If you love books and you love sewing, we have some good news. Your two favourite hobbies make the perfect combination! Whether you're looking for you next quick weekend project, or wanting to make a beautiful bookish gift for a friend, these beginner friendly sewing patterns were designed with readers in mind.
Here are three of our favourite patterns to get you started:
This is the pattern that started it all. Our most-loved design - a beautifully simple padded book sleeve with the signature bow tie close. These make the cosiest home for your books and journals. It's the perfect first project for any new sewer, with simple instructions that make an easily customisable book sleeve. These make the most adorable gift, and work up so quickly that once you make one, you'll be wanting to make one for every person in your life.
If you love the Posy Tie but want just a little more functionality, the pocket tie sleeve is for you! The front pocket is such a sweet addition that's perfect for tucking in bookmarks, sticky notes, pens - even a kindle! It's still beginner friendly, with the same sweet bow tie closure. The perfect second project following the Posy tie, or a great starting point if you're wanting something extra practical from the get go.
Now for the reader who loves both physical books and their kindle, this ones for you. The quilted e-reader pattern is such a fun one to make. It's a little more involved than our other sleeve patterns, but definitely still super approachable for a beginner sewer! The quilted finish makes it feel that much more luxe, and the pattern also comes with measurements for a whole range of e-reader models, plus custom measurements so that you can make a cover for just about any device you have.
Why make your own?
In a world where so much is mass-produced, there's something so lovely about making something with your own hands. Especially when that something is not just adorable but super practical too. Plus, getting to choose the exact fabrics you want to work with make it feel so much more personal and a real expression of your own tastes and creativity.
All three of these sewing patterns are instant PDF downloads, they come with clear instruction guides and everything else you need to get making some beautiful bookish pieces.
Happy reading!
