Aug 23, 2012 journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. Its designed to cover a composition book, which measures 9 34 x. Read further for more info about how to sew this notebook cover. My tutorial is based off of this one by jennifer paganelli with a few modifications. I used about 1cm of seam allowance for the book cover i made. Jun 07, 2016 i use notebooks constantly for jotting down ideas, keeping lists, and keeping track of my day to day activities.
Composition notebook cover pdf sewing pattern spencerogg. But it also serves the very practical purpose of protecting your book from wear and tear. Sewing stitching the book ibookbinding bookbinding. I really like this tutorial and will find it very useful for making covers for my grandchildrens books if they need them. In the full cloth book i covered the spine and the exposed parts of the cover board with soft teal coloured paper and i really like that little pop of contrast colour.
Before you watch the video, be sure to download the templates here. Place the book on the fabric cover and fold the pressed seams over to put the cover in place. Welcome to easy sewing for beginners youtube channel. This will create the two pockets to hold the covers of the book. The photos are colored and clear, the instructions are detailed, and the book is precise enough for you to process without frustration or confusion.
With useful handles, you can tote around your favorite book easily. Notebooks and journals make thoughtful gifts for others and for yourself. It works with any fabric, and is a great opportunity for personalization by using spoonflower to print your own design. One fat quarter or yardage of main fabric for outside of cover. Here is a little tutorial on how i sew up my final quiet book pages.
Add a ribbon bookmark to mark the page of the book. Sewn book cover 5 book cover diy, fabric book covers. Use the top stitching as a guide and sew across once and back once. Oct 25, 2018 im going to show you how to make a fabric book cover that you can adjust to cover any size book. I still write checks for a few bills and other things occasionally and i know others do too. Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book covers posted on march 26, 2018 may 1, 2018 by sew whats new nine of the best free sewing tutorials for sewing notebooks, journals and simple book covers. Now you have a completed cover with pen holder, pockets, and page makers. Aug 01, 2010 lets dressedup your notebook and personalized it to your taste with a new cover.
Handmade gifts are always special, and these easy sewing tutorials will give you some great options for your next project. This is an easy tutorial for sewing a notebook cover. I incorporated a technique that i saw somewhere else that makes turning this right side out really simple. 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. A signature is a compilation of two or more loose folios. To create this article, volunteer authors worked to edit and improve it over time. You can also use the top tabs on my homepage to locate this tutorial. Reuse your favorite fabric to cover and protect a book using the instructions offered in this article. Why spend more on the cover that i will throw away upon finished up the whole book. When it is completely finished, place it under something heavy to flatten it out if needed.
In this how to make a fabrid book cover tutorial, youll learn how to make a cover for any size of book. Theyre perfect for protecting books that you read a lot such as wellloved favorites or inspirational books. This pattern is for a5 size note book, if you have other sizes, dont worry, you can still adapt to this note book cover pattern or you can make a non sew up back cover with a strap for adjustment to suit different width. Mar 16, 2014 the 6th part of our bookbinding series on how to craft a book from scratch. 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. Check out my quick and i mean really quick im talking about 10 minutes quick. Add two long strips each of ribbon at mid point of the right and left edge of the book for a ribbon tie closure. How to choose sewing thread color, type, and fibers. Store bought fabric book covers are usually expensive and hard to find the right fit for your book or notebook. Notebook cover sewing pattern with free book cover tutorial.
Simply hit the play button to watch the the first video within the series, scroll through the. Reuse your favorite fabric to cover and protect a book using the. This is a howto tutorial to sew a fabric book cover in 2 ways, fitted end or adjustable end. A fabric book cover is a fun sewing project and this tutorial will show you how to make one with pockets and handles that closes with a zipper. Doing this will give you the flexibility to use the space between the fabric and the book cover to store papers. Join our sew along flickr group and post your photos, comment and see what other members are sewing as we go. Pin the flaps to the cover and gently remove the cover to finish sewing. Basic skills necessary sew a straight line sizing finished measurements the size of a composition book. Press book cover back fabric in half lengthwise along the centerfold with wrong sides facing. Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book.
