... Slip Cases ...

[TMLee]

About to try my hand at making a slipcase, perhaps for my journals.

 

Anyone made one before?

 

How do you size the inner lining (which is on the inside of the case.) ?

 

Does the lining cover the entire board pieces?

Or

Do you exclude the lining from the edges where the other board parts are glued there?

 

Thanks in advance.

[inkspot]

I've used a procedure similar to this:journal cover

 

I've used this pattern for both fabric and leather and had good results. Hopefully it helps!

[sdcurnow]

The folks at Hollander's have a great book on the subject. Standard disclaimers, etc, etc, I just really liked the book.

 

http://www.hollander...cb-e9707d2ded69

 

Hope this helps.

 

Steve C

Edited November 19, 2011 by sdcurnow

[TMLee]

I've used a procedure similar to this:journal cover

 

I've used this pattern for both fabric and leather and had good results. Hopefully it helps!

 

 

Thanks inkspot,

Not exactly what I am looking for, but yes these jackets are also on my horizon.

I don't know how to use a sewing machine.

It's brand new and sitting brand new for some years now!

[TMLee]

The folks at Hollander's have a great book on the subject. Standard disclaimers, etc, etc, I just really liked the book.

 

http://www.hollander...cb-e9707d2ded69

 

Hope this helps.

 

Steve C

 

Thanks the book looks interesting.

Will look for it.

 

Have you made any slipcases?

How do u line the inside?

[TMLee]

I find this book helpful

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/reader/1847971539/ref=sib_dp_pt#reader-link

 

Her techniques are very fine.

Very precise

 

There is a short section on How to make slipcases.

 

I decided to try my hand at making one.

 

I decided to make a slipcase for the Pelikan Duo of journals ...

 

The pieces were cut according to measurements taken carefully as prescribed in her instructions.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7241_1.jpg

 

Then comes the lining which I was asking about.

I decided to use paper for the lining , assuming its easier , requiring less skill and technique.

In keeping with the theme of the journals,

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7240_1.jpg

 

The paper was then pasted onto the slipcase parts

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7243_1.jpg

 

 

Next came the formation of the 'tray' ...

I needed some very straight and right angled surfaces to keep everything square as I glued the parts edgewise

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7244_1.jpg

 

Pushing flat against a right angled MDF board

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7245_1.jpg

 

Pushing and pressing along the glued edges using another MDF board

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7249_1.jpg

 

 

the case completed.

It now awaits the cover material which I haven't decided yet.

Probably paper, since this is my first attempt.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7250_1.jpg

 

The inside

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7252_1.jpg

 

The backside

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7253_1.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7254_1.jpg

 

Some mistakes learnt...

I must TRUST the measurements taken ....

Along the way, I felt the case was too deep.

So I trimmed off 3mm from the forward edge.

Huge mistake !

Now my case is 2mm short ... :bonk:

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7263.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7264.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7271.jpg

 

I also learnt that the measurements and squareness of each cut piece is extremely critical.

I realized its so accurate - right down to 1mm , if not 0.5mm.

Kathy Abbott's instructions are indeed to be followed

 

So far ....

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7265.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7267.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7268.jpg

 

Its now awaiting the next stage which is how to cover the slipcase.

I am undecided over whether if it should be black or green?

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7269.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7262.jpg

 

Kathy's technique for covering are also very precise. Requiring very skillful execution.

At the moment , it seems a little beyond what I know I am capable of.

 

She also firmly recommends sanding down all the edges and joints at this stage before the covering.

Otherwise these joints will show up beneath the covering.

 

I have some doubts about her technique of turning in the corners of the slipcase - where the opening is.

 

I would like to see how you folks do yours, before I commence or decide to vary the technique abit.

 

Also, I would also like to know whether there is a difference in using bookcloth over paper for the covering.

Meaning ... do the techniques differ ?

 

Thanks in advance .

Edited November 24, 2011 by TMLee

[TMLee]

I chose a green covering, in keeping with the corporate colours ...

