Oct 31, 20 the original pages in a composition notebook are very thin. You to can enjoy these simple notebooks in a new and different way. Make a custom composition book cover with rob appell of man sewing video tutorial. This creates the pouches for the cover of the journal. Cheap or expensive quality notebooks are so plain to look at.
Place one of your cut out cover pieces over the top of the journal, leaving as close the same amount hanging off the top and bottom as you can. And so i made a clear vinyl zip pocket for my composition book cover and ive got a tutorial for you showing how i did it. I thought this would be a pretty little gift that any momma could easily keep in reach and use to jot down all those precious baby notes that they may want to remember when the baby book isnt handy or just doesnt give you. How to cover a composition notebook with fabric by angie juda. Use your foam brush to spread a thin layer across the paper. And smiles during homework time are a very good thing.
How to make a journal from a composition book my crafty. Start by covering the composition book with a thin layer of mod podge, matte gel medium, or adhesive of your choice. To put it on your composition book, first slide the books cover into the front flap. Make this gorgeous cover that will accommodate a standard composition book 7. Well talk about fabric covers, washi tape, glitter, decoupage, and more. Stylish diy composition book cover fabulessly frugal. As part of the island batik ambassador program, i was challenged in march to make a mini quilt using paper piecing or foundation piecing.
Spread the glue stick on the book cover, making sure to go the edge and just to the edge of the book binding. Now, you will have a solid attachment for the paper to be placed on top of the composition notebook. Journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. After making crease, open back up, place more glue strips in corners, then stick them back down. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. For this particular composition book, the measurements were. Make a unique journal or notebook that suits your style with this diy composition book cover tutorial. The books can be exchanged out when they get full i go through one per year. The story of the composition book begins way before american companies began selling them to students. Oct 24, 2016 and so i made a clear vinyl zip pocket for my composition book cover and ive got a tutorial for you showing how i did it. Canvas free book cover maker is ridiculously easy to use even for the novice or notsotechsavvy writer. I use one for my journal, one for my sewing journal, one to carry with me to take notes or jot down ideas in. Hers is a beautiful little zip pouch, finished so neatly and.
Handmade leather composition notebook covers galen leather. In this video, we learn how to turn a composition book into a decorative notebook. One fat quarter or yardage of main fabric for outside of cover. Make sure it sells out by creating an awesome cover design. How to turn a composition notebook into a stylish diy. Do this slowly so you make sure there arent any air. Can you believe that this it took a lot of work but now the journal below is full of memories, notes, lists, drawings, etc. Jul 15, 20 today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners. Its a great introduction to art quilting, and a even a good beginner sewing project for kids or people just starting to sew. And who designed that distinctive marble cover pattern. I used a combination of old book pages and some leftover scrapbooking paper but you can use pretty much anything. Cover your notebooks with a pretty composition book cover to make. The composition books unique marbled pattern was inspired by printing techniques in 10th century china. Even though weve all been told since childhood to never judge a book by its cover, the fact is that book cover design does attract readers.
Learn how to sew fabric book covers to fit any size book. Made with rustic genuine leather, slight variations in color and texture are to be expected. Wrap it around the spine and across the front cover. The original pages in a composition notebook are very thin. If you like a quilted book cover, there are a few projects within this free video series for you as well. Today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners. My tutorial is based off of this one by jennifer paganelli with a few modifications. We want to thicken them up a bit, so youll need some sort of paper to cover each page with. Just think all the scrap fabric used to make covers for different people and events. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover the. I like to cut a piece of plain cardstock and use mod podge it to the inside cover of the notebook. Sewing machinethreadironfabric scissorscomposition notebook 9 34.
One fat quarter or yardage of coordinating fabric for the lining. They are great to make in a bunch and then have on hand for quick presents along with a set of highlighters, or fancy pens. Next, put adhesive on the back of this on all four edges, then diagonally. Our team of awesome designers have worked hard to create quality layouts which will help your book look professional and sell out. Composition notebook cover pdf sewing pattern spencerogg. How to turn a composition notebook into a stylish diy journal. This is the exact method that i used to turn octobers gratitude embroidery pattern into a gratitude journal. And the great thing is that once the notebook is full, the cover can be reused. Or create a cover for a much loved and read inspirational book. Quilted book cover tutorial on the trail creations. Tutorial and pattern for composition notebook cover not a finished product this is a pdf download make this gorgeous cover that will accommodate a standard composition book 7. Named comp, fays contemporary composition book reimagines the simple cover with a super minimal, 21stcentury look. How to make a fabric journal cover in nine easy steps. I incorporated a technique that i saw somewhere else that makes turning this right side out really simple.
