Free Pattern & Directions to Sew a Binder Cover

The Ends of the Spine

Details for Sewing the Spine Area Seam Allowance

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

• Turn the cover right side out.
• Press the entire cover, pressing the end of the spine part of the cover, in towards the inside of the cover.
• Stitch the spine area ends to the outer cover, sewing the seam allowance to the outer cover from the hem of the flap to the other flap hem.
• Open the binder so the rings are on the outside and insert the front and back of the binder into the cover.

• 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