Pattern for bible cover

On Nov 19, 8:53*am, Bev in TX wrote:
On Nov 18, 9:34*pm, Sherry Starr wrote:

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She said she didn't expect me to do that, but she would like for me to make the cover. .
Sherry Starr

I just googled and found:
* The following is a very simple cover, which you may already know how
to make.http://www.thefamilyhomestead.com/bi...erpattern.html
* Another simple cover, that shows one made out of Cordura and is
lined; however, there is no pattern and most of the links on this page
are broken.http://rustybobbin.com/inklings/sew-BibleCover.html
* The link to the pattern is broken on the following web page, but
there are two verbal descriptions for how to make a cover.http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf19769550.tip.html
* Another verbal description -- this one is lined ...http://www.helium.com/items/1180080-bible-covers
* Or perhaps you want to bring quilting/patchwork into the mix with
bible related blocks, though you might have to adjust the block size
depending on the size of the bible...http://www.patternsfromhistory.com/b.../bible_bom.htm
* Free Christian related cross stitch patterns...http://www.joyfulexpressions.us/HTML/FreePatterns.html
* A lace one ...http://www.ehow.com/how_5011234_make...over-lace.html
* Another plain vanilla one ...http://sewing.about.com/library/sewn...abookcover.htm
* Free cross machine embroidery designs:http://www.embroiderthis.com/5crco.html

Bev in TX

Thank you for the links. I printed the instructions from the first
link. My daughter gave me some dimensions, but I am going to tell her
exactly what I need measured.

On Nov 19, 8:16*am, "Leslie& The Furbabies in MO."
wrote:
I've made many covers for paperback books. *Just take the closed Bible and
measure from the far edge of the front cover, around the spine and across
the back cover. *Add 3/4 in. *Measure from top to bottom. *Add 3/4 in. *Make
a quilted 'placemat' with those dimensions- just sandwich the outer fabric
to the lining fabric with a thin batting between and 'quilt as desired'. *On
the 'top/outside' you can include a block, row of mini-blocks or contrasting
strip of fabric or fancy stitching or whatever. *Just keep it to those
dimensions. *If the Bible has a thick sturdy cover I'd say add 1 in. in each
direction rather than 3/4 in.- but most Bibles seem to have a rather
flexible thinner cover.

Then use the vertical measurement (top to bottom- including the 3/4 in.)
for the inside 'flap's. *Cut 2 pieces of fabric 6.5 in. wide by the height.
Cut 2 pieces of fusible (Wonder Under, Heat & Bond Lite, etc. and be sure
the fabrics don't have any fabric softener or the fusible won't fuse) 3-1/4
in. by the height plus 3/4 in. measurement. Fold each 6.5 in. in half
lengthwise wrong sides together, press the crease flat and lay the fusible
inside and fuse the wrong sides together. *The fusible will hold the folded
fabric together and give it some stiffness.

Lay the 'flaps' in place on the 'lining side' of the 'placemat'- placemat
laid flat with the outside of the cover down- and stitch flaps in place at
the three outer edges to secure. *If desired, at the top-center-inside you
can add a piece of ribbon for a bookmark.... use Fray Check so the ribbon
won't ravel. *Stitch over the ribbon end several times to secure it.

Bind the entire 'placemat'. *Ta-Dah! *Open the Bible very wide and slide the
covers into the flaps on the placemat!

Warning- I just woke up and haven't had my Diet Cherry Coke yet... read
carefully and ask questions if needed. *;-)

Here's photos of a paperback book cover that I made about 15 years ago-
you'll get the idea...

http://good-times.webshots.com/album/575588519cmLPzl

Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.

"Sherry Starr" wrote in message

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My granddaughter is receiving a new Bible for Christmas. *My daughter
wants me to make her a cover for it. *Does anyone know of a site with
free patterns for this? *I told her that I doubted I would have it
done for Christmas. *She said she didn't expect me to do that, but she
would like for me to make the cover.

Sherry Starr- Hide quoted text -

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Thank you for the instructions. I printed them out for future
reference.

Sherry Starr

You could also add a tab at the center of the back edge to wrap around
to the front and fasten with a button or Velcro.

Julia in MN

Leslie& The Furbabies in MO. wrote:
I've made many covers for paperback books. Just take the closed Bible
and measure from the far edge of the front cover, around the spine and
across the back cover. Add 3/4 in. Measure from top to bottom. Add
3/4 in. Make a quilted 'placemat' with those dimensions- just sandwich
the outer fabric to the lining fabric with a thin batting between and
'quilt as desired'. On the 'top/outside' you can include a block, row
of mini-blocks or contrasting strip of fabric or fancy stitching or
whatever. Just keep it to those dimensions. If the Bible has a thick
sturdy cover I'd say add 1 in. in each direction rather than 3/4 in.-
but most Bibles seem to have a rather flexible thinner cover.

Then use the vertical measurement (top to bottom- including the 3/4 in.)
for the inside 'flap's. Cut 2 pieces of fabric 6.5 in. wide by the
height. Cut 2 pieces of fusible (Wonder Under, Heat & Bond Lite, etc.
and be sure the fabrics don't have any fabric softener or the fusible
won't fuse) 3-1/4 in. by the height plus 3/4 in. measurement. Fold each
6.5 in. in half lengthwise wrong sides together, press the crease flat
and lay the fusible inside and fuse the wrong sides together. The
fusible will hold the folded fabric together and give it some stiffness.

Lay the 'flaps' in place on the 'lining side' of the 'placemat'-
placemat laid flat with the outside of the cover down- and stitch flaps
in place at the three outer edges to secure. If desired, at the
top-center-inside you can add a piece of ribbon for a bookmark.... use
Fray Check so the ribbon won't ravel. Stitch over the ribbon end
several times to secure it.

Bind the entire 'placemat'. Ta-Dah! Open the Bible very wide and slide
the covers into the flaps on the placemat!

Warning- I just woke up and haven't had my Diet Cherry Coke yet... read
carefully and ask questions if needed. ;-)

Here's photos of a paperback book cover that I made about 15 years ago-
you'll get the idea...

http://good-times.webshots.com/album/575588519cmLPzl

Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.

"Sherry Starr" wrote in message
...
My granddaughter is receiving a new Bible for Christmas. My daughter
wants me to make her a cover for it. Does anyone know of a site with
free patterns for this? I told her that I doubted I would have it
done for Christmas. She said she didn't expect me to do that, but she
would like for me to make the cover.

Sherry Starr



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If you think three layers and quilting might get a bit thick, I made
one using Sashiko which worked very nicely. I used one of Susan
Briscoe's designs. She actually does a kit which I made in not-a-lot-
of-time. The machining took longer than the motif, but it works well.

My two-penneth,
Nel
(Gadget Queen)

Originally Posted by Sherry Starr[_3_]

My granddaughter is receiving a new Bible for Christmas. My daughter
wants me to make her a cover for it. Does anyone know of a site with
free patterns for this? I told her that I doubted I would have it
done for Christmas. She said she didn't expect me to do that, but she
would like for me to make the cover.

Sherry Starr

Last week my good friend told me about a place to get bible covers. We both embroider but have found that purchasing a bible cover and then adding our own personal touches is the best option for us. Good luck on your search, hopefully this helps!