Its a full portfolio which can be used to house your travel journal, ipadtablet, mobile phone, passport, cards and pens. Doesnt this rainbow composition book cover just make you smile. Jul 06, 2017 making your own fabric book cover is a super quick easy project. A fabric book cover can also be a great project for quilting precuts, such as fat quarters and jelly rolls. Adult sewing, fabric, gift ideas, home decor sewing, sewing, tutorials for some reason i cannot quite put my finger on, we are having quite the babysplosion this august and september around these parts, its raining babies i tell you. Aug 23, 2012 journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. Home journaling making a composition book art journal. Design book covers with canvas free book cover maker. I got a little carried away and turned my paper pieced block into a quilted cover for a composition notebook and havent looked back since. Then, bend the back cover really far open so that it can reach the inside back flap. Refillable leather composition notebook by rustic ridge leather composition book cover fits standard 9. This free sewing project shows you how to decorate your notebooks so youll be more likely to cross things off your todo list. And pentagram graphic designer aron fay is so obsessed with the bichromatic books that he decided to redesign them.
You can customize everything from the cover to the index, or even add pockets to the covers. Make a custom composition book cover with rob appell of. Tutorial for composition book cover with inside pockets. The cheapie composition books arent the prettiest things or even the most sturdy, but thats okay because i made some really cute fabric covers to dress them up. Say farewell to your boring notebook cover that looks just like everyone elses. If youre a notebook and planner junkie, youre going to love making this easy diy notebook cover for all of your cute notebooks. Refillable leather pocket notebook mini composition. A composition book patterned papers or a gift bag for the cover colored duct tape i found mine at walmart, but some hardware stores now carry this as well a glue stick fibers optional rubber stamps, inks, embossing powders optional i decided to cover one journal with a gift bag i bought at the dollar store. Take an ordinary blank composition book and wrap it in a beautiful fabric cover to create a lovely gift, especially for someone who loves to write. 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.
I love book cover art and i think its a great way to get your creative juices flowing. Our omnigrid omniarc ruler was used to create the colorful arcs of the rainbow on this easysew project. At the end of 20 i put out a package of diy book cover templates in microsoft word and revolutionized publishing with a howto guide to designing amazing book covers in an easy to use program youre already familiar with. Simple, detailed instructions show you how to make a fully lined cover with a firm back, decorative spine and a ribbon page marker. Rustic leather refillable journal cover for moleskine cahier xl 7. This item refillable leather pocket notebook mini composition cover fits standard 4. This pdf is designed to accompany a youtube workshop. A composition notebook book cover from galen leather is more than a cover. The cover can be pieced and quilted or just one piece of fabric. I use one for my journal, one for my sewing journal, one to carry with me to take notes or.
Choose a background from our library or use an image. An eyecatching design can make the difference between a book that sells and one that stalls, so dont let your future bestseller get passed over due to a soso cover design. Notebook i used composition notebooks but you can use any fabric i use fat quarters for this glue stick. Sew the ends closed at the top and bottom using ladder stitch. It covers up the math tables and writing that the composition book has. This book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book, journal, or binder. Ive sized this project to fit a composition book measuring 9 34. I practically open the back cover until it is almost touching the front cover to make this work. How to cover a composition notebook with fabric youtube. Canvas collection of book cover layouts is the best on the web. Start at one side and slowly smooth the paper onto the cover. The omniarc ruler is unique in that it has curved grooves to guide your rotary cutter as you cut its easy to create. Lay your notebook on your fabric and cut your fabric about 1. Design book cover for free with online templates adobe spark.
