Snappy composition book cover fabric covered notebook. Clear vinyl zip pocket for the snappy composition book tutorial. See the papercovered composition book tutorial for how to add paper to the inside coverjust measure, cut, spray adhesive, and smooth over the inside 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. Jul 05, 2017 this post will show you how to cover mini notebooks with fabric in 10 minutes or less. Dec 21, 2015 6 fold the outer cover in half and crease gently to find the center. Plus, text book cover designs are usually utilitarian at best, and ugly at worst. Free tutorial with pictures on how to make a notebook journal in under 30 minutes by sewing with fabric, scissors, and glue. Pay special attention to the edges of the notebook.
Diy a reusable notebook cover with pockets spoonflower blog. The covers can be pieced for a patchwork effect, or you can use one bright fabric with contrasting pockets as you choose. Clear vinyl zip pocket for the snappy composition book. Fold over 14 inch hems on all edges of the pockets and press.
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. Make a custom composition book cover with rob appell of. Book cover tutorial 52 ufo quilt block pick up patchwork. Adult sewing, fabric, gift ideas, home decor sewing, sewing, tutorials for some reason i cannot quite put my finger on, we are having quite the babysplosion this august and september around these parts, its raining babies i tell you. 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 gives the fabric a bit of body and keeps the cover on the book a bit better. Find the method, style and skill level you want from this free sewing video series we have curated for you.
I thought i could spruce it up for him with a cool notebook cover. 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. Internet research led me to a few tutorials for composition book covers that looked great but didnt fit my needs perfectly. Learn how to cover a composition notebook and create a personalized notebook or diary. And smiles during homework time are a very good thing. How to make a journal from a composition book my crafty. Journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. It also makes lighter color fabric less see through so the composition book doesnt show. Composition book cover with elastic closure sewing projects for kids series, by patchwork posse photo from patchwork posse. Oct 02, 2015 cindys guest, jo packham from where women cook, demonstrates how to make book covers from riley blake fabrics. Follow this easy tutorial to make a personalized journal that is great for your use or as a gift.
Make a quick diy journal cover with just 12 a yard of fabric, by butterfly threads quilting. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed. Apr 05, 2017 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. This will make them sturdier and will stop the raw edges inside the pockets from fraying. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover youtube. Trim any extra fabric left at the spine from the notch and you should have a neat finish. How to turn a composition notebook into a stylish diy journal. Cindys guest, jo packham from where women cook, demonstrates how to make book covers from riley blake fabrics.
The pattern fits one standardsized composition notebook which you can find at your local office supply store, or even at the dollar store. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover the. The snappy composition book cover features a snapclosed cover, an elastic bookmark, and. My tutorial is based off of this one by jennifer paganelli with a few modifications. Ask for it at your local quilt shop or look for it online. Make a custom composition book cover with rob appell of man. I made him a star wars one as part of his easter gift. Sep 21, 2011 fabric composition notebook cover tutorial filed under.
Composition book cover with elastic close tutorial sewing projects for kids series. How to cover mini notebooks with fabric sisters, what. Karen overton, the quilt rambler, demonstrates in this workshoptutorial how to cover a simple composition notebook with quilted fabric. Diane from butterfly threads quilting shares a tutorial at craftsy showing how you can make a composition book cover.
Easy diy craft tutorial idea that makes a great handmade gift. 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. How to make a fabric journal cover in nine easy steps. Its designed to cover a composition book, which measures 9 34 x 7 12 and has a nice firm outer. Cut out an outer cover, an inner cover and two pockets. The cover can be pieced and quilted or just one piece of fabric. Simply hit the play button to watch the the first video within the series, scroll through the. The omniarc ruler is unique in that it has curved grooves to guide your rotary cutter as. Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book. This creates the pouches for the cover of the journal. Oct 25, 2018 for this tutorial, im covering a composition book to turn it into a daily writing or bullet journal. Stylish diy composition book cover fabulessly frugal. 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.
Cover your notebooks with a pretty composition book cover to make. This is the exact method that i used to turn octobers gratitude embroidery pattern into a gratitude journal. You know how adorable those school supplies are, but the prices arent so charming. A journal or notebook is a great way to record your new undertakings.
Its a great introduction to art quilting, and a even a good beginner sewing project for kids or people just starting to sew. Tagged composition notebook, create, creative, decoration, diy, fun, gift idea. Insert the front and back covers of the book into the pouches and you have a beautiful composition book cover. I use one for my journal, one for my sewing journal, one to carry with me to take notes or jot down ideas in. Doesnt this rainbow composition book cover just make you smile. A supersimple way to cover a composition book i loves me some of those oldschool composition books. Although i do appreciate them and their black and white marble exis. 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. Composition book i bought some smaller ones at target and a bunch of the traditional kind at my local grocery store. 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.
