Instead of letting them go into the garbage, turn them into fabric covered books and add them to your decorating. For this tutorial i used a hexi print from riley blake as well as their tone on tone dots. This journal is a fun project to do by yourself or with. One fat quarter or yardage of a second coordinating fabric for the flaps.
Take a boring spiral notebook and turn it into something fabulous. Enough fabric to cover the book all over ribbon vilene firm fusible int. Diy tutorial diy book cover diy fabric covered notebook for. See more ideas about fabric journals, fabric and fabric art. Sep 21, 2011 see the paper covered composition book tutorial for how to add paper to the inside coverjust measure, cut, spray adhesive, and smooth over the inside cover. Simply hit the play button to watch the the first video within the series, scroll through the. We used a small book of scriptures for our project, but you can cover any book or notebook you want. Fabric cover tutorial for a nicer, tighter book cover which also does not show the wrong side of the fabric. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions what you need. Or create a cover for a much loved and read inspirational book. We create handmade, fabric covered binders that become memory albums for children in foster care as they move within the system or toward adoption.
Fabric covered books for home decor mod podge rocks. The feature of this book cover is adjustable for one side. So we made our own using fabric, ironon adhesive, and tissue paper. In the books they can record their personal history, filling them with photographs, records and letters. Cut a 12inch vertical slit at each point, fold the fabric twice, and hem. Follow these directions for making a fabric book cover and youll have a personalized book tote in no time. The length of the panel is the same length as the book. It works well to clip the piece of fabric to a wire hanger with clothes pins and stand the book, spine up, like a tent to spray. Aug, 2015 using fabric fusion my new favorite diy tool, i glued the fabric to the inside cover. This is a howto tutorial to sew a fabric book cover in 2 ways, fitted end or adjustable end. I used my favorite liberty art fabrics in this tutorial with the exception of the quilting cotton used for part of the cover and to make the pages. Fabric book tutorial part 3 learn how to sew a fabric book to showcase your favorite fabric prints.
Sep 21, 2011 fabric composition notebook cover tutorial filed under. Making up the book cover from the embroidered fabric. Layer the batting, front book cover, two pockets on each end raw edges out and fold facing in. Dec 05, 2018 fabric covered address book tutorial by chanda nielsen december 5, 2018 20k views. Firstly you want to remove the book jacket and cut your fabric 2. So today i thought of showing you exactly how i made the fabric book cover. You can use a little dab of glue to secure the fabric if you want. 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. We now choose to support our local rescue mission homeless shelter thrift store in. But it can be expensive, and there are few colorprint options. Aug 29, 20 dear chicago house, one of my favorite things about living in chicago is that i can nip to an ikea in 25 minutes. This is how the spine should look after using the butter knife. Oct 01, 2014 if you are looking for an easy to make kid friendly craft that makes a great gift, i recommend trying this fabric covered bead necklace diy craft project.
Find the method, style and skill level you want from this free sewing video series we have curated for you. Now cut a notch in that end piece of fabric to remove some of the bulk. For even more book cover ideas tip junkies creative community has over 60 tutorials. Try to stretch the fabric as tight as you can to avoid any looseness it the fabric in the end. Cut the corners at an angle so there is less excess fabric i actually ended up cutting even more from the corners than this picture shows. 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. Leave a substantial amount of fabric around the edge of the book so this can be wrapped around and stuck on the inside, as you will see in the following steps.
Fabric book cover tutorial sewing tutorials, sewing hacks. 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. This will create the two pockets to hold the covers of the book. Fabric covered note books and journals tutorial 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. How to create fiber art journal pages or fabric books. All of my measurements and what not will be in red. There are some stains on the cover of a fabric covered book that i own.
For this book cover, you need only two piecesfor outside and inside of 20. One fat quarter or yardage of main fabric for outside of cover. I love fabric covered books and have made a few covers but theyre not nearly as beautifully finished as yours. To calculate the width of one inner panel, subtract 1. See more ideas about school book covers, fabric book, diy back to school. How to make a pretty checkbook cover sewing by moonlight. Which means i usually read quite a few books at a time but somehow i never have any proper bookmarks on hand. Put a bit of glue on it to help it adhere and to prevent fraying. I dont know about you, but i love sewing for easter. No running to the store, no laying down drop cloths, no having to spray outside. Brush some mod podge on the front of the composition book, right up next to the black spine.
