Fabric covered composition book

Cupcake reusable fabric covered composition book cover. Sewing gadgets sew a composition book cover on instructables 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. 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. Oct 25, 2018 for this tutorial, im covering a composition book to turn it into a daily writing or bullet journal.

I incorporated a technique that i saw somewhere else that makes turning this right side out really simple. Amy from ameroonie designs shows how you can make this color blocked composition. If you would rather skip the glue, check out this quick video for a sewn book cover. Cut 3 pieces of fabric, 4 18 x 21 sew fabric together along long edges. Apr 05, 2017 quilted composition notebook covers are addictive. 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. For this tutorial i used a hexi print from riley blake as well as their tone on tone dots. Insert the front and back covers of the book into the pouches and you have a beautiful composition book cover. Below are the equations for you to use to calculate what size to cut the fabric. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed peas. I used a fabric covered button because i think it looks smart but you could use a plain button. Medium weight fabrics work best you want a fabric thats heavy enough that you cant see through it but also isnt too bulky.

A collection of over 20 free fabric book cover patterns, tutorials, and diy sewing projects. Composition books can be used for a variety of purposes. 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. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover youtube. Cover your notebooks with a pretty composition book cover to make notetaking more fun.

You can also choose from 80 sheets fabric covered notebook, as well as from organizerplanner, diary, and composition book fabric covered notebook, and whether fabric covered notebook is hardcover, printed, or magnetic. Jul 15, 20 today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners. Position your fabric evenly and push your glue hemmed edge right up next to the black spine. Basic skills necessary sew a straight line sizing finished measurements the size of a composition book. Its designed to cover a composition book, which measures 9 34 x. Fabric requirements 11 x 1612 pattern fabric 11 x 1612 backing fabric 11 x. 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. 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. A fabric book cover can also be a great project for quilting precuts, such as fat quarters and jelly rolls. This creates the pouches for the cover of the journal.

Sew the ends closed at the top and bottom using ladder stitch. Simply hit the play button to watch the the first video within the series, scroll through the. I was thinking of covering hardbound books in fabric but after some searching difficult to find affordable, hardbound blank books. We love this idea for those well love novels that are looking a little rough around the edges. Ill lift or roll the composition book to focus on the fabric just underneath as i visualize the finished effect. This free sewing project shows you how to decorate your notebooks so youll be more likely to cross things off your todo list. This is very rarely a problem, so lay your fabric over your composition book to check before opting to add a lining. Aug 04, 2016 this fabric covered composition book shop has been compensated by collective bias, inc. Wrap any notebook in fun fabric to make a great journal or notebook for yourself that you will love. A wide variety of fabric covered notebook options are available to you, such as gift, promotion. This pdf is designed to accompany a youtube workshop. 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. I had some left over fabric from back packs that i made them so i decided to cover the books with the fabric.

Cupcake reusable fabric covered composition book cover with pen and composition book fabric covered notebook, journal i first made these for my kids teachers gifts and got a great response, so i am adding them to my shop. 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. 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. The background on this gorgeous fabric is a light blue which can allow for some see through as you can see in the photos.

Fabric covered notebooks and journals tutorial jacquelynne. You can use coordinating fabrics for your pockets and cover, i used the same fabric. Refillable leather composition notebook by rustic ridge leather notebook cover composition book cover black 4. Now, spread the extra strength glue all over the front of your notebook. Sep 21, 2011 its a fabric composition notebook cover that is removable so that you can replace the notebook once it fills up.

How to make a fabric journal cover in nine easy steps. So today i thought of showing you exactly how i made the fabric book cover. But, if you want to incorporate accent fabrics, as i did, you will need 23 fat quarters. I made him a star wars one as part of his easter gift. Flip the fabric back and spread mod podge on the rest of the composition book. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover the quilt. Cant wait to make a bunch for gifts for all the girls ill be going away with on next weekends retreat. I use my own composition book for storing business information, blog post ideas, website logins, etc. Fabric book covers are ideal for textbooks and planners too.

Why spend more on the cover that i will throw away upon finished up the whole book. Be sure to fold the cover over, as if closing the book during this step because the fabric needs to stretch out a little wider when the book is closed. Aug 08, 20 fabric covered note books and journals tutorial. Making your own fabric book cover is a super quick easy project. Jul 06, 2017 making your own fabric book cover is a super quick easy project. Find the method, style and skill level you want from this free sewing video series we have curated for you. Anyway, i thought itd be fun if they had a notebook to use for our adventures whether letterboxing or something else and found this mini composition books at the store. These fabric book covers are very nice gifts that are easy to customize and fun to sew.

Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover the. Journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. I made this notebook cover following by small means tutorial. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed. Melody handmade fabriccovered composition book new ebay. They also would make a great gift once you get the hang of making these, you can churn out several per hour. How to cover a composition notebook with fabric by angie juda. Layer the lining under your exterior fabric and baste with a line of stitches along both 29. Each of these six free fabric notebook and journal cover tutorials is quite different in style and flavor.

