Book cloth is worth using because the paper backing keeps the glue from soaking through the fabric and ruining it. Zippered book cover tutorial lovely idea for outside reading. But it can be expensive, and there are few colorprint options. Add a ribbon bookmark to mark the page of the book. Damask love offers two free printable composition book covers for download. Dec 23, 20 i am making my wheat paste in a different method, using an archival wheat paste powder from the art store and water, but it seems to work fine. Notebooks and journals make thoughtful gifts for others and for yourself. Jul 23, 2014 book cloth is a paperbacked cloth that is used in bookbinding.
I purchased a denim wraparound skirt from goodwill, but any pair of jeans will work. Kinhime dragon added diy fabric journal book cover to alter feb 15. Put the mod podged side of the book down on the burlap making sure there is 2 inches of extra burlap on all sides of the book. See, i wanted a wallet that carried a lot of cards with no risk of them sliding out. Which makes it perfect for all sorts of summer projects. Leather bible coverbible casesfabric book coverssewing tutorialssewing ideassewing projects. Before we can start decorating, we need to go over the steps to making a basic book cover. Let this fun tutorial teach you how to make a fabric book cover. You just have to choose the cover fabric, get some filling and then begin making ties to hold it all together. Create simple nosew book covers using your favorite decorative fabrics, turning the ugliest of. Fold the two ends where they will fold over the book ends and sew a 14 inch hem. Pin the flaps to the cover and gently remove the cover to finish sewing.
If youre a notebook and planner junkie, youre going to love making this easy diy notebook cover for all of your cute notebooks. Its colorful, comes in fun patterns and, most importantly, is waterproof. Begin by folding a panel of paper to the width of the book you would like to cover. If glue oozes out, just let it cool and dry and hold open to prevent pages from sticking. Well, honestly, i have so much scrap fabric than i want to admit. How to easily make your own diy book sleeves with photos. A book sling for the wall is the perfect way to keep books where they. This is the measurement you made earlier before cutting the fabric. Its the easiest tutorial i stumbled upon and now im sharing it with you. Its great for those who need to be creative with their covers for school books. If you decide to cover your couch or sofa with a drop cloth slipcover then make sure you wash it first. More than just listing the dos and donts of effective covers, read.
Leave a halfinch column in the center of the page for a margin allowance. Cover the book with mod podge using a foam roller or brush. You can use any paper roll as the base to making a cover, including paper grocery bags. Scrap fabric projects that will help you destash the excess fabric trimmings in your sewing room. Sew your designs, leaving a quarter inch seam allowance on all sides. Sewing the edges will give your cover a cleaner, more professional finish. This is an excellent project to use up all those small pieces of fabric or fat quarters you.
No sew book cover with fabric fat quarters consumer crafts. 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. Cut out an outer cover, an inner cover and two pockets. Fold over 14 inch hems on all edges of the pockets and press. So i thought id share this super easy and inexpensive diy with you. Using fabric fusion my new favorite diy tool, i glued the fabric to the inside cover. I chose to sew this last step so that i could still remove the book cover if needed let dry. Apr 23, 2020 the last step is to create pockets that the book cover can fit into on both ends to keep it in place. Sewing projects for beginners sewing tutorials sewing hacks sewing tips beginner sewing projects diy projects sewing ideas make a book cover fabric book covers how to sew fabric book covers learn how to make a fabric book cover in this complete stepbystep sewing tutorial. In the beginning, i already gave you some places to buy drop cloths and well as a few tips. The first thing you need to make fabric book covers is obviously the fabric its the perfect thing for a. Jul 27, 2018 with the fleece on the ironing board and the fusible side up, lay the tab fabric on top with the right side facing you.
There are so many fun options that you could make with these no sew book covers. 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. The following ways to decorate a notebook cover are fun, creative, and easy diy projects that anyone can do. If it doesnt, turn the book cover wrong side out and make any adjustments that need to be made. Allow about two inches at top, bottom and both ends to fold under.
Using painters canvas drop cloth for creative projects can be liberating, easy on the pocket book and so much fun. Supplies needed to make your own no sew book cover. Fabric book cover tutorial how to sew craft passion. As you can see, the card slots face inward, which means your cards will stay put as long as your wallet is closed.
Not only can you make a book more personal, youll protect it from wear and tear. Jul 14, 2011 finish the last egdes of your book cover by heming the bottom and top lengths with a 12 inch hem. Jul 22, 2015 a new school year is a great chance to help your kids personalities shine. Instead of moving to step 4, which is printing the book title, simple cover your book with the no printed title paper.
