One fat quarter or yardage of a second coordinating fabric for the flaps. Jan 22, 2018 what i can share, though, is how you can make a fabric journal cover without sewing. If, after folding, some of the pages stick out from underneath the cover, trim them using an xacto knife and a straight edge. Quilted book cover tutorial on the trail creations.
Fabric checkbook coverfree sewing tutorial mysewingpassion. For a hard cover book add seam allowance to your fabric pieces. I still write checks for a few bills and other things occasionally and i know others do too. 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. In fact, i liked the kid version so much that i decided to sew a more grown up book bag of my own. They also would make a great gift once you get the hang of making these, you can churn out several per hour. Sandwich the zipper between these two layers of fabric with the end of the zipper peeking out. I love fabriccovered books and have made a few covers but theyre not nearly as beautifully finished as yours. 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. I am so glad my little fabric book cover tutorial has been made so many times, decorating and protecting so many loved books. How to sew a book cover that fits more than just one book this.
You can make many variations on this simple notebook. 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. Mar 18, 2014 who really writes that many checks anymore. You can make this seam larger if you need to make the cover snugger, but book cover thickness and embellishment thickness can alter the seam allowance needed so start narrow, unless you love your unpicker.
Retro striped pocket tote bag sewing tutorial how to make a weighted blanket how to sew a beaniestyle helmet liner from a tshirt how to remove jean buttons and rivets. How to make a paper bag book cover with stepbystep. 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. This will create the two pockets to hold the covers of the book. How to make diy fabric book covers fabric book covers. This can be customized to fit any bible and would be a great gift for a friend, pastor, or loved one. The cover width plus 12 or 1 the cover height plus 12 or 1 this allows it to wrap over the edges and inside enough.
Sew a composition book cover fabric book covers, fabric. If you like this project you may also like this giant pillow cover sewing tutorial. 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. Create a stylish book cover by customizing a professionallydesigned template from adobe stock. Layer the batting, front book cover, two pockets on each end raw edges out and fold facing in. Now slide your checks and register in so you are prepared for your once a month check. Heres a novel purse that is perfect for the bibliophile in your life. This book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book. Place the book on the fabric cover and fold the pressed seams over to put the cover in place. This has been one of my most popular posts, so thank you for the interest. Poke out the covers using a point turner, push out the seams and give the book cover a light pressing. Cut fabric to your desired length and width, allowing for a halfinch seam allowance on all sides.
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. Ill show you how to make dozens of beginnerfriendly projects with professional polish. If youre looking for fabric book cover patterns, check out this video tutorial by maureen wilson. 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.
And if you add a handmade cover, it makes the gift all the more personal and special. Depending on how large you make the cover, it will fit several books that are about the same size. It makes a perfect bible cover and will work for any other special books that someone carries often. 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. Mark sewing lines of the fabrics after adding allowances. This can be customized to fit any bible and would be a great gift for a friend, pastor.
Doesnt this rainbow composition book cover just make you smile. My tutorial is based off of this one by jennifer paganelli with a few modifications. Mar 26, 2018 some with extra pockets, and other projects can be accomplished by a beginner sewer. Using the instructions you can learn how to make a fabric book cover to suit any size book, and youll also learn. Aug 25, 2009 to keep a nice book nice, and to disguise one thats been defaced, sew a simple fabric book cover. A fabric book cover is a fun sewing project and this tutorial will show. Aug 23, 2012 journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. Flip over top and side flaps to finish your book cover. Your books will stay protected from the constant ins and outs of lockers and backpacks. Diy book sleeves are a fabulous way to protect the books you carry with you. I really like this tutorial and will find it very useful for making covers for my grandchildrens books if they need them.
Make this purse out of an old preferably cheap and unloved book. I started with an odd bit of polyester cheap felt around the size of a 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. Learn how to make a fabric book cover in this complete stepbystep sewing tutorial. You can also use the top tabs on my homepage to locate this tutorial. 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. These covers are so handy for keeping your journals and your favorite soft covered books nice and clean. How to make your own book cover with a zipper ehow. You may have trouble trying to put a hard covered book into the cover.
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. How to make a reversible fabric book cover easy sewing. You can also follow the written instructions for this project. This is a howto tutorial to sew a fabric book cover in 2 ways, fitted end or adjustable end. Add an elastic band to fasten the book and ensure it is closed and tuck away neatly. The instructions are suitable for any sized journal or book. Oct 25, 2018 learn how to make a fabric book cover in this complete stepbystep sewing tutorial. How to sew an easy fabric checkbook cover jmb handmade. These fabric book covers are very nice gifts that are easy to customize and fun to sew. They can make a boring looking book or folder more colourful and attractive in no time. I use notebooks constantly for jotting down ideas, keeping lists, and keeping track of my day to day activities.
