Sewing fabric tutorial for composition book cover with inside pockets. Aug 08, 20 fabric covered note books and journals tutorial. The pattern fits one standardsized composition notebook which you can find at your local office supply store, or even at the dollar store. Plus, text book cover designs are usually utilitarian at best, and ugly at worst. I thought i could spruce it up for him with a cool notebook cover. Nine of the best free sewing tutorials for sewing notebooks, journals and simple book covers. To keep a nice book nice, and to disguise one thats been defaced, sew a simple fabric book cover. Internet research led me to a few tutorials for composition book covers that looked great but didnt fit my needs perfectly. Aug 23, 2012 journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps.
Jan 16, 2020 learn how to cover a composition notebook and create a personalized notebook or diary. Sep 05, 2014 and finally, take a look at this elegant notebook cover using emerson. Clear vinyl zip pocket for the snappy composition book. 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. And finally, take a look at this elegant notebook cover using emerson. I use my own composition book for storing business information, blog post ideas, website logins, etc. The omniarc ruler is unique in that it has curved grooves to guide your rotary cutter as. 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. Cut out an outer cover, an inner cover and two pockets. 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 made him a star wars one as part of his easter gift.
I made the first composition notebook cover a long time ago. Its designed to cover a composition book, which measures 9 34 x 7 12 and has a nice firm outer. Book cover tutorial 52 ufo quilt block pick up patchwork. Find the method, style and skill level you want from this free sewing video series we have curated for you. I use one for my journal, one for my sewing journal, one to carry with me to take notes or. Composition book cover with a clear vinyl pencil pouch sewing a while back i shared my snappy composition book cover free pattern at orange bettie. Sep 21, 2011 fabric composition notebook cover tutorial filed under. We used the emerson print, and polka dots in ocean and navy. Today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners.
Wrap any notebook in fun fabric to make a great journal or notebook for yourself that you will love. Diane from butterfly threads quilting shares a tutorial at craftsy showing how you can make a composition book cover. Make a quick diy journal cover with just 12 a yard of fabric, by butterfly threads quilting. Journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. Sewing machinethreadironfabric scissorscomposition notebook 9 34. Cover large or mini composition with fabric just using modge podge. It also makes lighter color fabric less see through so the composition book doesnt show. The snappy composition book cover features a snapclosed cover, an elastic bookmark, and. A supersimple way to cover a composition book i loves me some of those oldschool composition books. Oct 02, 2015 cindys guest, jo packham from where women cook, demonstrates how to make book covers from riley blake fabrics.
The books can be exchanged out when they get full i go through one per year. You need to work quickly so the glue doesnt dry before the next step. 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. How to turn a composition notebook into a stylish diy journal. Notebook cover sewing pattern, with free tutorial for any sized book jacket. Cut 3 pieces of fabric, 4 18 x 21 sew fabric together along long edges. Cindys guest, jo packham from where women cook, demonstrates how to make book covers from riley blake fabrics. Karen overton, the quilt rambler, demonstrates in this workshoptutorial how to cover a simple composition notebook with quilted fabric. Sew the ends closed at the top and bottom using ladder stitch.
Quilted book cover tutorial on the trail creations. A journal or notebook is a great way to record your new undertakings. 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. And when the notebook is filled, just remove the cover and put it on a fresh journal. How to make a book cover with handles and a zip duration. 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. Simply hit the play button to watch the the first video within the series, scroll through the. Cover your notebooks with a pretty composition book cover to make. Doesnt this rainbow composition book cover just make you smile. Sew a composition book cover fabric book covers, fabric. Although i do appreciate them and their black and white marble exis. Composition book cover with elastic closure sewing projects for kids series, by patchwork posse photo from patchwork posse. I incorporated a technique that i saw somewhere else that makes turning this right side out really simple.
Dec 21, 2015 6 fold the outer cover in half and crease gently to find the center. He used gypsy 10 squares by jessica vandenburgh of sew many creations for. Diy a reusable notebook cover with pockets spoonflower blog. Free tutorial with pictures on how to make a notebook journal in under 30 minutes by sewing with fabric, scissors, and glue. Iron on the interfacing to the wrong side of both pockets. Sep 12, 2011 composition book i bought some smaller ones at target and a bunch of the traditional kind at my local grocery store. In the hoop mini composition notebook cover tutorial duration. How to make a fabric journal cover in nine easy steps. Ask for it at your local quilt shop or look for it online. 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. Find the method, style and skill level you want from this free sewing video series we have curated for. Mar 26, 2018 nine of the best free sewing tutorials for sewing notebooks, journals and simple book covers. Snappy composition book cover fabric covered notebook tutorial. How to make a journal from a composition book my crafty.
