Making a quilted book cover

Each of these six free fabric notebook and journal cover tutorials is quite different in style and flavor. I have another fun quilting tutorial for you today. A duvet cover is a removable cover that you place over a comforter on a bed. Depending on the ufo quilt blocks that you are going to use your fabric book cover can be themed like kids, holiday. Carefully roll making room for binding to other side and trace, connect lines binding. I love this bible cover and am making it for a friend. Combine fun quilting fabrics in a sweet cover for a book or journal. Doing this will give you the flexibility to use the space between the fabric and the book cover to store papers. And its pouring with much needed rain outside so what a good way to spend a day, right. Apr 04, 2017 karen overton, the quilt rambler, demonstrates in this workshoptutorial how to cover a simple composition notebook with quilted fabric including a button closure and an inside vinyl zippered. Poke out the covers using a point turner, push out the seams and give the book cover a light pressing. Cover your notebooks with a pretty composition book cover to make notetaking more fun.

Im going to give you my instructions for making a quilted notebook cover. Nine free tutorials for sewing journal, notepad, and book covers. Fabric bookmark is placed in the center back and it is approx. On the exterior, two straps create handles for hanging. Before you sew the opening closed, try it on your book to make sure it fits the way you want it to fit. Crazyquilted book cover would you like to make your own. Quilted romance,snug small book cover with attached bookmark,carry handles,for book up to 6. Cut a 4 x 11 piece from one side for the inside back cover holder. Adapt the methods to sew a book cover that fits your. Zipped fabric book cover with handles the spruce crafts. After piecing the outside i am hoping to make a few more of these, so ill update with other ideas.

From top edge to bottom edge plus 1 will be the length. Duvet covers are ideal for keeping comforters clean, and they enable quick decorating changes in a bedroom. Plus, text book cover designs are usually utilitarian at best, and ugly at worst. 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. Never fear though you can make your own cover using your ufo quilt blocks. The book cover can be customfit to any size of book, so the first step is to take three measurements. Let this fun tutorial teach you how to make a fabric book cover. I like to drape my workinprogress on the cover to see how the piecing will look on the finished dimensions.

Buy scanncut standard blades here you can use the zig 2. A few easytosew components come together to make the cover. 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. If it doesnt, turn the book cover wrong side out and make any adjustments that need to be made. Well be making this cute quiltasyougo book cover from start to finish. This free sewing project shows you how to decorate your notebooks so youll be more likely to cross things off your todo list. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover youtube. 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. Lay out a brown paper bag cut to be flat on a table. 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.

Karen overton, the quilt rambler, demonstrates in this workshoptutorial how to cover a simple composition notebook with quilted fabric including a button closure and an inside vinyl zippered. Scrounge up some fabric scraps, rummage through your ribbon box, and follow along, stepbystep, as we make a custom crazyquilted book cover. I often place favorite parts of my fabric design on the front of the cover. Quilted sketchbook cover tutorial radiant home studio. Bible cover tutorial with images bible covers, bible bag. The last measurement you need to take is the width of the inside cover the height measurement is the same as the outside measurement. You can also follow the written instructions for this project. 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. If you like the look of a quilt on a bed but also want a duvet, you can make a quilted duvet cover. Book cover a great gift fabric cover tutorial for a nicer, tighter book cover which also does not show the wrong side of the fabric. This free quilting pattern is for a quilted book cover or bible cover. If you are looking for other creative ways to use this pattern, you could scale. Fabric book cover after completing this project, you will have a fabric cover for a standard paperback book.

Mar, 2012 for the cover on the bottom i used blocks from the farmers wife sampler quilt book. Book cover tutorial would probably make a good ereader cover, too. The understated background fabric offsets the pretty strip of pieced fabric squares. 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. With the book closed, the width of the cover from edge to edge around the spine plus 1. With useful handles, you can tote around your favorite book easily. I have decided to share this book cover project which incorporated my own favorite with heart and hands theme and was a perfect february project, as well. The tutorial is easy to follow and you could consider using orphan blocks or some scrap fabric to finish off this quilted project. Making a quilted cover for this tissue box as i was trying to come up with a topic for todays blog i remembered the humble tissue box. Quilted book cover tutorial on the trail creations.

