I’ve always loved the look of having books as decoration. The idea that something can be useful or interesting and look fantastic is the dream! I have a lot of books I keep because I love them but, because I love them so much they’re looking a little on the ‘used’ side. So I’m taking all the hardback books and giving them a makeover with faux suede and velvet fabric.
Materials Books | Rubber Cement | Fabric
1. Cut a piece of fabric that will cover the book when it’s closed with at least 1 inch to spare on each side. Coat one side of the cover and the spine of the book with a thin, even layer of the rubber cement. Smooth the fabric over the adhesive pushing out any air bubbles. Leave to dry turn over and repeat on the other side.
2. Snip off all the corners to create angled tabs. At the spine leave a small tab of fabric to push in between the cover and the bound spine. Spread the rubber cement along the edges, inside the cover. Press all the fabric tabs onto the adhesive and hold in place. Leave all the adhesive to dry and you new softie, gorgeous book is ready!
Oh!!! This is genial! Love how it turned out!
Also you should write a book about styling, I would buy it! You’re great!
I love this DIY so much! I’ve been playing around with creating my own photo album but couldn’t decide what I wanted it to look like. I’m thinking velvet might be the right way to go! Thank you for the inspiration! :)
Oh! I bet that will look awesome Gabriella! It will give it such a special look – which is perfect for all your lovely memories!
Yes! Love this DIY! Can I ask, what type of velvet did you use? Does stretch velvet work?
Thank you:)
I am obsessed with velvet and this DIY actually looks like something I could do! I am definitely trying this out! THANK YOU
Love this simple tutorial, Fran! What a great idea!
Thank you so much Melissa. The simple things are sometimes the best :)
so precious!
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What a clever idea, and they turned out so beautifully! I need to recreate these ASAP!
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I am definitely trying this tutorial on my new journal – nothing feelings softer than velvet! Thank you so much!
Emma x
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