 

Forgot to take pics of the first few stages of covering the sides...

 

Here you see the mitre joint of the tail of the slipcase.

This is what I was referring to , regarding the fine technique and skill required to execute this.

The 45deg cut has to be executed properly so that it meets perfectly.

I find this not easy to do.

This has to be done well, becos the covering flap will glue over this mitre joint.

If there is a gap or overlap at this mitre, it will show up when everything is done.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7272.jpg

 

The next step is to stop here and move on to the fore edges - the opening of the slipcase.

Here, as per her instructions, little 'tongues' are cut.

Her technique is to cut 8 tongues. ie 2 on each corner.

I decided to cut only 4 which I will explain why later.

This pic shows only one 'tongue' cut.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7274.jpg

 

Then its folded over onto the edge of the boards.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7275.jpg

 

 

This is what it looks like overall at this stage.

Here one flap is glued into position.

The other three not yet.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7279.jpg

 

 

The last turn-in is where I have decided to modify.

The instructions said to do the same for ALL the sides.

so if you can imagine - cut some more tongues and glue onto the edges.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7280.jpg

 

But by doing so, the completed product will show a square at each of the 4 corners.

I didn't quite like the aesthetics of that,

and so this is what I did...

I cut a mitre at the corners of the remaining flaps.

It happens at all 4 corners.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7282.jpg

 

 

When folded over or turned-in, it will look like this...

I felt this was a more aesthetic finish

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7283.jpg

 

Glued down

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7284.jpg

 

Close up

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7287.jpg

 

The completed slipcase

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7290.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7300.jpg

 

The covering flaps must be cut accurately to cover the tail or head in such a way as to come to the edges as close as possible, yet remain unnoticeable.

A flaw here.

I must improve on this ...

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7303.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7305.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7306.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7308.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7310.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7311.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7315.jpg

 

This is the 2mm error ...

The journals are inside the case, overturned and stood on their spine.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7312.jpg

 

This is the empty slipcase.

It SHOULD look like this with the journals inside

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/Slipcase%201%20Pelikan%20Duo/DSCF7313.jpg

 

Now I am wondering how to do the same with bookcloth.

I foresee some issues.

Bookcloth is stretchable , even though very slight.

Bookcloth also has a noticeable edge - the white paper backing.

 

This slipcase is wide-mouthed.

I foresee some problems doing a narrower one.

Its hard to get the knife into corners etc to make certain cuts.

Edited November 25, 2011 by TMLee

[Octo]

Thank you for this great thread, which I'm following with interest as the slip case for my 2 vol OED is worn out and should be replaced. The case has 2 compartments for the 2 volumes plus a drawer above for the magnifying glass, so it would be a bit more complex.

 

Bottom of each book compartment is lined in slick heavy plastic, which is quite helpful.

 

How thick is the MDF you used for the case you show?

[TMLee]

Thank you for this great thread, which I'm following with interest as the slip case for my 2 vol OED is worn out and should be replaced. The case has 2 compartments for the 2 volumes plus a drawer above for the magnifying glass, so it would be a bit more complex.

 

Bottom of each book compartment is lined in slick heavy plastic, which is quite helpful.

 

How thick is the MDF you used for the case you show?

 

 

What is 'OED' ?

 

What does the whole thing look like?

[unclebrat]

OED is the Oxford English Dictionary.

 

Brad

[bernardo]

Impressive!

[Octo]

 

What is 'OED' ?

 

What does the whole thing look like?

 

Oxford English Dictionary (Compact Edition)

 

It looks like the one shown on this bay website. The case is shabbier, but the books and magnifying glass are still in good condition.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Oxford-English-Dictionary-2-vols-Slipcase-B-L-Magnifying-Glass-OED-VG-Cond-/280776421871?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415f9431ef

[TMLee]

Thank you for this great thread, which I'm following with interest as the slip case for my 2 vol OED is worn out and should be replaced. The case has 2 compartments for the 2 volumes plus a drawer above for the magnifying glass, so it would be a bit more complex.