The notebooks come in handy to make a custom todo list of entire week tasks, to write down your monthly plans and also jot down the office notes and several different items. These would be such a cute and super super easy sewing project to make. The book cover can be customfit to any size of book, so the first step is to take three measurements. Sewing intermediate projects find your next diy project.
This is not only great for journals but also for books. I either use a scrap of paper i rip out of a magazine or a post it note. Add an elastic band to fasten the book and ensure it is closed and tuck away neatly. Apply white craft glue to the central section of the cloth framed by the creases, brushing over ribbon as well. Fabric the pages you want covered, with tape binding cardboard hot glue gun hot glue sticks scissors. Debbie is an awardwinning seamstress and tailor who wrote sewing content for over 18 years for the spruce crafts. I am addicted to office supplies and i know i am not alone when i say that. First, follow steps which tell you how to choose and cut the paper for the book jacket. Diy tutorials can help you make the best projects and crafts for your budget, no matter the season. For the top and bottom, cut a seam allowance of about an inch on top and bottom i. Above, an oilcloth upholstered porch swing from the book at home with modern june, as seen on whip stitch.
She seems to have millions of projects going on at one time, but enjoys every minute of it. Begin by spraying the spray adhesive on the back book cover and spine. Merri cvetan, home decor expert merri cvetan, book covers, diy denim book covers instead of the usual paperbag for book covers, you can make your own with old denim jeans. Diy fabric journal book cover how to make a travel. Using a ruler and a fabric marking pencil, draw a straight line along both sides of the pen pocket straight to the top of the journal cover. With this easy tutorial for fabric book covers and your. One fat quarter or yardage of a second coordinating fabric for the flaps. Next, youll make the two flaps for the book covers to slip in.
See more ideas about fabric book covers, sewing projects and notebook covers. Some require sewing, but most are easy and doable and wont take away from your beach time. 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. Pour a tiny, small pool of mod podge not too much you can always add more onto the cover of a book. Little readers123 count with me book panel 35x 44 childrens cotton fabric by henry glass. First lay your book on the fabric and measure your fabric. Diy bible cover with the cricut maker machine duration. How to make a diy book clutch for your ootd diy projects. Fabric the pages you want covered, with tape binding cardboard. In case youre interested in making a book for a child or grandchild, daves mom said that she ordered the i can do it cloth activity book pattern from sew baby, inc. A new school year is a great chance to help your kids personalities shine. I am making my wheat paste in a different method, using an archival wheat paste powder from the art store and water, but it seems to work fine. Cut out the pattern pieces using the dimensions you just calculated.
A5 is a measurement of paper size in iso 216 standard, the dimension is 148mm x 210mm or 5. If youre looking for fabric book cover patterns, check out this video tutorial by maureen wilson. You can also follow the written instructions for this project. How to make fabric book covers learn how to sew fabric book covers to fit any size book. With this easy tutorial for fabric book covers and your favorite fabrics, youll kill two birds with one stone. Whether thats getting ahead on spring cleaning, organization tips for every room in the house, a new yard project, the best way to upcycle used goods, or charming crafts that are perfect for weddings and parties. Adapt the methods to sew a book cover that fits your book in a different size. Antipill polyester fleece works well for the base and you can use baby blankets for the ties. One fat quarter or yardage of main fabric for outside of cover. See more ideas about diy, diy tutorial and fabric book covers. Dont toss old books when you decide to get a kindle or a nook, you can make fun crafts from them, to give as gifts or to decorate your home. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Weve gathered up 100 different ways that you can put those scraps of fabric to good use. With useful handles, you can tote around your favorite book easily.
Place the 2 large pieces right sides together, and pin them. This book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book, journal, or binder. I think that, if youre using proper gold leaf, the simple act of pressing it onto the leatherette will make it stick. Diy book covers free book design templates and tutorials. For more diy projects, tips and tricks, and inspiration, check out ofs. Fabric cover will be slightly larger than book if doesnt stick completely to edges, apply a little more glue. 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. Zippered book cover tutorial with images book cover diy, fabric. You can find it online and in paper stores like paper source. So with the leftover fabric from those adorable halloween costumes or your other diy clothing projects, well show you how to create some really great bags, wallets, and so much more. How to make diy fabric book covers bite sized biggie.
Fabric book cover diy cover guest post craftionary. 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. Learn how to make a fabric book cover in this complete stepbystep sewing tutorial. Once youve used stitch witchery for this project, youll be hooked. Medium weight fabrics work best you want a fabric thats heavy enough that you cant see through it but also isnt too bulky. You will be creating the page depth edge of the journal cover, enclosing the cardboard into the flap and attaching the pen pocket all at the. Making your own fabric book cover is a super quick easy project.
