Things You'll Need:
- Flat Work Surfaces
- Suede Leathers
- All-purpose Threads
- Double-sided Tape
- Sewing Machine
- Wedge-point Sewing Machine Needles
- Scissors
- Scissors
- Pencils
- Pencils
- Double-sided Tape
- Rulers
- Pencils
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Step 1
Choose any color garment suede (2-3 oz.) for the cover. For a standard checkbook, you will need a piece of suede that measures 6½ inches wide X 12¼ inches long.
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Step 2
Lay the suede out onto a flat work surface, right side down. Use a pencil, ruler and heavy-duty scissors or leather shears to measure, mark and cut out the suede to the dimensions given in Step 1.
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Step 3
Leave the suede piece with the right side down and position it in front of you so that the long edges are to your left and right.
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Step 4
Fold the top edge down 2¾ inches toward the center of the piece. Instead of pinning the folded down portion, use small pieces of double-sided tape to hold it into place. Pins will create permanent holes in the suede.
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Step 5
Repeat Step 4 for the bottom edge of the suede.
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Step 6
Insert a size 14 wedge-point needle into your sewing machine and stitch all around the edges of the cover. Keep your stitches 1/8 inch from the cover's edges.
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Step 7
Use all-purpose thread in a color that matches the suede. If you cannot find an exact match, choose a thread color that is a shade darker than the suede.
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Step 8
Secure the thread ends with knots rather than machine backstitching.
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Step 9
Remove the tape after your sewing is completed.
Comments
catdancer7 said
on 8/18/2009 3 Questions:
Are we sewing all around the 4 sides?
What makes this stay on the checkbook?
The 2-3/4 inch hem is on the long or the short sides?
I mean to make one of these, once I have your answers!
Thank you!