Cut the width of piece of fabric for the inside cover narrower than the inside cover itself. Aug 14, 2016 these covers are so handy for keeping your journals and your favorite soft covered books nice and clean. Sewing hackssewing craftssewing tips sewing tutorialspochette diyfabric book coverscover bookstechniques. Fabric book covers are a quick, easy sew project that can be completed in about an hour. I started with an odd bit of polyester cheap felt around the size of a book cover. I used a fabric covered button because i think it looks smart but you could use a plain button. I did not take a picture of the finished piece before cutting so i patched together this picture. Oct 27, 2019 this tutorial is for a notebook cover that measures 9. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions what you need.
Once the flaps are pinned, you need to sew along the edge of the remaining sides to create two pockets for the front and back covers. I made my own notebook cover after buying a cheap notebook from the stationery shop. But making your own fabric book cover can get a little confusing sometimes. I use notebooks constantly for jotting down ideas, keeping lists, and keeping track of my day to day activities. Mar 26, 2018 nine of the best free sewing tutorials for sewing notebooks, journals and simple book covers. Add an elastic band to fasten the book and ensure it is closed and tuck away neatly. Insert the book covers into the flap and there you have it your very own book cover. One fat quarter or yardage of coordinating fabric for the lining. Cut out the pattern pieces using the dimensions you just calculated.
You want to keep it open while it dries so that the pages dont get glue on them. No one i know likes the plastic covers that come with the checks. I made this notebook cover following by small means tutorial. Mark sewing lines of the fabrics after adding allowances. Adapt the methods to sew a book cover that fits your. The example used in the tutorial turns a composition book into a beautiful journal for you to use or give as a gift. How to sew a book cover that fits more than just one book. Layer the batting, front book cover, two pockets on each end raw edges out and fold facing in. There are three basic variations of the pamphlet stitch.
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. You may have trouble trying to put a hard covered book into the cover. Fabric book cover tutorial how to sew craft passion. Diy checkbook cover tutorial swoon sewing patterns. If your pages are a different size youll have to modify accordingly. And if you add a handmade cover, it makes the gift all the more personal and special. Cut fabric to your desired length and width, allowing for a halfinch seam allowance on all sides. Free sewing and quilting tutorials and patterns for bags, wallets, baskets, modern quilts, and organizing tools. Journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. It makes a perfect bible cover and will work for any other special books that someone carries often.
Fabric cover tutorial for a nicer, tighter book cover which also does not show the wrong side of the fabric. Add a piece each of rickrack, lace or ribbon on the sewn edge of the book flaps. How to sew a book cover that fits more than just one book this. One thing to be careful ofi usually do the front and then let it dry completely before doing the back. Well good thing i carry my checks in my super cute checkbook cover. The simplest method of binding a single signature codex, or a book bound on one edge, is with a pamphlet stitch. How to sew a book cover that fits more than just one book thisblogisnotforyou diy tutorials, sewing book cover, diy, handmade, sewing. Jun 23, 2016 i used brown recycled cardstock for the sewn covers and left it visible on the book i covered with old dictionary pages. 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. Cheap or expensive quality notebooks are so plain to look at. Cut an identical piece of ironon interfacing and iron it onto the wrong. Stitching the first signature take a piece of thread that is almost 30 inches in length. One fat quarter or yardage of a second coordinating fabric for the flaps.
Today, ill share a tutorial for my favorite variation the fivehole pamphlet stitch. 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. Take your long tube and mark the middle, pin the middle at the chalk mark and sew a straight stitch across the tube to connect it to the cover. I needed a little break from sewing big projects so i thought i would sew a fabric checkbook cover and share with you how i did it. The solution is to make a fabric cover to pretty it up. While considering ideas for a project to sew i settled on making a checkbook cover. This book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book. A collection of over 20 free fabric book cover patterns, tutorials, and diy sewing projects.
If your book is thick, you may need to use an additional piece of thread, which will be. Journal or book at least one cover needs to be flexible. You can also follow the written instructions for this project. In this technique, the cover and signature are sewn at once. Then i used the qayg assembly technique for covering the felt with fabric scraps. Fabric book cover fittedwidth prewash all fabrics and iron them to remove wrinkles. I decided that i am going to include quite a few handmade gifts for christmas this year, so i have been very busy. The instructions are suitable for any sized journal or book. This has to be the best tutorial i have found for sewing a book cover.