Learn how to edit a professionallydesigned book cover template from adobe stock using adobe indesign. Ive made this type of checkbook cover in the past but have added a piece of 12. Diy checkbook cover tutorial swoon sewing patterns. Mar 12, 2019 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. Jul 06, 2017 this book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book, journal, or binder. Adapt the methods to sew a book cover that fits your book in a different size. From stylish pillows and home decor to adorable soft toys for kids and fashionforward accessories, there is plenty to make and giftor keep just for you. If you like a quilted book cover, there are a few projects within this free video series for you as well. Fabric book cover with handles and zipper make a fabric book cover. The measurements in my tutorial will make a leather journal cover to fit a 5. Journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. Press book cover back fabric in half lengthwise along the centerfold with wrong sides facing.
Turn the check book cover over keeping the vinyl folded. Fabric book cover tutorial how to sew craft passion. Diy nosew fabric book and journal cover times with kai. I spend most of my time making memory tshirt quilts for clients and i just finished one yesterday. Fabric checkbook cover with duplicate check divider. Fabric book cover fittedwidth prewash all fabrics and iron them to remove wrinkles. A free sewing tutorial teaching you how to sew a reading pillow. Journal or book at least one cover needs to be flexible. Oct 23, 2019 learn how to make a simpleto sew fabric book cover with this tutorial showcase your favorite fabrics while also protecting your favorite book. Sew down the two long sides with a quarter inch seam. The height is the height of your book plus a comfort zone of about 23cm11,5inch.
Upload your own photos or choose from over 1 million stock. But making your own fabric book cover can get a little confusing sometimes. Pin the flaps to the cover and gently remove the cover to finish sewing. Its made to cover a standard composition book and its packed with features like a snap front cover, an elastic bookmark, and pockets for notes and pens. Adapt the methods to sew a book cover that fits your. Simply hit the play button to watch the the first video within the series, scroll through the.
One fat quarter or yardage of coordinating fabric for the lining. Before you sew the opening closed, try it on your book to make sure it fits the way you want it to fit. 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. Turn the cover right sides out and place the book inside the cover, fold the edges over the book. This book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book, journal, or binder. Its a great back to school project, but you can also use it to add color and pattern to books on a. Before you watch the video, be sure to download the templates here. Fabric book cover tutorial book cover diy, fabric book. Notebooks and journals make thoughtful gifts for others and for yourself. How to make a quilted bible cover a shabby fabrics. How to sew a reading pocket pillow the polka dot chair. Its great for those who need to be creative with their covers for school books.
Its the easiest tutorial i stumbled upon and now im sharing it with you. Book covers help protect any book you wish to put in it. Clip corners, turn right side out, press well and top stitch around all 4 sides closing your turn hole. Download thecrafties fabric book cover tutorial, or continue reading. Zipped fabric book cover with handles the spruce make. Of course i dont remember until we get there and oh crap. Sew a fabric book cover, add handles to both sides,and elastic on both inside sidefor smaller books or notepad. Oct 14, 2016 today im sharing with you an oldie but a goodie. Use the top stitching as a guide and sew across once and back once. Cut an identical piece of ironon interfacing and iron it onto the wrong. Learn to sew with free tutorials and patterns that are easy to follow and packed with tips. Diy leather journal cover easy sewing tutorial orange bettie. Youll need that so the book slips in easily and the bigger the comfort zone, the more books will fits into the cover.
Your fabric should be your notebooks height and width plus 1 inch. With the book closed, measure the distance from the outer edge. How to make a paper bag book cover patricia thang may 30, 2017 whether you want an affordable solution to protect your books from everyday wear, an ecofriendly use for those paper grocery bags youve collected, or just an easy craft to work on over the weekend, heres the project for you. One fat quarter or yardage of main fabric for outside of cover. While the book is drying, create the zipper insert. Nov 05, 2011 there are a million ways to sew a quiet book cover, but this tutorial covers ha. This tutorial shows you how to measure and sew a fabric book cover in 2 ways, fitted width or adjustable width flexiwidth. The omniarc ruler is unique in that it has curved grooves to guide your rotary cutter as you cut its easy to create. Nine of the best free sewing tutorials for sewing notebooks, journals and simple book covers. While notebook covers can be made from a wide variety of different fabrics, ashley shows how to use standard woven quilting cotton for this tutorial.
If you look at a bound book, there is about 14 of the cover paper on the edges of the inside before it gets covered by endpaper. To see how i sewed together my pages, read this post. Making your own fabric book cover is a super quick easy project. With a type or a swipe you can search the web, the cloud, apps, and your pc or tablet, all in one place using.
