Make a composition book cover

Oct 25, 2018 for this tutorial, im covering a composition book to turn it into a daily writing or bullet journal. They designed this awesome notebook cover exclusively for dear stella, and were offering it as a free pattern download. Our team of awesome designers have worked hard to create quality layouts which will help your book look professional and sell out. I have a sewing class that tackled this project and all of them did very well, itll be a great accomplishment carrying around your new sewing journal to write down. Our omnigrid omniarc ruler was used to create the colorful arcs of the rainbow on this easysew project. Not only can you find them everywhere, but theyre the quintessential blank slate for making a diy journal. This journal will become an awesome memory keepsake book that you can cherish forever.

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. Watch the video below to see the new colors and their potential for color depth and distressing. Make a custom composition book cover with rob appell of man. How to turn a composition notebook into a stylish diy journal. You know how adorable those school supplies are, but the prices arent so charming. Jan 25, 2010 first get you a boring looking composition book measure your composition book. You wont need to spend hundreds hiring a designer when you create your own awesome cover in canvas book cover maker. This free sewing project shows you how to decorate your notebooks so youll be more likely to cross things off your todo list.

Ive been noodling with ways to make them look prettier. Its a great introduction to art quilting, and a even a good beginner sewing project for kids or people just starting to sew. You can adjust your color palette to reflect the genre or create an emotional impact, and you can even put a filter on your background image if you need a unique effect. You want to make sure that it is going to be really secure so the paper doesnt lift up and possibly tear. Ok, to make your own covered comp book, youll need. Now you know the basics of how to use this e book cover creator to form your book cover, but you can take as much time as you need to ensure your artwork is spoton. Apr 23, 2015 make a cute composition notebook cover to keep track of lists, take notes, or keep a journal. I get a little giddy piling my shopping cart full of glue sticks and crayons and notebooks. If you want to make a clear front zip pouch for the snappy composition book cover, read below for the tutorial.

As part of the island batik ambassador program, i was challenged in march to make a mini quilt using paper piecing or foundation piecing. Of course this tutorial can be done with mini or regular size composition books storybook theme. Tagged composition notebook, create, creative, decoration, diy, fun, gift. Some of the links below are affiliate links which means i may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you. This madeover composition notebook can be a daily journal, an exercise or food log, a gratitude journal, a study journal, a quote book, or anything you would like it to be. Cut 3 pieces of fabric, 4 18 x 21 sew fabric together along long edges. A supersimple way to cover a composition book i loves me some of those oldschool composition books. Notepad, diary, note pad, lined paper, sketch journal notebooks, kids creative on. I love book cover art and i think its a great way to get your creative juices flowing. Ive made quite a few snappy composition book covers over the past few weeks.

Aug 23, 2012 journal covers make great gifts and are a superfun way to use fabric scraps. Jul 03, 2009 making a composition book art journal. Made with rustic genuine leather, slight variations in color and texture are to be expected. Free tutorial with pictures on how to make a notebook journal in under 30 minutes by sewing with fabric, scissors, and glue. Jan 14, 2006 if you like to paint, a comp book journal may not be for you.

Its much nicer to look at a cool design or elegant print than to look at a dull book. Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book. Now that my cover is decorated, it is time to put it onto the composition notebook. Rob demonstrates how to make an awesome customized book cover using 10 inch squares of precut fabric layer cake. One fat quarter or yardage of coordinating fabric for the lining. Sew a composition book cover fabric book covers, sewing. And when theyre school books, they are most often owned by many people over the years. How to make a fabric journal cover in nine easy steps. How to cover a composition notebook with fabric youtube. Aug 05, 2018 make your own custom composition book cover for kids.

Truth be told, sometimes i will write things on my list. Do this slowly so you make sure there arent any air. Simply hit the play button to watch the the first video within the series, scroll through the. 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. You will need 3 different fat quarters or fabric scraps, some matching thread for topstitching, and a standard sized marble notebookcomposition book about 9 34 x 7 12. 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. If you like a quilted book cover, there are a few projects within this free video series for you as well.

Some with extra pockets, and other projects can be accomplished by a beginner sewer. Customize your book cover to suit your book genre change the images. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover the. You can customize everything from the cover to the index, or even add pockets to the covers. While many books may have the size dimensions printed on. I tend to do a lot of gluing, so background paper doesnt matter much to me. Its designed to cover a composition book, which measures 9 34 x 7 12 and has a nice firm outer. Today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners. Then, bend the back cover really far open so that it can reach the inside back flap. 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. Make a custom composition book cover with rob appell of man sewing video tutorial. The cover can be pieced and quilted or just one piece of fabric. 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.

Sep 12, 2011 pick a side to start with, and positioning the book in the center of the paper, quickly becuase this stuff dries in a blink. Canvas collection of book cover layouts is the best on the web. We used the pinwheels and net prints in turquoise and beige. The omniarc ruler is unique in that it has curved grooves to guide your rotary cutter as you cut its easy to create. A journal or notebook is a great way to record your new undertakings. Apr 15, 2016 use your foam brush to spread a thin layer across the paper. Im old enough to remember going to school with my school book covers carefully wrapped in brown paper for their protection. Renovating a 1960s ranch house and an old train depot. 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. To keep a nice book nice, and to disguise one thats been defaced, you can sew a simple fabric book cover. To put it on your composition book, first slide the books cover into the front flap. How to turn a composition notebook into a stylish diy.