Diy a reusable notebook cover with pockets spoonflower blog. Its a great back to school project, but you can also use it to add color and pattern to books on a. How to make a reversible fabric book cover easy sewing for. Aug 02, 2019 lots of free sewing patterns and tutorials for making bags, zipper pouches, quilts, miniquilts, easy clothing items, and other crafty little things to sew. How to sew a fabric book cover steps gather your fabric and sewing supplies. The cover doesnt have to be quilted like this make a book cover best book covers bible covers diy quilting frame quilting projects fabric book covers fabric books journal covers notebook covers. I was trying to follow two different ones and had pieces here and there sewing over here and then blah blah blah i ended up half way through and remeasuring and cutting the fabrics too short. Cindys guest, jo packham from where women cook, demonstrates how to make book covers from riley blake fabrics. Allfreesewing is dedicated to the best free sewing patterns, tutorials, tips, and articles on sewing. How to sew a reversible fabric book cover step by step tutorial.
If you are looking for a tutorial on how to make a tshirt quilt, hop on over to my post how to make a memory tshirt quilt. This gorgeous cover will accommodate an a5 book 210mm x 148mm or 8 14 x 5 78 and can be used for any a5 book you like. Sweet red poppy is a utah based craft and sewing blog, in which kim shared fun cricut and other craft tutorials as well as sewing tips. This tutorial shows you how to measure and sew a fabric book cover in 2 ways, fitted width or adjustable width flexiwidth. These covers are so handy for keeping your journals and your favorite soft covered books nice and clean. Of course i dont remember until we get there and oh crap. The cover can be pieced and quilted or just one piece of fabric. For a small project, hand sewing is quick and flexible. Fabric book cover diy cover guest post craftionary.
Nov 05, 2011 this entry was posted in crafts, quiet book, sewing, sewing tips and tagged quiet book, sewing, tutorial on november 5, 2011. Adapt the methods to sew a book cover that fits your book in a different size. Making your own fabric book cover is a super quick easy project. Simple checkbook cover tutorial my daughter asked me to make her a checkbook cover so she didnt have to use the ugly plastic one gasp. From beginner sewing patterns to complex free dress patterns, we find and deliver the best free sewing patterns from all over the web. Fabric checkbook coverfree sewing tutorial mysewingpassion. Sew a notebook cover of your own by using this notebook cover sewing pattern. To keep them from getting damaged in my bag i use handmade book covers. This sewing tutorial is sponsored by brightly, an online resource to help parents and grandparents raise lifelong readers and book lovers. Each of these six free fabric notebook and journal cover tutorials is quite different in style and flavor. These pattern pieces and tutorials will be always be available, so feel free to join in whenever you can. Mar 18, 2014 who really writes that many checks anymore.
Pdf sewing pattern for my a5 journal notebook cover want to make your own lined, fun notebook cover and be able to adjust for any size of book. So, the main benefit of a book cover is to simply add some extra prettiness to your life. This book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book, journal, or binder. Let this fun tutorial teach you how to make a fabric book cover. How to sew an easy fabric checkbook cover jmb handmade.
Place the 2 large pieces right sides together, and pin them. Tutorial and pattern for composition notebook cover instant download pdf pattern make this gorgeous cover that will accommodate a standard composition book 7. If youre looking for fabric book cover patterns, check out this video tutorial by maureen wilson. I still have to carry my checkbook for that whopping one time a month i have to write a check to preschool. 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. Free notebook cover sewing pattern on how to sew a book cover for your notebook. Bible or book cover with handles sewing tutorial fabric. I love having a beautiful personalized notebook cover to make them unique and extra special, and today im sharing a tutorial to create your own personalized notebook cover.
When you place your pattern on the fabric, dont forget to add seam allowance. Find the method, style and skill level you want from this free sewing video series we have curated for you. Aug 15, 2018 wikihow is a wiki, similar to wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are cowritten by multiple authors. Dress up an ordinary book with this collection of over twenty free fabric book cover patterns, tutorials, and diy sewing projects gathered from all over the web. Bookbinding tutorial brought to you by jessica of greenleaf. How to hand sew a fabric book cover picture healer.
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