Last, you glue the front and back page of the bound papers to the inside of the covers. Insert the front and back covers of the book into the pouches and you have a beautiful composition book cover. To keep a nice book nice, and to disguise one thats been defaced, sew a simple fabric book cover. Sewing is definitely not my thing so stitch witchery and a good steam. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Print sewing pdf pattern included in your download hard cover book dimensions 5. Be sure to make your own now and make it for a special someone. This is an easy tutorial for sewing a notebook cover. B minus 12 inch width of pocket fabric height of pocket can be anything you want as long as its less than c.
There is just a variety of ways to beautify your notebooks and make them look so much stunning and fun and here is another cool and fun idea to try the next time you would be styling up the notebooks. I still have to carry my checkbook for that whopping one time a month i have to write a check to preschool. So together we decided a pencil bag together with a fabric book cover would be great. You can also follow the written instructions for this project. Well good thing i carry my checks in my super cute checkbook cover. How to make a reversible fabric book cover easy sewing for. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Fabric book cover tutorial how to sew craft passion. Reuse your favorite fabric to cover and protect a book using the. This particular design is very easy to set up as it is simply a series of ruled. Pic 22 to 25 show the details of the book with a flexiwidth fabric book cover. How to make a fabric binder cover the polka dot chair. It works with any fabric, and is a great opportunity for personalization by using spoonflower to print your own design.
Working like youre wrapping a present, go around each edge and fold the outer piece of fabric over itself, so its touching the edge of the cover your fabric will now have a flat edge. Easy 10 beginner sewing projects tips are offered on our site. Fabric book cover flexiwidth adapt the method of fittedwidth and make necessary changes according to pic19 to 21. Put the back cover face up, top with the front cover face down. Create simple nosew book covers using your favorite decorative fabrics, turning the ugliest of books into the. Fabric book cover diy cover guest post craftionary. Apr 24, 2015 need a few more fabric diy project ideas. Notebook covers, journal covers, craft presents, homemade books. I spend most of my time making memory tshirt quilts for clients and i just finished one yesterday. Aug 03, 2015 the last step is to create pockets that the book cover can fit into on both ends to keep it in place. This is a great back to school project to beautify and protect all your books and binders. My oldest son, almost 18 asked if i could make his girlfriend a little something too.
These fabric covered books make the perfect home decor pieces and they are so cheap to make. But it also serves the very practical purpose of protecting your book from wear and tear. Put your sewing skills to work and makeup this pretty and useful craft for yourself or a friend that loves to read. Fabric covered books for home decor mod podge rocks. Sewing the edges will give your cover a cleaner, more professional finish. I used doublesided tape to attach the fabric to the paper so that it could be easily removed and replaced in case the fabric gets dirty or i want to change things up without completely starting over with a new bag.
Jan 22, 2018 diy nosew fabric book and journal cover. Glittering bazaar fabric novel book sleeve cover, case for paperback story books, pattern african womens, 6 x 8 planner protector. Aug, 2015 using fabric fusion my new favorite diy tool, i glued the fabric to the inside cover. Because theyre made to cover the n95 masks, veil said the homemade covers need to be a little bit bigger than the masks. Instructions for how to make your own fabric book cover or homemade journal. Its the easiest tutorial i stumbled upon and now im sharing it with you. Here are 10 creative ways to re cover books using wrapping paper, kraft paper, vintage maps and fabric. Check out this fabric tissue box coverwith a grommet opening. Diy a reusable notebook cover with pockets spoonflower blog. So take a lot of colorful papers and start making squares out of. My friend likes roses alot, so my idea was to use blooming roses paper for the front cover, and then leaves for the back cover. 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. With useful handles, you can tote around your favorite book easily.
How to make a personalized notebook cover for back to school. Have you wished for a book cover that can be adjustable. Easy to make fabric journal or book cover using fabric scraps and ribbon. Fabric checkbook cover with duplicate check divider. Make a custom cover to fit a beloved book or to wrap a gift book for someone special. Creating a fabric bible case is relatively a simple sewing project. Today i wanted to bring home my tutorial that i shared over at riley blake for how to make these super adorable fabric bookmarks. See more ideas about diy book, book cover diy, fabric book. Fabric book covers are awesome gifts because they can be personalized to the tastes of each individual. So, i finally make a video to teach you guys how to make a fabric book cover.
Fabric checkbook covers are super easy to sew with these stepbystep instructions. This is the measurement you made earlier before cutting the fabric. How to make a fabric book cover in 3 minutes japanese style. Do not glue to the ends as you need the opening at the end free to insert your book. Let this fun tutorial teach you how to make a fabric book cover. This is not only great for journals but also for books. How to make a fabric journal cover in nine easy steps. Plus, text book cover designs are usually utilitarian at best, and ugly at worst. Since bibles vary in size, the ability to create a customized fabric book cover is a real advantage. Embellish a very basic bible case with trims or extra pockets if desired. I also design fabric for riley blake designs and i have my own line of sewing patterns. Normally the brown paper came from the paper bags our groceries came home in.
Make an adjustable fabric book cover astitch ahalf. Now fold the fabric over again and glue so the fabric is now attached to the book. Of course i dont remember until we get there and oh crap. Im making one for a textbook, but you can use in on any hardcover book, journal, or binder.
