To keep a nice book nice, and to disguise one thats been defaced, sew a simple fabric book cover. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover youtube. Buy products such as five star composition book, college ruled, 100 sheets, color choice will vary 09343 at walmart and save. 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. Book cover tutorial 52 ufo quilt block pick up patchwork. I had picked up four composition notebooks during some back to school sales. Jan 16, 2020 learn how to cover a composition notebook and create a personalized notebook or diary. The covers can be pieced for a patchwork effect, or you can use one bright fabric with contrasting pockets as you choose. 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.
Snappy composition book cover fabric covered notebook. The hardsided notebooks dont have to be just for school, though. Cover large or mini composition with fabric just using modge podge. Tagged composition notebook, create, creative, decoration, diy, fun, gift idea, man sewing, sew, sewing. Later, in 12th century japan, early techniques of paper marbling continued to evolve to produce marbled designs. Snappy composition book cover free pattern orange bettie. At this point you can repeat steps 4 through 6 or start new with a different image to cover the back of your composition book. The cover snaps shut, and inside are pockets to hold pens and notes, plus an elastic band to mark your place in your journal. Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book. I really like this tutorial and will find it very useful for making covers for my grandchildrens.
A collection of over 20 free fabric book cover patterns, tutorials, and diy sewing projects. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed peas. Because most of my family live 100s to s of kilometers away, and because we wont be seeing them, i wanted to get it done as soon as possible to make sure it gets to their. Snappy composition book cover fabric covered notebook tutorial. Composition book cover with elastic closure patchwork posse. Karen overton, the quilt rambler, demonstrates in this workshoptutorial how to cover a simple composition notebook with quilted fabric. Measure, cut and adhere paper to the inside covers. Insert the front and back covers of the book into the pouches and you have a beautiful composition book cover.
Composition book i bought some smaller ones at target and a bunch of the traditional kind at my local grocery store. Sep 12, 2011 one thing i have planned is to give all our guests books to take home with them. 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. How to make a fabric journal cover in nine easy steps. Dec 14, 2019 make a custom composition book cover with rob appell of man sewing video tutorial duration. I use one for my journal, one for my sewing journal, one to carry with me to take notes or jot down ideas in. Sewing machinethreadironfabric scissors composition notebook 9 34. 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. You know how adorable those school supplies are, but the prices arent so charming. I have a soft spot for those alltoofamiliar black marble composition notebooks. Cover your notebooks with a pretty composition book cover to make notetaking more fun. Today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners.
For this project, we have also used a variety of images from our masculine ephemera and masculine elements bundles. The fabric covers have an elastic strap to keep them closed when not in use. Although i do appreciate them and their black and white marble exis. Truth be told, sometimes i will write things on my list that i have already done, just so i can have the satisfaction of crossing something off. Find the method, style and skill level you want from this free sewing video series we have curated for you. He used gypsy 10 squares by jessica vandenburgh of sew many creations for.
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. This free sewing project shows you how to decorate your notebooks so youll be more likely to cross things off your todo list. Five 5 fabric strips or bias tape to hinge book covers you will need a variety of book covers for this project, which you can find in our book cover and end papers archive. 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. Nine of the best free sewing tutorials for sewing notebooks, journals and simple book covers. One fat quarter or yardage of a second coordinating fabric for the flaps. Apr 04, 2017 karen overton, the quilt rambler, demonstrates in this workshop tutorial how to cover a simple composition notebook with quilted fabric including a button closure and an inside vinyl zippered. Fold the paper inside the covers of the book on both sides. The composition books unique marbled pattern was inspired by printing techniques in 10th century china. Make a custom composition book cover with rob appell of man sewing video tutorial duration. This pdf is designed to accompany a youtube workshop. 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. This is an in the hoop project that is completed in 3 quick hoopings. The cover can be pieced and quilted or just one piece of fabric.
Apr 05, 2017 quilted composition notebook covers are addictive. Easy diy craft tutorial idea that makes a great handmade gift. Spice up that plain ole notebook with a custom fabric book cover made out of 10 inch squares. 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. 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. With your book facing down on a table you can cut around the pages to get a neat and tidy edge. Simply hit the play button to watch the the first video within the series. Place your ruffle on the front outside of the cover, wherever you think it will look nice and pretty. Notebook cover sewing pattern, with free tutorial for any sized book jacket. Basic skills necessary sew a straight line sizing finished measurements the size of a composition book. Felt composition book cover tutorial blessings overflowing. Free tutorial with pictures on how to make a notebook journal in under 30 minutes by sewing with fabric, scissors, and glue.
Before you sew the opening closed, try it on your book to make sure it fits the way you want it to fit. This creates the pouches for the cover of the journal. Clear vinyl zip pocket for the snappy composition book tutorial. Composition book cover with elastic close tutorial sewing projects for kids series. The books can be exchanged out when they get full i go through one per year. I incorporated a technique that i saw somewhere else that makes turning this right side out really simple. I think that nine, yes nine, unused composition books is plenty to have on hand.
Gypsy 10 squares by jessica vandenburgh of sew many creations for windham fabrics heat n bond fusible interfacing light by themooweb. The snappy composition book cover features a snapclosed cover, an elastic bookmark, and. Sew the ends closed at the top and bottom using ladder stitch. Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book covers. Hers is a beautiful little zip pouch, finished so neatly and. It is quilted and comes with and without the label design. I made 2 last night and they turned out great i am so new to sewing and i found your site with all your tutorials and link to other tutorials friday night and i am addicted. If it doesnt, turn the book cover wrong side out and make any adjustments that need to.