Fabric book covers are awesome they protect your pages, hide your saucy titles, feel great on your hands, and look super. Sew it six times and youll be on your way to reading in style. I still have to carry my checkbook for that whopping one time a month i have to write a check to preschool. Make one for you or a gift for someone special even guys can dig a smart black cover. Free notebook cover sewing pattern on how to sew a book cover for your notebook. Although i do appreciate them and their black and white marble exis. How to easily make your own diy book sleeves with photos.
Its a great introduction to art quilting, and a even a good beginner sewing project for kids or people just starting to sew. I made this notebook cover following by small means tutorial. Reuse your favorite fabric to cover and protect a book using the instructions offered in this article. Once all your pieces are cut, sew the inside fabric pieces. It works with any fabric, and is a great opportunity for personalization by using spoonflower to print your own design. Choose from our library of professionally designed layouts. Cover with a damp press cloth and press for 1015 seconds with a hot iron. Then i used the qayg assembly technique for covering the felt with fabric scraps. The finished notebook cover measures 15 inches x 9 inches. Make beautiful diy bullet uournals from c learn how to sew fabric book covers to fit any size book. Read further for more info about how to sew this notebook cover. Well good thing i carry my checks in my super cute checkbook cover.
This easy sewing project would also make a great back to school project. And smiles during homework time are a very good thing. Plus, text book cover designs are usually utilitarian at best, and ugly at worst. How to sew a book cover that fits more than just one book. Watch this tutorial to learn how to make a cover for your bible. Please try at least one and then you will be hooked. Cut the paper you are going to cover the cover with to. A fabric checkbook cover is one of my favorite sewing projects to make. How to sew a reversible fabric book cover step by step tutorial. Covers that have zippers also help to keep all sorts of papers neatly organized and inside the book. I used a fabric covered button because i think it looks smart but you could use a plain button.
Its great for those who need to be creative with their covers for school books, notebooks or even novels. Check out my quick and i mean really quick im talking about 10 minutes quick. Its sure to be a conversation starter wherever you take it and youll get. I shall use this tutorial next time i make one for sure. What i can share, though, is how you can make a fabric journal cover without sewing.
Make beautiful diy bullet uournals from composition books or other hardcover note books. 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. Open canva and select the kindle cover design type or insert your own custom dimensions. Tutorial march 4, 2016 in this simpletofollow tutorial youll learn how to create a full paperback book cover in adobe indesign, and take away a template for using with other cover projects. This means, we may receive a small commission if you choose to purchase something from a link we post including links to because we are a participant in. Cut out the pattern pieces using the dimensions you just calculated. And of course, ive created a full video tutorial to make it as easy as possible for you to. How to make a pretty checkbook cover sewing by moonlight. Mar 31, 2018 fabric checkbook cover free sewing tutorial while considering ideas for a project to sew i settled on making a checkbook cover. Cindys guest, jo packham from where women cook, demonstrates how to make book covers from riley blake fabrics. Find the method, style and skill level you want from this free sewing video series we have curated for you.
This is the best book cover ever and your friends and family will be amazed at your cleverness and artistic abilities applause, applause and everyone will be clamoring for you to make them their own cover. Come back every day to see the featured free tutorial. This is not only great for journals but also for books. Fabric book cover diy cover guest post craftionary. Fabric book cover with handles and zipper how to sew a tablecloth free nurse hat pattern and sewing directions. Diy a reusable notebook cover with pockets spoonflower blog. Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book. Each of these six free fabric notebook and journal cover tutorials is quite different in style and flavor.
Ashley hough shows you how to sew a book cover that can be easily adapted to fit any size of notebook or book. 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. But dont exaggerate, otherwise it will be too loose. How to sew a fabric book cover steps gather your fabric and sewing supplies. Or create a cover for a much loved and read inspirational book. Make it your own by changing the typography, artwork, and colors.
How to make a quilted bible cover a shabby fabrics sewing. If you want your book to lie extraflat, place it under a heavy book overnight. How to make a reversible fabric book cover easy sewing for. Lay the book on the paper strip, front cover facing you. Add a ribbon bookmark to mark the page of the book. Our omnigrid omniarc ruler was used to create the colorful arcs of the rainbow on this easysew project. Let this fun tutorial teach you how to make a fabric book cover. How to make fabric book covers learn how to sew fabric book covers to fit any size book. Jun 07, 2016 i use notebooks constantly for jotting down ideas, keeping lists, and keeping track of my day to day activities. With useful handles, you can tote around your favorite book easily. 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. This rustic diy leather journal cover is perfect as a gift for the man in your life, or for yourself. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions what you need. This is an easy tutorial for sewing a notebook cover.