After ...
The sleeve is dried. It is a little small. I thought when DH said the book is the exact size, he meant 'exactly the correct size". So when I tried the sleeve on the book (at the laundromat), I use it as the exact measurement - it hangs over a little. I should have checked myself ;-). That's my lesson for the day.
On ward to my big Dumpling. Posting that next ...