Youll need to cut two pieces of fabric, one for the inside front cover and one for the inside back cover. Your books will stay protected from the constant ins and outs of lockers and backpacks. These fabric book covers are very nice gifts that are easy to customize and fun to sew. Although i do appreciate them and their black and white marble exis. Apr 04, 2017 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. Composition books are a staple in back to school supplies, but disguise them in pretty fabric and they can. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover youtube.
Sep 21, 2011 fabric composition notebook cover tutorial filed under. The background on this gorgeous fabric is a light blue which can allow for some see through as you can see in the photos. The cover can be pieced and quilted or just one piece of fabric. Even though were not hitting the textbooks this fall, weve been looking for a cute way to spruce up our boring marble notebooks. Cut the width of piece of fabric for the inside cover narrower than the inside cover itself. So today i thought of showing you exactly how i made the 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. This book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book, journal, or binder. Layer the lining under your exterior fabric and baste with a line of stitches along both 29. And when the notebook is filled, just remove the cover. Aug 23, 2012 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. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial filed under. Composition notebook cover pdf sewing pattern spencerogg. The pattern fits one standardsized composition notebook which you can find at your local office supply store, or even at the dollar store.
Even the process of creating this book cover will let you cut down on that fabric scrap pile thats been building up for. Oct 25, 2018 for this tutorial, im covering a composition book to turn it into a daily writing or bullet journal. 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. To keep a nice book nice, and to disguise one thats been defaced, sew a simple fabric book cover. You can embellish the front with applique or embroidery, or just leave it plain. Free pattern for making a snappy composition book cover. The fabric covers have an elastic strap to keep them closed when not in use. You can make this project with any fabric that you can cut and leave raw that includes cork fabric, leather, vinyl, and wool. B minus 12 inch width of pocket fabric height of pocket can be anything you want as long as its less than c. Ill lift or roll the composition book to focus on the fabric just underneath as i visualize the finished effect.
Styling the inexpensive standard composition book with a refillable fabric cover is a great match for bullet journals or a multitude of creative writing endeavors. A fabric book cover can also be a great project for quilting precuts, such as fat quarters and jelly rolls. The omniarc ruler is unique in that it has curved grooves to guide your rotary cutter as you cut its easy to create. Sep 02, 2010 flip the fabric back and spread mod podge on the rest of the composition book. Cut 3 pieces of fabric, 4 18 x 21 sew fabric together along long edges. Also includes a full tutorial on how to cover any size of book you like. In the hoop large composition note book cover embroidery. Snappy composition book cover fabric covered notebook tutorial.
The hardsided notebooks dont have to be just for school, though. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed peas. Apr 23, 2015 fabric scissorscomposition notebook 9 34. The pockets can then be used to store business cards, shopping lists, coupons and reminders. Diy sewing book cover pattern, sewing fabric book cover tutorial, beginners book cover sewing pattern the perfect pretty cover for journals, old books. If you like a quilted book cover, there are a few projects within this free video series for you as well. 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. Its a great back to school project, but you can also use it to add color and pattern to books on a.
Tagged composition notebook, create, creative, decoration, diy, fun, gift idea, man sewing, sew, sewing. 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. A fabric covered notebook always makes a great gift. 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. Composition books are a staple in back to school supplies, but disguise them in pretty fabric and they can infiltrate other areas. Each of these six free fabric notebook and journal cover tutorials is quite different in style and flavor. Composition book cover fabric book covers, composition.
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. The snappy composition book cover features a snapclosed cover, an elastic bookmark, and inside pockets. Wrap any notebook in fun fabric to make a great journal or notebook for yourself that you will love. This will be great for drawing out quilt block ideas and writing down pattern notes. Doing this will give you the flexibility to use the space between the fabric and the book cover to store papers. Check out the little project journal label in the corner.
I made this notebook cover following by small means tutorial. 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. 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 nonsewup back cover with a strap for adjustment to suit different width. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. This is the exact method that i used to turn octobers gratitude embroidery pattern into a gratitude journal. Create cute journals and diaries when you choose your composition book cover pattern from the novelty collection. The cover snaps shut, and inside are pockets to hold pens and notes, plus an elastic band to mark your place in your journal. Read further for more info about how to sew this notebook cover. Its designed to cover a composition book, which measures 9 34 x 7 12 and has a nice firm outer. Apr 05, 2017 quilted composition notebook covers are addictive.
I incorporated a technique that i saw somewhere else that makes turning this right side out really simple. How to cover a composition notebook with fabric by angie juda. Aug 01, 2010 this pattern is for a5 size notebook, if you have other sizes, dont worry, you can still adapt to this notebook cover pattern or you can make a nonsewup back cover with a strap for adjustment to suit different width. One fat quarter or yardage of coordinating fabric for the lining. We used the pinwheels and net prints in turquoise and beige. Sew the ends closed at the top and bottom using ladder stitch. Mar 26, 2018 some with extra pockets, and other projects can be accomplished by a beginner sewer. 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. This is very rarely a problem, so lay your fabric over your composition book to check before opting to add a lining.
