Fabric covered book tutorial

Each of these six free fabric notebook and journal cover tutorials is quite different in style and flavor. So together we decided a pencil bag together with a fabric book cover would be great. This is the exact method that i used to turn octobers gratitude embroidery pattern into a gratitude journal. My fat quarter sized fold up baskets are very cute and i think the name explains it all. Fabric book cover tutorial my hexies fantasy is still going strong even after i have completed the modern hexagon flower quilt duvet cover for my daughter click the link for the pattern and tutorial, continue reading. The instructions are suitable for any sized journal or 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. We used a rotary cutter and quilting ruler to cut it to the. Fabric book cover tutorial sew a gift stitch by stitch. Im so excited for another darling tutorial from the ubercreative sedef imer. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. I used a fabric covered button because i think it looks smart but you could use a plain button. Where the spine is, cut the fabric down so its flush with the edge of the spine. How to make fabric covered notebooks using just modge podge with no sewing involved.

Click the button below to get the full fabric book cover tutorial complete with step by step photos instructions. Fabric covered books for home decor mod podge rocks. Journal or book at least one cover needs to be flexible. This book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book.

How to make easy fabric covered books craft invaders. Now i cant cross stitch to save my life but i did love how this book cover was lined so i sat there with it unfolded and inside out and figured out how to sew one. Remember to also protect your working area with something disposable as the adhesive is permanent. We used kitchen towel to protect the pages of our book for any rogue glue. Fabric crafts sewing crafts sewing projects fabric book covers fabric journals notebook covers journal covers needle book patchwork bags. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions what you need. You may have trouble trying to put a hard covered book into the cover. Cynthias finished basket pile motivated me to pull out my scraps and start cutting. Press book firmly down, checking to make sure the fabric is smooth and securely adhered to the book cover. Craft with me fabric covered envelope covers duration.

The other day though i finally decided to make myself fabric bookmarks. To keep a nice book nice, and to disguise one thats been defaced, you can sew a simple fabric book cover. 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. Check out my etsy shop if you would like to purchase some liberty scraps, charms packs, or yardage for your projects. Well, a few days ago i went bananas and started covering all of my thrift store and yard sale hardback books with fabric. Fabric covered notebook how to make christines crafts. Plus, textbook cover designs are usually utilitarian at best, and ugly at worst. Fabric covered needle cards quilting diary of a quilter. What i can share, though, is how you can make a fabric journal cover without sewing. The first calculation will be the height of the fabric pieces ill be cutting. Ayumis fabric basket tutorial is the first basket i ever sewed. Fabric covered 3 ring binder tutorial beginner project. I love fabric covered books and have made a few covers but theyre not nearly as beautifully finished as yours. How to cover mini notebooks with fabric sisters, what.

You could cover an old book you want to preserve or new books to use as decor or even give as a gift. Cindys guest, jo packham from where women cook, demonstrates how to make book covers from riley blake fabrics. Using fabric fusion my new favorite diy tool, i glued the fabric to the inside cover. Cut 3 pieces of fabric, 4 18 x 21 sew fabric together along long edges. This is not only great for journals but also for books. How to make junk journal out of an old book part 1 step by step diy tutorial for beginners. You will need to adjust measurements of fabric and stabilizer depending on size of your binder 2 pieces of ironon stabilizer. At our quilting clubs christmas lunch the other day i received a little book covered with a lined cover and a cross stitch design on the outside. I shall use this tutorial next time i make one for sure. Love this tutorial for wrapping the notebooks, so easy and quick. These covers are so handy for keeping your journals and your favorite soft covered books nice and clean. See the papercovered composition book tutorial for how to add paper to the inside coverjust measure, cut, spray adhesive, and smooth over the inside cover.

