- Hem the pockets by turning under the top edge 1/2" and under 1/2" again.
- Stitch the hem in place by sewing close to the edge.
- Line the pocket up on the inside flaps and baste them in place
- Turn under the spine edge of the inside flap pieces and the overlapping pocket, 1/4" and 1/4" again to enclose the raw edges.
- Top stitch the hem in place.
Free Pattern & Directions to Sew a Binder Cover
By Debbie Colgrove, About.com Guide
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- Materials & Pattern Directions
- Make the Pattern
- Sew the Closing Flap
- The Outer Cover
- Prepare the Inside Flaps
- Join the Inside and Outside
- The Ends of the Spine
- Optional Details
- Special Consideration for Binders with Off-Set Rings
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