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. The label on this one says bright ideas in the corner. Aug 08, 20 fabric covered note books and journals tutorial. Sewing fabric tutorial for composition book cover with inside pockets. This post will show you how to cover mini notebooks with fabric in 10 minutes or less. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial filed under. Composition notebook cover pdf sewing pattern spencerogg. To keep a nice book nice, and to disguise one thats been defaced, sew a simple fabric book cover. They are multiplying like rabbits over here in the quilt rambler studio so i decided to share the fun by offering a tutorialworkshop on how you can make your own. Notebook cover sewing pattern, with free tutorial for any sized book jacket. Your books will stay protected from the constant ins and outs of lockers and backpacks. Snappy composition book cover fabric covered notebook tutorial. Jul 15, 20 today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners. Sew the ends closed at the top and bottom using ladder stitch.
Dec 23, 2018 rob demonstrates how to make an awesome customized book cover using 10 inch squares of precut fabric layer cake. 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. You need to work quickly so the glue doesnt dry before the next step. Spice up that plain ole notebook with a custom fabric book cover made out of 10 inch squares. This book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book, journal, or binder. 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. If youre a notebook and planner junkie, youre going to love making this easy diy notebook cover for all of your cute notebooks. For this tutorial, im covering a composition book to turn it into a daily writing or bullet journal. Grab your supplies, get crafting, and in 30 minutes or less you will have a journal ready for you to use. Sewing machinethreadironfabric scissorscomposition notebook 9 34. How to cover a composition notebook with fabric by angie juda.
He used gypsy 10 squares by jessica vandenburgh of sew many creations for. Rob demonstrates how to make an awesome customized book cover using 10 inch squares of precut fabric layer cake. Theyre all just fine so when you pick up a new composition notebook, you can totally leave the cover alone. Wrap any notebook in fun fabric to make a great journal or notebook for yourself that you will love. Refillable leather composition notebook by rustic ridge leather composition book cover fits standard 9. Made with rustic genuine leather, slight variations in color and texture are to be expected. Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book covers. And when the notebook is filled, just remove the cover and put it on a fresh journal. 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 peas. Tutorial and pattern for composition notebook cover instant download pdf pattern make this gorgeous cover that will accommodate a standard composition book 7. I incorporated a technique that i saw somewhere else that makes turning this right side out really simple.
Sep 05, 2014 and finally, take a look at this elegant notebook cover using emerson. Its ali from home crafts by ali, here to share with you how you can take a plain composition book and make it into a cute journal. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover the quilt. Quilted book cover tutorial on the trail creations. 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. Aug 23, 2012 journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. Start by covering the composition book with a thin layer of mod podge, matte gel medium, or adhesive of your choice. Find the method, style and skill level you want from this free sewing video series we have curated for. Cover large or mini composition with fabric just using modge podge. How to make a book cover with handles and a zip duration.
Hers is a beautiful little zip pouch, finished so neatly and. Sew a composition book cover fabric book covers, fabric. I made the first composition notebook cover a long time ago. Fabric covered notebooks and journals tutorial jacquelynne.
Jan 16, 2020 learn how to cover a composition notebook and create a personalized notebook or diary. Iron on the interfacing to the wrong side of both pockets. Ive made quite a few of them since then, which means ive been playing around with some variati 37 ideas for travel book diy cover diy tutorials and patterns page 26 sewing. How to cover a composition notebook with fabric duration. Add a pocket to the front to hold a selection of pens and pencils.
The books can be exchanged out when they get full i go through one per year. I use one for my journal, one for my sewing journal, one to carry with me to take notes or. Basic skills necessary sew a straight line sizing finished measurements the size of a composition book. I have one that has a cover that was from a swap and i love it. Nine of the best free sewing tutorials for sewing notebooks, journals and simple book covers.
Oct 24, 2016 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. How to cover a composition notebook with fabric youtube. Making your own fabric book cover is a super quick easy project. Sep 12, 2011 composition book i bought some smaller ones at target and a bunch of the traditional kind at my local grocery store. Mar 26, 2018 nine of the best free sewing tutorials for sewing notebooks, journals and simple book covers. Cut 3 pieces of fabric, 4 18 x 21 sew fabric together along long edges. Composition book cover how to make a notebook journal. The fabric covers have an elastic strap to keep them closed when not in use. I live in the uk please could somebody tell me the heightwidth of a standard composition notebook as there are a few different sizes available when ive looked on ebay and non are described as standard.
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