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Its designed to cover a composition book, which measures 9 34 x 7 12 and has a nice firm outer. You can embellish the front with applique or embroidery, or just leave it plain. 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. Why buy expensive generic journals at the bookstore composition books are the cornerstone of inventors, scientists, and school kids, however they are ugly and boring. It is almost backtoschool time and this embroidered notebook cover is a quick and easy project using a standard 50cent composition book. Composition notebook cover pdf sewing pattern spencerogg. Learn to sew a simple, reusable composition book cover. Fold under approximately along one of the long edges of inside fabric and sew. Aug 23, 2012 journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps.

And smiles during homework time are a very good thing. Make a custom composition book cover with rob appell of man sewing video tutorial duration. 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. Perfect for all levels of sewing, and great for teaching kids. This quick and easy project is a great way to personalize a journal for yourself or a friend. It is quilted and comes with and without the label design. Cut out the pattern pieces using the dimensions you just calculated. Sep 01, 2016 how to make a quilted composition notebook cover duration. You need a half yard of your favorite fabric and a half hour of time. For a fun composition book cover here is one using an orphan quilt block, and vinyl fabric with fun appliques. 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. And theres even a book cover designed with a carrying handle.

And, of course, the main benefit of making your own book cover is being able to customize it to the size of your book. How to make a fabric journal cover in nine easy steps. Simply hit the play button to watch the the first video within the series, scroll through the. Its designed to cover a composition book, which measures 9 34 x 7 12 and has a nice. I use one for my journal, one for my sewing journal, one to carry with me to take notes or jot down ideas in. The cover can be pieced and quilted or just one piece of fabric. My tutorial is based off of this one by jennifer paganelli with a few modifications. I love book cover art and i think its a great way to get your creative juices flowing. I use one for my journal, one for my sewing journal, one to carry with me to take notes or. Its a great back to school project, but you can also use it to add color and pattern to books on a. Its much nicer to look at a cool design or elegant print than to look at a dull book.

This creates the pouches for the cover of the journal. 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 youtube. Diy notebook cover with pockets sewing tutorial youtube. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed. By salvaging some leftover fabrics from my stashes to sew it, which i can use it repeatedly. A fabric book cover can also be a great project for quilting precuts, such as fat quarters and jelly rolls. This pdf is designed to accompany a youtube workshop. You can use coordinating fabrics for your pockets and cover, i used the same fabric.

This free sewing project shows you how to decorate your notebooks so youll be more likely to. Aug 16, 2016 the cheapie composition books arent the prettiest things or even the most sturdy, but thats okay because i made some really cute fabric covers to dress them up. It has an inside zippered pocket, slots for business cards and 2 additional pockets. Place the 2 large pieces right sides together, and pin them. Check out my quick and i mean really quick im talking about 10 minutes quick.

Now you can customize the cheap workhorse composition book into a beautiful p. Jan 03, 2017 in just a couple of hours you can turn an old pair of jeans into a composition book cover that your back to school teen is sure to love. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Composition book cover with elastic closure sewing. Apr 05, 2017 quilted composition notebook covers are addictive. It takes about a halfyard of fabric, or two fat quarters, and a few scraps for the applique. In the hoop large composition note book cover embroidery. Before you watch the video, be sure to download the templates here. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. How to sew a notebook cover with zippered pocket sewspire. For larger books, you will need to tape a couple of pieces of paper together, or use something larger, even newspaper will work.

Composition books are a staple in back to school supplies, but disguise them in pretty fabric and they can infiltrate other areas. Sew a note book cover of your own by using this note book cover sewing pattern. The snappy composition book cover features a snapclosed cover. Pin each edge as markers, use a hot iron and press, the crease will help you to match up the edges when you need to sew it down. The description advertises this book as having an extra hard cover, which is why i bought it. If you accidentally make the cover slightly too small, you can trim a 18. Aug 03, 2015 the last step is to create pockets that the book cover can fit into on both ends to keep it in place. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed peas. You should do this when the book is open so that no glue gets on the pages.

Starting in the corner with the opening, sew an 18. Sep 21, 2011 fabric composition notebook cover tutorial filed under. The cheapie composition books arent the prettiest things or even the most sturdy, but thats okay because i made some really cute fabric covers to dress them up. Insert the front and back covers of the book into the pouches and you have a beautiful composition book cover. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover the. Normally the brown paper came from the paper bags our groceries came home in. To create this article, volunteer authors worked to edit and improve it over time. 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, applique, patchwork and even free form fabric collage.

Gypsy 10 squares by jessica vandenburgh of sew many creations for windham fabrics. This is an in the hoop project that is completed in 3 quick hoopings. The background on this gorgeous fabric is a light blue which can allow for some see through as you can see in the photos. The easiest way to do it is to wrap a piece of paper around the book, folding in flaps inside the cover. Composition books are a staple in back to school supplies, but disguise them in pretty fabric and they can. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover youtube. Sew a composition book cover book quilt, composition. Making fabric journal covers using peltex 72f by pellon. Cut 3 pieces of fabric, 4 18 x 21 sew fabric together along long edges. Turn a composition book into a beautiful journal sew very. Simple, detailed instructions show you how to make a fully lined cover with a firm back, decorative spine and a ribbon page marker. Free tutorial with pictures on how to make a notebook journal in under 30 minutes by sewing with fabric.

