DIY Fabric Book covers

 

• Books
• Fabric
• Craft paint – white
• Mod Podge –
• Paintbrushes
• Scissors
• Wax paper

If the fabric is thin and lighter in color, and/or the books are darker, you’ll need to paint the books. by painting a coat of white acrylic paint on the cover, spine, and back cover. Let dry.

Cut the fabric to be slightly larger than the book using the scissors. Make sure to have several inches of excess around the edge. In order to make the fabric easier to apply to the book (more like paper), you’re going to prepare it with Mod Podge.

Lay the fabric down on the wax paper and apply the Mod Podge. Apply an even coat over the entire piece of fabric Fit the cover :f irst the cover – then the spine – then the back. Apply Mod Podge to the front cover of the book. Make sure to get the edges.Smooth the fabric onto the cover. Let dry for several minutes, then repeat with the spine and the back cover. Let dry completely. Trim the edges and smooth out making sure all spot are covered.