Cut the width of piece of fabric for the inside cover narrower than the inside cover itself. Visit daily for free sewing tutorials and patterns. Here are two samples of the book cover that these instructions will cover. Please keep the howto quilting books to a minimum, but fiction and nonfiction are both welcome. Quilting is easier when you have the right tools for the job. 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, this time i sew up some fabric book covers with the 1. Feel free to make one for yourself, or a friend, but not for sale in any way etsy, artfire, ebay, blah, blah blah.
The instructions include how to take measurements for any size book or notebook. Oct 11, 2012 start with a piece large enough to cover the notebook plus flaps at each end to fold in. My tutorial is based off of this one by jennifer paganelli with a few modifications. Id recommend a minimum of three different fabrics, but no more than five. Journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. May 11, 2012 here are two samples of the book cover that these instructions will cover. Add an elastic band to fasten the book and ensure it is closed and tuck away neatly. Learn how to make a quilted book cover with this easy, pretty pattern. 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.
Simply hit the play button to watch the the first video within the series, scroll through the. If you make one, send me a link to your picture, i would love to see it. Make your own customized cover by measuring the book you want to cover, raiding your scrap stash, and sewing a work of art. Dress up a plain notebook or make a gift for a dear friend with the patchwork journal cover. I made this notebook cover following by small means tutorial. Notebooks and journals make thoughtful gifts for others and for yourself. Book cover tutorial 52 ufo quilt block pick up patchwork posse. 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.
Cute project with a patchwork back cover and decorated fabric front, felt pages are inside and have a decorative edge cut with scallop scissors. Originally it was going to be plain on both sides made from vintage sheets, but i started poking about in my fabric stash and thought it may be fun to patchwork a top together. Quilted book cover tutorial on the trail creations. See more ideas about fabric journals, fabric book covers, notebook covers. With a backdrop of rhodesia fighting zambian rebels, the first part sees 9 year old pumpkin wishing that her mother and father would live together and marry. You can also follow the written instructions for this project. I used a knitting needle today, and it worked great. I am new to sewing and patchwork but i can follow every step of this tutorial. Sketch book cover fabric book covers, small sewing projects. How to make a patchwork quilted journal cover blogger.
I have looked at about a dozen different directions on the web for ways to make a quilted cover for a book. This is a great beginners project, whether you are new to sewing or have some sewing experience and want to try patchwork. Little drawings or phases that i read from articles or words of wisdom. Notebook covers, journal covers, fabric crafts, paper crafts, fabric book covers, fabric books. The miniature handmade book cover rawhide leather, the pages are handtorn, coffee stained and sewn into 5 signatures of 8. Are you ready for a super fun and super easy way to make a book cover i cant get over how easy it was to create a cover for my journaling bible. Its a great introduction to art quilting, and a even a good beginner sewing project for kids or people just starting to sew. 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. Nine of the best free sewing tutorials for sewing notebooks, journals and simple book covers. Mar 26, 2018 nine of the best free sewing tutorials for sewing notebooks, journals and simple book covers. Tutorials about hand applique square in square economy block ocean wave in scrappy style hana patchwork book planner cover window zippered pouch how to instal metal zipper the triangle zippered pouch about hand quilting french seam style drawstring bag. For a discussion of how to pair fabrics according to color, texture, and print, check out. Unfolds revealing six sections that will hold pins, needles and buttons, has a velcro tab closure. Quilted book cover tutorial by beret nelson gives step by step instructions on how to make an artistic quilted book or journal cover.
The book describes a childhood that had this girl stranded between the worlds of her rich dad whose illegitimate child she was and her alcoholic mother. And simple squares are a patchwork timeless classic. This is a no binding method where you will also learn how to do a crazy quilt pattern, though you can decorate your cover as you wish. I jumped on the bible journaling bandwagon about a year ago. Im a doodler at heart you should have seen my high school notebooks. Kids can sew this felt tote bag, then decorate it with more felt, buttons, or embroidery. Your books will stay protected from the constant ins and outs of lockers and backpacks. Patchwork journal cover video tutorial to see how to make this fun project. Later you will trim your finished quilted piece 1 taller than the height of your book, and 1. Because its fast to make, its also an excellent project for handmade party favors or charity crafting.
If your entire cover is patchwork, there are actually lots of seams. Youll need to cut two pieces of fabric, one for the inside front cover and one for the inside back cover. Quilt on the cover 163 books meet your next favorite book. You might not know that this year, one of my goal is to enjoy record little events within daily. I used a fabric covered button because i think it looks smart but you could use a plain button. Mar 27, 2015 welcome to give me liberty inspiration blog hop. 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. How to make a paper patchwork notebook cover ihannas blog. 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 is another great project to get you started quilting, and its a super fun way to make those ugly text books and. Reversible tray cover using improv piecing and embroidery. The diagonal measurement is the long length of the patchwork row. Quilted book covers free sewing tutorial book quilt. Aug 25, 2009 to keep a nice book nice, and to disguise one thats been defaced, sew a simple fabric book cover.
I cant wait to share with you the hana patchwork bookplanner cover tutorial. Never fear though you can make your own cover using your ufo quilt blocks. How to make a reversible fabric book cover easy sewing for. But it also serves the very practical purpose of protecting your book from wear and tear.