I practically open the back cover until it is almost touching the front cover to make this work. Composition book cover tutoriali like the bandbutton closure. I use one for my journal, one for my sewing journal, one to carry with me to take notes or jot down ideas in. Make a custom composition book cover with rob appell of man sewing video tutorial duration. Fabric composition notebook cover tutorial smashed peas. Doesnt this rainbow composition book cover just make you smile. Start at one side and slowly smooth the paper onto the cover. 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. Make a custom composition book cover with rob appell of man sewing video. With your book facing down on a table you can cut around the pages to get a neat and tidy edge. Ive joined two different paper journaling groups on livejournal this weekbut i havent started a journal yet. Jul 06, 2017 this book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book, journal, or binder. I use one for my journal, one for my sewing journal, one to carry with me to take notes or. If you want to make a zip pouch for a 3ring binder, i highly recommend her tutorial.

Normally the brown paper came from the paper bags our groceries came home in. 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. Mar 26, 2018 these videos cover book styles such as notebook, spiralbound books, journals, etc. Oct 24, 2016 hers is a beautiful little zip pouch, finished so neatly and the dimensions spot on for a 3ring binder.

Find the method, style and skill level you want from this free sewing video series we have curated for you. Insert the front and back covers of the book into the pouches and you have a beautiful composition book cover. Design book covers with canvas free book cover maker. And smiles during homework time are a very good thing. Plus, textbook cover designs are usually utilitarian at best, and ugly at worst. And its all for me me me i do a another shopping trip for. Complete stepbystep instructions and lots of detailed photos in the tutorial make this an easy sewing project that even a beginner can tackle. Cover your notebooks with a pretty composition book cover to make. Snappy composition book cover fabric covered notebook. Make the flaps approximately half of the width of your book. How to cover a composition notebook with fabric by angie juda. Cover your notebooks with a pretty composition book cover to make notetaking more fun. And as ive been making these covers, ive been thinking about variations to. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover youtube.

Quilted book cover tutorial on the trail creations. Although i do appreciate them and their black and white marble exis. For larger books, you will need to tape a couple of pieces of paper together, or use something larger, even newspaper will work. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. This notebook cover uses prints from our mika collection. How to make diy composition notebook covers be a better mom. Make sure the fabric is smoothly spread over the cover of the book. Made with rustic genuine leather, slight variations in. Clear vinyl zip pocket for the snappy composition book. Learn tips and techniques, from beauty and the stampers jean piersanti. Cheap or expensive quality notebooks are so plain to look at. This is the exact method that i used to turn octobers gratitude embroidery pattern into a gratitude journal. Designs by juju large quilted composition notebook cover.

Again, keep the iron moving and make sure you iron along all the edges of the cover. Composition books are a staple in back to school supplies, but disguise them in pretty fabric and they can infiltrate other areas in your life and serve a purpose at the same time. I incorporated a technique that i saw somewhere else that makes turning this right side out really simple. One fat quarter or yardage of a second coordinating fabric for the flaps.

A composition book patterned papers or a gift bag for the cover. This creates the pouches for the cover of the journal. Jul 28, 2017 do they like to add pictures and cute designs on all the covers. This free sewing project shows you how to decorate your notebooks so youll be more likely to. Great way to cover and personalize your composition books journals. These are widely available at back to school time in the states or anytime at an office supply store. If you make your layer too thick, it will soak into the cover of the composition book and warp the cover.

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. However, i have covered a couple of composition books. How to cover a composition notebook the crafty blog stalker. Newly design and reconceived, the essential composition book cover is now better than ever. I have a soft spot for those alltoofamiliar black marble composition notebooks. Refillable leather composition notebook by rustic ridge leather composition book cover fits standard 9. Last august, our local fred meyer had them on sale for 25 cents apiece for backtoschool, and k and i laid in a stock to get us well into our old age. Nine of the best free sewing tutorials for sewing notebooks, journals and simple book covers. Make beautiful diy bullet uournals from composition books or other hardcover note books. Today, joy hunt from the cafe scholar will be sharing how to make diy composition notebook covers. This gloss finished composition book has a flexible paperback cover in a cool, trendy design. Every year at this time, i swear ill start some sort of paper journal. Mini mod podge notebooks by boxwood clippings composition books a mini composition book makeover.

My tutorial is based off of this one by jennifer paganelli with a few modifications. With this tutorial we are providing some example images you may. Stylish diy composition book cover fabulessly frugal. Design book cover for free with online templates adobe spark. At this point you can repeat steps 4 through 6 or start new with a different image to cover the back of your composition book. Sew the ends closed at the top and bottom using ladder stitch. Joy has some great ideas that your kids will love and make their notebooks unique.

Click here to download this free pattern, and then check out our versions below. The problem has been that the inside pockets which hold the composition book make a bump when you are writing. When your image is fully attached to the cover of your composition book you can use an exacto knife to tidy up the edges. Composition book cover how to make a notebook journal. One fat quarter or yardage of main fabric for outside of cover. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Basic skills necessary sew a straight line sizing finished measurements the size of a composition book. Spice up that plain ole notebook with a custom fabric book cover. These composition notebook covers are so pretty, they even make todo lists a little more fun to write. Make a custom composition book cover with rob appell of. Make your own custom composition book cover for kids. Quick and easy covered composition book tutorial youtube. A fabric book cover can also be a great project for quilting precuts, such as fat quarters and jelly rolls. Jul 15, 20 today i am sharing my tutorial for these quilted composition book covers over at riley blake designs cutting corners.