DIY: Book Holder

As a train commuter, I tend to be an incredibly heavy reader. However, due to the constant transportation, this often leads to a sorry state of affairs for my books. Banged around in my handbag for a week or more, they usually come out of the experience in pretty rough shape. So this weekend I decided make something to remedy the situation. I present to you, my new little book cover...



Essentially, the book cover I designed is a cloth envelope, with a heavy ribbon affixed to the flap to keep the whole business prettily closed. I played with the design a bit, and my main goal was to create a holder that can accommodate both bulky hardbacks and teeny little paperbacks equally well. In this, I am happy to report it works swimmingly.





I took it out for a test drive yesterday, and am happy to report it was a complete success, both functionally and aesthetically (I received several admiring glances and compliments on it throughout the day). The best part is it was a breeze to make - I foresee making quite a few of these in the future.

Also, I love love love the fabric I used - it is covered with Russian nesting dolls. Simply adorable...