Theyre all just fine so when you pick up a new composition notebook, you can totally leave the cover alone. I decided to use a vintage ledger book i found at an estate sale for a gardening journal project, using handmade stamp i created as an example for a tip for transferring images over at document life workshop. Make a quick diy journal cover with just 12 a yard of fabric, by butterfly threads quilting. Sew a composition book cover fabric book covers, fabric. This creates the pouches for the cover of the journal. Insert the front and back covers of the book into the pouches and you have a beautiful composition book cover.
Composition book cover fabric book covers, composition. Diy notebook cover with pockets sewing tutorial youtube. Mar 22, 2019 these no sew book covers are so easy to make. It has an inside zippered pocket, slots for business cards and 2 additional pockets. The elusive perfect no sew diy junk journal binding tutorial. Diy nosew fabric book and journal cover times with kai. Oct 25, 2018 poke out the covers using a point turner, push out the seams and give the book cover a light pressing. The books can be exchanged out when they get full i go through one per year. Apr 23, 2020 the last step is to create pockets that the book cover can fit into on both ends to keep it in place. The fabric book cover needs 2 flaps or pockets at both left and right sides to fit in the plastic covers of the book, thus, add 3. No flipping through the notebook to find a blank page. Learn to sew with a composition book cover tutorial, featuring an elastic closure. Snappy composition book cover fabric covered notebook. Roaring spring unruled paper composition book 50 sheets plain sewntapebound 15 lb basis weight 7 12 x 9 34 white paper black, white cover marble hard cover, durable cover, class schedule 1each.
Before you sew the opening closed, try it on your book to make sure it fits the way you want it to fit. Cheap or expensive quality notebooks are so plain to look at. No sew book cover with fabric fat quarters consumer crafts. Notebooks or bullet journals can be really useful to have so why not make a cover for it. Notebooks or bullet journals can be really useful to have so why not. Add a pocket to the front to hold a selection of pens and pencils. Even though its just fall, gift making is in full swing.
A little fabric glue does the trick with this project but if you are comfortable enough with sewing, you can easily sew these as well. I decided to use a vintage ledger book i found at an estate sale for a gardening journal project, using handmade stamp i created as an example for a. The left edge of the front cover will fall at 14 34. Aug 16, 2016 the snappy composition book cover features a snapclosed cover, an elastic bookmark, and inside pockets. This free sewing project shows you how to decorate your notebooks so youll be more likely to cross things off your todo list.
How to make a fabric book cover easy sew project no cape. Sew a composition book cover with images fabric book. Fleece no sew face mask pattern by learncreatesew final. Make this gorgeous cover that will accommodate a standard composition book 7. Once all your pieces are cut, sew the inside fabric pieces. Our featured project is a cute composition book cover ideal for any students on your gift list. Ive made quite a few snappy composition book covers over the past.
Doesnt this rainbow composition book cover just make you smile. The omniarc ruler is unique in that it has curved grooves to guide your rotary cutter as you cut its easy to create. 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 can see below an example of pressing the spine. I use one for my journal, one for my sewing journal, one to. A little fabric glue does the trick with this project but you can always sew them if you are. Diy nosew fabric covered journal sometimes experiments go a little wrong and a coverup operation is in order. Watch for more sewing tutorials just for kids to sew.
Last august, our local fred meyer had them on sale for 25 cents apiece for backtoschool, and k and i laid in a stock to get us well into our old age. Simply hit the play button to watch the the first video within the series, scroll through the. The cover is made relatively easily simply by laying down the piece of fabric and then using the spray adhesive to attach it to the book board. I like to drape my workinprogress on the cover to see how the piecing will look on the finished dimensions. Stitch all around the edges using a 14 seam allowance leaving a small 3 inch opening along the bottom edge for turning the fabric right side out. Our omnigrid omniarc ruler was used to create the colorful arcs of the rainbow on this easysew project. Diy embroidery hoop pocket wreath nosew tutorial orange. It holds a large composition note book that measures 9. For this diy, ive partnered with elephant in my handbag, a fabulous and. 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. Sep 21, 2011 take your cover off, pin the ruffle down, and sew it into place. Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book. I dont have the time to sew at the moment so i resorted to the nosew version. The snappy composition book cover features a snapclosed cover, an elastic bookmark, and.
Notebooks and journals make thoughtful gifts for others and for yourself. Next take the 11 x 25 inch piece of fabric and place it on top of the outside fabric piece so that right sides are facing each other. My tutorial is based off of this one by jennifer paganelli with a few modifications. Lets do a little maths to calculate the actual fabric size that needed for sewing up the fabric book cover. Jan 22, 2018 diy nosew fabric book and journal cover. 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. For a hard cover book add seam allowance to your fabric pieces. Nosew fabric covered journals diy notebook cover, diy. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed peas. Fold under approximately along one of the long edges of inside fabric and sew. How to make a reversible fabric book cover easy sewing for. Aug 23, 2012 as im designing a cover, i keep a composition book on hand for visual reference.
