We do love a perfectly styled bookshelf here at Mollie HQ – colour-arranged displays and plenty of knick-knacks are our kind of eye candy. These DIY bookends are a great rainy afternoon project, ideal for using up a fat quarter pack or some of your beloved leftover scraps. Leah Farquharson will show you how to make these super simple bookends that you can make for yourself or give to a book-loving friend!
Use the same type of fabric in different colours or prints for a smooth finish. If you're mixing different prints, choose ones in the same palette for a coherent look. All seams are stitched using an 0.5cm (¼") allowance.
This project was created by Leah for Mollie Makes magazine – for more easy-make craft projects and creative inspiration, subscribe to Mollie or click here to find out more.
If you're new to sewing then make sure you head to our beginners guide to sewing and our how to use a sewing machine guide, which will teach you all the basics you need to know. Now on with the DIY bookends!
DIY bookends
For your DIY bookends you will need: