First select your book, or note pad, or what ever you want to make a quilted cover for. The book cover can be customfit to any size of book, so the first step is to take three measurements. Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book. Then, we designed the layout of the crazyquilt cover. Im going to give you my instructions for making a quilted notebook cover.
Now lay your quilted exterior piece, right side down, and pin in place. Jul 15, 20 today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners. I have one that has a cover that was from a swap and i love it. Id recommend a minimum of three different fabrics, but no more than five. Quilted notebook cover book cover diy, scrapbook cover. On the trail creations unique quilt kits and patterns. With the book closed, measure the distance from the outer edge of one cover, around the book to the outer edge of the other cover. On the trail creations online store, quilting tutorials, and berets blog. I decided to have 2 flaps so will require 2 pieces of fabric 2. How to make a patchwork quilted journal cover blogger. Making fabric journal covers using peltex 72f by pellon. 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 finished quilted sketchbook cover is just the right size for a large moleskin notebook about 5.
Quilted book covers free sewing tutorial quilt book. Quilted romance,snug small book cover with attached bookmark,carry handles,for book up to 6. Quilted book cover tutorial by beret nelson gives step by step instructions on how to make an artistic quilted book or journal cover. Welcome to our website, there is lots to see and do here check out these categories, plus see the top menu for even more options. And if you sew or quilt regularly, you can probably use the same technique, but adjust the size of the cover to fit any notebook or sketchbook that you have. I use one for my journal, one for my sewing journal, one to carry with me to take notes or jot down ideas in. A few easytosew components come together to make the cover. Quilt top 15 quilted cushion 3 quilters show and tell 2 quilting 9.
Sewing pretty little accessories shows how to use small pieces of fabric to make big impressions. This free pattern is a great starter project or a great way to use up scraps. The finished sketchbook cover is just the right size for a large moleskin notebook about 5 x 8. There are a few tutorials out there on the net, and theyre good.
Quilted book cover, link to free tutorial, beginner friendly project, believe it or not. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Quilted book cover tutorial on the trail creations. Pin the handles in place, carefully keeping them straight.
Crazy quilt book cover preassembly sew excited quilts. In this twopart tutorial, were making a custom crazyquilted book cover. 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. May 11, 2012 here are two samples of the book cover that these instructions will cover. And its pouring with much needed rain outside so what a good way to spend a day, right. 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.
I have another fun quilting tutorial for you today. Using the instructions you can learn how to make a fabric book cover to suit any size book, and youll also learn. Ive got a lovely small project to share with you today. Mar, 2012 quilted book style kindle cover tutorial. I used a fabric covered button because i think it looks smart but you could use a plain button. Our cover is fully lined, with pockets that slip over the front and back of your book. Nov 17, 2016 nov 17, 2016 quilted book bag cover tutorial. How to make a reversible fabric book cover easy sewing for. Most also available as printed or downloadable patterns. On the interior, it includes a ribbon bookmark and two sleeves to slide over the books 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. May 06, 2009 add the handles, 5 apart is a good number for this size cover. I made this notebook cover following by small means tutorial. The handles make it easy to carry your bible with you, and the quilted fabric cover protects your cherished book. Well be making this cute quiltasyougo book cover from start to finish. Simple checkbook cover tutorial my daughter asked me to make her a checkbook cover so she didnt have to use the ugly plastic one gasp. I love to create a design that can be made straight away with ingredients you already have.
Never fear though you can make your own cover using your ufo quilt blocks. A good introduction to art quilting, or even a good beginner sewing project. Take a look at the front inside cover of your book and measure where you would like your flaps to fit to. Quilted book covers free sewing tutorial love to sew. So today i thought of showing you exactly how i made the fabric book cover. Diy sewing projects sewing tutorials sewing ideas sketchbook cover fabric book covers fabric journals patchwork patterns free motion quilting book journal. Cut a 4 x 11 piece from one side for the inside back cover holder. Free notebook cover sewing pattern on how to sew a book cover for your notebook.