For the cover on the bottom i used blocks from the farmers wife sampler quilt book. This is a great project for practicing quilting skills without having to make a large quilt. 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. How to make a quilted composition notebook cover the. Book cover tutorial 52 ufo quilt block pick up patchwork. 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. If you plan to sew more than one book cover, use pattern drafting material to draw your. Making a quilted book or fabric journal cover i dearly love journeys, journaling, and journals. To keep a nice book nice, and to disguise one thats been defaced, sew a simple fabric book cover. With the book closed, the width of the cover from edge to edge around the spine plus 1 will be the width. When you close the album, it should resemble the final photo below.

Add 1 12 inches to this measurement 1 inch for seam allowances and 12 inch for ease. Measure and cut a piece of ribbon to 2 longer than your outer cover, mine will be 9. On the interior, it includes a ribbon bookmark and two sleeves to slide over the books cover. Cut the width of piece of fabric for the inside cover narrower than the inside cover itself. 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. There are a few tutorials out there on the net, and theyre good. Matching fabric covered metal button made with a mylar plastic cover.

Quilted book cover tutorial by beret nelson gives step by step instructions on how to make an artistic quilted book or journal cover. 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. Aug 23, 2012 as im designing a cover, i keep a composition book on hand for visual reference. You can see the quilted book cover full tutorial here. Jun 15, 2010 im going to give you my instructions for making a quilted notebook cover. Jun 30, 2008 turn inside out and you have a book cover see pic 3. How to sew a pillow cover from a quilt block sewcanshe. How to make a reversible fabric book cover easy sewing for. 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. May 22, 2009 i love this bible cover and am making it for a friend. This easy patchwork quilt pattern is a great way to get your friend something that is customized and one of a kind.

Turn inside out and you have a book cover see pic 3. Free sewing pattern and tutorial quilted book covers sewing patterns free. 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 have one that has a cover that was from a swap and i love it. If you like a quilted book cover, there are a few projects within this free video series for you as well. Apr 18, 2017 a duvet cover is a removable cover that you place over a comforter on a bed. The left edge of the front cover will fall at 14 34. Pinking shears may come in handy, especially if your fabrics tend to fray.

On the interior, it includes a ribbon bookmark and two sleeves to slide over the book s cover. Some with extra pockets, and other projects can be accomplished by a beginner sewer. There is a zipper across the back and you can add a trim around the edges like the pompoms i used if you want. Your books will stay protected from the constant ins and outs of lockers and backpacks. On the exterior, two straps create handles for hanging the cover. Mar 26, 2018 these videos cover book styles such as notebook, spiralbound books, journals, etc. This is a howto tutorial to sew a fabric book cover in 2 ways, fitted end or adjustable end. 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. Aug 04, 2019 making a cover for it was the perfect answer. 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. This tutorial is for a quilted pillow cover that is 4 bigger than the finished quilt block.

So, today, ill show you how to create a quick and simple quilted tissue box cover that will elevate a boring tissue box into a work of art. Oct 25, 2018 poke out the covers using a point turner, push out the seams and give the book cover a light pressing. If you are looking for other creative ways to use this pattern, you could scale the pattern to cover any size of notebook or book. Quilted book covers free sewing tutorial book quilt.

How to make a patchwork quilted journal cover blogger. This particular book cover was made with pre quilted fabric, a button closure, and a standard paperback book, but could easily be adapted to use non quilted fabric either layered with batting or not, a velcro closure, and. Fabric book cover tutorial how to sew craft passion. I started with a 12 12 block so the pillow is about 16. Free notebook cover sewing pattern on how to sew a book cover for your notebook. Crazyquilted book cover, part i yesterdays thimble. Its a great introduction to art quilting, and a even a good beginner sewing project for kids or people just starting to sew.

Quilted notebook cover the happy housewife home management. As im designing a cover, i keep a composition book on hand for visual reference. As part of the island batik ambassador program, i was challenged in march to make a mini quilt using paper piecing or foundation piecing. Dress up a plain notebook or make a gift for a dear friend with the patchwork journal cover. If youre looking for fabric book cover patterns, check out this video tutorial by maureen wilson. I made bible covers for my girls, adding handles and a ribbon to tie it closed. The books can be exchanged out when they get full i go through one per year.