the cover with tooling and stamping or leave it unadorned. Jan 09, 20 diy leather bookbible cover posted on january 9, 20 by hjimkeener ive always thought it would be cool to buy some leather and hack out a diy leathercovered bible or journal, or maybe even a book. Ipad or kindle cover english version kindle case diy. Diy fabric covered books all those cute fabric covered books and journals can get. Not too tough for a first bookbinding project though i did puzzle for a while on the mechanics of the spine.
Insten stars wave leather wallet folio book style flip stand phone case cover with diamond for motorola moto g starswave. Dec, 2017 magnus shows you how to easily make a simple leather bound book, with stitched in pages. Moko offers the same vintage book design on a case that folds like an origami. Jun 27, 2012 one of the most requested leather craft projects is how to make a book cover. This is reflected in the quality and look of our gear. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Making a book cover premium leathercraft video tandy leather. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. Dote on your gadget a bit more with a case thats protective and pretty. How to create a faux leather finish using brown paper. How to create a faux leather finish using brown paper hometalk. Its especially nice how snug they fit, making the books feel leather. Product title dteck flip case for kindle fire hd 8, pu leather fol. So, i grabbed a few supplies from around the house and got to work on this diy kindle fire cover.
Notebook viking fine in antique bound in genuine leather by hand. Aug 17, 2014 diy kindle or tablet cover tutorial create a unique cover for your kindle or tablet in less than 30 minutes using an old book, fabric, batting, and glue. It is made to hold a standard composition book, like the one. Ive always thought it would be cool to buy some leather and hack out a diy leathercovered bible or journal, or maybe even a book. Granted, if you want the finished look of a cambridge bible or an easton press leatherbound book, youre not going to be able to pull that off without a steady hand and some training and experience. My name is brittany, and i run a historic arts and crafts program on nantucket island. Using veg tan leather, i stitch together a cover to protect one of my books. Pyrographyleather burning on leather notebook cover. This treatment can be used on furniture,walls, book covers and even floors. Seeing as the leather carving went quite well, you could try a norse inspired book cover for an unrelated bookbinding, using both runic. Aug 26, 20 this weekend, i decided to dress her up a bit. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about leather book cover. This top stitch will secure the center flap in place.
Cut 2 pieces of vinyl fabric to same height measurement. I thought leatherlooking book covers would solve the problem at hand and contribute to the scholarly library look i am trying to achieve. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. You can use any paper roll as the base to making a cover, including paper grocery bags. You can select all items or just the ones you need and add them to your shopping cart or wish list with just one button click. In this instructable ill take you through the steps i used in transforming a few pieces of raw leather into a highquality and longlasting tablet case, lined with suede. Ula einstein rice paper mixed media drawing with fire sculpture print the.
The seller was very communicative and we love the covers. The only thing more thrilling than having your very own kindle is stowing it in a stylish case. If youre new to working with leather, i will take you through each step i. Special pricing if you have an advertisement, you may enter the offer code during checkout to see if you are eligible for the special offer. Then to make the journalbook covers i took an old pair of suede.
The most common leather book cover material is leather. The cover measures approximately 10 12 tall x 7 78 wide x 12 thick when filled with a composition book not included. One of my favorite diy projects for this summer look is the birch wood fireplace cover to keep the unused space looking like something other than a deep, dark hole. Old leather victorian style book cover embossed kindle fire skin. For crafty travelers, diy classes are the ultimate. Manor bindery can cover your kindle 3, 4, touch and fire with classic imitation books or a my kindle design made from lightweight, imitation cloth and leather. Wrapping paper book cover wrapping paper makes a great material to cover books with. How to make diy fabric book covers book cover diy, fabric. Handmade leather personalized composition book cover. Fintie folio case for kindle fire hdx 7 20 release. Need an optin offer or free ebook cover that doesnt look like a monkey went to town with ms paint. Five book a song of ice and fire set with leather covers game etsy. I take a lot of notes, and i find that cheap memo pads or note pads tend to get misplaced. If youre a happy owner of any kindle then you probably already know how expensive cute kindle cases are.
Tutorial how i make the diy kindle leather case high. If you are looking for a kindle case that looks like an old book, make sure to check out the design from acdream. Im starting stitching tomorrow on my own diy leather kindle cover. A window cover photo album is a great way to store all your pictures. Custom made to order leather cover for any version bible with. If you are printing the pdf version of the marbled journal cover, we recommend printing onto white cardstock. But what about a useful, durable, pleasant to hold. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for.
If possible, always sew with the right side of the leather facing upwards. Bench crafted one at a time, our covers are constructed from premium leathers and quality, domestically made materials. Elmers glue and water or matte mod podge, brown craft paper brown grocery or lunch sacks can also be used, paint brushes. This genuine leather composition book cover was entirely hand made by me, from cutting the leather to punching the holes, tooling the design to dying to edging, and finally hand stitching it all together. This instructable flows out of rayeaths very helpful nook cover instructable with some hopefully helpful changes. Notebook viking leather journal with clasp leather book diary.
Product magnetic leather smart case cover for kindle fire hd 7 dark blue magnetic leather smart case cover for kindle fire hd 7 dark blue product fintie folio case for kindle fire hdx 7 20 release slim fit pu leather standing cover w auto sleepwake, love tree. No actual embossing will be used in the making of this product. Jealous every time your author buddies show off their pretty new promo graphics. The top stitches always look a bit better than the inside stitches. Glue your flaps onto the cover by making a thin bead of glue around outside edges. Diy leather bookbible cover for his lovingkindness is. Bind up your favorite lyrics, memories, love notes, book quotes, or anything youd like in this sweet little tome. The tutorial is available as a free pdf tutorial, originally published in lisa lams book a bag for all reasons. Fitfolio is a kindle fire case that combines the fit of a precisionmolded hard shell case, with the covertocover protection in a bookstyle folio. This method of leatherwork can be adapted to fit any size and is a great way to keep your favourite books from getting.
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