 

Bottom of each book compartment is lined in slick heavy plastic, which is quite helpful.

 

How thick is the MDF you used for the case you show?

 

HI OCTO,

The slipcase I made is small.

Only A6 size.

 

Your dictionaries - i dont know how large are they.

 

I did not use MDF boards for my slipcase.

 

The MDF boards were pieces of boards I use for clamping when I make my journals.

Here they are used as a straight edge for pushing against - to keep everything right angled.

 

[TMLee]

made a slipcase , kind of a quick craftwork ...

to carry one of my journals that I wanted to stay neat and in position in my everyday workbag ...

 

A6 size.

 

Used one very thin greycard, the backing you commonly find in a foolscap pad of writing paper ...

Such backing is about 0.5mm in thickness.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/2%20A6%20foolscap%20card/DSCF6030.jpg

 

Drew out the dimensions to contain the journal it will be carrying ..

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/2%20A6%20foolscap%20card/DSCF6034.jpg

 

I wanted the corners to be open ...

to contain the journal corners that may possibly affect its seating within the case...

so I cut out the opening ...

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/2%20A6%20foolscap%20card/DSCF6031.jpg

 

I decided to incorporate a finger slide ...

cos a common problem is getting the book out of the case especially if its a very tight-fitting case

I suppose there are other ways to do this, like introducing a hole on the case bottom, just enough to let a finger push out the book.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/2%20A6%20foolscap%20card/DSCF6035.jpg

 

The cutouts , and the slight scoring of the folds ..

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/2%20A6%20foolscap%20card/DSCF6038.jpg

 

folded into position and ready for gluing

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/2%20A6%20foolscap%20card/DSCF6040.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/2%20A6%20foolscap%20card/DSCF6039.jpg

 

Glued ..

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/2%20A6%20foolscap%20card/DSCF6041.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/2%20A6%20foolscap%20card/DSCF6042.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/2%20A6%20foolscap%20card/DSCF6044.jpg

 

The holes at the corner which i wanted ..

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/2%20A6%20foolscap%20card/DSCF6045.jpg

 

The finger slide

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/2%20A6%20foolscap%20card/DSCF6047.jpg

 

In position

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/2%20A6%20foolscap%20card/DSCF6049.jpg

 

 

The finger slide in use.

It should be within reach of finger grasp ...

Slots just small enough for finger size ...

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/2%20A6%20foolscap%20card/DSCF6052.jpg

 

The holes to accommodate protruding corners , if any ...

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/2%20A6%20foolscap%20card/DSCF6051.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/SLIPCASES/2%20A6%20foolscap%20card/DSCF6050.jpg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[TMLee]

So ... this is the slipcase I made for the pair of matching journals 265 CATS by K Saito ...

 

cut up the parts of the slipcase

 

 

I used a postcard thickness of a card to increase the thickness of the journal in determining the width of the slipcase.

Here you see 2 cards top and bottom of the journal.

 

I remembered buying this washi paper from JPN , depicting cats ...

so I used it to line the inside of the slipcase

 

Pasted onto the pieces

 

 

Formed the case

 

 

 

Fits well

 

 

Allowed for the threads on the spine ...

 

I chose a blue covering to match the blues on the journals ...

 

Starting the glueing

 

As per past examples, I decided to glue the paper on edge ... narrow strip

 

 

 

 

 

glueing the other edge

 

 

In turning in the flaps on these 2 short edges , I decided to do a 45deg cut

 

 

Turned in ...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With the other case

 

 

 

 

 

 

This time got the depth right !

Flat on the table with the journal completely seated inside.

 

 

 

 

Not really pleased with the slipcase.

The edges of the side pieces can be seen. They are not flushed with the large panels.

A better way is to have the edge side panels hidden behind the large panels.

as was done in the Pelikan slipcase above.

shucks ...

Edited June 24, 2020 by TMLee

[DilettanteG]

That's lovely! I love the cat theme.

[bone215]

Cats?