Fabric Book Cover with Handles and Zipper

Attaching Zipper Section to the Body Piece

Attaching Zipper Section to the Body Piece

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

• With right sides together, match the center of one end of the zipper with the center of the body piece.
• Repeat for the other end of the zipper section.
• Clip the body piece 1/2" from the ends of the zipper section, to allow it to pivot around the zipper section.
• Align the edges of the body piece with the zipper piece, clipping the zipper section for it to pivot around the corners of the body piece.
• Open the zipper and repeat for the opposite edge. Stitch in place.

• Materials
• Measure the Book
• Make a Paper Pattern and Cutting the Fabric
• Zipper - Part 1
• Zipper - Part 2
• Piping and Handle
• Attaching Zipper Section to the Body Piece
• Interior Flap and Optional Pocket - Part 1
• Interior Flap and Optional Pocket - Part 2