Notebooks and journals make thoughtful gifts for others and for yourself. And, of course, the main benefit of making your own book cover is being able to customize it to the size of your book. You will need 3 different fat quarters or fabric scraps, some matching thread for topstitching, and a standard sized marble notebookcomposition book about 9 34 x 7 12. Designs by juju large quilted composition notebook cover. I used the backtoschool 3ring pencil pouches tutorial by sew can she as my starting point, but made modifications to use it in the composition book cover. How to cover a composition notebook with fabric youtube. Made with rustic genuine leather, slight variations in color and texture are to be expected. The omniarc ruler is unique in that it has curved grooves to guide your rotary cutter as. You need to work quickly so the glue doesnt dry before the next step.
Composition notebook cover book cover diy, diy notebook. The technique is also transferrable to all kinds of book covers. It features a pen pocket, an inside pocket for notes or receipts, and a tie closure. Nine of the best free sewing tutorials for sewing notebooks, journals and simple book covers. Fabric book cover tutorial i decided that i am going to include quite a few handmade gifts for christmas this year, so i have been very busy sewing cute and fun items. How to turn a composition notebook into a stylish diy. Karen overton, the quilt rambler, demonstrates in this workshoptutorial how to cover a simple composition notebook with quilted fabric. Ive got a free pattern and tutorial over on my personal blog, orange bettie. Refillable leather composition notebook by rustic ridge leather composition book cover fits standard 9. Pay special attention to the edges of the notebook. In the hoop mini composition notebook cover tutorial duration. Felt composition book cover tutorial i have been cranking out the homemade christmas gifts left and right, and i wanted to share my latest designs. He used gypsy 10 squares by jessica vandenburgh of sew many creations for.
The snappy composition book cover features a snapclosed cover, an elastic bookmark, and. This madeover composition notebook can be a daily journal, an exercise or food log, a gratitude journal, a study journal, a quote book, or anything you would like it to be. Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book. I used your tutorial to cover a composition book thanks. Using the instructions you can learn how to make a fabric book cover to suit any size book, and youll also learn. Start by covering the composition book with a thin layer of mod podge, matte gel medium, or adhesive of your choice. To avoid getting glue on your pages, hold the cover away from the rest of the. Free tutorial with pictures on how to make a notebook journal in under 30 minutes by sewing with fabric, scissors, and glue. You can make your own in under 30 minutes, cutting included. I made the first composition notebook cover a long time ago. Man sewing high voltage collection 12 large spool pack by rob appell for aurifil. If youre a notebook and planner junkie, youre going to love making this easy diy notebook cover for all of your cute notebooks. Also, instead of an elastic band you could use a ribbon, in which case it would need to be stitch to both sides of the cover.
Heat n bond fusible interfacing light by themooweb. Although i do appreciate them and their black and white marble exis. You will need to let the glue dry for about 15 minutes or so before decorating your journal. Composition book cover how to make a notebook journal. Rob demonstrates how to make an awesome customized book cover using 10 inch squares of precut fabric layer cake. Journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. How to make a journal from a composition book my crafty. I made this notebook cover following by small means tutorial.
Hers is a beautiful little zip pouch, finished so neatly and. It covers up the math tables and writing that the composition book has. When your image is fully attached to the cover of your composition book you can use an exacto knife to tidy up the edges. This is the exact method that i used to turn octobers gratitude embroidery pattern into a gratitude journal. As part of the island batik ambassador program, i was challenged in march to make a mini quilt using paper piecing or foundation piecing. Felt composition book cover tutorial blessings overflowing. Cheap or expensive quality notebooks are so plain to look at. Today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners.
Find the method, style and skill level you want from this free sewing video series we have curated for you. Sewing fabric tutorial for composition book cover with inside pockets. Youre going to hem one of the long edges that will butt up against the black spine of the book using a glue stick. With your book facing down on a table you can cut around the pages to get a neat and tidy edge. Its a great introduction to art quilting, and a even a good beginner sewing project for kids or people just starting to sew. Clear vinyl zip pocket for the snappy composition book. The solution is to make a fabric cover to pretty it up. Instructions and yardage given are for a journal cover using three coordinating fabrics.