Click here to download this free pattern, and then check out our versions below. One of the items you always see are composition books. Cover your notebooks with a pretty composition book cover to make notetaking more fun. Plus, text book cover designs are usually utilitarian at best, and ugly at worst. If youd like to add a few different things to your book cover like a ruffle, some applique, button closure, chevron pattern with your fabric scraps there are a few more tutorials rounded up just for you.
Aug 08, 20 fabric covered note books and journals tutorial. Turn an inexpensive notebook into a beautiful journal with my snappy composition book cover free pattern. I use one for my journal, one for my sewing journal, one to carry with me to take notes or jot down ideas in. And the great thing is that once the notebook is full, the cover can be reused. All that is left to do now, is give the book cover a good press and cover a book with with your finished fabric book cover. Medium weight fabrics work best you want a fabric thats heavy enough that you cant see through it but also isnt too bulky.
How to make a quilted composition notebook cover the quilt. The problem with composition book covers, their covers arent that great looking. Jul 15, 20 quilted composition book cover july 15, 20 by leave a comment today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners. Snappy composition book cover fabric covered notebook. 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. 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. Jan 25, 2010 first get you a boring looking composition book measure your composition book. Composition book cover free pattern free pattern for making a snappy composition book cover. This free sewing project shows you how to decorate your notebooks so youll be more likely to cross things off your todo list. Karen overton, the quilt rambler, demonstrates in this workshoptutorial how to cover a simple composition notebook with quilted fabric.
Basic skills necessary sew a straight line sizing finished measurements the size of a composition book. A collection of over 20 free fabric book cover patterns, tutorials, and diy sewing projects. And most of these book cover projects would likely be simple and easy enough for a beginner to make. One fat quarter or yardage of main fabric for outside of cover. Dec 02, 20 my oldest son, almost 18 asked if i could make his girlfriend a little something too. Cover large or mini composition with fabric just using modge podge. 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.
Becky from patchwork posse shows how you can make a fabric cover for a plain composition book, turning it into a pretty journal. Jul 05, 2017 this post will show you how to cover mini notebooks with fabric in 10 minutes or less. How to cover a composition notebook with fabric youtube. This post will show you how to cover mini notebooks with fabric in 10 minutes or less. Quilted book cover tutorial on the trail creations. Today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners. Turn an inexpensive notebook into a beautiful journal with my free pattern for a fabric covered notebook. Our cork fabric was purchased from check our affiliates page for a code. How to make a fabric journal cover in nine easy steps. Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book. If youre a notebook and planner junkie, youre going to love making this easy diy notebook cover for all of your cute notebooks. If your pattern runs parallel to the selvage, make the cut at 21.
Insert the front and back covers of the book into the pouches and you have a beautiful composition book 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. Doesnt this rainbow composition book cover just make you smile. The covers can be pieced for a patchwork effect, or you can use one bright fabric with contrasting pockets as you choose. This notebook cover uses prints from our mika collection. Sew a composition book cover fabric book covers, sewing. Its a great introduction to art quilting, and a even a good beginner sewing project for kids or people just starting to sew. Then i flipped it over and did the same thing to the back of the composition book. And most of these book cover projects would likely be simple and easy enough for a. I used a fabric covered button because i think it looks smart but you could use a plain button.
How to cover mini notebooks with fabric sisters, what. You could also monogram a design or initals on this strip. Sara from sew sweetness shares a video tutorial for making a simple composition book cover from cork or leather or any fabric that wont fray. I put a piece of wax paper between my cover and the pages.
So together we decided a pencil bag together with a fabric book cover would be great. You can find beautiful cork fabric or glitter vinyl from my shop to make your notebook cover with. 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. Book cover tutorial 52 ufo quilt block pick up patchwork. It holds a large composition note book that measures 9. The elastic closure is a simple addition to keep it closed and loose papers inside. 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. Snappy composition book cover free pattern orange bettie. Made with a contrast spine with tips for decorating.
One fat quarter or yardage of a second coordinating fabric for the flaps. Layer the lining under your exterior fabric and baste with a line of stitches along. Diy a reusable notebook cover with pockets spoonflower blog. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed. Aug 16, 2016 turn an inexpensive notebook into a beautiful journal with my free pattern for a fabric covered notebook. Transform a plain composition book into a sleek, modern 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. You can use coordinating fabrics for your pockets and cover, i used the same fabric.
This makes for a quick, easy and fun little project, great for gifts or to give a bit of flare to books you might already have. And smiles during homework time are a very good thing. As part of the island batik ambassador program, i was challenged in march to make a mini quilt using paper piecing or foundation piecing. This creates the pouches for the cover of the journal. We have a super fun free pattern for you today thats perfect for back to school. 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.