Hinge reinforcement is what makes a handmade cover last for years. Instead of just gluing the folds, I reinforce them with cotton fabric. It adds strength while keeping the cover flexible. This is one of the most skipped steps — and exactly where covers fail most often. Save if you work with handmade boxes, bookbinding, or DIY covers 🤍 #newborngifts #keepsakebox #diyproject #craftprocess #bookbinding