Beginners patchwork tutorial simple patchwork cushion. Crazyquilted book cover, part i yesterdays thimble. Add a ribbon bookmark to mark the page of the book. Patchwork duvet cover i finally found time to make a patchwork duvet cover for emmas new big girl bed after making the fitted sheets. With useful handles, you can tote around your favorite book easily. These mixed media necklaces combine a mix of antique brasscopper findings and stampings, faceted glass beads, rough natural garnet, natural stones, ornate brass beads, brass dagger, clay and paint. Plus, text book cover designs are usually utilitarian at best, and ugly at worst. I have another fun quilting tutorial for you today. Because its a cushion, its a bit less daunting than starting with a quilt. Patchwork journal cover confessions of a homeschooler. On the other hand, quilting is sewing together three layers that make up a quilt the top, the central wadding, and the backing. Materials needed for 1 book cover these measurements are for composition books. If i have anything to add, it is in the text below the picture.
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. Make a simple patchwork cushion with an envelope closure. Doing this will give you the flexibility to use the space between the fabric and the book cover to store papers. Gather a selection of scraps to use for the outer crazyquilt. Book cover tutorial 52 ufo quilt block pick up patchwork. Fabric book cover tutorial i made a really sweet little book cover the other day and enjoyed the process and the results so much i thought id write a tutorial on it. If you dont have a specific book to measure, the cover shown is approximately 12 inches by 9 inches, a size to fit many paperbacks.
If youre looking for fabric book cover patterns, check out this video tutorial by maureen wilson. Its easier if the book has a stiff or hardback cover, but this isnt a requirement. Dec 10, 2009 materials needed for 1 book cover these measurements are for composition books. Sep 17, 2010 how to make a patchwork quilted journal cover 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. 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. Simply love how they turn out, be it a full hexagon quilt version or a hexagon flower applique patchwork. 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. Crazy quilt book cover preassembly sew excited quilts. And if you add a handmade cover, it makes the gift all the more personal and.
Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book. A book in two parts the first in the late 1970s and the second 12 years later. It is a piece of fabric, commonly used in quilting. Find the method, style and skill level you want from this free sewing video series we have curated for you. It has 100 stitches from which to choose, you can make and embellish quilts, as. To keep a nice book nice, and to disguise one thats been defaced, sew a simple fabric book cover. Fabric book covers are a quick, easy sew project that can be completed in about an hour. Fabric book cover tutorial how to sew craft passion. Make a custom cover to fit a beloved book or to wrap a gift book for someone special.
Our cover is fully lined, with pockets that slip over the front and back of your book. I chose to cover a bible, making it a gift for a dear friend. Its designed to cover a composition book, which measures 9 34 x 7 12. Cliff notes version of instructions are on the picture. Youtube tutorials check out my quilting youtube tutorials and subscribe to receive them all. Patchwork journal cover tutorial quilt book cover, fabric. 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. If you plan to sew more than one book cover, use pattern drafting material to draw your pattern pieces. Fat quarters are usually sold in a package with several fat quarters of fabric in different yet. Upcycled denim pants travel bag with improv patchwork.
Sewcanshe features a new free sewing pattern every day perfect for beginners and experienced sewists. And its pouring with much needed rain outside so what a good way to spend a day, right. I have one that has a cover that was from a swap and i love it. Adapt the methods to sew a book cover that fits your book in a different size. I wanted a book cover with pockets for bookmarks and page markers. So, the main benefit of a book cover is to simply add some extra prettiness to your life. Let this fun tutorial teach you how to make a fabric book cover. Patchwork quilts are captivating to look at, and exciting to create. The spine piece should cover up the patchworks edge on the front and back and make the book look rather professional.
The patchwork 7285q sewing machine is designed with quilting in mind. Quilt on the cover books with a quilt on the cover or books named after a quilting pattern. Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book covers. How to make a patchwork quilted journal cover 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. Cut off the strip close to the spines top and bottom and then varnish the whole cover one or two times depending on how much you need to protect it from usage. Jan 01, 2011 patchwork follows the life of pumpkin first when she was around nine and then in the second part in her early 30s. Patchwork by ellen bandaaaku meet your next favorite book. This model has you covered with features and accessories. Wellknown quilter and prolific author a dozen titles, such as quilting by hand, 2004, and patchwork puzzle balls, 2005 beyer pored through newspapers, catalogs, patterns, and magazines of the 1800s and 1900s to prepare illustrationsalong. If you have any questions or if i missed a step sorry feel free to contact me. I had a lot of fun making this cover, and writing the instructions down along the way.
What is really great about this book cover, it pretty much is a basic pattern making lesson, where using all the steps, you can make a slip cover for any size book, photo album, or checkbook as well. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time i comment. Patchwork is the skill of sewing together different fabrics to form a pattern. Patchwork and quilting are often combined in the same project, but these two have different techniques. Each of these six free fabric notebook and journal cover tutorials is quite different in style and flavor. The understated background fabric offsets the pretty strip of pieced fabric squares. Well be making this cute quilt asyougo book cover from start to finish. This tutorial shows you how to measure and sew a fabric book cover in 2 ways, fitted width or adjustable width flexiwidth. Aug 23, 2012 journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. Sketch book cover fabric book covers, small sewing. Well be making this cute quiltasyougo book cover from start to finish. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover youtube.
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