- Make a paper pattern, usually a rectangle Measurement A by Measurement B
- Find the center of Measurement A by folding the paper in half. Divide Measurement C to have equal parts of Measurement C on each side of the center marking.
- Mark ½" in around the edge of the entire paper pattern.
- Measure the distance around the edge of one side of the pattern, at the ½" markings, from the markings for Measurement C. Add 1" to this measurement (now called Measurement D)
- Make a second paper pattern, a rectangle, Measurement D by Measurement C with 1" added.
- Mark the larger pattern piece ½" into the spine area from one side. This will be the inside book cover flaps.
- Cut one of the main pattern piece
- Cut one of the long narrow rectangle
- Cut two of the inside book cover flaps
- Optional: Cut two inside book flaps 1" narrower than the first ones for inside pockets
