Fabric cover for composition book

So together we decided a pencil bag together with a fabric book cover would be great. Position your fabric evenly and push your glue hemmed edge right up next to the black spine. For my sewingquilting friends heres a tutorial on how to cover a composition notebook with. As part of the island batik ambassador program, i was challenged in march to make a mini quilt using paper piecing or. 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. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed. You should leave at least 1 inch of excess fabric around the book. Jul 06, 2017 making your own fabric book cover is a super quick easy project. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover karen overton, the quilt rambler, demonstrates how to cover a simple composition notebook with quilted fabric including a zipper pocket for pens and pencils. Turn the book over, position it on the fabric how you want it, press down, turn it over so the back is now facing you, and smooth it out with your hand. Medium weight fabrics work best you want a fabric thats heavy enough that you cant see through it but also isnt too bulky. The omniarc ruler is unique in that it has curved grooves to guide your rotary cutter as you cut its easy to create. The pattern fits one standardsized composition notebook which you can find at your local office supply store, or even at the dollar store.

Sew the ends closed at the top and bottom using ladder stitch. How to cover a composition notebook with fabric chic n. Apr 23, 2015 fabric scissorscomposition notebook 9 34. How to cover a composition notebook with fabric chic n scratch. A fabric cover turns a plain ol composition book into a fancy journal. Cover large or mini composition with fabric just using modge podge. A fabric covered notebook always makes a great gift. One fat quarter or yardage of main fabric for outside of cover. You know how adorable those school supplies are, but the prices arent so charming. How to cover a composition notebook with fabric tutorial with angie juda.

Its a fabric composition notebook cover that is removable so that you can replace the notebook once it fills up. A fat quarter yard is plenty to cover a standard comp book and i was able to cover two midsized with it. I use my own composition book for storing business information, blog post ideas, website logins, etc. Handmade stretch composition notebook cover in blue blossoms stretch fabric cover only. You can always cut the fabric down if you have more than an inch. Composition book cover with elastic close tutorial sewing projects for kids series. My oldest son, almost 18 asked if i could make his girlfriend a little something too. Cut a piece of fabric to cover the outside of the notebook. Oct 25, 2018 for this tutorial, im covering a composition book to turn it into a daily writing or bullet journal. Ill lift or roll the composition book to focus on the fabric just underneath as i visualize the finished effect. Becky from patchwork posse shows how you can make a fabric.

No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The cover can be pieced and quilted or just one piece of fabric. The first thing you need to make fabric book covers is obviously the fabric its the perfect thing for a fabric remnant thats not big enough for making a pillow but you love. The finished notebook cover measures 15 inches x 9 inches. Take an ordinary blank composition book and wrap it in a beautiful fabric cover to create a lovely gift, especially for someone who loves to write. The background on this gorgeous fabric is a light blue which can.

I use one for my journal, one for my sewing journal, one to carry with me to take notes or jot down ideas in. Composition book cover fabric book covers, composition. Jan 17, 2011 composition book covers are easy to make, are great gifts, and can be a good way to use up scrap fabrics. Basic skills necessary sew a straight line sizing finished measurements the size of a composition book. Cut 3 pieces of fabric, 4 18 x 21 sew fabric together along long edges.

How to make a quilted composition notebook cover the. Check out our fabric notebook cover selection for the very best in unique or custom. Multi circles composition notebook cover fabric covered notebook. Apr 21, 2019 how to cover a composition notebook with fabric tutorial with angie juda for my sewingquilting friends. So today i thought of showing you exactly how i made the fabric book cover. Its designed to cover a composition book, which measures 9 34 x 7 12 and has a nice firm outer. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. One of the items you always see are composition books.

How to make a quilted composition notebook cover karen overton, the quilt rambler, demonstrates how to cover a simple composition notebook with quilted fabric including a. Brush some mod podge on the front of the composition book, right up next to the black spine. The snappy composition book cover features a snapclosed cover, an elastic bookmark, and inside pockets. This book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book, journal, or binder. 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. Pull the two bobbin threads at the back of the fabric very carefully so they dont break and gather your fabric until it is about 11 inches in length. Spice up that plain ole notebook with a custom fabric book cover made out of 10 inch squares of precut fabric aka. Personalized leather composition notebook book cover case vintage rustic leather cover portfolio for.

Simply hit the play button to watch the the first video within the series, scroll through the. Flip the fabric back and spread mod podge on the rest of the composition book. For this tutorial, im covering a composition book to turn it into a daily writing or bullet journal. You can trace the open notebook on the wrong side of the fabric and then cut. Insert the front and back covers of the book into the pouches and you have a beautiful composition book cover. My tutorial is based off of this one by jennifer paganelli with a few modifications. 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. The fabric i used in this video is lulu roses by tanya whelan ive had it on my fabric shelves for several years. Today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners. And smiles during homework time are a very good thing. Now, spread the extra strength glue all over the front of your notebook. You could also monogram a design or initals on this strip.

Sep 02, 2010 flip the fabric back and spread mod podge on the rest of the composition book. Sep 21, 2011 enough fabric to cover both sides plus about. Your fabric should be your notebooks height and width plus 1 inch. Amy from ameroonie designs shows how you can make this color blocked composition. A fat quarter yard is plenty to cover a standard comp book and i was able to cover two mid. Click here to download this free pattern, and then check out our versions below. Find the method, style and skill level you want from this free sewing video series we have curated for you. I made him a star wars one as part of his easter gift. The snappy composition book cover features a snapclosed cover. And most of these book cover projects would likely be simple and easy enough for a beginner to make. Although i do appreciate them and their black and white marble exis. Turn an inexpensive notebook into a beautiful journal with my free pattern for a fabric covered notebook.

