Book covers are great for protecting books and for personalizing them. They can be bought or handmade. They are ideal for paperback or hardcover books.
Sometimes our coffee splashes as we set it down. It might splash right onto the cover of our book. The panic and the frustration sets in. Most books have unique and descriptive covers. Some can be made out of leather. Others have beautiful pictures. Avid readers like to protect their books.
Just like the actual cover of the book, book covers can be unique. When school starts, you can find book covers that are stretchable to cover textbooks. These tend to bend the corners and not preferred by teachers. What the students general do is make book covers out of paper grocery bags or packing paper. Students enjoy decorating these covers and really personalizing them. Stickers, markers, and even pictures can find their way onto textbooks.
What about other books? What kind of book covers grace a mystery book or a novel? These tend to be cloth ones that can also be functional and fun.
There are not a thousand different sizes in books. Typically most books fall within certain measurements. That is why you can own just a couple of cloth book covers that can meet all your reading needs.
To sew a book cover all you need is fabric, Velcro, and a book to measure it for. There are several patterns that are available. Each book cover can be custom made for all your books. Choose a fabric pattern that reflects you and the type of books you read. Add a handle to it for easy transportation. It can be customized with a bookmark to mark your place.
You can also crochet a book cover. If you know how to crochet and have some yarn, you can make a creative book cover. Colors for men or women can be used. Even add a charm to customize it.
There are also book covers that you can purchase. There are many different kinds: leather, vinyl, and stretchable.
Make your own or buy them. Book covers are great to keep your books clean and easy to transport. See what book covers can make you smile or make a child happy. They make the books even more personal.
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