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In this video I walk through making a custom fit, fabric notebook cover. I will show you how to get your measurements and create a pattern and how to sew the...
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Aug 31, 2023 · Learn how to Sew a Composition Notebook Cover. These notebook covers are so fun and easy to make! In fact, I think it’d be pretty fun to make everyone on your Christmas gift giving list a custom fabric journal cover!
- What Will You Need?
- Cut Out The Fabric
- Form A Tube
- Sew The Cover
- Complete The Cover by Forming The Pockets
Notebook or diary – set of 12 notebooks from Amazon Fabric –pretty upholstery fabric from Amazon I have made one using fabric paper and you can learn how to make your own fabric paper here. Matching thread Sewing machine Basic sewing supplies
Measure the height of your notebook and how wide it is when it is fully open. My notebook is 21cm (8.25″) high and when opened 29.5cm (11.5″) wide. You need to cut two pieces of fabric, one is the cover and the other is the lining. I used two complementary fabrics but you could use the same fabric for both or contrasting fabrics. I used 1cm seam al...
Pin and sew the lining to the cover along the short edges so that you end up with a short, wide tube. Ensure that right sides are facing when you pin and sew the seams.
Keeping the tube with right sides facing place it lining side down. Now set the cover so that it is central over the lining. Check the width of the lining on either side to ensure that the cover is central. Pin it in place. Now sew along the 2 seams but make sure that you leave a gap in one of them that is large enough to turn the whole thing out t...
Turn the cover out to the right side. Poke out the corners carefully using your finger or a blunt object and press it flat. Then top sew around the whole thing as close to the edge as you like. It is your style choice just be sure to cover the seam so that you close up the gap you left for turning out. Turn the cover over and place your notebook in...
May 26, 2020 · Using the instructions you can learn how to make a fabric book cover to suit any size book, and you’ll also learn techniques for adding embellishments, applique, patchwork and even free form fabric collage. Pick your favorite and happy sewing!
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Jun 10, 2020 · Protect your notebooks and sketchbooks with this super-cute, reusable notebook cover that's easy to sew from fabric scraps.