In just a couple of hours you can turn an old pair of jeans into a composition book cover that your back to school teen is sure to love. Cover your notebooks with a pretty composition book cover to make notetaking more fun. Every year at this time, i swear ill start some sort of paper journal. I used the backtoschool 3ring pencil pouches tutorial by sew can she as my starting point, but made modifications to use it in the composition book cover. You need to work quickly so the glue doesnt dry before the next step. Do this slowly so you make sure there arent any air bubbles. 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.
Snappy composition book cover fabric covered notebook. Ive joined two different paper journaling groups on livejournal this weekbut i havent started a journal yet. Partner michael beirut says hes been using composition books since 1982. Make beautiful diy bullet uournals from composition books or other hardcover note books. First, measure your composition book, then measure out that same size on a piece of decorative paper. These videos cover book styles such as notebook, spiralbound books, journals, etc. Aug 16, 2016 the cheapie composition books arent the prettiest things or even the most sturdy, but thats okay because i made some really cute fabric covers to dress them up. I have a soft spot for those alltoofamiliar black marble composition notebooks.
Measure the width of the composition book and add an extra inch or so, so that the extra can be wrapped around the composition book cover. Place your measuring tape on the edge of the back book cover. Refillable leather pocket notebook mini composition cover fits standard 4. Jan 03, 2017 in just a couple of hours you can turn an old pair of jeans into a composition book cover that your back to school teen is sure to love. You wont need to spend hundreds hiring a designer when you create your own awesome cover in canvas book cover maker. Oct 25, 2018 for this tutorial, im covering a composition book to turn it into a daily writing or bullet journal.
I have one that has a cover that was from a swap and i love it. Even the process of creating this book cover will let you cut down on that fabric scrap pile thats been building up for far too long. Its designed to cover a composition book, which measures 9 34 x 7. How to make an altered composition book art journal. You know how adorable those school supplies are, but the prices arent so charming. Book cover tutorial 52 ufo quilt block pick up patchwork. Its much nicer to look at a cool design or elegant print than to look at a dull book. Apr 15, 2016 start at one side and slowly smooth the paper onto the cover. Some with extra pockets, and other projects can be accomplished by a beginner sewer. Clear vinyl zip pocket for the snappy composition book. If youre going to cover a composition book as well, dont just use these measurements.
Insert the front and back covers of the book into the pouches and you have a beautiful composition book cover. Karen overton, the quilt rambler, demonstrates in this workshoptutorial how to cover a simple composition notebook with quilted fabric. 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 back flap. Made with vegetable tanned bridle leather, you can personalize your cover by choosing a color to suit your style and optionally, add your embossed. Not only can you find them everywhere, but theyre the quintessential blank slate for making a diy journal. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed peas. Refillable leather pocket notebook mini composition cover. Canvas book cover maker makes designing book covers amazingly simple even for nondesigners. Upload your own images or choose from our stock library of over 1 million photographs, graphics and illustrations. But it took me a while longer to figure out how to customize your front cover into a full print cover for createspace or other pod providers. If you make your layer too thick, it will soak into the cover of the composition book and warp the cover.
Jan 14, 2006 a composition book patterned papers or a gift bag for the cover colored duct tape i found mine at walmart, but some hardware stores now carry this as well a glue stick fibers optional rubber stamps, inks, embossing powders optional i decided to cover one journal with a gift bag i bought at the dollar store. How to make a customized journal with a composition book. However, i have covered a couple of composition books. Super clever idea for making a composition book more sturdy using washi tape on the edges. Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed. Diy journal out of composition notebook rachaels booknook. Making your own fabric book cover is a super quick easy project. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover youtube.
Free tutorial with pictures on how to make a notebook journal in under 30 minutes by sewing with fabric, scissors, and glue. Journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric. It is a simple process and you will get so much enjoyment out of it. Basic skills necessary sew a straight line sizing finished measurements the size of a composition book.
Its a fabric composition notebook cover that is removable so that you can replace the notebook once it fills up. Sep 21, 2011 fabric composition notebook cover tutorial filed under. The last step is to create pockets that the book cover can fit into on both ends to keep it in place. How to turn a composition book into a decorative notebook. One fat quarter or yardage of a second coordinating fabric for the flaps. Carefully line up your paper with the edges of your notebook.
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