Find the method, style and skill level you want from this free sewing video series we have curated for you. Fabric notebook cover tutorial linen journal cover one of our dearest friends turns 50 this week, so i stitched her up a little personalised present, a linen notebook cover. Seriously, the more journal covers i made, the more the ideas came pouring into my head. Nine of the best free sewing tutorials for sewing notebooks, journals and simple book covers. I used a fabric covered button because i think it looks smart but you could use a plain button. I have made a variation of this journal cover incorporating a stitchery design here. I love journals and diaries but they can be expensive. This item is for a pdf pattern that includes all the instructions needed to create your very own journal cover. A fabric book cover can also be a great project for quilting precuts, such as fat quarters and jelly rolls. I have a soft cover journal id love to do this for do you have any recommendations on what i could changeadd to these materials to make the cover rigid. Quilted journal cover pattern, pdf download, diy fabric notebook cover, make a gift, scrap quilting project, fabric book cover, instruction the possibilities are endless for you to create your own personalized journal covers for yourself, or for gifts. I dove into the stash of fabric samples from my thrifty adventures and included pieces from some of my own personal projects. Id be out walking the dog oh that would be a great idea. 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.
See more ideas about journal covers, fabric journals and fabric book covers. Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book. Its designed to cover a composition book, which measures 9 34 x 7 12 and has a nice firm outer. The planner i have been using is from and it works for me. Repeat previous step pin top and bottom seams and sew. This tutorial was originally published on the freespirit blog in december as part of their 12 weeks of. Here are my fabric pieces laid out on the paper template, grey for the inner lining, 2 green pieces for flaps, outer cover fabric mine is patchwork pieced and then trimmed down to size and a piece of batting to quilt to. Measure the total length of the book, laid flat on its spine. If you are inspired to create something fun, make sure to post your pics and tag me on social media so i can see what you all create. My tutorial is based off of this one by jennifer paganelli with a few modifications. A few weeks ago i put up a sewing tutorial on making your own journal or book cover, and today i have another one that involves more quilting and cuteness. Patchwork journal cover confessions of a homeschooler. Sewing tutorials, sewing hacks, sewing patterns, notebook covers, journal covers, diy notebook, handmade notebook, journal notebook, fabric crafts epp hexie journal cover hexagon quilt hexagons secret santa presents fabric book covers keeping secrets english paper piecing journal covers quilts holiday decor.
Mar 31, 2019 fabric patchwork journal cover as seen on lindsey zenor video. These covers are so handy for keeping your journals and your favorite soft covered books nice and clean. Fabric journal cover free sewing tutorial make a fabric journal cover that can. I have a fun tutorial for you today that i think you will love. Little drawings or phases that i read from articles or words of wisdom.
I really like these and i think it would be achievable. Journal cover tutorial this is quite an easy project and quick to make. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover the. Dress up a plain notebook or make a gift for a dear friend with the patchwork.
How to make a patchwork quilted journal cover sew me. Document the fun of summer camping trips, hiking, and days at the lake in your journal wrapped in these cute wool felt jacket covers. The victorian crazy patch heart requires a bit more interaction at the machine than does a standard applique. You might not know that this year, one of my goal is to enjoy record little events within daily. Journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. Its a great introduction to art quilting, and a even a good beginner sewing project for kids or people just. Quilted book cover tutorial on the trail creations. Christmas patchwork pillow pattern confessions of a. This tutorial was originally published on the freespirit blog in december as part of their 12 weeks of christmas. Your fabric should be your notebooks height and width plus 1 inch. Allowing you to find your happy sewing place again.
How to make a personalized notebook cover for back to school. Teresa from patchwork shows how to make this patchwork notebook cover. Its a one gal passionproject that has grown to feature all the cool ideas and tutorials. Dress up a plain notebook or make a gift for a dear friend with the patchwork journal cover. Jul 07, 20 to make the cover, i modified the swatch book cover pattern from michelle patterns to fit the size of a standard composition book cover. A few weeks ago i put up a sewing tutorial on making your own journal or book cover, and today i have another one that. Diy a reusable notebook cover with pockets spoonflower blog. Make a simple patchwork cushion with an envelope closure. Youtube tutorials check out my quilting youtube tutorials and subscribe to receive them all. Oct 11, 2012 start with a piece large enough to cover the notebook plus flaps at each end to fold in.
