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Kindle Direct Publishing recommended size - 2,560 x 1,600 (1.6:1 aspect ratio).What are the recommended book cover dimensions? In this post, we'll look at the standard sizes of book covers in publishing and help you decide on the right dimensions when creating or commissioning your own design.īefore we jump too far into the conversation, let's start by looking at the most popular ebook cover sizes used today. That, or it’s seemingly inconsequential, as most new independent authors rely on ebook sales anyhow, where the cover only really exists on digital retailers. After all, it’s usually determined by the book’s trim size. What we rarely mention are the dimensions of the cover. The smooth side of the snap should be face up on the front of the flap, while the stud side of the snap should be on the lining.When we talk about book cover design, we often talk about the color palette, typography and use of images. Finally, follow manufacturer’s instructions to set the snaps. Repeat, this time with the placement guide matched with the bottom curve of the flap.ġ3. Make a mark on the fabric at the corner of the placement guide. Match the curved edge of the snap stud placement guide with the top curve of the flap. Use the snap stud placement guide to mark where the snaps should be installed on the flap: Use a ladder stitch to close the hole.ġ2. Sew around all sides, leaving a 3.5″ hole on the short straight edge to turn.ġ0.

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Place the full outside piece on top of the full inside piece. Sew outside flap to the left edge of the outside piece (the side opposite the one with the snaps),right sides together. ( Here is a good tutorial.) The socket pieces should be face up on the front of the fabric.Ĩ. Follow manufacturer’s instructions to set the snaps. Repeat, this time with the placement guide lined up with the bottom edge.ħ.

Line the side marked “right side” with the right edge of the outside piece, and one of the “top/bottom” sides with the top edge of the outside piece. Use snap socket placement guide to mark where the snaps should be installed on the outside piece: Sew the flap lining to the right side of the lining, right sides together. Baste the notebook pockets on either side of the lining, raw edges matching, with ¼” seam allowance.ĥ.

Place the last notebook pocket piece on top of the one with the accent pocket, right sides together. Sew on the line, backstitching at the top of the pocket to reinforce. Mark a line on the accent pocket 1.5″ from the right edge.

Place the accent pocket piece across the bottom of a notebook pocket piece, raw edges touching.īaste in place around the sides and bottom, ¼” from edge. Sew down the right side.įold the accent pocket piece in half the short way. Then, place another notebook pocket piece on top of the one with the fold over elastic, right sides together. Using those marks as a guide, place the fold over elastic down the center of the notebook pocket piece and baste at the top and the bottom ¼” from edge. Take one of the notebook pocket pieces and mark the centers of each of the short sides. Fuse the fusible fleece to the back of the outside piece and the outside flap. Seam allowances are 1/2″ unless otherwise stated.ġ.

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½” regular elastic will also work.įREE PATTERN How to make the Snappy Composition Notebook Cover: Size 20 plastic snaps and plastic snap setter (Dritz Babyville or KAM snaps are two common brands)ġ1″ of fold over elastic. 4 pieces 11″ x 5.5″ each from notebook pocket fabric Flap lining from lining fabric (use pattern) If you want to include that in your composition book cover, see the tutorial here.

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Update: I’ve added a clear vinyl zip pouch option for the back pocket.

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