Ive been seeing examples for years, but my most recent inspiration was a post by cynthia frenette a fabric designer and artist filled with beautiful baskets and a few helpful sewing tips. This tutorial shows you how to measure and sew a fabric book cover in 2 ways, fitted width or adjustable width flexiwidth. We also used this method to make our fabric covered magnetic clipboards. Fabric book covers are a quick, easy sewing project that can be completed in about an hour. Cut around the book with fabric overlapping the book on top and bottom about 12 and 1 on each side. Making your own fabric book cover is a super quick easy project. This is a howto tutorial to sew a fabric book cover in 2 ways, fitted end or adjustable end. This would be a great way to use gorgeous remnants that are on. Great tutorial and these always make wonderful gifts thanks for sharing. Fabric covered books diy crafts for teens, easy diy. Im delighted to be back as a guest blogger on amys blog and today i will be showing you how. Adapt the methods to sew a book cover that fits your. Diy nosew fabric book and journal cover times with kai. I tried different methods, on one book i totally removed the innards, covered the cover with my fabric and then glued the first and last pages of the book onto the covered hard cover.

This darling covered notebook comes all decked out with a ribbon bookmark, elastic closure and a pocket for your pencils or pens. So today i thought of showing you exactly how i made the fabric book cover. Tape measure batting fabric for lining fabric for cover fabric for flaps ribbon two lengths. You should leave at least 1 inch of excess fabric around the book. Teabag wallet tutorial never be caught without your favourite tea. I love bold and bright colors and the colors in this fabric covered notebook are so much. For nonbulky corners, fold the edges in like a triangle before gluing.

How to sew a reversible fabric book cover step by step tutorial. How to cover mini notebooks with fabric wednesday, july 5, 2017. This little retroinspired fabric covered needle cards book is so simple to make and would make a great gift for other friends who love to sew hi, its sedef imer here, from down grapevine lane. I decided that i am going to include quite a few handmade gifts for christmas this year, so i have been very busy.

Cover using an exacto knife, cut two pieces of chipboard 12. Fabric covered book tutorial unfortunately, i dont have a ready to use pattern for this, because all books are different, you have the spiral version or bound books. Easy sewing projectssewing craftssewing ideassewing patternssewing tipsfun projectssewing tutorialsbook. For this tutorial, im covering a composition book to turn it into a daily writing or bullet journal. Fabric book covers are ideal for textbooks and planners too. Fabric book cover tutorial how to sew craft passion. Fabric will depend on the size of your notebook, but you can easily cover one notebook with one fat quarter. If you would rather skip the glue, check out this quick video for a sewn book cover. Well, sometimes you need an interesting touch to your home decor. As well as the spine being different thickness, day to a page or week to a page diary views. And when theyre school books, they are most often owned by many people over the years. Cover abby at sewmuchado has a great tutorial for a beautiful, personalized, fabriccovered notebook for any listloving friend. 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. I made this notebook cover following by small means tutorial.

Trim any extra fabric left at the spine from the notch and you should have a neat finish. 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. Fabric covered 3 ring binder tutorial 2 little hooligans. Put a bit of glue on it to help it adhere and to prevent fraying. How to make a fabric corner bookmark another great gift idea. Its the easiest tutorial i stumbled upon and now im sharing it with you. 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. Learn how to make a fabric book cover in this complete stepbystep sewing tutorial.

Fabric book cover diy cover guest post craftionary. And are you wondering why you might want to do that in the first place. I love fabriccovered books and have made a few covers but theyre not nearly as beautifully finished as yours. My first sewing diy journal cover with easy tutorial. 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. You need just a fat quarter of fabric for each side. Adapt the methods to sew a book cover that fits your book in a different size. How to cover a book with fabric tutorials ameroonie. From start to finish project should take about 1 hour. The last step is to create pockets that the book cover can fit into on both ends to keep it in place. 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. Looks great, thanks for the tutorial 5 december 20 at 06. A stepbystep guide to covering your books for the purposes of this tutorial, before i begin delineating the steps, id like to explain the different measurement terms ill be using.