Make sure to push out all bubbles and make it very smooth right now. B minus 12 inch width of pocket fabric height of pocket can be anything you want as long as its less than c. Its a fabric composition notebook cover that is removable so that you can replace the notebook once it fills up. Its designed to cover a composition book, which measures 9 34 x 7 12 and has a nice firm outer. This is a lovely handmade fabric covered a5 notebook journaldiaryplanner which would make a great gift for any special occasion. Snappy composition book cover fabric covered notebook. The omniarc ruler is unique in that it has curved grooves to guide your rotary cutter as you cut its easy to create. My tutorial is based off of this one by jennifer paganelli with a few modifications. The smooth your fabric over the front of the notebook. 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.

Turn an inexpensive notebook into a beautiful journal with my free pattern for a fabric covered notebook. Sewing machinethreadironfabric scissorscomposition notebook 9 34. Jul 05, 2017 this post will show you how to cover mini notebooks with fabric in 10 minutes or less. Cover large or mini composition with fabric just using modge podge. Although i do appreciate them and their black and white marble exis. Place your ruffle on the front outside of the cover, wherever you think it will look nice and pretty. 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. Aug, 2015 using fabric fusion my new favorite diy tool, i glued the fabric to the inside cover. 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 23, 2012 journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps.

Well, a few days ago i went bananas and started covering all of my thrift store and yard sale hardback books with fabric. This book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book, journal, or binder. I dont see many of fabric cover box book in the market, but im sure this book is one of the best book i have ever read. I love this notebook and i was thinking i could get book fabric for my reading group and bike fabric for an exercise notebook. Mar 26, 2018 nine of the best free sewing tutorials for sewing notebooks, journals and simple book covers. The cover is lined and removable so that you can add a fresh compositon book when you use up the one in this listing. Lay your notebook on your fabric and cut your fabric about 1 inch wider and longer all the way around.

This is the exact method that i used to turn octobers gratitude embroidery pattern into a gratitude journal. 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. Cover a composition book for a journal perfect to gift. 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 baby book isnt handy or just doesnt give you. The fabric cover is lined inside with coordinating fabric shades.

The finished notebook cover measures 15 inches x 9 inches. I use one for my journal, one for my sewing journal, one to carry with me to take notes or jot down ideas in. For this tutorial, im covering a composition book to turn it into a daily writing or bullet journal. Composition books are a staple in back to school supplies, but disguise them in pretty fabric and they can infiltrate other areas. I came up with a fun little gift for a few of the mommas that i thought i would share with you today. Doesnt this rainbow composition book cover just make you smile. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Handmade stretch composition notebook cover in blue blossoms stretch fabric cover only.

I put a piece of wax paper between my cover and the pages. This fabric covered composition book shop has been compensated by collective bias, inc. And smiles during homework time are a very good thing. 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. 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.

Also, instead of an elastic band you could use a ribbon, in which case it would need to be stitch to both sides of the cover. Fabric covered composition notebook handmade fabric notebook cover with notebook fabric covered journal notebook fabric journal cover. So together we decided a pencil bag together with a fabric book cover would be great. I got the standard such a deal these days for backtoschool at the grocery store, and this cute midsized which i also used for tesss party at target, and the mini at office depot. Apr 23, 2017 im sharing with you today a video tutorial on how to cover a composition notebook with fabric. My oldest son, almost 18 asked if i could make his girlfriend a little something too. Lets dressedup your note book and personalized it to your taste with a new cover. Sep 21, 2011 i had so much fun with the paper covered composition books that i went back for more.

First, i want to teach you to make these great fabric covered notebooks and then ive got some free printables to help you get organized too. The pattern fits one standardsized composition notebook which you can find at your local office supply store, or even at the dollar store. Ive covered composition books many times with paper but never with fabric. Fabric covered composition notebook handmade fabric notebook. How to cover mini notebooks with fabric sisters, what. Jul 29, 20 a little over a year ago i shared the fabric covered book i made to put in our guest bathroom to class the joint up a bit. 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. Aug 16, 2016 turn an inexpensive notebook into a beautiful journal with my free pattern for a fabric covered notebook.

No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Made from linen and cotton fabrics decorated with a sunflower applique using free motion embroidery on oatmeal coloured backround with brown dot edge. Click the button below to get the full fabric book cover tutorial complete with step by step photos instructions. As part of the island batik ambassador program, i was challenged in march to make a mini quilt using paper piecing or foundation piecing. 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 thought i could spruce it up for him with a cool notebook cover. The snappy composition book cover features a snapclosed cover, an elastic bookmark, and inside pockets. Your fabric should be your notebooks height and width plus 1 inch. Sew a note book cover of your own by using this note book cover sewing pattern. Diy a reusable notebook cover with pockets spoonflower blog. The cover can be pieced and quilted or just one piece of fabric. Then i flipped it over and did the same thing to the back of the composition book. Spice up that plain ole notebook with a custom fabric book cover made out of 10 inch squares of precut fabric aka.

Fabric will depend on the size of your notebook, but you can easily cover one notebook with one fat quarter. A little over a year ago i shared the fabric covered book i made to put in our guest bathroom to class the joint up a bit. I made my own note book cover after buying a cheap note book from the stationery shop. Brush some mod podge on the front of the composition book, right up next to the black spine. A fabric cover turns a plain ol composition book into a fancy journal. Im sharing with you today a video tutorial on how to cover a composition notebook with fabric fabric requirements. Very cute covers for the composition books will see if my. The book come with pattern to make the box and decorated. Sep 12, 2011 one thing i have planned is to give all our guests books to take home with them. Decorate them with some fabric and create school notebooks for the kids, or a journal for yourself.