Felt Book Sleeve Tutorial

If you’re anything like us, you love reading and anything with a bow on it!  So today, we're excited to show you how to create a felt book pouch that not only protects your pages but is also just so cute! 

Styling Your Book Pouch

  1. On-the-Go: Pop it into your bag or backpack without worrying about creased pages.
  2. Gift It: Slip a new journal or novel inside for a thoughtful, handmade present.
  3. Display: Keep your pouch on a bookshelf for a cute splash of color.

Materials You’ll Need

Find all the essentials right here on our website!

  1. Felt Sheets
    Shop Felt Sheets
    Choose a shade or print that complements your current read or matches your personal aesthetic.
  2. Coordinating Ribbon
    Shop Ribbon Here
    This will serve as the bow closure. Pick a satin, grosgrain, or a fun print!
  3. Scissors 
  4. Hot Glue Gun or Sewing Supplies

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Measure & Cut the Felt

Lay one of your felt sheets down with the backside on top. Then lay your book on top of it with about an inch and a half on both sides. 

Then, fold the outside side in and use hot glue to secure.

Now, take your other sheet of felt and lay it directly on top. Then use hot glue to secure both bottom edges together.

Then, do the same thing to the side without the fold. 

Now, we're going to do the same fold on the top sheet as we did the bottom and use hot glue to secure it. 

It should look something like this!

After those dry, take your scissors and cut off any of the extra felt on top. We left extra room for our larger books. 

Now, take your hot glue gun and secure the edges together, that we just cut.

Once that is dry, you can cut your ribbon strips. You'll need two strips that are the same length. Ours are 16".

Open your sleeve and place the ribbons edge onto the edge of the sleeve and use hot glue to secure.

Do this to both sides evenly!

Now, you can tie your bow up and you're ready to take your book with you anywhere!

 

Back to Tutorials