Kentucky Junior - (Age: 9 to 13)

21
4-H Apparel and Textiles—Sewing
18 U. S. C. 707
4JD-01PB
University of Kentucky - Cooperative Extension Service - College of Agriculture
3. With right side of jacket outside facing
up, fold hemmed edges back 2 inches.
Pin in place (Figure B).
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Fold
Fold
Figure B
4. Place right side of jacket inside piece face
down on jacket outside. Folded flaps
are in between the two layers of fabric.
Match sides and corners, pin together
along long edges (Figure C).
Figure C
5. Sew a -inch seam along both long
edges. Backstitch at both ends
(Figure D).
Figure D
6. Turn the cover right side out through
one of the end openings. Unpin and
flip the flap ends over so that they are
against jacket inside. Press seams and
folded edges so they lay flat.
7. Insert book and enjoy reading!!
Marjorie Baker, M.S., Extension Associate for
Clothing and Textiles