Man sewing composition book cover missouri star quilt company. Before you watch the video, be sure to download the templates here. One of the items you always see are composition books. Cover your notebooks with a pretty composition book cover to make. This notebook cover uses prints from our mika collection. Aug 08, 20 fabric covered note books and journals tutorial. We have a super fun free pattern for you today thats perfect for back to school.
I was thinking of covering hardbound books in fabric but after some searching difficult to find affordable, hardbound blank books. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover the. Karen overton, the quilt rambler, demonstrates in this workshoptutorial how to cover a simple composition notebook with quilted fabric including a button closure and an inside vinyl zippered. Jul 05, 2017 this post will show you how to cover mini notebooks with fabric in 10 minutes or less. Even though were not hitting the textbooks this fall, weve been looking for a cute way to spruce up our boring marble notebooks. 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. A supersimple way to cover a composition book i loves me some of those oldschool composition books.
Dec 02, 20 fabric book cover tutorial i decided that i am going to include quite a few handmade gifts for christmas this year, so i have been very busy sewing cute and fun items. 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. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial filed under. The story of the composition book begins way before american companies began selling them to students.
It fits perfectly into the back pocket of the journal. We share free instructional video tutorials every week to inspire you to. If youre a notebook and planner junkie, youre going to love making this easy diy notebook cover for all of your cute notebooks. Make a custom composition book cover with rob appell of man. Diane from butterfly threads quilting shares a tutorial at craftsy showing how you can make a composition book cover. 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.
Plus, text book cover designs are usually utilitarian at best, and ugly at worst. They designed this awesome notebook cover exclusively for dear stella, and were offering it as a free pattern download. Plus, textbook cover designs are usually utilitarian at best, and ugly at worst. These composition notebook covers are so pretty, they even make todo lists a little more fun to write. The last thing i need or even want is one more composition book. Click here to download this free pattern, and then check out our versions below. Sep 21, 2011 fabric composition notebook cover tutorial filed under. 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. 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. Kimberbell noteables are composition book covers that turn ordinary writing paper into a noteworthy journal.
Composition book cover how to make a notebook journal. You can customize everything from the cover to the index, or even add pockets to the covers. Check out my quick and i mean really quick im talking about 10 minutes quick. The word art she is tossed by the waves but does not sink is a translation from a motto of the city of paris, a latin phrase fluctuat nec.
We used the pinwheels and net prints in turquoise and beige. Its designed to cover a composition book, which measures 9 34 x 7 12 and has a nice firm outer. Its much nicer to look at a cool design or elegant print than to look at a dull book. Your books will stay protected from the constant ins and outs of lockers and backpacks. Rob demonstrates how to make an awesome customized book cover. 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. Not only can you find them everywhere, but theyre the quintessential blank slate for making a diy journal. Our files for mini composition book covers are designed just for notebooks that are 3. Designs by juju large quilted composition notebook cover. Make a custom composition book cover with rob appell of.
Rob demonstrates how to make an awesome customized book cover using 10 inch squares of precut fabric layer cake. I use my own composition book for storing business information, blog post ideas, website logins, etc. I will be sharing the tutorials for both in two posts. A fabric book cover can also be a great project for quilting precuts, such as fat quarters and jelly rolls. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. 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. One fat quarter or yardage of coordinating fabric for the lining. One fat quarter or yardage of main fabric for outside of cover. Journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. My tutorial is based off of this one by jennifer paganelli with a few modifications.
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. I made 3 tissue holders and 2 of the composition books so far. Wrap any notebook in fun fabric to make a great journal or notebook for yourself that you will love. Spice up that plain ole notebook with a custom fabric book cover made out of 10 inch squares of. And when theyre school books, they are most often owned by many people over the years. How to cover mini notebooks with fabric sisters, what. Becky from patchwork posse shows how you can make a fabric cover for a plain composition book, turning it into a pretty journal. Oct 25, 2018 materials needed for one fabric book cover. The felt composition book cover and zippered pouch pictured below are one of four sets i made for my oldest children.
When your image is fully attached to the cover of your composition book you can use an exacto knife to tidy up the edges. I have one that has a cover that was from a swap and i love it. I thought i could spruce it up for him with a cool notebook cover. I love book cover art and i think its a great way to get your creative juices flowing. Theyre all just fine so when you pick up a new composition notebook, you can totally leave the cover alone. Turn an inexpensive notebook into a beautiful journal with my snappy composition book cover free pattern. It is completed in the hoop in one hooping and requires no further hand or sewing machine stitching. 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 composition notebook cover tutorial smashed. The monogram frame is appliqued and the font used is our 0. How to turn a composition notebook into a stylish diy journal. Hot glue ribbon along the side of the book to cover the papers edge.
I made him a star wars one as part of his easter gift. Cut 3 pieces of fabric, 4 18 x 21 sew fabric together along long edges. Aug 23, 2012 journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. Quilted book cover tutorial on the trail creations. Simply hit the play button to watch the the first video within the series, scroll through the. See more ideas about sewing projects, sewing tutorials and notebook covers. Its a great introduction to art quilting, and a even a good beginner sewing project for kids or people just starting to sew. Jul 15, 20 today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners. Poke out the covers using a point turner, push out the seams and give the book cover a light pressing. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover the quilt. This mini composition book cover coordinates with our journal covers for 6x8 journals, sold separately below.
As part of the island batik ambassador program, i was challenged in march to make a mini quilt using paper piecing or foundation piecing. Internet research led me to a few tutorials for composition book covers that looked great but didnt fit my needs perfectly. Fabric book covers book sleeve book quilt fabric book fabric journals sewing patterns sewing tutorials sewing book quilting tutorials maybe fabric pocket on the outside of notebook for pens, etc and cardboardthick paper pocket on the inside for card, slip in paper. 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. Free tutorial with pictures on how to make a notebook journal in under 30 minutes by sewing with fabric.