Make a Book Cover Out of an Unwanted T-shirt

In this Instructable you will learn how to make a book cover out of an old T-shirt.
This project can be finished either with a sewing machine or be sewn by hand.

Things you need
The book you would like to make a cover for
An old T-shirt
Scissors that can cut fabric
A pen or pencil 
Straight pins 
Paper
Thread
A hand needle or Sewing machine
A ruler 

Step 1: Measure Your Book

First lay your book open on your shirt to make sure you will have enough fabric to fit your book.

Once you are sure your book will fit take your ruler to measure the length and height of your book.

When you measure the length the book should be opened and layed flat like in picture 2.


My book is 14in long by 9.5in high, those will be the measurements used for our example, your book will probably be a different measurement.

Comments

[Penolopy Bulnick]

That's an awesome reuse! I never thought of using a t-shirt :)

Also, it would be awesome if you put a picture of the finished book cover first so people can see right away what you are making!

[foxbones]

Thank you for the suggestion! c: I'm glad you liked it.