If you like a quilted book cover, there are a few projects within this free video series for you as well. Plus, text book cover designs are usually utilitarian at best, and ugly at worst. Make your own customized cover by measuring the book you want to cover, raiding your scrap stash, and sewing a work of art. In a previous video i showed how i made a fabric notebook cover, and mentioned that you could add battingwadding. This is a no binding method where you will also learn how to do a crazy quilt pattern, though you. It seemed a shame that someone like myself who can sew, had been using a plastic one too. On the exterior, two straps create handles for hanging. Amy from park city girl shares a tutorial for making a quilted bible cover.
Add the handles, 5 apart is a good number for this size cover. Im so pleased to share my quilted book bag tutorial link at the end with you today. Quilted scrap fabric book cover tutorial hello dear quilty friends and readers. Gather a selection of scraps to use for the outer crazyquilt.
Here is my mini tutorial based on a compilation of what i have seen. Want to learn free motion quilting, a new technique, or get tips on some you already know. So together we decided a pencil bag together with a fabric book cover would be great. Simply love how they turn out, be it a full hexagon quilt version or a hexagon flower applique patchwork. Jun 01, 2018 quilted scrap fabric book cover tutorial hello dear quilty friends and readers. Basic skills necessary sew a straight line sizing finished measurements the size of a composition book. Each of these six free fabric notebook and journal cover tutorials is quite different in style and flavor. I have looked at about a dozen different directions on the web for ways to make a quilted cover for a book. The pretty quilted ipad case free pattern sewcanshe. Diy cork fabric card wallet fast and easy sewing tutorial.
I made the original one for a friend who is an avid reader. Feb 26, 2015 use all your leftover fabric pieces to make this quick and easy note book cover. Aug 25, 2009 to keep a nice book nice, and to disguise one thats been defaced, sew a simple fabric book cover. 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. If you have a very thick hardcover book, or, if you are adding thick padding to the fabric book cover just like the quilted hexagon book cover as shown in the main picture, add 12. Some with extra pockets, and other projects can be accomplished by a beginner sewer. For my book cover, i chose a color palette of muted pastels. Jun 15, 2010 im going to give you my instructions for making a quilted notebook cover.
Because its fast to make, its also an excellent project for handmade party favors or charity crafting. 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. Mar 26, 2018 these videos cover book styles such as notebook, spiralbound books, journals, etc. If you plan to sew more than one book cover, use pattern drafting material to draw your pattern pieces. Before you sew the opening closed, try it on your book to make sure it fits the way you want it to fit. With your outer cover piece facing right side up, find the middle of the top edge of your fabric, place your ribbon lengthwise down the cover, with an overhang of 1 at each end of the cover, pin in place, sew your ribbon across the top, within 0. You could peek at yahoos home page and see how they write news headlines to grab people to open the links. Crazyquilted book cover, part i yesterdays thimble. Adapt the methods to sew a book cover that fits your. Doing this will give you the flexibility to use the space between the fabric and the book cover to store papers. Quilted book cover tutorial fabric book covers, book. Quilted sketchbook cover tutorial radiant home studio. Its a great introduction to art quilting, and a even a good beginner sewing project for kids or people just starting to sew.
Crazyquilted book cover, part ii yesterdays thimble. Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book covers. Dec 29, 20 quilted book cover tutorialeasier than it looks, i promise. On the exterior, two straps create handles for hanging the cover. May 22, 2009 i mean tutorial quilted bible cover amys creative side is a little vanilla. Book cover tutorial 52 ufo quilt block pick up patchwork. If it doesnt, turn the book cover wrong side out and make any adjustments that need to be made. Beginner sewing projects, books and journals, creative sewing, easy sewing patterns, fabric scraps, free sewing patterns, scrapbuster projects, sewing, sewing patterns, sewing tutorials. Journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. 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. This new textile is durable, beautiful, and easy to sew. These videos cover book styles such as notebook, spiralbound books, journals, etc. Its extremely feminine, but more on the sophisticated end of the spectrum, rather than girly. Later you will trim your finished quilted piece 1 taller than the height of your book, and 1.
The cover can be pieced and quilted or just one piece of fabric. Youll need to cut two pieces of fabric, one for the inside front cover and one for the inside back cover. We have lots of tutorials and are adding more all the time. Quilted book covers free sewing tutorial quilt book cover. 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. Poke out the covers using a point turner, push out the seams and give the book cover a light pressing. As promised, here is my kindle cover tutorial sorry for the delaywe had some friends come visit, and i didnt coordinate my time before their arrival very well but we had a blast. On the trail creations on the trail originals notebook covers journal covers quilting tutorials quilting projects planer cover liberty quilt liberty fabric fabric book covers cover design. Mar 02, 2015 the finished quilted sketchbook cover is just the right size for a large moleskin notebook about 5. Quilted book cover tutorialeasier than it looks, i. You can see the quilted book cover full tutorial here. And if you add a handmade cover, it makes the gift all the more personal and special. This free quilting pattern is for a quilted book cover or bible cover.
For a discussion of how to pair fabrics according to color, texture, and print, check out. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover youtube. I had fun mixing coordinating prints of different scales and motifs, but you may prefer a more analogous look. I incorporated a technique that i saw somewhere else that makes turning this right side out really simple. Dec 02, 20 fabric book cover tutorial i decided that i am going to include quite a few handmade gifts for christmas this year, so i have been very busy sewing cute and fun items. In this twopart tutorial, were making a custom crazy quilted book cover. First, we created a pattern and made a mockup to ensure a perfect fit. My tutorial is based off of this one by jennifer paganelli with a few modifications. Apr 04, 2017 quilted book or tablet cover duration. Fabric book cover tutorial how to sew craft passion. You can whip this up in no time and custom make it for many other things, jewelry, sewing, paper and pens etc. Quilted book bag cover tutorial quilt book cover, book. Depending on the ufo quilt blocks that you are going to use your fabric book cover can be themed like kids, holiday.
Notebooks and journals make thoughtful gifts for others and for yourself. The tutorial is easy to follow and you could consider using orphan blocks or some scrap fabric to finish off this quilted project. Im always dreaming up ideas for new projects using scrap fabric, so, recently, when my son asked me if i had any ideas for making. Here are two samples of the book cover that these instructions will cover.
Jun 07, 20 measure and cut a piece of ribbon to 2 longer than your outer cover, mine will be 9. Use all your leftover fabric pieces to make this quick and easy note book cover. 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. The instructions include how to take measurements for any size book or notebook. Using the watersoluble marker trace around the notebook on the foundation side of the quilted top marking the section for the font cover, back cover, 5 front flap fold, 6 for the wrap around. Cut the width of piece of fabric for the inside cover narrower than the inside cover itself. Today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners. Packet with full size patterns included with this book. Kids can sew this felt tote bag, then decorate it with more felt, buttons, or embroidery. Jan 17, 2017 i have looked at about a dozen different directions on the web for ways to make a quilted cover for a book. Well be making this cute quilt asyougo book cover from start to finish. Your books will stay protected from the constant ins and outs of lockers and backpacks. Because most of my family live 100s to s of kilometers away, and because we wont be seeing them, i wanted to get it done as soon as possible to make sure it gets to their.
Quilted book cover tutorial fabric book covers, book cover diy. This is an easy project that is perfect for using up those small scraps that you cant bear to throw away. A blog about quilting and free motion quilting, sewing and sewing interests. To keep a nice book nice, and to disguise one thats been defaced, sew a simple fabric book cover. Zipped fabric book cover with handles the spruce crafts. Unique quilt kits available as wall hanging quilts, table runners, quilted cards, and more. The books can be exchanged out when they get full i go through one per year. On the interior, it includes a ribbon bookmark and two sleeves to slide over the book s cover. Cindys guest, jo packham from where women cook, demonstrates how to make book covers from riley blake fabrics. This is a howto tutorial to sew a fabric book cover in 2 ways, fitted end or adjustable end. Add 1 12 inches to this measurement 1 inch for seam allowances and 12 inch for ease.