Some with extra pockets, and other projects can be accomplished by a beginner sewer. Tagged composition notebook, create, creative, decoration, diy, fun, gift idea, man sewing, sew, sewing. A fabric cover turns a plain ol composition book into a fancy journal. Quilted composition book covers more obsession on small projects prevailed this summer. Its much nicer to look at a cool design or elegant print than to look at a dull book. Easy diy craft tutorial idea that makes a great handmade gift. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. I love book cover art and i think its a great way to get your creative juices flowing.
Decorate that ugly composition book cover a composition notebook with fun fabric see more. Jul 15, 20 today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners. Its designed to cover a composition book, which measures 9 34 x 7 12 and has a nice firm outer. Composition book cover, in the hoop 7x11 products swak. How to cover a composition notebook the crafty blog stalker. Use of foe fold over elastic and ribbons is optional, but included in your super complete step by step photo instruction tutorial that is included in your. They designed this awesome notebook cover exclusively for dear stella, and were offering it as a free pattern download. I incorporated a technique that i saw somewhere else that makes turning this right side out really simple. It is quilted and comes with and without the label design. Spice up that plain ole notebook with a custom fabric book cover made out of 10.
Amy from ameroonie designs shows how you can make this color blocked composition. A fabric book cover can also be a great project for quilting precuts, such as fat quarters and jelly rolls. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover the. Each of these six free fabric notebook and journal cover tutorials is quite different in style and flavor. Sew a composition book cover fabric book covers, fabric. Jun 15, 2010 if you want a closure on your notebook cover, now is the time to add one. The books can be exchanged out when they get full i go through one per year. Why spend more on the cover that i will throw away upon finished up the whole book. Our omnigrid omniarc ruler was used to create the colorful arcs of the rainbow on this easysew project. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover the quilt. Aug 08, 20 i won a composition covered notebook at a raffle, and love it. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover youtube.
Your books will stay protected from the constant ins and outs of lockers and backpacks. I made bible covers for my girls, adding handles and a ribbon to tie it closed. Turn the cover right sides out and place the book inside the cover, fold the edges over the book. I use one for my journal, one for my sewing journal, one to carry with me to take notes or.
Made with rustic genuine leather, slight variations in. The covers can be pieced for a patchwork effect, or you can use one bright fabric with contrasting pockets as you choose. I thought this would be a pretty little gift that any momma could easily keep in reach and use to jot down all those precious baby notes that they may want to remember when the. This notebook cover uses prints from our mika collection. 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. The cover can be pieced and quilted or just one piece of fabric.
Aug 23, 2012 journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. Today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners. A quilted composition notebook cover is a fun fashionable statement for keeping things organized or journaling. If you are looking for other creative ways to use this pattern, you could scale the pattern to cover any size of notebook or book. This free sewing project shows you how to decorate your notebooks so youll be more likely to cross things off your todo list. My tutorial is based off of this one by jennifer paganelli with a few modifications.
Sew a notebook cover of your own by using this notebook cover sewing pattern. Free pattern for making a snappy composition book cover. But i have a hard time following projects through to the. Lets dressedup your notebook and personalized it to your taste with a new cover. Refillable leather composition notebook by rustic ridge leather composition book cover fits standard 9. Dec 14, 2019 how to sew a pocket book pillow with lined pocket 16x16 form instructions below duration. As part of the island batik ambassador program, i was challenged in march to make a mini quilt using paper piecing or foundation piecing. Cara sorella sewing and embroidery tutorials 163,382 views. Follow instructions on purchased ironon decal, place where desired, and you have a completed book cover. There is a pocket in the back to hold a pen and some miscellaneous items. If you like a quilted book cover, there are a few projects within this free video series for you as well. Youll need to cut two pieces of fabric, one for the inside front cover and one for the inside back 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. We used the pinwheels and net prints in turquoise and beige.
Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book. 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. I just made a cover with leftover quilt fabric, added a few decorative stitches next to seams and wow. 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. Mar 26, 2018 these videos cover book styles such as notebook, spiralbound books, journals, etc. It is stipple quilted and the front is pieced together while in the hoop. 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.
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. Snappy composition book cover fabric covered notebook. Ask for it at your local quilt shop or look for it online. And finally, take a look at this elegant notebook cover using emerson. I have a few comp notebooks around the house that i think i will have to fix up. 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. Make a custom composition book cover with rob appell of man.
Customize the cover to your liking in your favorite embroidery editing software. My own home has needed some better management practices, so i have created my home management notebook in order to get better organized and become a better manager of my. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed peas. Quilted book cover tutorial on the trail creations. This pdf is designed to accompany a youtube workshop. Jan 17, 2011 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. Totally adorable notebook cover and i am in love with your banner. Free downloadable quilted notebook pattern from the wooden bear. Apr 05, 2017 quilted composition notebook covers are addictive. I made the first composition notebook cover a long time ago. 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. Its a great introduction to art quilting, and a even a good beginner sewing project for kids or people just starting to sew.