Im so happy to be guest posting for hani here at craftionary. Offered together, this is a nice pair of complementary fabric covered books from the last quarter of the 19thc. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. This adorable fabric book cover helps you easily transport your bible or other favorite book. You can also find the video tutorial for this project, created by maureen wilson. You could cover an old book you want to preserve or new books to use as decor or even give as a gift. On my last visit, i picked up a couple of packets of flyt magazine files with the objective of injecting a bit of organization into corners of home chaos. Once the embroidery for the front cover was finished, i washed the piece and damp stretched it to dry. Im erin bassett and im going to share with you a quick project that will really spiff up your home.
This will carry out through your entire book, so choose something that works. 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, 20 once you do one, it only takes about 5 minutes to cover a book. How to make the best book cover ever i started with an. Press book firmly down, checking to make sure the fabric is smooth and securely adhered to the book cover.
Position your fabric evenly and push your glue hemmed edge right up next to the black spine. Cindys guest, jo packham from where women cook, demonstrates how to make book covers from riley blake fabrics. May 03, 2015 before we get started with the actual instructions we recommend that you iron the fabric just to make sure there are no creases in it. Youll want to cut the fabric 12 inches larger than the book remember, measure twice, cut once. Get that butter knife and use it to fold the piece of fabric into the spine. You can also follow the link within the tutorial to see how shirley used her book.
Youll need a fabric for the outside and the lining and a fabric for the pockets. How to make a novelty childs cloth book using a pre. Cut 3 pieces of fabric, 4 18 x 21 sew fabric together along long edges. Download thecrafties fabric book cover tutorial, or continue reading.
This book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book, journal, or binder. Thank you for the wonderful book covering tutorial. Today i am going to help you get to know me and show you my most recent. In this tutorial, we learn how to create fiber art journal pages with elin waterston. A side is a pocket, and the other side closes with a cotton tape. Your books will stay protected from the constant ins and outs of lockers and backpacks. Book cover tutorial image heavyeasy peasy tutorial on covering any book with fabric great tutorial how to make a fabric book cover with stitch lines showing on the outer book cover tutorial ive actually made loads of book covers.
I used a fabric covered button because i think it looks smart but you could use a plain button. Whether youre wanting to make a cover for a much loved book that is getting a little worn from being read over and over again or to protect a favorite inspirational book, this basic tutorial can be used to make a fabric cover for them. This book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book. This tutorial shows you how to measure and sew a fabric book cover in 2 ways, fitted width or adjustable width flexiwidth. 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. How to make a fabric covered photo album basic needs. Composition book cover with elastic close tutorial sewing projects for kids series. Fabric covered notebooks and journals tutorial jacquelynne. May 22, 2009 this tutorial has instructions to make any sized notebook cover and a matching pen. This darling covered notebook comes all decked out with a ribbon bookmark, elastic closure and a pocket for your pencils or pens.
While youve got the scissors in hand, cut two slits from the edge of the fabric to the spine. The resulting fabric necklaces are very elegant and would be a welcomed gift by all recipients, including tweens, teens and adults. Nine of the best free sewing tutorials for sewing notebooks, journals and simple book covers. How to make fabric covered journals country living. And are you wondering why you might want to do that in the first place. If youre creating items for yourself, you can always use ed fabric. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Assistance league southwest washington is an all volunteer, non. We used a rotary cutter and quilting ruler to cut it to. I made this notebook cover following by small means tutorial. Apr 16, 2014 fabric will depend on the size of your notebook, but you can easily cover one notebook with one fat quarter. If you are using a light weight fabric, use a popsicle stick to help you press the fabric down so you dont burn your fingers. How to cover a book with fabric tutorials ameroonie. Fabric book cover instructions amazon web services.
So together we decided a pencil bag together with a fabric book cover would be great. Supplies notebook i used a spiral bound fat lil notebook by mead fabric see your measurements to determine the amount needed fusible interfacing use appropriate interfacing for the. Center the journal on the fabric and mark where the top and bottom of the covers start and finish, from end to end. Turn the cover right sides out and place the book inside the cover, fold the edges over the book. Those dimensions are the size of the book, and to that, add a 12.
Reuse your favorite fabric to cover and protect a book using the instructions offered in this article. Here are 10 creative ways to re cover books using wrapping paper, kraft paper, vintage maps and fabric. See more ideas about fabric journals, handmade and fabric. Using ed fabric can cause confusion when you want to use that specific fabric to create your own items. But, if you want to incorporate accent fabrics, as i did, you will need 23 fat quarters. Fabric book cover after completing this project, you will have a fabric cover for a standard paperback book.
Im going to show you how to make a fabric book cover that you can adjust to cover any size book. 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. 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. Lay the open, flat journal on the fabric, allowing 12 inch all around for hems and about 3 inches at each side for the pocket flaps. I love to use books around my home as part of the decor. Appliqued fabric covered notebook my first ever howto. The art of book binding is an ancient craft, but actually it is not very difficult to do and with almost no practice you can get really awesome results. 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. Covered notebook with matching pen tutorial by small means. Adorn a plain notebook with a fabric of your choice to make the perfect gift or personalized school or office. Adapt the methods to sew a book cover that fits your.
