The fabric i used in this video is lulu roses by tanya whelan ive had it on my fabric shelves for several years. How to cover a composition notebook with fabric by angie juda. 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. Becky from patchwork posse shows how you can make a fabric. I put a piece of wax paper between my cover and the pages. One of the items you always see are composition books. Making your own fabric book cover is a super quick easy project. You could also monogram a design or initals on this strip. Becky from patchwork posse shows how you can make a fabric cover for a plain composition book, turning it into a pretty journal. Apr 23, 2015 fabric scissorscomposition notebook 9 34. Ill lift or roll the composition book to focus on the fabric just. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed peas.
Aug 04, 2016 this fabric covered composition book shop has been compensated by collective bias, inc. 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. A fabric cover turns a plain ol composition book into a fancy journal. I made him a star wars one as part of his easter gift. Jul 06, 2017 making your own fabric book cover is a super quick easy project. Personalized leather composition notebook book cover case vintage rustic leather cover portfolio for. I thought i could spruce it up for him with a cool notebook cover. The omniarc ruler is unique in that it has curved grooves to guide your rotary cutter as you cut its easy to create.
The fabric covers have an elastic strap to keep them closed when not in use. This free sewing project shows you how to decorate your notebooks so youll be more likely to cross things off your todo list. Cut 3 pieces of fabric, 4 18 x 21 sew fabric together along long edges. Although i do appreciate them and their black and white marble exis. If youre a notebook and planner junkie, youre going to love making this easy diy notebook cover for all of your cute notebooks. Now, spread the extra strength glue all over the front of your notebook. You can trace the open notebook on the wrong side of the fabric and then cut. 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. Our omnigrid omniarc ruler was used to create the colorful arcs of the rainbow on this easysew project. 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 smooth your fabric over the front of the notebook. Jul 05, 2017 this post will show you how to cover mini notebooks with fabric in 10 minutes or less.
Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book. 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. Insert the front and back covers of the book into the pouches and you have a beautiful composition book cover. Mar 26, 2018 nine of the best free sewing tutorials for sewing notebooks, journals and simple book covers. How to cover a composition notebook with fabric youtube. Medium weight fabrics work best you want a fabric thats heavy enough that you cant see through it but also isnt too bulky. Apr 21, 2019 how to cover a composition notebook with fabric tutorial with angie juda for my sewingquilting friends. You know how adorable those school supplies are, but the prices arent so charming. It holds a large composition note book that measures 9. For my sewingquilting friends heres a tutorial on how to cover a composition notebook with. Composition books are a staple in back to school supplies, but disguise them in pretty fabric and they can infiltrate other areas. This pdf is designed to accompany a youtube workshop. Sep 21, 2011 enough fabric to cover both sides plus about.
Aug 23, 2012 journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. So together we decided a pencil bag together with a fabric book cover would be great. This book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any. This free sewing project shows you how to decorate your notebooks so youll be more likely to cross. 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. Cut a piece of fabric to cover the outside of the notebook. Then i flipped it over and did the same thing to the back of the composition book. The background on this gorgeous fabric is a light blue which can allow for some see through as you can see in the photos. How to cover mini notebooks with fabric sisters, what. I use my own composition book for storing business information, blog post ideas, website logins, etc.
So today i thought of showing you exactly how i made the fabric book cover. Sew the ends closed at the top and bottom using ladder stitch. This cover features a beautiful piece of cork fabric used on the outside and quilting on the accent strip. Free pattern for making a snappy composition book cover. Click here to download this free pattern, and then check out our versions below. Fabric 11 x 1612 pattern fabric 11 x 1612 backing fabric 11 x 1612 fusible fleece, batting. Handmade stretch composition notebook cover in blue blossoms stretch fabric cover only. Oct 25, 2018 for this tutorial, im covering a composition book to turn it into a daily writing or bullet journal. Nine of the best free sewing tutorials for sewing notebooks, journals and simple book covers. Jan 17, 2011 composition book covers are easy to make, are great gifts, and can be a good way to use up scrap fabrics. And most of these book cover projects would likely be simple and easy enough for a beginner to make. This creates the pouches for the cover of the journal.