Patchwork art journal fabric journals, sewing art, fabric book. Its a great introduction to art quilting, and a even a good beginner sewing project for kids or people just starting to sew. How to design your own quilt journal print off the quilt journal page. Today is the day where you get to see just how crazy about fabric journal covers i was with this assignment. Learn how to design your own quilt journal with this free printable. I was inspired to do a few of my daily art cards covered with these paper squares, and you can use this technique on canvas, on photo albums, boxes, inside your art journal or to make a big collage for the wall. How to make a paper patchwork notebook cover ihannas blog. Pdf sewing guide book cover with beaded bookmark di lillyblossom add zippered pocket for id and change. Patchwork journal cover video tutorial to see how to make this fun project.
The turning is quite tricky because the fusible interface tends to come loose. Are you ready for this mass of things to sew from old vintage bed sheets i must confess that this first image is from homes and antiques magazine in 2012 and is not a tutorial but its perfect for inspiration. Tagged covered composition notebooks, island batik fabrics, let the creativity flow, quilted composition notebook cover, quilted journal cover, scrap quilts, tutorial. Youll find journal pages, tracking your project progress sheets, exploring designs in quilt blocks and quilts, organizational printables, quick reference resource and more. Aug 23, 2012 journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. Practice your freemotion quilting while you watch our class on how to do and create this gorgeous journal cover. Patchwork journal cover tutorial start with a piece large enough to cover the notebook plus flaps at each end to fold in. May 01, 2018 a paper pieced, quilted notebook journal cover makes a thoughtful gift for mothers day.
These books are not much to look at but you can make them beautiful by taking some fabric scraps to make a a fabric journal cover that will. Quilted journal cover pattern pdf download diy fabric etsy. Journal cover project with ith crazy patch heart by lindee. The dream machine 2, quilting, bag making and fabric crafts. Epp hexie journal cover fabric book covers, hexagon. The inside of the journal cover its a total fluke that it appears the images are lined up. You can see how the three pieces of the lining work completely covers the inside of the journal cover. Over 30 pages to help you plan and journal your quilting and sewing experience. What isnt expensive is a standard school composition book. You dont have to use cotton, but i suggest that you start with cotton and then you can experiment with other fabric types. The variety of templates allow you to create your own unique design. 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.
The instructions are suitable for any sized journal or book. On this journal cover, i created a piece of crazy patchwork that was slightly larger than the size needed for the journal cover. I hope you enjoyed this tutorial on how to make your own paper patchwork notebook cover. Mar 26, 2018 nine of the best free sewing tutorials for sewing notebooks, journals and simple book covers. In this tutorial you will learn all the basics you need to know about creating a patchwork journal cover and quilting it using a sewing machine. 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. The understated background fabric offsets the pretty strip of pieced fabric squares. I also highly recommend a walking foot to be used for the topstitching the last step in assembling the cover. Sep 10, 2010 blue patchwork journal cover for my dear friend, heather, i made a journal cover using scraps of blue fabric. Find free sewing patterns and tutorials for making just about anything. Hi everyone, i hope you enjoy this video, i love this style of journal and i hope you have a go at creating it too.
I wanted to make the same cover but for my calendar planner, but it is a different size than. Thanks so much and thanks for the chance to join patchwork posse that looks interesting. Lisa capen shows us how she created this lovely quilted journal cover using a paper piecing method and some beautiful fabrics, walking you through the entire project from start to finish. Sewing pattern book cover with beaded bookmark attached. Each of these six free fabric notebook and journal cover tutorials is quite different in style and flavor. I chose two coordinating fabrics 100% cotton for my basic journal cover one is the outside of the journal cover and the other is the lining.
Sep 17, 2010 this tutorial shows how to make a patchwork quilted journal cover with a ribbon bookmark, based upon the measurements of a purchased hard cover journal. Because its a cushion, its a bit less daunting than starting with a quilt. This easy patchwork quilt pattern is a great way to get your friend something that is customized and one of a kind. After turning the cover inside out you end up with a neat cover. Jan 08, 2018 in a previous post, mastering motifs, we learned how to create our own motifs, how to install a downloaded library, and how to use motifs as lines and stamps. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions what you need. A few weeks ago i put up a sewing tutorial on making your own journal or book cover, and today i have another one that involves more quilting.
You may have trouble trying to put a hard covered book into the cover. How to make a fabric journal cover in nine easy steps. I have updated this journal cover tutorial here, to provide instructions to custom fit the dimensions of any journal. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover youtube. Patchwork quilt group quilting and stitching resources. Again you dont see any of the black cover around the edges.