Free tutorial with pictures on how to make a notebook journal in under 30 minutes by sewing with fabric, scissors, and glue. Designs by juju large quilted composition notebook cover. Sep 21, 2015 after the double pocket pouch, it was the turn of the quilted composition book cover. Pin in place and when you sew, go back and forth over it a couple of times to make sure it stays there. For this tutorial, im covering a composition book to turn it into a daily writing or bullet journal. Journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. Composition book cover with elastic close tutorial sewing projects for kids series. 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. Aug 25, 2009 to keep a nice book nice, and to disguise one thats been defaced, sew a simple fabric book cover. This is the exact method that i used to turn octobers gratitude embroidery pattern into a gratitude journal. Plus, text book cover designs are usually utilitarian at best, and ugly at worst.
Made with rustic genuine leather, slight variations in color and texture are to be expected. Remember, this is 34 bigger than the size of the book. And the great thing is that once the notebook is full, the cover can be reused. Click here to download this free pattern, and then check out our versions below. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Composition book cover tutoriali like the bandbutton closure. Sewing machinethreadironfabric scissorscomposition notebook 9 34. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed. Quilted mini composition book cover purse sized notebook. Its lined with quilt batting and i have stitched a leaf design with black thread. 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. Fabric book cover instructions amazon web services. Doesnt this rainbow composition book cover just make you smile.
Once you have quilted your piece, you can cut to the finished size, as we discussed above. The omniarc ruler is unique in that it has curved grooves to guide your rotary cutter as you cut its easy to create. And smiles during homework time are a very good thing. I might even add a thin layer of batting and try some free motion quilting or quilt the strips.
This in the hoop project is completed in 3 quick hoopings. I have one that has a cover that was from a swap and i love it. This particular book cover was made with pre quilted fabric, a button closure, and a standard paperback book, but could easily be adapted to use non quilted fabric either layered with batting or not, a velcro closure, and. How to sew a pocket book pillow with lined pocket 16x16 form instructions below duration.
Wow, what a difference a little love made to that composition book. Although i do appreciate them and their black and white marble exis. Quilted mini composition book cover purse sized notebook etsy. Sewing machine stitching is optional for the faux binding on the back pocket. Basic skills necessary sew a straight line sizing finished measurements the size of a composition book. Fabric book cover after completing this project, you will have a fabric cover for a standard paperback book. Quilted notebook cover the happy housewife home management. Quilted standard composition notebook covers set 2. I won a composition covered notebook at a raffle, and love it. 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. Doing math fill out the form and well send you the quilters cheat sheets youll never have to. Dec 02, 20 turn the cover right sides out and place the book inside the cover, fold the edges over the book. Cut the width of piece of fabric for the inside cover narrower than the inside cover itself. Jan 25, 2010 first get you a boring looking composition book measure your composition book.
The label on this one says bright ideas in the corner. Its designed to cover a composition book, which measures 9 34 x 7 12. These videos cover book styles such as notebook, spiralbound books, journals, etc. Sep 21, 2011 fabric composition notebook cover tutorial filed under. Rob demonstrates how to make an awesome customized book cover using 10 inch. Composition book cover fabric book covers, composition. Composition books are a staple in back to school supplies, but disguise them in pretty fabric and they can infiltrate other areas. Jan 16, 2020 learn how to cover a composition notebook and create a personalized notebook or diary. Composition book cover with elastic closure patchwork posse.
Composition book cover free pattern free pattern for making a snappy composition book cover. Its a fabric composition notebook cover that is removable so that you can replace the notebook once it fills up. 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. Doing this will give you the flexibility to use the space between the fabric and the book cover to store papers. Karen overton, the quilt rambler, demonstrates in this workshoptutorial how to cover a simple composition notebook with quilted fabric. I use one for my journal, one for my sewing journal, one to carry with me to take notes or jot down ideas in. Oct 25, 2018 for this tutorial, im covering a composition book to turn it into a daily writing or bullet journal. Quilted notebook cover tutorial if you are my good friend cheryl. Decide which is the back of the cover and place a hair elastic in the middle of the edge, between the front and the binding. Quilted book covers free sewing tutorial book quilt, fabric book. This is an in the hoop project that is completed in 3 quick hoopings. To keep a nice book nice, and to disguise one thats been defaced, sew a simple fabric book cover. After the double pocket pouch, it was the turn of the quilted composition book cover. I made my own notebook cover after buying a cheap notebook from the stationery shop.
A snap closure keeps the papers neat so you can carry it in your purse or tote bag. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. 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. This particular book cover was made with prequilted fabric, a button closure, and a standard paperback book, but could easily be adapted to use nonquilted fabric either layered with batting or not, a velcro closure, and. I came up with a fun little gift for a few of the mommas that i thought i would share with you today. Aug 01, 2010 lets dressedup your notebook and personalized it to your taste with a new cover. Book cover tutorial 52 ufo quilt block pick up patchwork.
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