Derek murphys cover design secrets should be mandatory reading for any writer who is on the verge of publishing. Im always looking for a bookmark when im reading a book. Oct 25, 2018 poke out the covers using a point turner, push out the seams and give the book cover a light pressing. Jan 08, 2019 if youre a notebook and planner junkie, youre going to love making this easy diy notebook cover for all of your cute notebooks. Jul 06, 2017 making your own fabric book cover is a super quick easy project. This part you could also sew the tops if you prefer. Make a pattern by laying the book, opened at center, on paper and tracing around it. I love the soft color that goes with practically anything, the nubby woven texture that adds interest to a space, and the down right versatility of this material. One fat quarter or yardage of coordinating fabric for the lining. Jul 29, 20 a little over a year ago i shared the fabric covered book i made to put in our guest bathroom to class the joint up a bit. Well, a few days ago i went bananas and started covering all of my thrift store and yard sale hardback books with fabric. She did end up customizing much of the book and adding a few extra pages as well. This list of diy fabric crafts involves cute, easy, creative and fun ideas to do with fabric scraps. Put the cover and back page together with page one and 10, right sides in.
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. Cut away the corners from the part that folds under, and also cut away a vshaped piece from the middle at top and bottomto allow the cloth to fold under without buckling. This is a great diy project if you are new at using a sewing machine or need some practice. Each of these six free fabric notebook and journal cover tutorials is quite different in style and flavor. They can smell when they first come out of the package. Cut across the four corners of the cloth, 18 inch away from corner points of the boards.
And if you add a handmade cover, it makes the gift all the more personal and special. Cover with a damp press cloth and press for 1015 seconds with a hot iron. With a pretty fabric cover and lace trim and the ribbon bookmark, its the perfect journal for recording your thoughts or your chemistry homework. Cindys guest, jo packham from where women cook, demonstrates how to make book covers from riley blake fabrics. See more ideas about projects, sewing projects and laminated fabric. But it also serves the very practical purpose of protecting your book from wear and tear.
Turn the book over, position it on the fabric how you want it, press down, turn it over so the back is now facing you, and smooth it out with your hand. Also turns a treasured book or a new journal into a great gift. Wrap any notebook in fun fabric to make a great journal or notebook for yourself that you will love. Before you sew the opening closed, try it on your book to make sure it fits the way you want it to fit. I have so much leftover fabric from the last diy clothing project i made and i just cant decide what to do with it. B minus 12 inch width of pocket fabric height of pocket can be anything you want as long as its less than c. So, the main benefit of a book cover is to simply add some extra prettiness to your life. Diy a reusable notebook cover with pockets spoonflower blog. 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. Using a straight stitch, sew along both marked lines. Mar 22, 2019 carefully glue the flaps of the book to the back of the fabric. Specifically, i wrote a story that ended up being 44 pages long and decided to print it and bind it as a gift. Its easy if you lay the book or notebook out flat and fold the fabric over the.
Using the instructions you can learn how to make a fabric book cover to suit any size book, and youll also learn. Books by hand, tanlinen 17 x 19 inches, european book cloth bookcover, archival quality durable closeweave acidfree. See more ideas about fabric book covers, sewing projects and sewing crafts. If you want to protect the books you love, why not sew a linen book cover.
When christine and i were talking about a diy fabric book cover project, she asked if i could sew. To create this article, volunteer authors worked to edit and improve it over time. Zipped fabric book cover with handles the spruce crafts. Diy nosew fabric book and journal cover times with kai. Fabric book cover tutorial by lynne sharpe from the make it room. What i can share, though, is how you can make a fabric journal cover without sewing. You want about 34 inches extra fabric on each side of the book.
Make a beautiful handmade journal make it and love it. This will make them sturdier and will stop the raw edges inside the pockets from fraying. Otherwise, card makers and scrapbookers seem to use something called hot foil stamping, which seems to use a foil with a mylar backing heat makes the plastic melt and glue the foil to the surface. Reuse your favorite fabric to cover and protect a book using the. 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. Folder or other stiff paper stack 8 sheets of paper and fold in half. Dont forget you can do any project with scraps if youre willing to sew the scraps together patchworkstyle to make a larger piece of fabric. Place the book on the fabric cover and fold the pressed seams over to put the cover in place. This weekend, i made a diy fabric book cover to customize a nice diary. All you have to do is print them out and glue onto your notebook covers. Jan 30, 2014 check out the information below to win a free package of heatnbond ironon adhesive for this diy book cloth project since we talked about cutting corners in our last post, i thought this would be a good opportunity to talk about two book cloths and share a quick and fun diy for making book cloth. Add 1 12 inches to this measurement 1 inch for seam allowances and 12 inch for ease. Iron on the interfacing to the wrong side of both pockets.