The hardsided notebooks dont have to be just for school, though. Becky from patchwork posse shows how you can make a fabric cover for a plain composition book, turning it into a pretty journal. The covers can be pieced for a patchwork effect, or you can use one bright fabric with contrasting pockets as you choose. I thought i could spruce it up for him with a cool notebook cover. Jan 08, 2019 if youre a notebook and planner junkie, youre going to love making this easy diy notebook cover for all of your cute notebooks.

It holds a large composition note book that measures 9. The smooth your fabric over the front of the notebook. Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book. This free sewing project shows you how to decorate your notebooks so youll be more likely to cross. Cover your notebooks with a pretty composition book cover to make notetaking more fun. Mar 26, 2018 nine of the best free sewing tutorials for sewing notebooks, journals and simple book covers. If youre a notebook and planner junkie, youre going to love making this easy diy notebook cover for all of your cute notebooks.

Nine of the best free sewing tutorials for sewing notebooks, journals and simple book covers. Ill lift or roll the composition book to focus on the fabric just. Free pattern for making a snappy composition book cover. Fabric 11 x 1612 pattern fabric 11 x 1612 backing fabric 11 x 1612 fusible fleece, batting. Find the method, style and skill level you want from this free sewing video series. Jul 15, 20 today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners.

And the great thing is that once the notebook is full, the cover can be reused. Composition books are a staple in back to school supplies, but disguise them in pretty fabric and they can infiltrate other areas. One fat quarter or yardage of a second coordinating fabric for the flaps. This cover features a beautiful piece of cork fabric used on the outside and quilting on the accent strip. Even the process of creating this book cover will let you cut down on that fabric scrap pile thats been building up for far too long. This book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any. Aug 04, 2016 this fabric covered composition book shop has been compensated by collective bias, inc. Colorful composition notebook cover, quilted fabric journal colorful dots on. This pdf is designed to accompany a youtube workshop. How to cover mini notebooks with fabric sisters, what. This is the exact method that i used to turn octobers gratitude embroidery pattern into a gratitude journal. How to cover a composition notebook with fabric by angie juda. You would be able to cover a whole bunch of mini comp books with this amount. Then i flipped it over and did the same thing to the back of the composition book.

Sew a composition book cover fabric book covers, sewing. The background on this gorgeous fabric is a light blue which can allow for some see through as you can see in the photos. Composition book cover free pattern free pattern for making a snappy composition book cover. How to make a fabric journal cover in nine easy steps. You can find beautiful cork fabric or glitter vinyl from my shop to make your notebook cover with. Check out our fabric notebook cover selection for the very best in unique or. The fabric covers have an elastic strap to keep them closed when not in use. Make sure to push out all bubbles and make it very smooth right now. Jul 05, 2017 this post will show you how to cover mini notebooks with fabric in 10 minutes or less.

Aug 03, 2015 the first thing you need to make fabric book covers is obviously the fabric its the perfect thing for a fabric remnant thats not big enough for making a pillow but you love enough to put on display. You will need 3 different fat quarters or fabric scraps, some matching thread for topstitching, and a standard sized marble. We used the pinwheels and net prints in turquoise and beige. This post will show you how to cover mini notebooks with fabric in 10 minutes or less. How to cover a composition notebook with fabric youtube. Next open your composition book on top of the outside piece of your cover and fold the ends in getting to get an idea of how your cover will lay. Aug 23, 2012 journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps.

Sep 21, 2011 pull the two bobbin threads at the back of the fabric very carefully so they dont break and gather your fabric until it is about 11 inches in length. Doesnt this rainbow composition book cover just make you smile. You can use coordinating fabrics for your pockets and cover, i used the same fabric. This is the exact method that i used to turn octobers gratitude embroidery. I put a piece of wax paper between my cover and the pages. Our omnigrid omniarc ruler was used to create the colorful arcs of the rainbow on this easysew project. One fat quarter or yardage of coordinating fabric for the lining. Aug 16, 2016 turn an inexpensive notebook into a beautiful journal with my free pattern for a fabric covered notebook.

Journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. Our cork fabric was purchased from check our affiliates page for a code. In anticipation of having a baby at the end of july, ive been trying to plan a few outdoor adventures with the kiddos before the baby comes. Aug 08, 20 fabric covered note books and journals tutorial. I incorporated a technique that i saw somewhere else that makes turning this right side out really simple. Snappy composition book cover fabric covered notebook. Lay your notebook on your fabric and cut your fabric about 1 inch wider and longer all the way around. You can use coordinating fabrics for your pockets and cover, i used the. Wrap any notebook in fun fabric to make a great journal or notebook for yourself that you will love.

You can make your own in under 30 minutes, cutting included. Making your own fabric book cover is a super quick easy project. Turn the book over, position it on the fabric how you want it, press down, turn it over so the back is now facing you, and smooth it out with your. This free sewing project shows you how to decorate your notebooks so youll be more likely to cross things off your todo list. They designed this awesome notebook cover exclusively for dear stella, and were offering it as a free pattern download. 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. This creates the pouches for the cover of the journal. This notebook cover uses prints from our mika collection.