Fabric paper fabric crafts sewing crafts sewing projects art journaling fabric book covers fabric books book journal journal ideas. How about a book cover with a front pocket to store your supplies. Sew the ends closed at the top and bottom using ladder stitch. This creates the pouches for the cover of the journal. With fabric glue, attach a few inches of fabric at the centre of the book cover between the folded flap and the front cover. Check out this fabric tissue box cover with a grommet opening. This free crochet pattern is for a book cover which is ideal for bibles, other books or even an ideal hiding spot. Your books will stay protected from the constant ins and outs of lockers and backpacks. Simply adjust the measurements to create a custom fit cover for any book. The fabric pages are easy for young hands to grab hold of, and the textures and colors of the appliqued shapes on each page are good for. These simple book covers with customized leather label are quick and easy to make. Just measure, open the notebook flat, cut around leaving enough border to fold to the inside of the notebook covers, and glue with a liquid fabric glue elmers works. When measuring width take the total width of the book when kept open on the cover including the middle part ie. So today i thought of showing you exactly how i made the fabric book cover.
We used them for kids to make their own picture books. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Then we covered 2 pieces of plain cardboard cut slightly larger to make the cover. Let your personal style shine with these awesome and easy to make duct tape book covers.
I made a rainbow for the front and embroidered a message on the back. Enough fabric to cover the book all over ribbon vilene firm fusible int. Four coordinating fat quarters of cotton quilt fabric 9inch ribbon for a bookmark 12 yard cotton batting 1 package extrawide, doublefold binding quilting spray adhesive. I found other diy tutorials for fabric journal cover but they involved sewing. Fold down top of fabric and fold up bottom of fabric to match book size. If youre looking for fabric book cover patterns, check out this video tutorial by maureen wilson. Pic 16 to 18 show the details of the book with the fabric book cover. It helped me alot and i actually made one for my best friends birthday. For example, cover a baby book with a sweet, pastel fabric as part of a baby shower gift, or cover a newlyweds scrapbook with white fabric, ribbon and wedding bells so a bride can collect memories with her new husband. The reason to get it such interesting is that, it was really beyond of my imagination to create a fabric book cover ownself until i went through your article. Jul 14, 2011 finish the last egdes of your book cover by heming the bottom and top lengths with a 12 inch hem. How to make a paper bag book cover with stepbystep.
You need to make your cover slightly larger than your book for easier insertion of the book into the cover. 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. 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. See more ideas about fabric journals, fabric and fabric art. Jan 03, 2017 easy to make fabric journal or book cover using fabric scraps and ribbon. Other ideas are an appliqued title or even just a solid piece of a favorite fabric. It fits nicely on a bookshelf without someone noticing really quickly that it is not a real book. Elizabeth from dont call me betsy created this fabric book for her nephew, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Homemade bible cases make useful gifts and can be personalized with embroidered letters or stylish.
Place the book on the fabric cover and fold the pressed seams over to put the cover in place. 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. There are only 3 more projects still to come in our summer sewing series and i must say that i will be sad to see it end. Book cover free crochet pattern nickis homemade crafts. You will need fabric, adhesive tape, a glue gun and an iron. Fabric covered books decor, organization, diy projects. Fabric book covers also make beautiful additions to thoughtful gift baskets. This homemade kindle cover from come together kids is made from a real hardcover book and features a handy storage pocket. You could also use it to add color and pattern to books on a shelf or coffee table. Im sharing how to make fabric book covers without sewing. 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.
Place the book you want to cover and measure or eyeball about two inches larger all around. May, 2017 to be honest, i enjoyed reading your awesomely presented interesting article. Diy nosew fabric book and journal cover times with kai. Everyone has shared such unique and creative projects. Aug 15, 2018 wikihow is a wiki, similar to wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are cowritten by multiple authors. Awesome 50 how to sew tips are readily available on our internet site. Book covers are perfect for protecting and preserving cherished books. Use the brown paper as a backing for some fabric to create a whole new feel. A fabric checkbook cover is one of my favorite sewing projects to make. When i was in school many years ago i would cover my blah notebook with fabric my paisley pattern got lots of comments. Diy checkbook cover tutorial swoon sewing patterns. So, the main benefit of a book cover is to simply add some extra prettiness to your life. A fabric book cover for your favourite book, whether it be a novel, a notebook, or a journal. To create this article, volunteer authors worked to edit and improve it over time.
Reuse your favorite fabric to cover and protect a book using the instructions offered in this article. Im a doodler at heart you should have seen my high school notebooks. What i can share, though, is how you can make a fabric journal cover without sewing. Today we have monica from its just sewing sharing a free tutorial to create a fabric binder cover you can also use it as a book cover. Pin the flaps to the cover and gently remove the cover to finish sewing. I wanted to thank you so much for your great tutorial on how to make a book with japanese binding.
Cindys guest, jo packham from where women cook, demonstrates how to make book covers from riley blake fabrics. Im old enough to remember going to school with my school book covers carefully wrapped in brown paper for their protection. I jumped on the bible journaling bandwagon about a year ago. Mar 12, 2019 fabric checkbook covers are super easy to sew with these stepbystep instructions. They also provide a little eye candy for your bookshelves and entice reading. Be sure to fold the cover over, as if closing the book during this step because the fabric needs to stretch out a little wider when the book is closed. Homemade mask covers help local nurses and doctors on the. Sew the opening closed using an invisible stitch aka ladder stitch.
Use old books, your fave fabric and mod podge to make. Oct 25, 2018 if it doesnt, turn the book cover wrong side out and make any adjustments that need to be made. Reuse your favorite fabric to cover and protect a book using the instructions offered in. Learn how to make a fabric book cover in this complete stepbystep sewing tutorial. They can be used to spruce up the look of your bookshelf, protect textbooks or just add some whimsy to books in your everyday life. Use this book cover to dress up a paperback novel or any other book. Sew another line an eighth of an inch from the spine. Make a stack of the pages so they are in the correct order. Let this fun tutorial teach you how to make a fabric book c over.
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