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Stitch a Clear Protective Casing for Almost Anything

Stitch a Clear Protective Casing for Almost Anything
If you have anything from your leaf collection to old post cards, or even a World War 1 ration book that you want saved, this project is for you. It will keep your project, or keepsakes from being destroyed, and it only takes a few minutes to make one page. Best of all, you are the designer and can make it as simple or elaborate as you want.
 
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Step 1Materials:

Materials:
Items you want to protect, Acid free sheet protectors & paper (any color & any size), Scissors, Sewing Machine
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5 comments
Sep 14, 2009. 8:13 PMnthuston says:
What a great idea! I wonder if they can make those sleeves out of the material that zip-lock uses to "press - on" dishes to seal a wrap. So you can just press the sheet together. Hmmm
Mar 21, 2010. 8:49 AMdoublequick says:
probably not if it's similar to press-n-seal.  That stuff will stick to the paper and peel it off
Sep 17, 2009. 7:31 AMjthuston says:
I love it! There are so many different items this process is perfect for protecting. Thank you.
Sep 9, 2009. 9:25 AMChrysN says:
A great way of protecting items, and it looks really nice too.

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