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