How to cover a composition notebook with fabric by angie juda. The covers are easy for beginners and make a great gift idea. They are great to make in a bunch and then have on hand for quick presents along with a set of highlighters, or fancy pens. Composition book cover with elastic close tutorial sewing projects for kids series. And if you add a handmade cover, it makes the gift all the more personal and special. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed. The cover can be pieced and quilted or just one piece of fabric. Make a custom composition book cover with rob appell of. This design includes an optional label on the front instructions.
Tutorial and pattern for composition notebook cover not a finished product this is a pdf download make this gorgeous cover that will accommodate a standard composition book 7. For this tutorial, im covering a composition book to turn it into a daily writing or bullet journal. My tutorial is based off of this one by jennifer paganelli with a few modifications. Snappy composition book cover fabric covered notebook tutorial. Book cover tutorial 52 ufo quilt block pick up share the love. At this point you can repeat steps 4 through 6 or start new with a different image to cover the back of your composition book. Snappy composition book cover take advantage of backtoschool sales to score some inexpensive composition books, and then sew up some pretty fabric covers for them. The books can be exchanged out when they get full i go through one per year. Each of these six free fabric notebook and journal cover tutorials is quite different in style and flavor. Add a pocket to the front to hold a selection of pens and pencils. A journal or notebook is a great way to record your new undertakings. It can be made from one fabric or a combination of coordinating fabrics. And theres even a book cover designed with a carrying handle. Composition book i bought some smaller ones at target and a bunch of the traditional kind at my local grocery store.
Plus, a book cover can be an excellent project for using up fabric scraps from your scrap bin. This tutorial from jill of lune vintage is a fun way to use cool tea towels you find at the thrift store to cover journals and composition books. The felt composition book cover and zippered pouch pictured below are one of four sets i made for my oldest children. Doesnt this rainbow composition book cover just make you smile. Internet research led me to a few tutorials for composition book covers that looked great but didnt fit my needs perfectly. Composition book fabric cover tutorial composition book covers are easy to make, are great gifts, and can be a good way to use up scrap fabrics. Because most of my family live 100s to s of kilometers away, and because we wont be seeing them, i wanted to get it done as soon as possible to make sure it gets to their. Make a quick diy journal cover with just 12 a yard of fabric, by butterfly threads quilting. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover youtube.
Quilted book cover tutorial steps this is a really easy project that is great for using up those small scraps that you cant bear to throw away. Cut 3 pieces of fabric, 4 18 x 21 sew fabric together along long edges. The covers can be pieced for a patchwork effect, or you can use one bright fabric with contrasting pockets as you choose. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover the. Snappy composition book cover fabric covered notebook. Kimberbell noteables are composition book covers that turn ordinary writing paper into a noteworthy journal. I got a little carried away and turned my paper pieced block into a quilted cover for a composition notebook and havent looked back since. Wrap any notebook in fun fabric to make a great journal or notebook for yourself that you will love.
Spice up that plain ole notebook with a custom fabric book cover. Id love for you to check it out when you get a chance. Stylish diy composition book cover fabulessly frugal. Quilted book cover tutorial on the trail creations. Its designed to cover a composition book, which measures 9 34 x 7 12 and has a nice firm outer. And smiles during homework time are a very good thing. Cutripwhatever 2 pieces of fabric 12 bigger than your composition book. Each machine embroidered cover is fully lined, durable, and reusable and best of all, each are made even pieced. I used a fabric covered button because i think it looks smart but you could use a plain button. I incorporated a technique that i saw somewhere else that makes turning this right side out really simple. Composition books are a staple in back to school supplies, but disguise them in pretty fabric and they can infiltrate other areas in your life and serve a purpose at the same time. And so i made a clear vinyl zip pocket for my composition book cover and ive got a tutorial for you showing how i did it.
Gypsy 10 squares by jessica vandenburgh of sew many creations for windham fabrics. I have one that has a cover that was from a swap and i love it. Sewing machinethreadironfabric scissorscomposition notebook 9 34. Basic skills necessary sew a straight line sizing finished measurements the size of a composition book. Make a custom composition book cover with rob appell of man sewing video tutorial.
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