This free sewing project shows you how to decorate your notebooks. Open the book and add another line of glue to the first page near spine to get a closed and neat look to. And if you add a handmade cover, it makes the gift all the more personal and special. Mar 26, 2018 nine of the best free sewing tutorials for sewing notebooks, journals and simple book covers. Sew a composition book cover fabric book covers, sewing.
The snappy composition book cover features a snapclosed cover, an elastic bookmark, and inside pockets. 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. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed. Diy no sew fabric covered notebook claireabellemakes. The cover can be pieced and quilted or just one piece of fabric. The last step is to create pockets that the book cover can fit into on both ends to keep it in place. Find the method, style and skill level you want from this free sewing video series we have curated for you. The pattern is designed for beginners and is loaded with pictures to guide you step by step as you make your own spiral notebook cover. One tie back face mask no interfacing, no elastic, no bias tape. Cover your notebooks with a pretty composition book cover to make notetaking more fun. Even the process of creating this book cover will let you cut down on that fabric scrap pile. 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. Today im sharing a simple diy for this no sew fabric covered notebook. This post may contain affiliate links, which means that i may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links.
Poke out the covers using a point turner, push out the seams and give the book cover a light pressing. If you purchase something through one of those links, you wont pay a penny more, but ill earn a small commission which will help me keep bringing great content to you. It has a lined zippered pocket on the front and no raw edges are exposed. This free sewing project shows you how to decorate your notebooks so youll be.
Because the fun of sewing is being able to change things up, make. And smiles during homework time are a very good thing. You know how adorable those school supplies are, but the prices arent so charming. I incorporated a technique that i saw somewhere else that makes turning this right side out really simple. Each of these six free fabric notebook and journal cover tutorials is quite different in style and flavor. Jul 06, 2015 watch for more sewing tutorials just for kids to sew. The solution is to make a fabric cover to pretty it up. Although i do appreciate them and their black and white marble exis. There is an optional sewing section later if you do want to bust out your sewing machine. I use one for my journal, one for my sewing journal, one to carry with me to take notes or jot down ideas in. Jul 15, 20 today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners.
A supersimple way to cover a composition book i loves me some of those oldschool composition books. Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book covers. Book cover tutorial 52 ufo quilt block pick up patchwork. Fabric book cover tutorial how to sew craft passion. Its a great introduction to art quilting, and a even a good beginner sewing project for kids or people just starting to. Zigzag the glue along the stack of pages, close the cover and firmly press the spine to get a smooth effect. In the hoop large composition note book cover embroidery.
Using the instructions you can learn how to make a fabric book cover to suit any size book, and youll also learn techniques for adding embellishments. Quilted book cover tutorial on the trail creations. Using the instructions you can learn how to make a fabric book cover to suit any size book, and youll also learn. Sara from sew sweetness shares a video tutorial for making a simple composition book cover from cork or leather or any fabric that wont fray. Sew the ends closed at the top and bottom using ladder stitch. The zippered pocket, which ends up on the inside front of the cover, is stitched first then added in as the cover is made. Sew on the line, backstitching at the top of the pocket to reinforce.
Amber from crazy little projects shows how you can make a pretty fabric covered journal, with no sewing required. Diy no sew fabric covered journal sometimes experiments go a little wrong and a cover up operation is in order. Transform a plain composition book into a sleek, modern journal. Simply spray the boards, and press down onto the first piece of fabric. If you purchase something through one of those links, you wont pay a penny more, but ill. Sara from sew sweetness shares a video tutorial for making a simple composition book cover from. Journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. Free tutorial with pictures on how to make a notebook journal in under 30 minutes by sewing with fabric, scissors, and glue. Sewing gadgets sew a composition book cover on instructables. Spice up that plain ole notebook with a custom fabric book cover made out of 10 inch squares. Create simple nosew book covers using your favorite decorative fabrics, turning the ugliest of books into the perfect decorative accessories. Composition book cover how to make a notebook journal. You can add embroidery to your cover or use a themed fabric to make it uniquely yours.
Basic skills necessary sew a straight line sizing finished measurements the size of a composition book. For a fun composition book cover here is one using an orphan quilt block, and vinyl fabric with fun appliques. Take your cover off, pin the ruffle down, and sew it into place. I often place favorite parts of my fabric design on the front of the cover. Composition notebook cover pdf sewing pattern spencerogg. Diane from butterfly threads quilting shares a tutorial at craftsy showing how you can make a composition book cover. Fleece is a great choice for the fabric, as it wont fray, but i have also used the pattern for flannel. Snappy composition book cover archives orange bettie. If it doesnt, turn the book cover wrong side out and make any adjustments that need to be made. You can embellish the front with applique or embroidery, or just leave it plain. And weve got a nice variety of projects ranging from make it in an hour to need to invest a couple weeks. You can use coordinating fabrics for your pockets and cover, i used the same fabric. Stitch all around the edges using a 14 seam allowance.
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