The Book Sleeve Workshop

Your current read deserves a little outfit of its own! 📚✨ If your TBR pile is growing and your favorite books go everywhere with you, this workshop is for you. You’ll sew a custom book sleeve using fun, colorful book-themed fabric, complete with a coordinating lining, a handy front pocket for bookmarks or reading notes, and a Velcro clasp closure to keep your book tucked inside. Along the way, you’ll practice essential sewing techniques and learn how to assemble a useful accessory with a polished finish.

Whether you’re deep into a fantasy series or swooning over your latest romance, you’ll leave with a bookish accessory that’s uniquely yours and ready for your next chapter.

What You’ll Learn

• Prepare and cut fabric pieces for your book sleeve

• Assemble the exterior and lining for a neat, finished look

• Sew a front pocket for bookmarks, notes, or other reading essentials

• Add a Velcro clasp closure to help keep your book secure

• Finish seams and details for a polished result

What You’ll Make

A custom fabric book sleeve featuring a playful book-themed print, coordinating lining, front pocket, and Velcro closure. It’s perfect for protecting your favorite read in a tote or backpack, bringing a book to your favorite café, or showing off at your next book-club meetup.

Your finished book sleeve will measure approximately 8 inches wide × 10 inches tall. This medium size is designed to fit trade paperback and hardcover books, as well as standard-size paperbacks measuring up to 8.5 inches tall.

Materials Included

Everything needed for class is provided.

What to Bring

Bring your creativity and your current book obsession! You’re welcome to bring a favorite book to check the fit of your finished project.

Who This Class Is For

Perfect for book lovers, BookTok fans, and anyone who wants to combine a love of reading with a creative afternoon. Beginners are welcome, and no previous sewing experience is needed.

Cancellation Policy

Due to limited seating and class preparation, all bookings are final. Guests may reschedule up to 48 hours before class, subject to availability. No-shows and same-day cancellations are non-refundable.

Arrival

Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in, get settled, and choose your workspace. Class begins promptly at the scheduled time.