Adapt the methods to sew a book cover that fits your book. The instructions are suitable for any sized journal or book. Its easy to make it but the pattern is a little complicated, im sorry. If you are using a light weight fabric, use a popsicle stick to help you press the fabric down so you. I love the way they feel, and smell, i love turning the pages and getting lost in a good story. Aug 25, 2009 to keep a nice book nice, and to disguise one thats been defaced, sew a simple fabric book cover. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 143,437 times. And if you want to test the book cover fit first, you can cut out your paper pattern and fit it to the book, to see how well the fabric version will work. 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. Medium weight fabrics work best you want a fabric thats heavy enough that you cant see through it but also isnt too bulky.
These covers are so handy for keeping your journals and your favorite soft covered books nice and clean. The smaller of the two measures 8 inches long by 5. Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book. You may have trouble trying to put a hard covered book into the cover. I shall use this tutorial next time i make one for sure. Instead of moving to step 4, which is printing the book title, simple cover your book with the no printed title paper. The fabrics are wonderful and make for a lovely display. The link takes you straight to the post on shirley hays blog. Looks great, thanks for the tutorial 5 december 20 at 06. Apr, 2012 peel the paper bits off the strips of tape and attach the fabric to the book. Fabric book cover diy cover guest post craftionary. Next, measure for the inner panels that form the pockets that hold the cover on the book. Aug 08, 20 fabric covered note books and journals tutorial. 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.
I came up with my own method for covering books with fabric. Fabric book cover tutorial how to sew craft passion. Flip the fabric back and spread mod podge on the rest of the composition book. Plus, text book cover designs are usually utilitarian at best, and ugly at worst. My first sewing diy journal cover with easy tutorial. Stick text onto the fabric, then add stitching to help the fabrics to stay together.
I also love craft books, and cookbooks, and of course any sewing quilting books as well. May 14, 2012 i came up with my own method for covering books with fabric. Journal or book at least one cover needs to be flexible. Cover using an exacto knife, cut two pieces of chipboard 12. Make beautiful diy bullet uournals from composition books or other hardcover note books. Well, a few days ago i went bananas and started covering all of my thrift store and yard sale hardback books with fabric.
Each of these six free fabric notebook and journal cover tutorials is quite different in style and flavor. First, think about the theme of your book then layout what theme you want for your book. 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. Fabric covered notebook how to make a fabric book cover. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed peas.
If you are on the lookout for fun craft projects or quick ways of making nice presents and gif. Press book cover back fabric in half lengthwise along the centerfold with wrong sides facing. Trim any extra fabric left at the spine from the notch and you should have a neat finish. Fabric book tutorial part 1 lilla from justlilla shows her method of folding for a fabric art journal. 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. See more ideas about fabric journals, fabric and shabby chic crafts. Run a squiggly line of hot glue down the edge of the book and fold the edge of the fabric over tightly. Making your own fabric book cover is a super quick easy project. Jan 03, 2017 easy to make fabric journal or book cover using fabric scraps and ribbon. How to make junk journal out of an old book part 1 step by step diy tutorial for beginners.
Jul 23, 2014 book cloth is worth using because the paper backing keeps the glue from soaking through the fabric and ruining it. Great tutorial and these always make wonderful gifts thanks for sharing. Plus, if youre creating an item for saleas long as your creation is uniqueyou can use ed fabric in. First, follow steps which tell you how to choose and cut the paper for the book jacket. I had so much fun with the paper covered composition books that i went back for more. How to make a reversible fabric book cover easy sewing for.
Make beautiful diy bullet uournals from c learn how to sew fabric book covers to fit any size book. How to make diy fabric book covers fabric book covers, book. How to make fabric book covers learn how to sew fabric book covers to fit any size book. You will needsteps to remove the stainsadditional tips and advice advertisement fia asked. I used the flimsy, plastic cover to measure the size. How to remove stains from cloth book covers how to clean. Love this tutorial for wrapping the notebooks, so easy and quick. Fabric book covers are awesome they protect your pages, hide your saucy titles, feel great on your hands, and look super. One fat quarter or yardage of coordinating fabric for the lining. Make one for you or a gift for someone special even guys can dig a smart black cover. Free tutorial with pictures on how to make a fabric book cover in under minutes by sewing with fabric, glue, and embroidery floss. Fabric will depend on the size of your notebook, but you can easily cover one notebook with one fat quarter.
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