Patchwork journal cover fabric book covers, sewing projects. The quilters guide and personal journal to help you through difficult times especially covid19. This is approximately 34 1 taller than the notebook one. Camp journal notebook jacket cover kit in wool felt. Everyone has their own thoughts about face masks, we are providing a big list to help you find what kind. I absolutely love your tutorial on the composition notebook cover, very thorough. Practice your freemotion quilting and learn a handful of new designs as you create three textured projects. Quilted book cover tutorial by beret nelson gives step by step instructions on how to make an artistic quilted book or journal cover. During these stressful and unsettling times, this personal journal will help you reflect on your days, find encouragement and celebrate your progress. This tutorial will show you how to make the felted patchwork for the outer part of the cover and the instructions of how to measure and sew up a cover of your own. Make your own customized cover by measuring the book you want to cover, raiding your scrap stash, and sewing a work of art.
How to design your own quilt journal patchwork posse. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. And all it requires is three pieces of fabric, a piece of batting and some ribbon. Everyone has their own thoughts about face masks, we are providing a big list to help you find what kind you need quickly instead of searching forever. This tutorial shows how to make a patchwork quilted journal cover with a ribbon bookmark, based upon the measurements of a purchased hard. I cant wait to share with you the hana patchwork bookplanner cover tutorial. This may give you an indication of how closely you need to stitch around the cover. And if youd like a ducky little fabric basket to match, like this one, be sure to visit pink penguins tutorial here.
If your entire cover is patchwork, there are actually lots of seams. Its free and guess whatyou can save it to your computer and print it off as many times as youd like. Since i followed her directions for construction, i dont want to share them here as a tutorial but will give you the measurements and modifications i made to create my book cover. Zigzag patchwork journal cover tutorial stitched in color. Some may require a little different fabric or supply. This is approximately 34 1 taller than the notebook one way and the measurement around the notebook plus flaps that cover at least 34 of the cover on the inside in the other direction. Simple quilts with a twist is all about playing with blocks making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block sometimes two smaller blocks to yield endless quilt tops. Displays a strip up patchwork running across the bottom. How to make a patchwork quilted journal cover blogger. Karen overton, the quilt rambler, demonstrates in this workshop tutorial how to cover a simple composition notebook with quilted fabric including a button closure and an inside vinyl zippered. I think it makes it just that much more special i have free motion and straight line quilting tutorials you can check out too. Patchwork journal cover tutorial quilt book cover, fabric book. Today, i decided to make a sleeve for it and decided to photograph the steps and present it as a tutorial in case anyone else wants to make one.
Mark top of pocket with a pin at the edge of the notebook cover. This will allow you to put it into a binder and fill up a whole book if youd like. Ali s pretty patchwork planner cover sewcanshe the winner of this weeks show off saturday linky party is ali from arabesque scissors and the beautiful patchwork cover she made for her new planner. Make these as a gift to give the explorer or artist in your life, or work on the projects with an emerging quilter, and inspire a new generation of makers. Helen newton lillyblossom by lillyblossomiprimus webmail 10 patterns pins to check outbrowse unique items from lillyblossom on etsy, a global m. Beginners patchwork tutorial simple patchwork cushion. With recent issues and illness that is spreading, here are some great tutorials on how to sew a face mask at home. Patchwork kindle cover tutorial i havent been able to bring my kindle anywhere because im afraid it will get scratched. If your journal differs from these measurements, the method of construction will remain the same, but you will need to alter the measurements to fit. 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.
Notebook cover tutorial 10 back to school sewing ideas with free patterns on. Journal or book at least one cover needs to be flexible. Then i had fun trying out all the stitches on the hclass 100q. A paper pieced, quilted notebook journal cover makes a thoughtful gift for mothers day. The finished notebook cover measures 15 inches x 9 inches. Oh i really enjoyed this tutorial i am making journal covers as we speak with batiks and never thoguht of using. Over 20 projects and tutorials for your sewing studio. Learn how to make a quilted book cover with this easy, pretty pattern. Its designed to cover a composition book, which measures 9 34 x. Remove notebook and sew seam for pocket at pin marking. If you do not have spray glue then prit stick works just as well if not better. I made this notebook cover following by small means tutorial. Quilted book covers free sewing tutorial book quilt.
I have made my journal cover to fit an a5 art diary which is 6. Fabric journal cover tutorial with free step by step instructions and. Simply hit the play button to watch the the first video within the series, scroll through the. Helping quilters finish quilt tops, one quilt block at a time. Free sewing patterns covers and cozies make your own. Quilted book covers free sewing tutorial love to sew. Now well use that design to create a journal cover. This is a great beginners project, whether you are new to sewing or have some sewing experience and want to try patchwork.
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