Checkbook Covers

Honestly, who even uses checks anymore? I have 3 bills a month that require checks. But that doesn't mean I can't have the cutest checkbook cover around!

My old checkbook

I went though this fun foam stage and most everything got decorated with it!!!!

I measured by using the checkbook

Make sure you cut a piece big enough

You'll need two pieces

sew them right sides together and then turn it right side out and sew around the seam.

you'll want to add your embellishments before you sew on your pockets

Just a loose stitch up the middle and pulled the string to gather into a ruffle.

I attached these pockets (pre ironed with flaps down to make it easier)

notice the sweater. Idaho is freezing me out!

I just place my whole checkbook in there. If  you didn't want to do that...you will need to add interfacing between the two layers to make it a little more sturdy.

pretty flower checks...my husband loves them.

the back view

and I might have accidently made one that was too small.

(what? nobody's perfect!~)

so I added a flap with velcro

going to use it to hold my coupons.

yes, that's a jo-anns coupon...surprised I haven't used it yet!