Free Pattern & Directions to Sew a Binder Cover

Join the Inside and Outside

Attaching the Inside & Outside

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

• Placing the right sides together, lay the inside flap pieces on the outer cover, lining up the outer edges. Be sure the pockets are at the bottom if you have added any outside details.
• Sew the inside flaps to the outside cover, using a 1/4" seam.
• Trim any seam allowances if necessary and zigzag the seam allowances.

• 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