No-Sew Fabric Covered Books

This project is really easy to do with the whole family. If you love fabric, but don’t fancy getting involved with a sewing machine, No-Sew Fabric Covered Books are a great way to get that fabric feel without getting stitchy.

To start with, you will need your favourite fabric, a blank book to cover, some Mod-Podge Matt, scissors and a big paint brush.

Start by measuring around your book onto the fabric. Leave a 1.5cm seam allowance around the book, so you can keep the edges neat and tidy.

Cut out your fabric. Remove the front and back covers from the book if you can, if not, you will need to work around the fastenings.

Apply Mod-Podge with a large brush, all over the front cover of the book. Try to apply a thin coat so you don’t soak the book cover. If you work too wet, the glue will show through the fabric and the book covers may start to curl.

The reason you need a big brush, is that Mod-Podge tends to dry quite quickly when painted on a porous surface, so you will want to work quickly over the front cover of the book.

Lay your fabric down on a clean surface. Place your book cover, Mod-Podge side down, onto the center of the fabric. Press down lightly all over, then turn the whole piece over, and smooth down the fabric from the front.

Once you have finished, turn the cover over to the back and apply a thin layer of Mod-Podge over the edges of the book. Fold in the fabric to cover all the sides of your cover.

Use a very light coating of Mod-Podge to seal the edges of the fabric to the book to prevent lifting.

Then leave your finished covers to dry.

To complete your book covers, stick either the first page of your book, a piece of cardstock or your favourite paper onto the inside covers to hide the edges of fabric.

Once finished, you can re-assemble your book and you will have a delightful, fabric covered book or journal without having to pick up a needle.

I love making these simple and pretty books and you can find a selection of them in my Folksy store. You can also find some blank chipboard and cardstock books, ready for you to cover and alter as you please.

Find me on Folksy xx