Spice up that plain ole notebook with a custom fabric book cover made out of 10 inch squares. My tutorial is based off of this one by jennifer paganelli with a few modifications. Snappy composition book cover fabric covered notebook. For this tutorial, im covering a composition book to turn it into a daily writing or bullet journal. 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. Making your own fabric book cover is a super quick easy project. Stylish diy composition book cover fabulessly frugal. Easy diy craft tutorial idea that makes a great handmade gift. How to cover a composition notebook with fabric duration. How to cover mini notebooks with fabric sisters, what. If youre a notebook and planner junkie, youre going to love making this easy diy notebook cover for all of your cute notebooks. Grab your supplies, get crafting, and in 30 minutes or less you will have a journal ready for you to use. Your books will stay protected from the constant ins and outs of lockers and backpacks.
How to make a quilted composition notebook cover the quilt. This will make them sturdier and will stop the raw edges inside the pockets from fraying. Composition book cover with elastic close tutorial sewing projects for kids series. Composition notebook cover pdf sewing pattern spencerogg. Tagged composition notebook, create, creative, decoration, diy, fun, gift idea. 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. How to cover a composition notebook with fabric by angie juda. 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.
Fabric covered notebooks and journals tutorial jacquelynne. Theyre all just fine so when you pick up a new composition notebook, you can totally leave the cover alone. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed peas. To avoid getting glue on your pages, hold the cover away from the rest of the. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover the. Refillable leather composition notebook by rustic ridge leather composition book cover fits standard 9. Oct 25, 2018 for this tutorial, im covering a composition book to turn it into a daily writing or bullet journal. Its a great introduction to art quilting, and a even a good beginner sewing project for kids or people just starting to sew. Basic skills necessary sew a straight line sizing finished measurements the size of a composition book. Make a custom composition book cover with rob appell of.
It gives the fabric a bit of body and keeps the cover on the book a bit better. Hers is a beautiful little zip pouch, finished so neatly and. This creates the pouches for the cover of the journal. Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book covers. This is the exact method that i used to turn octobers gratitude embroidery pattern into a gratitude journal. I have one that has a cover that was from a swap and i love it. Follow this easy tutorial to make a personalized journal that is great for your use or as a gift. You know how adorable those school supplies are, but the prices arent so charming. The cover can be pieced and quilted or just one piece of fabric. The covers can be pieced for a patchwork effect, or you can use one bright fabric with contrasting pockets as you choose.
Trim any extra fabric left at the spine from the notch and you should have a neat finish. I use one for my journal, one for my sewing journal, one to carry with me to take notes or jot down ideas in. Fold over 14 inch hems on all edges of the pockets and press. Start by covering the composition book with a thin layer of mod podge, matte gel medium, or adhesive of your choice. 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. Aug 28, 2008 this is an example of the interfacing. 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. 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. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial filed under. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed. The fabric covers have an elastic strap to keep them closed when not in use.
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. 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. Jul 15, 20 today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners. Tutorial and pattern for composition notebook cover instant download pdf pattern make this gorgeous cover that will accommodate a standard composition book 7. Clear vinyl zip pocket for the snappy composition book tutorial. Add a pocket to the front to hold a selection of pens and pencils. 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. 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. 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. The label on this one says bright ideas in the corner.
Make a custom composition book cover with rob appell of man. Jul 05, 2017 this post will show you how to cover mini notebooks with fabric in 10 minutes or less. Dec 23, 2018 rob demonstrates how to make an awesome customized book cover using 10 inch squares of precut fabric layer cake. As part of the island batik ambassador program, i was challenged in march to make a mini quilt using paper piecing or foundation piecing. 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. Pay special attention to the edges of the notebook. Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book. Learn how to cover a composition notebook and create a personalized notebook or diary. This post will show you how to cover mini notebooks with fabric in 10 minutes or less. 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. Composition book cover how to make a notebook journal. This book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book, journal, or binder. Composition book i bought some smaller ones at target and a bunch of the traditional kind at my local grocery store. And smiles during homework time are a very good thing.
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. Insert the front and back covers of the book into the pouches and you have a beautiful composition book cover. Rob demonstrates how to make an awesome customized book cover using 10 inch squares of precut fabric layer cake. How to turn a composition notebook into a stylish diy. How to cover a composition notebook with fabric youtube. Made with rustic genuine leather, slight variations in color and texture are to be expected.