Make a quick diy journal cover with just 12 a yard of fabric, by butterfly threads quilting. Aug 25, 2016 hey yall and welcome back to sewspire. This composition notebook cover from patty murphy is the perfect gift for teachers and friends. Place a layer of mod podge on the front of your composition book. One fat quarter or yardage of a second coordinating fabric for the flaps. Aug 01, 2010 sew a note book cover of your own by using this note book cover sewing pattern. Oct 25, 2018 for this tutorial, im covering a composition book to turn it into a daily writing or bullet journal. Jul 15, 20 today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners. This free sewing project shows you how to decorate your notebooks. Grab several sewn composition books and commit to writing a fifty thousand word novel in a month. How to sew a reusable face mask quick and easy tutorial with billettes. Diane from butterfly threads quilting shares a tutorial at craftsy showing how you can make a composition book cover. Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book.

Add a pocket to the front to hold a selection of pens and pencils. Quilted book cover tutorial on the trail creations. Basic skills necessary sew a straight line sizing finished measurements the size of a composition book. Doesnt this rainbow composition book cover just make you smile.

Measure the cover left to right to make sure it is exactly 15. Sew on the line, backstitching at the top of the pocket to reinforce. Make this gorgeous cover that will accommodate a standard composition book 7. Ive sized this project to fit a composition book measuring 9 34. How to make a reversible fabric book cover easy sewing for. Why spend more on the cover that i will throw away upon finished up the whole book. Each of these six free fabric notebook and journal cover tutorials is quite different in style and flavor. Mar 26, 2018 nine of the best free sewing tutorials for sewing notebooks, journals and simple book covers. How to make a customized journal with a composition book. Lets dressedup your note book and personalized it to your taste with a new cover. Sew a composition book cover fabric book covers, sewing. These are widely available at back to school time in the states or anytime at an office supply store.

One fat quarter or yardage of main fabric for outside of cover. Refillable leather composition notebook by rustic ridge leather notebook cover composition book cover dark brown 4. For school, home or office use, sewn composition notebooks provide a wonderful space to jot ideas, notes and goals. Transform a plain composition book into a sleek, modern journal. How to sew a notebook cover with zippered pocket by sewspire. Heat n bond fusible interfacing light by themooweb.

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. Sewing is definitely not my thing so stitch witchery and a good steam iron are two of my favorite partners in crafting crime. Turn the cover right sides out and place the book inside the cover, fold the edges over the book. Mar 07, 20 learn to sew a simple, reusable composition book cover. Once all your pieces are cut, sew the inside fabric pieces.

Im old enough to remember going to school with my school book covers carefully wrapped in brown paper for their protection. I incorporated a technique that i saw somewhere else that makes turning this right side out really simple. Although i do appreciate them and their black and white marble exis. Reuse your favorite fabric to cover and protect a book using the.

It holds a large composition note book that measures 9. The omniarc ruler is unique in that it has curved grooves to guide your rotary cutter as you cut its easy to create. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover the quilt. Sew the ends closed at the top and bottom using ladder stitch. Today im sharing how to use some favorite fabrics to create your own fabric book covers without sewing, turning the ugliest of books into the perfect decorative accessories. Nine of the best free sewing tutorials for sewing notebooks, journals and simple book covers. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial filed under.

This free sewing project shows you how to decorate your notebooks so youll be more likely to cross things off your todo list. Colorcode each school subject with a different hued notebook, so organizing your locker is a snap. Today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners. Cover your notebooks with a pretty composition book cover to make notetaking more fun. You will need 3 different fat quarters or fabric scraps, some matching thread for topstitching, and a standard sized marble notebook composition book about 9 34 x 7 12.

And the great thing is that once the notebook is full, the cover can be reused. The zippered pocket, which ends up on the inside front of the cover, is stitched first then added in as the cover is made. Our omnigrid omniarc ruler was used to create the colorful arcs of the rainbow on this easysew project. Handmade stretch composition notebook cover in blue blossoms stretch fabric cover only. 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. For a hard cover book add seam allowance to your fabric pieces. Snappy composition book cover fabric covered notebook. I buy the grid rule kind online via staples, since graph paper is great for sketching quilts.

One fat quarter or yardage of coordinating fabric for the lining. Diy sewing book cover pattern, sewing fabric book cover tutorial, beginners book cover sewing pattern the perfect pretty cover for journals, old books and albums. Mea09910 sewn black marble cover composition book with wide rule 12, 100 sheet, media size. How to cover a composition notebook with fabric by angie juda supplies. I made my own note book cover after buying a cheap note book from the stationery shop. This book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book, journal, or binder. Today, i want to teach you how to sew a custom notebook cover that will fit a standard size composition book that measures approximately 7. Find the method, style and skill level you want from this free sewing video series we have curated for you.

Place your paper, either white or exterior, onto the glued front and brush out any bubbles. As part of the island batik ambassador program, i was challenged in march to make a mini quilt using paper piecing or foundation piecing. Plus, a book cover can be an excellent project for using up fabric scraps from your scrap bin. 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. Aug 08, 20 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.

Make the flaps approximately half of the width of your book. Spice up that plain ole notebook with a custom fabric book cover made out of 10 inch squares of precut fabric aka. 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. Sew a composition book cover fabric book covers, fabric. I am so happy to be here with you, sharing this creative time together.