How to cover a composition notebook with fabric chic n scratch. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed. Your fabric should be your notebooks height and width plus 1 inch. Find the method, style and skill level you want from this free sewing video series we have curated for you. Today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners. This is the exact method that i used to turn octobers gratitude embroidery pattern into a gratitude journal. The snappy composition book cover features a snapclosed cover, an elastic bookmark, and inside pockets. Check out our fabric notebook cover selection for the very best in unique or custom.
As part of the island batik ambassador program, i was challenged in march to make a mini quilt using paper piecing or. Cover large or mini composition with fabric just using modge podge. The covers can be pieced for a patchwork effect, or you can use one bright fabric with contrasting pockets as you choose. This post will show you how to cover mini notebooks with fabric in 10 minutes or less. 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. Composition book cover free pattern free pattern for making a snappy composition book cover. Multi circles composition notebook cover fabric covered notebook. Position your fabric evenly and push your glue hemmed edge right up next to the black spine.
The finished notebook cover measures 15 inches x 9 inches. The pattern fits one standardsized composition notebook which you can find at your local office supply store, or even at the dollar store. For this tutorial, im covering a composition book to turn it into a daily writing or bullet journal. 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 snappy composition book cover features a snapclosed cover. How to make a fabric journal cover in nine easy steps. 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. A fat quarter yard is plenty to cover a standard comp book and i was able to cover two midsized with it. We used the pinwheels and net prints in turquoise and beige.
Basic skills necessary sew a straight line sizing finished measurements the size of a composition book. Its designed to cover a composition book, which measures 9 34 x 7 12 and has a nice firm outer. Simply hit the play button to watch the the first video within the series, scroll through the. 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. How to cover a composition notebook with fabric tutorial with angie juda. One fat quarter or yardage of a second coordinating fabric for the flaps. Its a fabric composition notebook cover that is removable so that you can replace the notebook once it fills up. How to cover a composition notebook with fabric chic n. Spice up that plain ole notebook with a custom fabric book cover made out of 10 inch squares of precut fabric aka. Jul 15, 20 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. Lay your notebook on your fabric and cut your fabric about 1 inch wider and longer all the way around. Aug 16, 2016 turn an inexpensive notebook into a beautiful journal with my free pattern for a fabric covered notebook. Brush some mod podge on the front of the composition book, right up next to the black spine.
In the hoop large composition note book cover embroidery. Composition book cover with elastic close tutorial sewing projects for kids series. I use one for my journal, one for my sewing journal, one to carry with me to take notes or jot down ideas in. My oldest son, almost 18 asked if i could make his girlfriend a little something too.
This book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book, journal, or binder. The background on this gorgeous fabric is a light blue which can. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover the. One fat quarter or yardage of coordinating fabric for the lining. Ill lift or roll the composition book to focus on the fabric just underneath as i visualize the finished effect. 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. Sep 02, 2010 flip the fabric back and spread mod podge on the rest of the composition book. Composition book cover fabric book covers, composition. A fabric covered notebook always makes a great gift.
Amy from ameroonie designs shows how you can make this color blocked composition. Find the method, style and skill level you want from this free sewing video series. Journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. You should leave at least 1 inch of excess fabric around the book. Turn an inexpensive notebook into a beautiful journal with my free pattern for a fabric covered notebook. A fat quarter yard is plenty to cover a standard comp book and i was able to cover two mid.
Our cork fabric was purchased from check our affiliates page for a code. 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. 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. You can use coordinating fabrics for your pockets and cover, i used the same fabric. This notebook cover uses prints from our mika collection. I incorporated a technique that i saw somewhere else that makes turning this right side out really simple. The hardsided notebooks dont have to be just for school, though. You would be able to cover a whole bunch of mini comp books with this amount. This is the exact method that i used to turn octobers gratitude embroidery. 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. 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. Cover your notebooks with a pretty composition book cover to make notetaking more fun. They designed this awesome notebook cover exclusively for dear stella, and were offering it as a free pattern download. The cover can be pieced and quilted or just one piece of fabric. You can make your own in under 30 minutes, cutting included. 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. 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. Flip the fabric back and spread mod podge on the rest of the composition book. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. One fat quarter or yardage of main fabric for outside of cover. Make sure to push out all bubbles and make it very smooth right now. Aug 08, 20 fabric covered note books and journals tutorial. 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.
Doesnt this rainbow composition book cover just make you smile. My tutorial is based off of this one by jennifer paganelli with a few modifications. Snappy composition book cover fabric covered notebook. Check out our fabric notebook cover selection for the very best in unique or.
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