How To Make A Waterproof Book Cover

So we joined a book club. Yes, we have other hobbies besides crafts - gasp! 

But we thought, why not combine our love of both? 

So this month we are diving into craft projects for book lovers. 

Our first project is this waterproof book cover. We got the idea after a question at book club - "are you at a home, under the blanket reader or a read on the beach / at the pool reader?" 

This waterproof book cover is perfect for those who are the latter, or to protect your book in your bag from accidental water spills or rain.

Take a look at how we made this below:

What you will need:

• TEMPLATE
  20cm x 60cm

• COTTON
  For the outer layer - let your personality shine. We chose the Silver Unicorns Cotton Fabric.

• WATERPROOF PUL
  The waterpoof, protective inner layer. We chose Light Lavender.

• KAM SNAP
  To fasten.

• KAM SNAP PLIERS
  To attach kam snap.

• CUTTING BOARD
  For a flat surface you can cut on.

• SCISSORS
  To cut fabric.

• FABRIC MARKER
  To draw around template.

• PINS
  To pin fabric to prevent it moving.

• THREAD
  You might want to choose a neutral white, or match the thread to your fabric.

• TAPE MEASURE
  To measure fabric.

• SEWING MACHINE

• SHARP TOOL
  To make a hole in fabric for kam snap.

Step 1: Draw around template

Place the PUL and Cotton right sides facing. Draw around the template using marker. Pin fabric.

Step 2: Cut out fabric

Using fabric scissors.

Step 3: Sew around entire edge

Using sewing machine. Leaving a turning gap. 

Step 4: Trim edges, snip edges and turning gap

So it is neater when turned inside out.

Step 5: Turn inside out

Using a tool to get the corners.

Step 6: Tuck in turning gap

Pin.

Step 7: Fold up the bottom of the fabric, leaving a third at the top

Cotton on the outside. Pin.

Step 8: Sew around the entire edge

Make sure you get the turning gap.

Step 9: Attach kam snap in the centre

Using pliers.

COMPLETED!

Things to note: 

• Washing machine safe.
• Can be made smaller or larger.

How did you get on? Let us know in the comments below and tag us in / send us your pictures on social media!